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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-1977 Regular Meeting• ,IN k4oll6op-'? I. II. FAIRHOPE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes for Meeting February 7, 1 7 The Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on Monday, February 7, 1977, at the City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama, at 5:00 P.M., with Chairman John S. Parker presiding. The following members were present: Chester Billie, Sam Box, Dr. Pierce Fredricks, Leona Newman, and Mayor James P. Nix. Members absent: Iiarford Field and Cecil Pitman. Mayor James P. Nix moved, seconded by Mrs. Leona Newman, to approve the minutes of the January 3, 1977 meeting and the special meeting January 8, 1977. Motion carried. The first item brought before the Commission was the rezoning application of Mr. Byrd L. Moore. Mr. Moore requested a change in zoning from R-1 Low Density Sin le Family Residen- tial District, to R-3 Limite Multi-Famil Resi ential District, or the property identii:ie as proposed Rosa Acres Unit II; a tract of land formerly owned by Rosa Andrews, located on the north side of Edwards Avenue, approximately 150 feet of the northeast corner of Greeno Road. The land under consideration for rezoning consists of an " L " shaped parcel comprising 1.45 acres more or less, which will comply with R-3 requirements for single family development. Mr. Byrd Moore was present at the public hearing to represent his application. There were no adjacent property owners present at the hearing in opposition to the rezoning. Mrs. Leona Newman moved, seconded by Mr. Sam E. Box, to recommend a change in zone from R-1 to R-3 for Rosa Acres Unit II, subject to duplex or single family development. Motion carried. The next item brought before the Commission was the re- zoning application of Eastern Shore Builders for a change in zone from R-1 Low Density Single -Family Residential District, to R-2 Medium Densi�tyy Single -Family Residential District, for the property i' tified as Rack Acres, two large lots situated between Blue Island Avenue and Ingleside Avenue; located approximately 150 feet north of Fairhope Avenue. The subject property is comprised of two (2) large lots containing approx- imately 4.5 acres each. Eastern Shore Builders intends to subdivide these two (2.) lots into twenty-two (22) lots. Mr. Byrd Moore was present to represent Eastern Shore Builders application. This being the date set for public hearing on the rezoning request, Mr. Byrd Moore explained the proposed intentions of the developer for the property under consideration to members of the Commission and to those present at the hearing. Mr. Moore stated that each -lot was over the size of the zoning requirements but that they requested rezoning because of four (4) Lots in the cul-de-sac that the zoning requirements say at the set -back line will be 100 feet. Mr. Moore said that this requirment would require the developer to set -back more than would normally look good coming around the cul-de-sac. 0 II. FAIRHOPE PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes for Feb. 7, 1977 Page No. 2 Mr. Moore felt it would be better to apply for rezoning rather than apply for a variance to the Adjustment Board on each lot for the set back lines. Property owners present at the public' hearing were all in opposition to the rezoning of the property under consideration. After a discussion between Commission members, property owners, and the developers, Mr. Byrd Moore withdrew the application of Eastern Shore Builders for rezoning, and stated that they would apply for subdividing of the property at a future date under R-1 requirements. The third item brought before the Commission was the application of McLean Realty Corporation for Preliminary Plat approval of Parker Road Commercial Park; a subdivision of acreage into eight (8) lots; situated in Section 7, Township 6 south, range 2 east; located outside the corporate limits on the north side of Parker Road west of U.S. Highway 98. Mr. Car'Iton Niemeyer was present at the meeting to represent Mr. McLean. Mr. Niemeyer stated that the developer intends to create seven (7) large lots. Property owners present stated that they were opposed to the intended land use of the property to be subdivided. Chairman Parker informed property owners present at the hear- ing that the Fairhope Planning Commission did not have jurisdiction over zoning or land use, but only subdivision within a five -mile radius of the corporate limits in order to insure that the development of public roads, the treatment of surface drainage and the provisions for water and sewer are reasonably met. Mr. Carlton Niemeyer submitted to Commission members a proposed plan for the subdivision, Parker Road Commercial Park, which shall become a part of these minutes, showing Parker Road Commercial Park covenants, restrictions, and limitations, as proposed by McLean Realty. South Alabama Regional Planning Consultant Mr. Don Pruitt statetl that lie would like to establish some link of coordina- tion between the State Highway Department and the developer to the Planning Commission with regard to reviewing drainage plans. Mr. Pruitt said the .Commission should get a letter from the llighway Department indicating that they have review- ed the proposed surface drainage plans and that it either meets or does not meet their requirements. Mr. Chester Billie moved, seconded by Dr. Pierce Fredrick: to grant Preliminary Plat Approval to McLean Realty subdivisioi application subject to approval by the State Highway Depart- ment, the County Commission and the State Health Department, prior to final approval by the Fairhope Planning Commission. Upon being put to vote the following vote was recorded: AYES: James P. Nix, Sam E. Box, Chester Billie, Dr. Pierce Fredricks. NAYES: None. ABSTAIN: Mrs. Leona Newman. Motion carried. IV. 1 Fairhope Planning Commission Minutes for meeting 2-7-77 Page No. 3 The final item brought before the Commission was the application for a building permit by the Baldwin County Board of Education for the purpose of building a library addition on to the High School. Mayor ,James P. Nix moved, seconded by Mrs. Leona Newman, to authorize the Building Inspector to issue a building permit to the Baldwin County Board of Education for the purpose of constructing a library addition to the High School. Motion carried. On a motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 P. M. Respectfully submitted, L n Adams, Secretary Fairhope Planning Commission APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION ON BY: CHAIRMAN. . 1977.