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FAIRHOPE PIANNING AND ZONTING CataSSION
Minutes for meeting March 7, 1977
The Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on
Monday, March 7, 1977, at 5:00 P,M., at the City Administration Building,
387 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama with Chairman John S. Parker
presiding.
The following members were present: Mrs. Leona Newman, Mr. Sam Box,
Mr. Chester Billie, Dr. Pierce Fredricks, Mr. E.J.-Kirk, Mr. Cecil Pitman,
and Yx. Harford Field.
Members absent: Mayor James P. Nix.
Mrs. Leona Newman moved, seconded by Mr. Harford Field to accept the
minutes of the February 7, 1977 meeting. Motion carried.
The first item brought before the Commission was the application
of Eastern Shore Builders for Preliminary and Final Plat approval of
Rosa Acres Unit II; a subdivision of acreage into four (4) Lots; situated
in Section 16, Township 6 South, Range 2 East; located on the north side
of Edwards Avenue between Greeno Road and Jeff Davis Street. The proposed
subdivision involves subdividing an " L " shaped parcel of 1.45 acres
more or less into four (4) Lots. Lot 1 of this subdivision will remain
in an R-1 Single Family District classification, while Lots 2 thru 4
have been recommended to be changed to an R-3 Limited Multi -Family District.
The roads designed to serve the proposed lots are improved and
utilities including sanitary sewers are available.
Mrs. Leona Newman moved to grant Preliminary Plat approval to Rosa
Acres Unit II, seconded by Mr. Harford Field. Motion carried.
Final Plat approval on Rosa Acres Unit II was held over until the
City Council acts on the Commissions recommendation for rezoning.
The next item brought before the Commission was the application of
McLean Realty Corporation for Final Plat approval of Parker Road ConTercial
Park; a subdivision of acreage into ten (10) 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.
Preliminary Plat approval had been granted at the February 7, 1977
meeting with Final Plat approval to be given subject to approval by
the State Highway Department.
South Alabama. Regional Planning Commission Consultant, Mr. Don Pruitt,
stated that he felt Final Plat approval should be granted once the applicant
has provided certification from the County Health Department for septic
tanks, assigning a lot number to the large lot marked Reserved for Future
Development and a more definitive letter from the 9th Division Highway
Department indicating the proposed surface drainage plans meet the
Department's requirements.
Mr. Ack Moore said that the large lot Reserved -for future development
would be assigned as Lot 10.
A discussion followed between members of the Comrussion and vix. Ack
Moore regarding the securing of a letter from the Highway Department stating
that they will accept and maintain the design.
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Mr. Cecil Pitman moved to grant Final Plat approval subject to the following
1. Health Department clearance of septic tanks.
2. Assigning Lot number to Lot # 10.
3. Posting a bond with the City for constructing of the required
improvements.
4. Clarifying statement on the Plat from Highway Department
regarding drainage and street acceptance.
Mrs. Leona Newman seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The third item brought before the Commission was the application of
Eastern Shore Builders for Preliminary Plat approval of Wood Grove;
a subdivision of Lots 1-12 Rack Acres; located between Blue Island
Street and Ingleside Street approximately 150 feet north of Fairhope
Avenue. The applicant desires to resurvey and subdivide 12 lots into
22 lots.
Mr. Byrd Moore was present to represent the application of Eastern Shore
Builders.
A discussion followed between members of the Commission and Mr. Moore
regarding the running off of drainage onto adjacent property of --Ix'.
Frank Manci. Mr. Byrd Moore stated that he had a study made of this by
Moore Engineering. Mr. Ack Moore presented to members of the Commission
a report on the estimated run-off coefficient " C " for different types
of surfaces.
Cecil Pitman moved to grant Preliminary and Final Plat approval to Wood
Grove subdivision subject to the posting of a bond with the City for
improvements including the construction of a surface drainage system on
the north edge with associated drainage easenents.ML. HarfordField
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The fourth item brought before the Commission was the application for
a building permit by the Seven -Eleven Store , to erect a building on Lots
1 and 2; Block 3, Division 4, Lands of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation;
situated at the southeast corner of Section and Pine Streets.
Mr. David Johnston of the Southland Corporation was present to represent t-
application for a building permit.
Mr. Jack Kirk moved to authorize the Building Inspector to issue a buildim.
permit if he finds the structure in compliance, Mrs. Leona Newman seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Claude Arnold came before the Commission to discuss the merits of
an -additional zone being created in zoning. Mr. Arnold said that the
present zoning does not allow mmaintainence of horses or cattle, etc.
Mr. Arnold suggested that the next time the Zoning Ordinance is revised,
that an Agricultural Zone is included that will permit the extension of
the City Limits and will allow the owners who are brought inside (annexed)
can continue the agriculture procedure until they find economics forces
them into rezoning for whatever nature they find it desirable to apply for.
Mr. Arnold was before the Commission to represent the Fairhope Single Tax
Executive Commission.
Mr. Don Pruitt stated that in addition to revising the Zoning Ordinance,
the Cityis Ordinance regarding livestock would have to be revised for this.
agricultural zone only.
Chairman, Parker told Commission members that due to the growing list of .
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, he felt there would be merit in a
study session to consider the amendment topics. Chairman Parker set the
study session for Wednesday March 23rd, at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall. r