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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-1978 Regular Meeting (2)I. II. FAIRHOPE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes for meeting January 9, 1978 k*11 ,.. The Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on Monday, January 9th, 1978, at 5:00 P.M., at the City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama, with Vice -Chairperson Leona Newman presiding. The following members were present: Mayor James)P.. Nix, Cecil Pitman, Sam Box, Jack Kirk, Dr. Pierce Fredrick, Harford Field and Dr. Workman. Members absent: Chairman John S. Parker: The first item brought before the Commission was the application of Mr. Amos Wagner for rezoning from R-4 High Density Residential to B-4 Business and Professional Offices the property described a: the west 250 feet of the Amos Wagner leasehold and located on the west side of Greeno Road, 300 feet north of Fairhope Avenue. Mr. Carlton Niemeyer was present to represent the application of Mr. Wagner. Mr. Niemeyer stated that they were requesting the rezoning of an acreage parcel containing 1.85 acres more or less, and said that the two (2) existing structures on the property would be remodeled and utilized. Mr. Edgar Sullivan adjoining property owner said that he was in favor of the rezoning. Vice -Chairperson Leona Newman stated that she felt the rezoning was not in accord with the overall Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City. Mr. Cecil Pitman stated that he felt the rezoning fol- lowed a pattern of the surrounding property and would make a systematic flow rather than a shifting around of the zoning. Mr. Harford Field stated that he felt B-4 would make an excellent transition from Commercial to Residential zoning. Mr. Cecil Pitman moved, seconded by Harford Field to recommend to the City Council the rezoning of the Amos Wagner property from R-4 to B-4 subject to an easement for ingress and egress on one drive -way according to attached Plat. Upon being put to vote the following vote was recorded: AYES: James P. Nix, Cecil Pitman, Jack Kirk, Dr. Bill Workman, Harford Field, Dr. Pierce Fredrick. NAYES: Leona Newman and Sam E. Box. Motion carried. The next item borught before the Commission was the application of Paul A. Fredrick, III for Final Plat approval of Fredrick Subdivision, Unit Two, a resubdivision of part of Block 4 Volanta located on the north terminus of Patlynn Drive. The proposal consisted of subdividing 1.6 acres more or less into three (3) lots. The proposed lots are at the end of a cul-de-sac ( dead end street ) which is the north terminus of Patlynn Drive. Mr. Ack Moore was present to represent the application on behalf of Mr. Fredrick. Mr. Moore stated that the subdivision will have water, sewer and the drainage will drain into the Pines Subdivision drainage. Mr. Moore said that they were requesting final approval in order to get under the current Street Paving Project. Mayor James P. Nix moved, seconded by Dr. Bill Workman, for the Final Plat Approval of Fredrick Subdivision Unit Two subject to the following: 1. The developer posting a surety bond or installing the required improvements prior to the Final Plat being signed by the Secretary of the Commission. II. IV V. Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes for January 9th, 1978 Page No. 2 2. Showing a 35 feet set -back on the Final Motion carried unanimously. The next item to come before the Commission was the review of the proposed amendments to the Residential Zones of the City of Fairhope's Zoning Ordinance No. 557. Mr. Harford Field and Dr. Pierce Fredrick presented their list of suggested modifications to the Fairhope Zoning Ordinance to members of the Commission. Mr. Field emphasized the importance of making the residential zones of the City as clear and dis- tinctive as it can possibly be made, and recommended that the entire section of the Ordinance on Residential Zoning be published in the newspaper. Mayor James P. Nix moved, seconded by Dr. Pierce Fredrick that the following recommended changes as presented by Mr. Harford Field and Dr. Pierce Fredricks be recommended to the City Council for their advertising , public hearing,and adoption, and that in advertising for public hearing the entire Ordinance for Residential zoning be published from Section 4.2 thru 4.6. **( Proposed amendments to the Residential Zoning are attached to these minutes. ) Upon being put to vote the following vote was recorded: AYES: James P. Nix, Sam E. Box, Harford Field, Dr. Pierce Fredrick, Cecil Pitman, Dr. William Workman, Jack Kirk. NAYES: Leona Newman. Motion carried. Mayor James P. Nix moved, seconded by Harford Field to recommen to the City Council that they advertise for re -zoning under the new R-3 zone requirements the following: 1. Paddock Estates--R-3 Single Family Dwellings. 2. Berglin Tract ( Recently annexed ) R-3 Single Family Dwellings. 3. Kilgore Property-- R-3 Single Family Dwellings. Motion carried. Mr. Johnny Huffman came before the Commission and asked their advice regarding the zoning of property behind the Square Rigger Restaurant, as to whether or not a two-story motel could be built in a B-3B zone. Mayor James P. Nix advised Mr. Huffman to make application to the Commission for a change in zone from B-3B to B-3A and process through those channels. Mr. Carlton Niemeyer came before the Commission for an informal discussion regarding the proposed sewer project on the north end of town and to discuss the expansion of that area. Mr. Niemeyer said that he felt annexation of the entire 460 acres up to the Daphne City Limits would be to the best interes of Fairhope since it would increase revenues from Ad -Valorem taxes and would also keep business in Fairhope. Mayor Nix said that he felt there was a law against annexing property within another municipality's Police Jurisdiction unle done by a Legislative Act. This discussion was held over until the February 6th, 1978 meeting of the Commission in order to give members of the Commission a chance to study the proposal. C7 VI. Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes for Meeting January 9th, 1978 Page No. 3 Mr. Sam E. Box moved, seconded by Dr. Bill Workman to approve the minutes of the December 5, 1977 meeting. Motion carried. There being no further business on a motion duly made, seconded, and carried the meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M. APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION ON Respe fully su m'tt d, Lyn Adams, Secretary FAIRHOPE PLANNING COMMISSION , CHAIRMAN. , 1978.