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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-1978 Regular MeetingI II. FAIRHOPE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes for March 6, 1978 The Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on Monday, March 6, 1978, 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: Sam E. Box, Harford Field, Dr. Pierce Fredrick, Jack Kirk, Leona Newman, Cecil Pitman and Dr. Bill Workman. Members absent: Mayor James P. Nix. Mr. Jack Kirk moved, seconded by Dr. Pierce Fredrick to approve the minutes of the February 13, 1978 meeting as recorded. Motion carried. The first item brought before the Commission was the application of Mannich Realty, agent for Ms. Alma Britton for a change in zone from R-1 Low Density Single Family Residential District to B-2 General Business District for the property identified as Lots 1 through 3, Britton Sub- division; situated in the NWT of Section 16, Township 6 South, Range 2 East; located at the 'southeast corner of Greeno Road and Gayfer Street. Spokespersons for the Britton application was Lorena Gregorius.of Mannich Realty and Dale Crittenden. They stated that the proposed plans for the property was for an office building and mortgage company, with one portion of the property to be a life estate for Ms. Britton. South Alabama Regional Planning Consultant Don Pruitt said that he felt the application was inconsistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and that there was no'reason to rezone this property since there was other property which is already zoned for this purpose. Ms. Gregorius said that the property owner could not get the value out of the lots for residential purposes. Commission members said that prior to advertising for a public hearing the applicant submit an appropriate legal description of the property. i The application was held over until the April 3, 1978 meeting in order to advertise the rezoning request and hold the public hearing. Chairman Parker explained the procedures now being follow- ed on rezoning applications by the Commission. Mr. Parker said that a rezoning application will first come to the Commission prior to advertising and a public hearing in order to give Commission members an opportunity to check and be sure the application is in order. The next regular meeting of the Commission the public hearing and recommendation to the City Council on the rezoning application will be made. IV. f V. FAIRHOPE PLANNING Minutes for March Page No. 2 AND ZONING -COMMISSION 6, 1978 The next item brought before the Commission was the application of Moore Engineering.,agent for WDM Corporation, for Final Plat approval of a resurvey and subdivision of Lots 10,11 and 15, Unit 1 and Lots 16, 17, 19 Unit 2 and correcting the dimensions of Lots 1, 5 through 8 and 12 Unit 1 of the Pines Subdivision: situated in Section 37, Township 6 South, Range 2 East; located adjacent to and generally east of Greenwood Park Subdivision.The resurvey involved correcting lot dimensions and sizes for the above described Lots.The corrections were necessary because of errors and due to the fact that Lots 15 and 16 of the Pines ( formerly lots in Oakwood Subdivision ) have been improved with single family dwellings. The fences installed by the owners of these lots encroach on other lots in the Pines Subdivision, and the purpose of the application was to correc the above situations. Mr. Cecil Pitman moved, seconded by Mr. Jack Kirk to accept the replat and grant Final Plat Approval subject to the posting of the required bond or completion of the improvements of the Plat. Motion carried. The next item brought before the Commission was the Application of Moore Engineering, agent for Mr. Chester Billie, for Preliminary Plat Approval of a resubdivision of the First Addition to Colonial Acres, a resurvey and subdivision of seven (7) lots into seven (7) lots; situated in Section 8, Township 6 South, Range 2 East, located south on Washington Drive. Mr. Ack Moore was present to represent the application, and told Commission members that Mr. Billie wanted to re - subdivide in order to make a simpler street which Mr. Moore said he felt would solve some of the drainage problems. The application was held over until the April 3, 1978 meeting of the Commission in order for the property owners to be notified. The property owners were not notified since the plans were hand delivered to South Alabaina Planning Commission and the names and addresses of adjacent property owners was not brought into the City in order for the proper owners to be notified prior to the meeting. The next item to come before the Commission was the request as presented by Mr. Ack Moore to change the name of Georgetown Park on the North Side of Parker Road by Rosemont Nursing Home to Sibley Square and the street to Sibley Circle. Mr. Cecil Pitman moved, seconded by Dr. Pierce Fredrick to approve changing the name from Georgetown subdivision to Sibley Square subdivision and approve changing the streetyto Sibley Circle. Motion carried. -ntmg- VI. VII. r VIII. IX. Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes for meeting March 6th, 1978 Page No. 3 The next item to come before the Commission was the preliminary discussion on a building permit for Mr. Mulcahey. Mr. William Labon Richmond was present to represent Mr. Mulcah and stated that he had come to seek the Commissior�; guidance regarding plans for a building permit to expand the existing building located on North Section Street beyond the Fairhope High School, the property consisting of four (4) lots with a vacant building, presently zoned B-1. ( Old Godard property ). Mr. Richmond said that the proposed plans consist of expanding the existing building for Restaurant facilities and to provide parking on the empty area north of the building. Mr. Richmond said that the driveway area entrance and exit would be located over the crest of the hill, and said that the entrance would be placed where the light is located north of the crestQ'ba° 160 feet. Mr. Richmond said that the applicant plans to submit his application for a building permit at the April 3, 1978 meeting of the Commission. Chairman Parker told members of the -Commission of a letter received from Mr. Jack Cummings expressing appreciation to the Commission for their help on the apartment dwellings at St. James and Summit Street. Chairman Parker also informed members of the Commission of a letter he received from Mr. Clarence McCoy, Chairman of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals regarding a recommendation that "section 60.41 of the City of Fairhope Zoning Ordinance No. 557 be clarified in regards to the erection of signs. This recommendation was taken under advisement in order for Com- mission members to study and decide whether or not this section should be clarified in regards to signs. Councilman Jack A. Stipes came before the Commission to discuss drainage requirements by the Commission on new streets put into subdivisions. Mr. Stipes said that he would like for the Commission to scrutinize the drainage plans and see that City Superintendent Phil Rutherford gets a set of the plans so that he can look them over and make sure that everything is in order. Chairman Parker said that there was a check list for the City to follow before accepting applications on subdividing or rezoning. Mr. Parker said that this check list should be follo - ed in order to assure that all points are being met before any applications are accepted. Mr. Parker said that he felt a training session with the City's staff would prove beneficial in seeing that all points are being met before applications are accepted. Mr. Harford Field said that he felt if Mr. Stearns, Build- ing Inspector, as soon as he receives a subdivision application with drawings would turn them over to City Superintendent Phil Rutherford in time for Mr. Rutherford to review and send his statement to Mr. Don Pruitt at South Alabama Regional Planning Commission, it would help to insure that all applications are in order before they are presented to the Commission. Mr. Byrd Moore came before the Commission for an informal discussion on =;--Wand half ( 92 ) acre tract of land at the corner of Highway 104. Mr. Moore said that he does not want the landpif developed.,to come in Bon Secour but rather come off Washington Drive and continue Colonial Acres as it is now. Mr. Moore said this property is zoned R-2. Mr. Don Pruitt of South Alabama Regional Planning Commissi said that he felt there needed to be another access rather rl IX. X. XI. Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes for meeting March 6, 1978 Page No. 4 than Washington Drive for fire fighting and safety considera- tions and further stated that it should fit in with the over- all road development and plans. Chairman Parker said that he wanted to make Commission members aware of the interim Community Appearance Board appointed by the City for the purpose of preserving the attractiveness of the City and urged all interested members to call. Mr. Harford Field reviewed Ordinance No. 608, an Ordinanc to amend the City of Fairhope Ordinance No. 557, by amending Section 4.2 thru 4.6. Mr. Field noted that there were several typographical errors and word ommissions and clarified them for publication after final adoption. There being no further business on a motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned. i Al BY 0 Respectfully submit)ed, �i Vynn Adams, Secretary FAIRHOPE PLANNING COMMISSION '�/Z 1978. Chairman