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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-1978 Regular Meetinga I II. FAIRHOPE PLANNING AND Z(X3ING CaMISSION Minutes for 5-01-78 meeting The Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on Monday, May 1, 1978, at 5:00 p.m., at the City Administration Building 387 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama with Vice-Chainman Leona. Newren presiding in the absence of Chairman John S. Parker. The following members were present: Sam E. Box, Harford Field, Dr. Pierce Fredrick, Jack Kirk, Dr. William Workman. The following members were absent: Mayor James P. Nix, Cecil Pitman. Mr. Jack Kirk moved, seconded by Mr. Hartford Field, to approve the minutes of the April 4, 1978 Meeting. Motion Carried. The first item to be brought before the Commission was the rezoning application of Andrew W. and Juanita Hughes, for a change in zone from R-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential District to B-4 Business and Professional District for the property identified as Lots 5 and 6, Block 15, Division 4 of the lands of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation: situated in Section 17, Tcrv..mship 6 South, Range 2 East: located on Pine Street approximately 132 feet east of the northeast corner of Bancroft and Pine Streets. According to legal description provided, the subject property comprises two (2) lots which combined are 132 feet square having a total j lot area of 17,424 square feet. An examination of the existing land use maps indicates that these lots are occupied by a si*:gle fc--rlly residence. Across on the south side of the Pine Street the area is zoned B-2 General Business District but is being used for residential purposes. It appears that this property is situated behind the Fuqua property which is under petition for a similar change in zoning. Ms. Hughes was present to represent her application. Mr. Gene Fuqua was also present and told the members of the Ummissi.on that the majority of the property owners within 300 feet were in favor of the rezoning application and that part of the surrounding property was already used ' for business purposes. Don Pruitt of the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission stated that there has been no apparent change in basic land use conditions that would justify a change in zone and that the Commission should consider. that the property across the street that is zoned for.conTmrcial use is being used for residental purposes therefore the requested change seems to be out of scale. Mr. Pruitt suggested that the Commission consider I the rezoning of the property of Ms. Hughes, Gene Fuqua and.Irene Pierce (property discriptions to follow) along with the surrounding area on a ' Comprehensive Basis. With the permission of the said property owners, Sam Box-, moved, seconded by Dr, Pierce Fredrick, to continue the hearing on the three submitted applications and advertise for a public hearing on the remaining areas to be rezoned. Motion carried. I! The second item to come before the Commission was -the application of Gene Fuqua for a change in zone from R-2 Meduim Density Single Family Residential District to B-4 Business and Professional District for the property described as Lots 3 and 4 of Block 15, Division 4 of the lands of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation; situated in Section 17, Township 6 South, Range 2 East; located at the northeast corner of Bancroft and Pine Streets. The property under petition consists of two (2)'lots which have a combined lot area of 17,424 square feet. It is adjacent to the Hughes': property which is under consideration for an identical change in zone; therefore land use conditions and zoning which applies to the Hughes' j property also applies to this petition. This application was included in Conmission's decision of continuance in the Andrew J and Juanita Hughes case. the 1' V V. Fairhope Planning Minutes for May 1, Page Number 2 and Zoning C passion 1978 meeting The next item on the agenda was the pre -application of Eastern Shore Builders, Inc. for Preliminary Plat approval of an extension to Colonial Acres; a subdivision of 92 acres into 20 lots; situated in Section 8, Township 6 South, Range 2 East; located at the north terminus of Bon Secour Avenue. This proposal was reviewed by the members at the April 3, 1978 meeting. At that time it was suggested that additional access be provided to the proposed subdivision. Mr Byrd Moore was present to represent Eastern Shore Builders Inc.and presented a copy of a sketch of the proposed subdivision. It shows the dedication of a street between lots 6 and 7 on the west perimeter of the subdivision. An alternate to this proposal (by Pruitt was presented showing Bon Secour Avenue being extended in a northerly directio% thus providing access from the extension of Washington Drive to the north and Bon Secour Avenue from the south. A road providing additional access to the abutting property on the west would be optional. Mr. Moore stated that in his opinion the Bon Secour Extension was undesirable He stated that after conferring with the majority of the property owners in the area to be affected, that they too would oppose this extension. Property onwers present; Mr. Mcgregor, Ms. Boatman and Ms. Clark Taylor stated that they were opposed to the proposed Bon Secour extension. Don Pruitt stated that the proposed Bon Secour Extension would allow axess to the proposed subdivision in case of emergencies. Alternates to this proposal were discussed with the Commission but no satisfactory plan was agreed upon. Dr. William Workman requested a•topo-graphic map to be presented to the Commission at a later date. Mr Robert Mason presented an application for a building permit to construct a steel building on the property located on the Southeast corner of Church and Magnolia Avenue; Part 9 and Part,10. This building meets all the requirements and restrictions of the Southern Building Code. According to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fairhope a building of 4500 square feet requires fourteen (14) parking spaces. On the submitted Plot Plan A three (3) of the fourteen (14) spaces shown are in violation of the Ordinance. With the City of Fairhope's agreement, Mr Mason will be allowed to use three (3) of the City's parking spaces in order to meet the regulations. if the three (3) spaces in violation are eliminated on tagnolia.Avenue. Motion made by Hartford Field, seconded by Dr. Pierce Fredrick to approve the site development subject to: (1)elimination of the three (3) parking spaces off Magnolia Avenue, (2) the stipulation of a 25 foot setback from Magnolia Avenue K.O.W., &(3) property will be landscaped per ordnance, Harmon Stearns is to confer with the architect and approve the building perrut when these provisions are met. Motion carried. Carlton Niemeyer was present to represent the applications of Olympia Corte Dyas for zoning changes as follows: a. R-4 Low Density Multi -Family Residential District and R-1 Low Density Single Family Residential District to B-4 Business and Professional District for an aceage parcel situated on the north side of U.S. Highway 98 Business Route and Baldwin County 11. W IN W Planning and Zorming Commission May 1, 1978 minutes Page number 3 (Applications of Olympia Corte Dyas continued) b. R-1 Low Density Single Family Residential Development to R-4 low Density Multi -Family Residental District for an acreage parcel located on the north side of Alabama Highway 104 approximately 570 feet east of the intersection of Alabama 104, U.S. Highway 98 Business Route,lSection Street and Baldwin County 11. c. R-1 Low Density Single Family Residential District to B-1 Local Shopping District for an acreage parcel flanked by U.S. 98 (4 lane) on the east and U.S. Highway 98 Business Route on the north. d. R-1 Low Density Single Family Residential District to B-4 Business and -Professional District for a parcel located on.the north side of Alabama Highway 104 and running in a westerly direction for approximately 1,230 feet from the northwest corner of Alabama Highway 104 and U . S 98 (4 lane) Dr. William Workman moved, seconded by E. J. Kirk to advertise the said applications for a public hearing on June 5, 1978. Motion carried. The next item to cane before the C mi ' sion was the application of Irene Helen Pierce for a change in zone from R-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential District to B-4 Business and Professional District ,;for the property identified as Lot 2, Block 15, Division 4, of the lands of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation; located on Bancroft Street between Oak and Pine Streets. This application was included -Vrith the Commission's decision of continuance in the Andrew J. and Juanita Hughes case. The CTmission'determined that a letter was received from the State Highway Department concerning the City of Fairhope's letter on control of Median Crossings on Hwy. 98 (Spanish Fort to Fairhope) and is recorded in the record book. Mr. B.W. Milling Jr. was present to discuss the erosion on his property at the northeast corner of Myrtle and Olive Street cause by the development of Greenwood Park Subdivision to his north. Mr Milling stated that he could not confirm with the involved party whether or not there were any specific plans to correct this problem. Phil Rutherford, representing the City of Fairhope and Byrd Moore, representing Eastern Shore Builders, the developExs,produced a blueprint which was submitted and approved in 1973 by the Commission. These plans called for a concrete flume to be installed to correct the erosion drainage problem. Mr. Milling requested that the Camission re-evaluate the plan to determine if this type of flume would handle the amount of water draining and to consider the safety factor. Don Pruitt stated that Mr Milling did not need to address the Commission because the Commission could not re -open a case that has been approved. The Commission suggested that Mr. Milling discuss the issue with the City Council. Ack Moore, engineer for the Pines Subdivision requested that the Commission record a correction on the Pines Subdivision Plat to read; W.D.M.- partnership instead of W.D.M. Corporation A Commission Study session was set for Thurday, May 18, 1978, 7:00 p,m. at the Fire Hall in Fairhope. Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission May 1, 1978 minutes Page Number 4. There being no further business on a motion duly made, seconded and ariied, the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, . �&X Marti Ziegler Acting -Secretary Fairhope Planning and Zoning Cogmission 1978 e L UI L Y of Falrhope JAMES P. NIX I COUNCILMEN: MAYOR P. O. DRAWER 429 DAVID E. BISHOP FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA 36532 HENRY G. BISHOP • SAMUEL E. BOX CAROLYN A. ADAMS JACK A. STIPES CITY CLERK BILLY DON WIGGINS ,May 31, 1978 Mr. Carson Rockett Anerican National Bank Nbbile, Ala Dear Sir: This is to advise you that your property located in the City of Fairhope is zoned B-38. Your request for boat slips and bulk heads canes under the juris- diction of the Corps of Engineers. This area is part of Fly Creek Navigable Stream and the City of Fairhope has no jurisdiction over this area. Sincerely, 4��Ion Stearns Building Inspector THE CITY OWNS ITS WATER WORKS, ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, GAS SYSTEM AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM