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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-1978 Regular MeetingI II III IV W The monthly meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday evening at 5:00 p.m., November 6, 1978, at the City Administration Building with Chairman John Parker presiding. Members present: San Box, E. Jack Kirk, Pierce Frederick, Harford Field Bill Workman, Mrs. Leona Nem=, and Don Pruitt The minutes of the October 2, 1978 meeting having been reviewed by the Com- mission were presented for approval. There were three changes suggested and duly noted, then on motion by 'Mr. Field, seconded by Mrs. Newman they were unanimously approved. The first item to be considered by the Commission was the matter of a public hearing on the application by a group of property owners on Greeno Road for a change in zone for a strip of land 300 feet wide parallel to the East and West right-of-way of Greeno Road extending in a northerly direction from Fairhope Avenue to North of Volanta Avenue. Ben Barnhill addressed the Commmissi stating the objective was to change this strip from R-1 Low Density Single Fami- ly District to B-4 Business and Professional District(even though there exists in this strip now parcels that are B-2 General Businesses that he does not wish to change). Byrd Moore addressed the Commission explaining that -the industr growth in the Greeno Road area is presenting & big problem to property owners in that they cannot sell their property for residential use because of the heavy traffic. The people present were given a chance to express their opinion after Mr. Moore spoke, and then a vote was called for of property owners within the 300 ft. radius who were for the change - 21 responded. A vote was called for of property owners within tTie 300 ft. radius who were a ag inst the change 7 were opposed. He called for a vote among those present who were interested in this issue but were not property owners within 300 ft of property..... 5 voted for change, 4 voted against change. Don Pruitt's comments were discusse lie felt no change was called for now, and , that this was out of the scale of the needs of Fairhope,also this micro business property was not necessary at this time. The Chair called for a motion and Sam Box stating he felt that this was too much to re -zone at one time, put in the form of a motion recommending denial of this request to the City Council. Seconded by Dr. Workman, the motion passed unanimously The application of William Olsen leasehold owner for final plat approval of Gentry -Olsen subdivision was presented by mike Arnold. He stated that Mr. Olsen made this request to afford the proper width(75 ft) at the building setback line, and that he had the approval of Mrs. Gentry(property owner next Ito his) for this change. The Chairman asked Sam Dyson, as representative of the Fairhope Single Tax Corp. his opinion of this request. Mr. Dyson stated that there was no objection to this request. Mrs. Newman made a motion for approval, seconded by Dr. Workman, final plat approval was unanimously given. Ack Moore addressed the Commission on behalf of Earle McMillan Niemeyer's re- quest for final plat approval of Greeno Park( a re -subdivision of Lot 17 East of the Sun subdivision) . This proposed subdivision includes subdividing one large lot having in excess of 17 acres into six lots. Mr. Moore also requested at this time that the name be changed from East of the Sun subdivision to Greeno Park. On motion by Dr. Workman, seconded by Pierce Frederick final plat approva: was unanimously granted, and the name change to be recorded. At this time Arthur Rigas of Ponder Engineering came forth and stated his applic tion for final plat approval on Lot 16, East of the Sun a re -subdivision of one lot into a two lot parcel, and that this was coincidal with Mr. Moore's request. After clarification, Mr. Frederick moved, seconded by Mr. Workman for final approval. This was unanimously granted. A request was presented by Ack Moore for Art Flemming for final plat approval of the lst addition to Lea Brook subdivision. A re -subdivision of one large lot into two lots. Property being located outside the Corporate Limits of the City on Oberg Road south of Morphy Ave. Mr. Moore's attention was called to the comments of Mr. Pruitt in regards to 1. a temporary turn around being provided for Fleming Road, 2. the County Health Department's approval on the installation of septic tanks, 3. the concurrence from the State Highway Department that the proposed Fleming Road meets the State's design standards, and that the drainage is acceptable, and 4. the posting of a bond to ensure the installation of street improvements and utilities, or installing them before the Final Plat is signed for recording(Mr. Moore had a copy of the bond with him). The Commmiss: after this discussion granted in the form of a motion by Mrs. Newman, seconded by Mr. Box, preliminary approval subject to the points brought to Mr. Moore's attention. Motion carried unanimously. NLinut lanning & Zoning ComaLis s ion 11/6/ page two VI VII VIII WN Consideration was given to the application of Warren E. Montgomery and R. B. Carter for approval of Volanta View Subdivision. This being a re -subdivision of two lots into two lots(exchange of equal land)property backing. Mr. Parker stated he had talked with the applicants and this request was made in order to install a pool. There being no objections, final plat approval was given in the form of a nation by Mr. Box, seconded by Mr. Field, and carried unan- imously. Robert Peterson spoke on behalf of his request for re -zoning lots on south Greeno Road adjacent to First Southern Federal Savings and Loan from B-4 to B-2. Also asking the Camiission to include a request for the opening up of Coleman Blvd. all the way to Greeno Road. He was informed that since this would have to be advertised for public hearing at the next regular meeting, the application would be accepted and discussion would be held at that time. Mr. Workman in the form of a motion moved to accept this application, seconded by Mrs. Newman, mtion carried lnanimusly. The application of Manders/7.yriek and Maice Dillabough.for a re -zone from R-2 to R-5 was discussed. Mrs. Newman 45esti6ned the legality of hearing this since Mrs. Dillabough had been before the Commission with a re -zone request some four months ago. The ordinance states no property can be brought before the Commission for rezoning mare than once every twelve months. After discussi it was the opinion of most of the C mission that if accepted the Commission would receive a barrage of requests from other applicants who also fell within the"less than'12 month period. On motion by Mr. Box, seconded by Mrs. Newman the application was denied. Mr. Field opposed the motion. The matter of the election of Commission officers for 1979 was brought before the Commission. Mr. Parker turned the Chair over to Don Pruitt to conduct the election. He stated that he felt that he wished the Commission to seriously consider someone else 'for the Chair since he had served for six continuous years The Commission members stated very plainly that they felt he had done an excell job and they wished him to continue in the roll as Chairman, and so voted, unan- imously for his re-election. As Vice -Chairman- Mrs. Newman was unanimously elected to continue in that role. As Secretary - Pierce Frederick was unanimous elected to continue in that role. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. t U Betty mbar,, Secretary 7 APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION ON P PE-• 1978 CHATRW4 Ly