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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-1979 Regular MeetingI Ii III IV V VI The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope, Alabama met for their monthly meeting Monday, March 6, 1979 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Administration Building 387 Section Street, Fairhope Alabama. Those present: John Parker, Chairman, Leona Newman, Cecil Pitman, Sam E. Box, Sr. Pierce Frederick, Bill Workman, E. Jack Kirk The minutes of the Special called meeting of January 22, 1979 and the regular monthly meeting of February 5, 1979 were approved on motion by Bill Workman, seconded by Pierce Frederick, and carried unanimously. The application of Crittenden Enterprises for Preliminary Plat approval of Pecan Orchard, Unit One a subdivision of 9 acres more or less into 12 lots located on the east side of Oberg Road at the southeast corner of Morphy Avenue and Oberg Road.was con- sidered. Mr. Dale Crittenden addressed the Commission. There followed discussion on the "topo" and the right of way strip designated on the subdivision to be reserved for if/when it was needed. Mr. Pruitt suggested that it be eliminated because in the past we had run into problems with the developer as to maint-: enance. Mr. Box remarked that he thought it should stay as it isl because this is colony land and we had also had trouble in the past with a lessee in allowing access to roads. Mr. Pruitt's comments were noted: 1. that a detailed drainage plan should be submitted 2. should show whether or not fill was going to be used on the low lots, and 3. indicate if approval of the septic system has been granted. Mr. Workman moved that this be carried over based on the consultant's recommendations, Mr. Frederick seconded, and it was unanimously carried. Mr. Crittenden thanked the Commissio for thier guidance. Ack Moore addressed the Commission on the application of James L. Shores, Jr. for a preliminary plat approval of Windmere Place. This is located in Montrose on the West side of Old U.S. Highway 98, close to the Post Office. it was brought out in discussion that Mr. Shores intended to keep a 50 ft strip at the end of the cul de sac for access to his bay property. Mr. Parker point- ed out to Mr. Moore that this could not legally be done, he suggest- ed that the street be extended and have the turn around at the end, and that he redraw the plat showing the five lots instead. of the four presented. Mr. Workman moved, seconded by Mr. Freder- ick to carry this over, motion carried unanimously. Ken Pritchard presented to the Commission his sketch for consideration on his application for a building permit. This is for the property located at the corner of School and Equality Streets. He request- ed one building with six offices on the first floor and four apartments on the second story. This was the first time a request of this nature had come before the Commission. After discussion it was suggested to Mr. Pritchard that it would be best to stick with one request only in this building. Mr. Pritchard thanked the Commission for advising him on this and stated he would presen a more detailed plat at a later date. It Ack Moore showed the commission a drawing of a Covered Bridge that Jack Pope hoped to use at Covered Bridge Estates. A discussion led to all saying it would be a unique and attractive thing for the City of Fairhope and to proceed with his plans as long as the requirements for the City are met in width, height, drains, et - The zoning of the 100 acres of Single Tax Colony land that was recently approved for annexation was brought up at this time. A discussion by Single Tax Colony representatives and the Commiss- ion led to the Single Tax remarking that they would be agreeable to waiting until Mr. Pruitt had a chance to further study to see what would be consistent with the comprehensive plan for the City. Mr. Pitman moved, seconded by Mr. Frederick and unanimously carrie to hold this over until the next meeting. I) Pla & Zoning Commission meeting page two Marc. 1979 - continued VII VIII IX X Mr. Parker passed out to each member a copy of a draft on the Amendment to the Fairhope Subdivision Regulations of January, 1972 which was adopted January 8, 1979. He pointed out the changes which had been discussed at the February meeting, and were thought necessary to further clarify said amendrent. On motion by Bill Workman, seconded by Leona Newman, it was unanimously voted to advertise for a public hearing to be held at the next regularly scheduled meeting.(copy attached) The Community Appearance Board committee's study was brought up at this time. It was suggested that a special meeting be held to devote time for in depth discussion on same. The Commission agreed on having this meeting March 19th, at 5:00 p.m. The League of Women Voters had a 20 minute slide show presentation that they wished the Commission to see on the necessity of keeping our natural habitat along the coastline and the job of the Coastal Area Board in regards to same. Byrd Moore addressed'the Commission seeking their feelings on a new idea he would like to try in a subdivision he plans to develop on Gayfer Road and Bishop Road(also known as Troyer Road). This property is not in the City Limits, although he is tying in with City Utilities, and has stated he wishes to annex the land if and when the City reaches his property line. He presented to each member a booklet shoxring better what he was proposing, and stated that according to all the new material he was receiving, the new concept was to not have curb and gutters in the developments in an effort to help retain storm water in the area through seepage in grassed swales. He suggests using the approximate 20 acres but only developing about 6 acres as a Planned Unit Development with zero lot line design, leaving the remaining area for standard subdivision development, and also not using curb and , but using swales with a small pipe running Linder the drive- ways for water runoff. Tlr. Parker stated that the Commission was open to innovation relevent to the current Zoning Ordinance, but we had to do things in due process. Mr. Moore stated he would like to know if some- thing could be done within a two month period, as he has a time limit. Further discussion led to the Commission stating that they would be open- minded in trying to work with him on his new idea if he had time to allow pro er consideration. There being no further business to come before it, the meeting was duly adjourned. i Approved: + - Z I — _/?