HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-1979 Regular MeetingI
II
III
IV
u
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope, Alahmc u
met for their ;regular monthly meeting on May 7, 1979 at 5:00 p.m.
at the City Administration Building, 337 Fairhope Avenue, with
Vice -Chairman Leona. Newman presiding.
Those members present: Cecil Pitman, E. Jack Kirk, Sam E. Box, Sr.
James P. Nix, Bill Workman, Ted Bennett, Pierce Frederick, and
Don Pruitt, Planning Consultant
The minutes of, the April 2, 1979 and April 9, 1979 meetings were
approved on motion by Cecil Pitman, this being unanimously carried.
i
The application of Eastern Shore Builders for preliminary plat approval
was considered'at this time. Byrd Moore addressed the Commission
on the plat(Meadowbrook) being located on the north side of Gayfer
Street Extension east of Bishop Road consisting of 21.81 acres.
Mr. Moore had mailed to each Commission member material relevent to
his request to use grass swales in lieu of curb and guttering.
Bill Workman thanked Mr. Moore for providing this useful information
in helping the Commission to understand his reasons for trying some-
thing different in his approach to the development of this subdivision.
He further remarked that it seemed like a very good idea, but did
Mr. Moore know for sure that it would work drainage wise in the
Meadowbrock subdivision, that the water would run-off and not pond.
Mr. Moore said that he and Ack Moore had been over the land after
a heavy rainfall and then again the next day and the water had
drained off. Mr. Workman asked if any tests for permeability had
been made not just surface perk tests. Mr. Moore said he was unaware
that the Commission wished him to have this much information to
present at this time. Mr. Workman reminded Mr. Moore that he had
asked for this) same information at the •1-ast g. Several adjoin-
ing property owners spoke to the Conmission as to the drainage on
their land, with a Mr. Stejskal stating that he felt this idea
would not work as his own land did not drain. After lengthly dis-
cussion Mr. Workman volunteered to go out with the City Engineer and
Mr. Rutherford and run the tests necessary to determine if in fact it
would drain properly. Mr. Moore was also questioned about his intent
to annex this land. He stated that he had been before the City Council
with a request to annex as soon as the City was next to his land, and
intended to have it written in the deeds about annexation. Mr. Pitman
moved to have a special meeting May 14th at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the
findings of the tests Mr. Workman intended to make, and for the Commiss
to give a decision at that time, Ted Bennett seconded, and it carried
unanimously.
The request for a building permit for )Cut & )�url Beauty Salon was
discussed. Mr. Stearns spoke on their behalf since no one was
present to make any remarks. He stated that everything was in
order and he recommended permit. Mr. Nix moved, Mr. Kirk seconded
and motion for granting permit was unanimously carried.
Mr. Ray Benson, Administrator of Fairhope Health Care Center showed
the Commission some preliminary plans on the planned rennovation
of the Health 'Care Center.' After discussion it was determined that
Mr. Benson needed to appear before the Board of Adjustment & Appeals
for the variances on part of the rennovation. Mr. Workman moved
for approval of his plans subject to the approval of the Board of
Adjustments & Appeals on the off-street parking, and setback requirements.
Ted Bennett seiconded and motion passed unanimously.
P1r. Larry Chas on of Earle McMillan & Niemeyer asked for an interpretation
of the Zoning Ordinance from the Commission in regards to a Mobilehome
park he plans to develop in a B-2 area.located on Greeno Road. The
Commission told him this would be allowable. Ile thanked all for their
comments.
A building permit for the installation of a drive -up window at Hardee's
on Greeno Road -was granted on motion by Cecil Pitman, seconded by
Ted Bennett.
VI
Page two - Planning & Zoning Conrnission
May 7, 1979 meeting
The Conmission had carried over action on Windmere Place in order for
the adjacent property owners to study the planned subdivision. Mr. Moore
asked that preliminary and final approval be given at this time. As
objections had,been made, and a letter received gave no indication of
non -approval, Mr. Workman moved granting Mr. Moore's request subject
to the posting of performance bond, and all the required improvements
suggested at April 2, 1979 meeting being met. Mr. Kirk seconded,
and motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to discuss, meeting was duly adjourned.
Approved: % 7
Betty Ylvenbark
Chairman