HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-17-1979 Special MeetingThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope held a
special meeting,on October 17th, 1979 at 5:00 p.m. at the City
Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue.
Present: John Parker, Chairman; Members Leona Newman,
James P. Nix, Pierce Frederick, Ted Bennett, E. Jack Kirk,
Cecil Pitman and Jack Stipes
The meeting was called to discuss a request from Greeno Park
Joint Ventures/ F.E.M.A. to build a temporary trailer village
at a location on Greeno Road Southeast of the present Meadowview
subdivision.
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John Parker read a letter he had received from Larry Chason,
Manager of Greeno Park Joint Venture(copy attached to minutes).
Mr. Chason had been before the Commission some several months
back and soughtlguidance as to the trailer village he wished
to put on this site. The Commission told Mr. Chason that this
was zoned for a�trailer village and to proceed with his plans
but final approval would be needed before a building permit
was issued.
Art Rigas addressed the Commission stating that Ponder Engineering
Co. had been employed as developer. That he had started on the
plans when the request from F.E.M.A. came in to use this property.
That all requirements for a trailer village would be met except
that the government would not pave the streets, and would not
put permanent concrete pads. But he would oversee, and the City would
also oversee to make sure it would be built to City specifications.
Mr. Nix mentioned that this site was the only one that had been
found that would have utilities, that there is a need as there
is a housing shortage and we would be helping F.E.M.A. out. That
Mr. Killough, of, F.E.M.A. had assured him that after one year's
time they could :return the site to its original state. But they
were willing to.comply with our wishes completely on this project.
Mr. Chason remarked that he hoped at the end of the year to continue
his plans to develop this area into a nice, desirable trailer village.
Mr. Chason was told that a temporary building permit was the only
thing that could:be issued at this time as all the Zoning Ordinance
requirements are'not being met. But at the end of that year(or before
if he desired) permanent plans could be submitted and approved by
the Commission. There was lengthy discussion on Mr. Chason's plans,
F.E.M.A's proposal, and the Commission's reasoning.
Mr. Nix put in the form of a motion granting a one year temporary building
permit for the development, and at the end of that year have this brought
back before the Commission with complete plans and all requirements met
before any further occupation. Mrs. Newman seconded the motion, and
it was unanimously carried.
Mr. Parker brought to the attention of the Commission that there exists
a parking problem at Stimpson Field and asked if something could not
be done to alleviate same. Mr. Nix remarked that he would suggest a
joint meeting between the Planning Commission and the Recreation Board
to see what could be worked out.
There being no further business to discuss, meeting was duly adjourned.
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REALTOR°i October 17, 1979
Fairhope Planning Commission
City of Fairhope
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Gentlemen:
BALDWI N
COUNTY
REALTORS
As a result of Hurricane Frederic, many people in the Fairhope
area lost their homes. In an effort to provide temporary housing for
these people, F.E.M.A. has agreed to develop a tract of land owned by
Greeno Park Joint Venture into a Mobile Home Park.
Due to the unusual circumstances, time is of the essence and con-
struction has begun to build the necessary Mobile Home pads so badly
needed.
This park as constructed does not meet minimum standards set forth
by the City of Fairhope. Therefore, it is our intention to bring this
park up to mininnmi standards as set forth by the City of Fairhope before
the park is opened tolthe general public and operated as a private concern.
Greeno Park Joint Venture would like to take this opportunity to
express their thanks to the City of Fairhope for their cooperation with
F.E.M.A. Temporary Housing Program and offer our cooperation for the success-
ful completion of this project.
Sincerely,
C.
Larry E. CChasm, Manager
Greeno Park Joint Venture
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