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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-05-1979 Regular MeetingThe Planning $ Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope, met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 5, 1979 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue with Chair- man John Parker presiding. Those members present: Ted Bennett, James P. Nix, Jack Stipes, Pierce Frederick, Leona Newman, Roy White, Cecil Pitman and Jack Kirk The minutes of the October 1, regular meeting and October 17 special meeting were unanimously approved as written on motion by Mr. Nix, seconded by Mr. Pitman. The Commission accepted for advertisement the zoning application of John C. Bryant. Mr. Bryant is seeking a zone change from M-1 Light Industrial District to R-2 Medium Density Single -Family Residential District. Mr. Bryant was not present to discuss this request. Mike Arnold offered that his company had done the surveying if there were any questions they wished to ask him. Mr. Pruitt's comments were noted with Mr. Pruitt calling attention to his recommendation that the area between the southern boundary of the subject property and the present corporate limits be also rezoned to R-2 use. Mr. Pitman moved acceptance of this application to include Mr. Pruitt's recommenda- tion of including strip between southern boundary and corporate limits, Mr. White seconded and motion carried unanimously. Mr. Parker at this time recognized our new member, Roy White and re- marked he was sure he would make a valuable member of the Commission. The subdivision application of Mr. Morgan Nelson was considered. This is Single Tax land, and a resubdivision of Lot 4 of the sub- division of James 11. Emmons, leasehold located in the SE', of Section 22 Township 6 South, Range 2 East located on the NGV corner of the inter- section of Twin Beach Road and Belforest Road. Mr. Nelson remarked that he wished to obtain the land for his__daughter to build on, that he had discussed this with the Single Tax and they were agreeable. Mr. Pruitt had commented that all the necessary papers had not been submitted for subdivision approval. Ack Moore had remarked that his company had done the surveying and he had some papers on this although he was not aware that it was coming up at this time. He had not been asked to present same. Upon showing the papers to the Commission it was noted that the certifications were in order, Mr. Nelson would have to get final approval from the County Health Officer on the septic tanks for the two lots. On motion by Mr. Stipes, seconded by Cecil Pit- man unanimous approval was granted. Mike Arnold addressed the Commission on the application of the Fairhope Single Tax Corp. request for preliminary plat approval of Ingleside North subdivision. He remarked that at tis time he thought the FSTC was only seeking approval of the layout. Discussion followed on changing placement of the road next to Greeno Road, changing exit on Fairhope Ave. drainage, and what the adjoining leaseholders felt about development. With all this input, the application will be continued at December meeting, with the applicant's approval. Tranum Fitzpatrick spoke to the Commission, representing the Baldwin Square Shopping Center, about a misunderstanding that occurred when the developer shipped in metal pipe to install at the shopping center. The Commission had approved a concrete box culvert. Mr., Fitzpatrick remarked that an alternate drawing showed the metal pipe and that he had run into trouble when he had tried to obtain the concrete pipe it was not readily available, and he was working against a time limit. So, in good faith they had switched to the metal pipe(after researching and being assured it would do as good or better job as the concrete pipe). He submitted drawings showing the appearance of pipe. Tor. Parker said that the 3 things that came to him about this was: the aesthetics,longevi.t� maintenance, and the transition from the pipe to the pond. Pdr. Fitzpatrick addressed each of Mr. Parker's questions, and answered same to the satisfac- tion of the Commission. Mr. Fitzpatrick was asked what plans they had for C ,T P, vo - Planning & Commission meeting N— r St 1979 the South edge of the property. He said they had considered offering $9,000.00 to the City if they wished to develop this corner. Mr. Nix said that this would have to be investigated before any comments could be made. Mr. Fitzpatrick said they wished to cooperate fully with the City. Mr. Pitman put in the form of a motion granting the continuation of the building permit, with the request that the developer submit a letter stating their responsibility for the maintenance so as to have same on file. Mr. Parker then asked Mr. Fitzpatrick what he had to report on Commission's request that a huge pylon sign not be used at the shopping center site. He showed copies of letters he had written to tenants, that related they were willing to discuss some other sign design, but nothing definite had been accomplished. Mr. Pitman's motion passed, with TIr. Stipes and Mrs. Newman voting against it. Art Rigas spoke to the Commission on behalf of Sunset Mobile Home Village/ Green Park Joint ventures seeking a permanent building permit. lie had been granted a temporary one year building permit at a special meeting held October 17, 1979 when we had discussed this site being used for the F.E.M.A. trailer village. Mr. Parker informed Mr. Rigas that if a permanent permit was issued he had a six months time limit on beginning construction. Mr. Chason said lie did not know if he could pave the village at that time due to the one year lease with F.E.M.A. Further discussion led to a motion by Ted Bennett to carry this over until a later date, Leona Newman seconded and motion carried unanimously. Mr. Stipes told Commission members he had been seeking information on the possibility of requiring future developments to install all underground utilities. Discussion brought out that the cost whether to the developer, property owner or the City would be greater than the advantages of having this at this time. Mr. Parker mentioned that members ought to be considering recommendations for officers as an election would be held at the December meeting. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjo ed. Secre Yary Approved-/ 7 — 0