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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-07-1980 Regular MeetingI II III IV V VI The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope, Alabama met January 7, 1980 for their monthly meeting with Chairman John Parker presiding Those members present: Cecil Pitman, Leona Newman, Pierce Frederick, Ted Bennett, Jack Kirk, Jack Stipes The minutes of the December 3, 1979 meeting were approved on motion by Jack Kirk, seconded by Pierce Frederick with the inclusion of the date the meeting was held. Larry Chasm came before the Commission to discuss a resubdivision request for final plat approval of Greeno Park Lots 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25. Property located on the east side of Greeno Road. Mr. Parker asked Mr. Pruitt to relate his comments. In the discussion that followed it was brought out that there might not be sewer lines available to serve all of the lots.i Mr. Chason was not sure, and his engineer was not present There remains two avenues open to Mr. Chason before the sale of these lots, posting a bond or installing the sewer. Mr. Kirk put in the form of a motion giving final plat approval provided the sewer is installed or the bond is posted. Leona Newman seconded and motion carried unanimous• ly. i Ack Moore addressed the Commission on behalf of Major Homes' request for final plat approval of the First Addition to Covered Bridge Estates. Don Pruitt's comments were that Mr. Pope needed to consider another plat numbering system and the developer posting a bond to insure the improvements being completed before the secretary signs the final plat. Mr. Parker questioned Mr. Pope as to whether the restricted covenants and easement requirements were being included in the deeds. Mr. Pope replied they were. Discussion was also held on the Covered Bridge which Mr.. Pope is going to build. Mr. Pitman moved we grant final approval subject to Mr. Pope delivering a copy of the restrictions to the City Building Inspector, and a copy of a deed showing that they are included. Also included the clause about the covered bridge mainten- ance that will revert back to the property owners in five years. And having these restrictions put on the plattefore it is signed. Jack Kirk seconded and motion carried unanimously. Wes Stapleton came forward on behalf of a building permit that Ray Palmer is seeking to ebuild a welding shop on Fairhope Avenue that the hurricane destroyed an subsequently torn down. Discussion led to Mr. Stapleton realizing he id not have enough parking spaces planned according to the Ordinance, and violates the section that prohibits vehicles from backing into the street to obtain egress. It was suggested that Mr. Stapleton redraw the plat and a special meeting would be held when he had "all his ducks in a row". Mr. Stapleton agreed to this. Mr. W.K. Upchurch agent of Baldwin Square Shopping Center came before the Commission with a plan to expand the Bonzana Restaurant that will be a part of the shopping center, and for which he is seeking a building permit. The plan showed expanding the front part of the building so that a meeting room could be added. Jack Kirk moved that we accept his plans with the extra parking he showed omitted and having the area shown landscaped, as the original plan provides enough parking. Pierce Freder- ick seconded, and motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held at this time about a new printing of the Ordinance. It was brought out that the Community Appearance Committee was presenting their revised recommendations on the Ordinance to the Council at the 1/14/ meeting and that it might be a good idea to wait and see what the Council does at that meeting. VII VIII IX Page two -Planning & Zoning Commission January 7, 1980 Cecil Pitman remarked at this time that he thought that the Council ought to have some input from the Planning Commission on the proposed Civic Center. He put in the form of a motion recommending to the City Council that all present activities and programs concerning the Civic Center be deferred until a thorough study is made by the Planning ConTnission and a recommendation made to the City Council. Also no funds be expended until such time a report is made. Ted Bennett seconded and motion carried unanimously. I Jack Pope asked to speak to the Commission members about getting some property annexed on Nelson Road South of town. He is requesting R-3 zoning. Mr. Parker remarked that he needed to present this request to the City Councilland then come back to the Planning & Zoning Commission after City Council consideration. General discussion showed that the Planning Commission members were not opposed to Mr. Pope's plans. The election of officers for the coming year was considered at this time Mr. Parker asked Mr. Stipes to preside. Mr. Parker told the Commission members that he was not a candidate to be considered. Mrs. Leona NeWTMn was nominated for the office of Chairman, John Parker seconded and Pierce Frederick moved :the nominations be closed. On vote, Mrs. Newman was unanimously elected. For the position of Vice -Chairman, Ted Bennett was nominated, John Parker seconded, and it was moved the nominations be closed. On vote, Mr. Bennett was unanimously elected. For the position of Secretary Pierce Frederick was asked to continue and so nominated. Cecil Pitman seconded and it was moved the nominations be closed. On vote, Pierce Frederick was umanimusly elected. There bed no furhter business, meeting was duly adjourned . Approved ,- Y (� ��� y, , •c irman