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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-1980 Regular MeetingI II III IV V "M VII The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met for their regular monthly meeting on May 5, 1980 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue. Those present: Chairman Leona Newman; members John Parker, Roy White Pierce Frederick, Jack Stipes, Cecil Pitman, Jack Kirk and Planning Consultant Don Pruitt The minutes of April 7, 1980 meeting were considered, corrections noted and on motion by Cecil Pitman approved as amended, Jack Kirk seconded and motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Newman read a letter from Buddy Richmond requesting a clear definition of fire districts and downtown district parking requirements. Mr. Pitman moved we acknowledge receipt of the letter and that it will be referred to a study session. Roy White seconded and motion carried unmanimously.(Letter attached to the minutes) The rezone application of Mr. Amos Wagner for a change in zone from R-5 High Density Multi -Family to B-4 Business and Professional Offices for the property identified-as.the east 250 feet of the Amos Wagner leasehold located on the west side of Green Road approximately 300 ft. north of Fairhope Avenue was considered. John Parker moved we accept the application for public hearing at the next regular meeting, Pierce Frederick seconded and motion carried unanimously. The application of Louiselle Corporation for preliminary and final plat approval of the resubdivision of Lots 14, 15, 16, Block 4 Ariey Heights was discussed. Charlie Earle explained that this was the Mitchell application that had been approved at the last meeting and the resubdivision involves dividing 3 lots into 2. Mr. Pruitt had recommended preliminary and final plat approval as they meet the zoning requirements for the existing and pro- posed uses. Mr. Parker moved that preliminary and final approval be given, Mr. Kirk seconded and motion carried unanimously. Barbara Manders came forth on a subdivision application of Francis M. and Rolan( Lee, leaseholders of the property located between Morphy Avenue and Bellangee Street north of Brown Street. After studying the drawing presented it was noted that this is a R-2 district which has a rear yard requirement of 40 ft and what Ms. Manders is trying to do would not meet this requirement. Mr. Pitman moved to deny the application as the Planning & Zoning Commission does not have the jurisdiction to waive this requirement, but recommended she might take it to the Board of Adjustments & Appeals. Mr. Parker seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Ack Moore came forward on the Town and Country Estates subdivision application with the drainage plan. This had been discussed at the last meeting. Discussic let to a motion by MrI. Parker to grant preliminary approval subject to the pre- scribed drainage plan being followed and curb and gutter on Nelson Road frontag( and having recorded that a natural green fence(not wood) not less than six feet in height be provided along the rear of Lots 1-7 backing up to Nelson Road. Cecil Pitman seconded and motion carried unanimously. Robert Mitchell came forth to discuss with the Board what would be required to relocate two buildings he owns at the Beasley Nursing Home site across the street to a lot on Morphy Avenue. He showed a drawing of how he wished to lay the buildings out. The drawings reflected he would not have enough space to meet the parking requirements. It was suggested that he eliminate the second building and just have the first building and he would meet the 10 space requirement. He thanked the Board for their help. VIII Page two -Planning &,Zoning Commission May 5, 1980 Under old business, Cecil Pitman read excerpts from a letter he had received from Tranum Fitzpatrick that had been sent to T.G.& Y. about the pylon sign they wish to erect at the Baldwin Square Shopping Center now being developed. The letter stated the desire of the Planning Commission to have a sign that would be appealing and have individual signs on the store fronts. Cecil Pitman remarked that if we persevere we might be able to accomplish something. He moved to have the Chairman send a letter stating that we endorse what Mr. Fitz- patrick had written and this was what we desired in a sign for the shopping center. The Commission members set a date of May 14th at 7:30 p.m. at the Fireman's Hall for a study session to answer Mr. Richmond's questions outlined in his letter. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned. Date rman