HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-01-1980 Regular MeetingThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met December 1,
1980, at 5:00 p.m. at the City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope
Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama
Those present: Leona Newman, Chairman; Members John Parker,
Harrel Holder, Roy White, Pierce Frederick, Jack Kirk
The minutes of the November 3, 1980 meeting were duly approved.
The public hearing on the rezoning application of Mack Waters for
a zone change from R-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential
to B-4 Business and Professional for Lots 2 and 23 and part of Lots 1
and 24, Block 20, Volanta subdivision(property located between Barclay
and Miller fronting on Section Street) was held. Mrs. Newman called
for a show of hands from the audience of those interested in this
public hearing 8'responded. She called for a show of hands from the
property owners within 300 ft. of this property 3 responded. Mrs. Langham
representing the property owners spoke for the group saying they were
against the zone change. Mrs. Waters addressed the Commission explain-
ing that they wished to construct a building of offices one of which
would be for her husband's C.P.A. firm. She had a drawing of how the
building might be constructed. A discussion started between Mrs.
Waters and the property owners. The Chairman suggested that maybe
Mrs. Water and the property owners would like to go out in the foyer
so the Commission could get on with the business. They did adjourn
and action was delayed until later in the meeting.
Ack Moore,representing Les Boone's subdivision application,addressed
the Commission. This application consists of about 2.75 acres being
divided into four lots located at the northwest corner of Boone Lane
and Bergundy Street. Mr. Pruitt's was asked if he had any comments
he wished to make. He had recommended approval subject to the sub-
division name being clearly delineated on the Final Plat, correcting
the errors and omissions appearing in the legal description, providing
a graphic scale as indicated by the regulations, and delineating the name
of the designer. Pierce Frederick moved for preliminary and final plat
approval subject to the above being andered to. Harrel Holder seconded
and motion carried unanimously.
Claude Arnold and Arthur Pouncey came before the Commission to discuss
the subdivision of Pecan Orchard Unit Two dividing one lot into two,
property located on the north side of Fairhope Avenue at Hall -
Thompson Road. Mr. Arnold remarked that this is a FSTC leasehold and
that they were merely trying to separate Arthur Pouncey's leasehold
from his father's and give him an access to the property with the
30 ft. strip they were proposing to front on Fairhope Avenue. Mr. Parker
pointed out that,the 30 ft. strip did not meet the requirements of the
sub. reg. in Section 704, Lot Design, Subsection 704.2, as Mr. Pruitt
had pointed out in his comments. He needed 50 ft. He asked Mr. Pouncey
if he wished to dedicate this strip and make it 50 ft. or if he kept it
private he would1have to increase it to 65 ft. Mr. Arnold remarked that
he knew Mr. Pouncey would not wish to dedicate the strip. Mr. White asked
Mr. Pouncey if he saw any problem with widening the stip to 65 ft.
Mr. Pouncey replied no, Mr. White moved to grant preliminary plat approval
subject to the right of way being increased to 65 feet(to remain private)
and approval from the;F[S.T.C..of this change. Harrel Holder seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
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At this time the Chairman recognized the group present about the re -zoning
application of Mack Waters. The spokesman stated that the surrounding
neighbors were still against it. Mrs. Newman asked that the petition that
they have be presented to the Board for the minutes(copy behind minutes)
Further discussion between Mrs. Waters and the Board led to Mr. Parker
moving to reccommend denial of the rezone request to the City Council.
Harrel Holder seconded and motion carried with Roy White abstaining to
vote.
Mr. E.B. Copas and Mr. Claude Arnold addressed the Board on behalf of
Mr. Copas' application on Pecan Orchard Unit Three a subdivision of 10
acres into two lots located on the west side of Belforest Road south of
Fairhope Avenue. Mr. Pruitt had recommended preliminary and final plat
approval subject to the Health Department's approval of septic tank and
approval from the'FSTC. Mr. Arnold said he had Health Dept.'s approval
and preliminary approval from the FSTC. Jack Kirk moved for preliminary
and final approval subject to the FSTC's approval. Pierce Frederick
seconded and motion carried unanimously.
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Art Rigas came before the Commission on final plat approval request
for Greeno Park resubdivision of Lot 15A. A resubdivision of one large lot
of 19.69 acres into two lots. The proposed lot 15C to have 4 acres with
remaining 15 some acres remaining Lot 15A. Mr. Pruitt had recommended
granting final approval. Jack Kirk moved this approval be given, John
Parker seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Final Plat approval of Twin Echo Estates was discussed. Ack Moore
spoke to the Commission on Mr. Pope's behalf. This being a subdivision
of some 4.83 acres into twelve lots situated on the west side of Section
Street south of the City Warehouse. Preliminary Plat approval was given
at the November 3, 1980 meeting. Mr. Moore said Mr. Pope intended to post
bond with the City Council for the installation of streets, drainage improve
ments and utilities. Mr. Pruitt had recommended Final Plat approval be
granted, and remarked that Mr. Pope met and exceeded requirements.
Mr. Parker said he thought by approving this subdivision that we are
ducking the long run -issue of continued runoff and that the City needs
to get on with the drainage problems we have. Mr. White remarked that
he felt the City is committed to doing something about these problems.
John Parker moved to grant final approval subject to proper Bond establish-
,ment with the City Council, Jack Kirk seconded and motion carried unanimousl
Thomas Hospital Building Permit - Phase II was on the Agenda for this time
but there was no one present representing the Hospital. There was no action
taken at this time.
A building permit'for Dr. Howard's office building was discussed. This is
to be located on the North Side of Spring Run. The drawing presented did
not show landscaping plans. Dr. Howard said he intended to plant screening
and was informed that a minimum natural evergreen hedge of 4 ft. is required
with full growth of 7 ft. on the South and East side of the property.
John Parker moved1to turn this over to the Building Inspector who in turn
will see that everything is in order before issuing the building permit.
Harrel Holder seconded and motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, on motion by Jack Kirk meeting was adjourne
seconded by Roy White.
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