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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-1980 Regular MeetingThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met December 18, 1980 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama Those present: Ted Bennett, James P. Nix, Harrel Holder, Roy White, Pierce Frederick and Jack Kirk The special called meeting was to discuss the subdivision application/building permit application of Marshall T. Nelson for the property located on Bon Secour Avenue It was an application to subdivide one lot into two located at the Northeast corner of the De Ferriet Grant Section 37. There was no one present who objected to the planned re - subdivision. Mr. Bennett asked Mr. Lunsford if everything was in order or did he have any comments to make regarding this application. Mr. Lunsford remarked they had health department approval and that the footage requirements were met, everything was in order. Harrel Holder moved we grant approval, Pierce Frederick seconded and motion carried unanimously. Roy White moved for adjournment, Harrel Holder seconded and by unanimous approval meeting was duly adjourned. //' � -/J � - WILLIAM LABON RICHMOND REGISTERED ARCHITECT NCARB ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED DESIGN March 3, 1980 Leona Newman Lady Chairman Planning and Zoning Board Fairhope, Alabama Dear Chairman and Members of the Board, According to the Planning and Zoning Ordinances, off- street parking is required for all new construction except in the downtown business district. Please clearly define that area of the downtown district that does not require off-street parking. Also, it would be helpful to clearly define the "Fire District or Districts" and indicate these areas on a map available to public view. zRiAlIxez B. Richmond/Architect 107 Spring St. Warner Robins, GA 31093 4 April 1980 City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission P.O. Drawer 429 Fairhope, Alabama 36532 Attn: Ms. Leona Newman Dear Ms. Newman: In reading the March 24 issue of the Courier, I noticed in the Legal Advertising Section that Mr. Kilgore has applied for rezoning of lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 in Block 6, Volonta, A Subdivision in Fairhope, located in Map Book I, Page 34 from R-2 to B-4. This application greatly concerns my wife and I as our property faces Miller Ave and borders on the West side of his property. Our property, which has been in my wife's family since the late 19301s, is located in a quiet secluded area and we would like for it to remain this way. Since we presently live in Warner Robins, Georgia, and will be unable to return home at this time to attend the meeting, we present the following evaluations and comments. Rezoning the property and building business and professional offices in that location will cause both traffic and drainage problems and most probably will devalue the surrounding property. With the grade of Volonta Ave, it is very difficult to see whether it is safe to enter onto Section Street without first running your automobile almost to the crest of the hill. Eveh then your view is limited because Section Street slopes both ways from the crest. Trying to enter Section Street from Miller Avenue is also difficult and sometimes dangerous because Miller Avenue is only approximately 200 feet from the crest of the hill and the traffic very often exceeds 40 miles per hour in that region. Suggest the Commission Members contact the City Police Department to verify this evaluation. Since the slope of thelland is toward our property, any clearing and paving of the lots to the East of us will only increase the water flow over our property and down Miller Avenue. The drainage problem is already bad to severe during heavy rains; therefore, we cannot tolerate any construction that will increase the problem. Our property has already suffered damage and devaluation because of Hurricane Frederick and any construction of offices will no doubt further devalue our property. In addition traffic in and out of the area will increase the noise pollution problem already caused by traffic on Section Street. We strongly urge the Planning and Zoning Commission Members to seriously consider all the problems that will be created by allowing offices to be constructed on the lots mentioned previously and the adverse impact it will have on the surrounding residential area before voting on the rezoning application. In view of the above mentioned problems including property devaluation and our desire to have this area remain zoned for residential purposes, we object to the rezoning application. We also desire to have this letter read during the meeting and the content entered into the minutes of the meeting scheduled for April 7, 1980. I would also like to bring to your attention that the Public Hearing Notice was dated March 19, 1980; but was not mailed to us until March 31, 1980. It appears that such notices should be mailed to all concerned persons, including Commission Members, in time to allow each one to review and evaluate the contents a minimum of 10 days prior to such an important meeting. Sincerely, �J ' LL/Leir, . EILEEN M. and WILLI H. PAYNE cc: Mayor James Nix City of Fairhope Dr. Pierce Frederick 29 N Section St Fairhope, .Alabama