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The Planning $ Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope, Alabama
met April 6, 1981 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Administration Building
387 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama.
Those present: Chairman Pierce Frederick; members Cecil
Pitman, John Parker, Roy White Harrel Holder, Jack Kirk
Mrs. Cindy McBrearty
The minutes of the March 2, 1981 meeting were approved on motion
by John Parker, seconded by Harrel Holder and unanimously carried.
The minutes of the March 9, 1981 meeting were approved on motion
by John Parker and seconded by Cindy McBrearty.
The first item on the Agenda was the public hearing on the application
of Mr. David Walter for a change in zoning from B-3b Tourist Resort
Commercial District to B-2 General Business District for the property
located on Volanta Avenue. Mr. Walter was not present to present his
application. Mr. Frederick asked the general public present if they
were for or against this zone change. No one was for, 17 were against.
John Parker moved that we accept the consultant recommendations for
denial as stated, and pass this recommendation on to the City Council.
The recommendations for denial were: a. the requested zoning change is n
in keeping with the existing zoning which is B-3b and R-2 Medium Density
Single Family Residential District. B-2 could possible have adverse impact
on residential property values in the immediate vicinity; b. It is not
impossible to find adequate sites within ., City for the intended use;
c. The proposed change would create a "spot zone" which is incompatible
with existing zoning. Harrel Holder seconded and motion carried.
The application of Mrs. Adalade Malone for preliminary and final plat
approval of Sunnyside subdivision was discussed. Mr. Frederick mentioned
that this consisted of dividing one lot into three in a R-2 zone.
Mrs. Malone mentioned that her house was on one lot, the second lot
met requirements but the third lot, the lot she wished to build on now
did not meet the back yard requirements and the overall footage requirement.
It was brought out that this had gone before the Board of Adjustments and
a variance was granted on the back yard requirement and overall footage
requirement. Mrs. Malone mentioned that she wished to build a small house
that she and her husband were getting up in age, that this would cut down
on the upkeep of the lot as it is so big now. That the house she would built
would be in keeping with the neighborhood. Mr. Pruitt remarked that he did
not see how we could grant the application as presented as it was not in
compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, the City's Subdivision Regulations
and he did not see how the Board of Adjustments $ Appeals had the authority
to grant the variance as it was not a subdivision. There was a great deal
of discussion between the Commission and the audience, after which time
Roy White asked for a recess. The Commission members adjourned with the
applicant to discuss the matter. When the Commission reconvened, Roy
White made the motion that the subdivision be granted approval provided
there are only two lots, one be 84.7 containing 10,866 sq. ft. and the
other two combined containing 18,427 sq. ft(also contains the Malone
Dwelling). John Parker seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Mike Ponder came forward to speak to the Commission members on behalf
of the Battles Landing subdivision which he is seeking preliminary
approval on. He remarked that there is City sewer and water available.
He was asked what zoning had he planned for if/when this is contiguous
to the City limits. It was discussed that this met R-3 specifications.
Mr. Pruitt's comments were considered. They were:. a.. Submit a revised
plat having lots designed which are consistent with the regulations
(22,25, and 32 do not comply as these are corner lots). b, Submit a
detailed drainage plan including a closed storm drainage system with
inlets at appropriate locations c. a letter from city official indicating
that the city will furnish the water. Mr. Parker asked what was the
status of the land study .
Mr. Pruitt remarked that his schedule has been so full that he has
not had a chance to get with Mr. Lunsford and do anything. But he
could do something the latter part of this week. The possibility of
having a special meeting to help with Mr. Ponder's time element was
discussed . It was also discussed whether or not this area constituted
natural wetlands thereby coming under the jurisdiction of the Corps of
Engineers. Mr. Pruitt remarked he had talked with the Corps and that
they saw no problem with the subdivision development. That this area
is not classified as wetlands. Harrel Holder moved that we set a
meeting date when Mr. Ponder has his completed drainage plans, and Don
Pruitt and Bob Lunsford have had a time to make their area study. Jack
Kirk seconded the 'motion. Further discussion led to Mr. Ponder remarking
that a special meeting was not necessary. Mr. Holder then withdrew his
motion and John Parker made a motion to continue the application at the
next regularly scheduled meeting, May 4, 1981, with the agreement of Mr.
Ponder. Cecil Pitman seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The Board voted on motion made by John Parker to extend for sixty days the
required recording time for Twin Echo, Covered Bridge Estates and Lot 15C
Greeno Park, as this had expired. Cindy McBrearty seconded and motion
carried unanimously.
The discussion on the Fire Zone District and Mrs. McBrearty's letter and
documents was carried over to the next meeting day.
There being no further business meeting was duly adjourned,