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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-1981 Regular MeetingII III IV V The Planning & Toning Commission of the City of Fairhope met July 6, 1981 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Administration Building 387 Fairhope Avenue Those present: Pierce Frederick, Chairman; Roy White James P. Nix, Cecil Pitman, Harrel Holder, Dick Sander- son, John Parker(arrived late) Mr. Nix introduced Mr. Sanderson to the members of the Commission The minutes of the June 1, 1981 meeting were approved as written. Don Pruitt at this time made a report to the Commission members on the meeting he and Bob Lunsford had with the County Engineer on the County accepting roads in subdivisions outside the corpora. limits of the City but in the police jurisdiction for maintenance He remarked that they had reviewed the State law, specifically streets, and street improvements. They both agreed there should be a better way of handling it, so that the subdivision plans could be reviewed by both the city and county prior to the Planning & Zoning meeting and coordinated. This could be accom- plished by holding final approval of subdivision until we have acceptance from the County. As a result of his meeting, he handed out suggested amendments to the subdivision regulations for them to study. Further discussion led to J.P. Nix putting in the form of a motion having Bob L. and Don P. get with the County Engineer before the next meeting so we could take some definite action at that time. Harrel Holder seconded and motion carried unanimously. The Commission members considered at this time the preliminary subdivision application of Seth Moore and C.B.Godwin on the Fairhope Single Tax Corp. leasehold between Morphy & Fleming Rd. A division of one lot into two, Mr. Frederick questioned whether or not he had FSTC approval and septic tank approval. He remarke( that he had tentative approval from FSTC(pending Comm. approval) and he had septic tank approval. Mr. Parker questioned the con- dition of Fleming Rd. He was apprised of Mr. Pruitt's comments prior to his arrival, and that the road had been graded to at least 50 ft pass the S.E. corner of this property. Ack Moore interjected that there was a bond posted when the Fleming propert, was approved. J.P. Nix moved for preliminary approval subject to approval from the County Engineer accepting the road for maintenance. Roy White seconded and motion carried unanimously. Under old business Roy White discussed that several commission members had gone down to the Town & Country Estate site at Parker Road with Mr. Pope and as a result he indicated to them he would go back to an original plan of thirteen lots with a holding pond and change the entrance to the east end of the property. Mr. Pope has not presented any plans at this time, so there was no action taken. Bob Lunsford brought to the Commission's attention that Rosa Acre: Unit II had received final approval March of 1977 pending City Council approval of the rezone application. This had been granted approval but the original plat was not brought back for signing and recording. Mr. Nix remarked that everything was in order this had just been an oversight. John Parker moved to approve the plat as presented, Harrel Holder seconded and motion carried unan- imously. In Mrs. McBrearty's absence, it was decided to wait to take actio on her changes recommended for the ordinance. Bob Lunsford men- tioned he had some proposed changes but suggested the two ought to be discussed together. No action was required. VI VII VIII 04 Carlton Niemeyer came before the Commission at this time to discuss the proposed land use of the property north of town. Roy White told Mr. Niemeyer that he, John Parker and Bob Lunsford had gone up that way and discussed at length the proposal he had made on the zoning for the area. Don Pruitt said he had not had the time to make a study of the area. John Parker remarked that we owed Mr. Niemeyer an answer as well as putting input into the City Council if and when this comes up for annexation. Mr. White questioned Carlton about his having permission of all the people to annex, and also about some of his proposed zoning as most all of the property around this area was zoned R-1. Also he had no shown a designated zone for the bypass area on the curve at Hwy 104 Mr. Niemeyer remarked that he did not have a problem in getting septic tanks for this land and also for using the property as he is proposing it to be used. At this point Mr. Niemeyer told the Commission he wished to withdraw his proposal and left. Bob Lunsford brought to the Commission's attention that the Rosa Acres Unit II site plan showed a common driveway between two units and this did not conform with the Ordinance. Discussion led to Mr. Moore remarking that he was only trying to save three driveways but he sees that if he ever sells the property that he can see where it would be a problem. He said he would take the site plan back and redraw with the correct drives shown. At this time the Commission voted to elect a Vice -Chairman. Cecil Pitman nominated Roy White, Harrel Holder moved the nominations be closed. Cecil Pitman seconded. The Chairman called for a vote, and Mr. White was unanimously elected. A discussion was held on section 809-Article VIII subdivision regulations. It was pointed out that if we require developers to install "oversize" improvements that the City has a responsi- bility to participate in the cost. That the Commission members should be aware of this provision in the Subdivision Regulations. Also along this line, and discussion held at today's meeting, John Parker moved that the Commission adopt the objective of completing a recommended zoning map for the police jurisdiction (3 miles outside city limits) for the City of Fairhope by the end of October. Roy White seconded and motion carried unanimousl Meeting was duly adjourned.