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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-1983 Regular MeetingThe Planning Commission of the City of Fairhope held their monthly meeting April 4, 1983, at 5:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Complex, 161 N. Section Street. Present: Roy White, Cecil Pitman, John Parker, Harrell Holder, James P. Nix, Jack Kirk, Cindy McBrearty, and Robert Mason. Building Inspector Bob Lunsford and Consultant Don Pruitt The minutes of the March 7, 1983 meeting were duly approved. The public hearing on the re -zone application of Jerry Boyington from R-2 to B-4 property located at 2 Pleasant Avenue was held. Comments were called for from the audience. Mr. W.K. Hughes addressed the members stating he and his wife were against this as it seemed an encroachment on an established neighborhood. Mrs. R.H. Johnson was also opposed. Harrell Holder mentioned that we had a case less than a year ago on Berglin and Morphy and it was turned down, one of the reasons being that we were usi the streets as a boundary, and that his position was pretty much the same as he feels that we hashed it out at that time. Mrs. Pitman, a next door property owner spoke, relating the con- ditions at the house at this time, stating that she felt they were very inadequate. It was pointed out that several people who had appeared at the last meeting spoke for the change. The Commission mentioned to the residents present that they were citing problems with the renter, not anything that the Commission had perusal over. That these problems needed to be solved by the Police or the owner, the Planning Commission was not the answer. At this time Mr. Boyington spoke saying that there was now business and professional offices located across the street, that B-4 was the most restrictive, he named all for it, and that he did not feel it was spot zoning but a logical buffer for this area. He mentioned that there was 4-5 rental houses in this block and maybe they should all be rezoned for business. Harrell Holder remarked that -this was a good point, maybe the owners could be contacted. Jack Kirk pointed out that Don Pruitt had mentionel this should be handled on a case by case basis to have control over what goes in there. Mr. White called for a show of hands from those present who were for, or against the vote: for -10 against - 2. Harrell Holder moved to deny this rezone for the reason that we have been using streets as a buffer. Cecil Pitman seconded, and Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of rezone request to City Council. The public hearing on the rezone request of Clyde Morris propert from R-2 to B3b for the property located at 55 S. Bayview was withdrawn. Lorena Gregorius addressed the Commission and men- tioned that she had gotten some adverse comments about rezoning to B3b and that Mrs. Morris dediced to withdraw and come back later with a different request. The question was asked could we accept this now for advertising for a public meeting at the next meeting to R-4. John Parker remarked that it ought to be done in proper order, that she should come back at the next meeting with a new application, further discussion led to him making a motion to adhere to procedure for zoning applications, Cindy McBrearty seconded and motion carried unanimously. Mike Wesley's subdivision request for two lots on the east end of Equality Street(preliminary and final being sought)was dis- cussed. Bob went over the memo he had prepared pointing out three things that should be considered before approval given: 1. presentation of signed plat 2. revision of plat to provide dedication & 3.note regarding lift system to sewer for access to public main. Since this memo he has taken care of 3 points. There was some discussion on this being on Bayou Charbon and U Planning & Zoning Commission meeting April 4, 1983, page two the sluffing that might take place on the property. That if he wants to tackle this problem okey. J.P. Nix moved that if the owner would sign a note that this problem of erosion existed before the building permit was issued and the City will not be held responsible in any way, that he recommended approval. Harrell Holder seconded and motion carried unanimously. At this time the Commission discussed having a study session to express points on Bob's proposed changes to the ordinance and subdivision regulations. A date of 4/20/83 at 6:30 p.m. was suggested. Bob brought to the Commission's attention at this time that it had been reported that Windmere subdivision located in Montrose has not been developed as plans submitted and approved, and never recorded. Discussion led to Commission directing him to further investigate to see what the situation is. Walter Wilson approached the Commission with a rezone request he was handling for Adrian Johnson from R-1 to R-4 for a piece of property located on Edwards Avenue. He said Mr. Johnson could not get ready by 10 day cutoff required for submittal of material to be reviewed before meeting. He was wondering if Commission might accept this application for advertising at the next meeting Once again members got into discussion about doing things by proper procedure and making exceptions to rules. J.P. Nix re- marked that since we could not take any action at this time he did not see anything wrong with going ahead and accepting this and also Mrs. Morris' application and so moved to suspend the rules to take action, further moving to accept the two applications, Morris and Young for advertising for public hearing at next regularly scheduled meeting. Harrell Holder seconded and vote was for acceptance: Nix, Mason, White, Holder and Kirk Against acceptance: McBrearty and Parker. Motion passed. Meeting was duly adjourned.