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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-1983 Regular MeetingThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met June 6, 1983 at the Council Chamber of the Civic Center Complex, 161 N. Section Street, Fairhope, Al. Present: Roy White, Cindy McBrearty, John Parker, Harrell Holder, James P. Nix, Mary Doug Foreman Jack Kirk, Robert Mason and Robert Lunsford The minutes of the May 2, 1983 meeting were duly approved on motion by John Parker seconded by Harrell Holder The public hearing on the rezone request from Julio Corte and Teal Corte were considered at this time. Teal Corte had requested a change from B-2 (the south 400')and from R-5(the north 289.86') change all to B-2 . Julio had re- quested R-5 south 260.14') and R-1(north 372.72') change all to B-2 . The purpose of this rezone request being to build a shopping center at this site. Along with rezone request is request to be annexed into City Limits the 660 ft not already in on both parcels. Dick Lacey came up to speak as representative for both the Corte's. He mentioned that this land is now used as farm land which is not best use moneywise. He mentioned that this could have been sold piecemeal all along but they were waiting for a definite use. David Head spoke pointing out the arteries and peak shopping time for the present shopping centers. He said that by building this we would not be taking business from down- town but draw the retail business from the surrounding areas to Fairhope, if we do not take advantage of this it will probably go to Daphne. Mr. White called for comments from the audience, some fourteen people expressed opinions, ranging from a disturbance of the quality of lifestyle present, draina� problems it might create, that this would be spot zoning, another meeting was suggested between residents and property owners. A petition was presented against this change for the records. Mr. Lacey spoke again stating that the owners had met with some 14 residents and agreed to 100 ft. buffer zone, no egress/ingress on Edwards, a fence, a park, possible condo- miniums in suitable price range. Several residents spoke again saying they were not informed of meeting. After hearing all these comments Mr. Lacey asked if the application could be withdrawn and resubmitted at a later date. He.was informed that it had gone too far at this time for him to withdraw. Harrell Holder asked if the Corte's had considered going out Fairhope Avenue instead of having front on Greeno Road . Mr. Zane remarked that all shops wanted to face the major thorough• fare. The drainage question was raised again and audience was reassured that before the building permit was issued(if passed' that they would have to submit detailed plans of project for approval. After discussion was held John Parker commented that he felt that it was not the City's duty to try to handle all the retail business in the area,that this was zoned now as is for reason, that it is not in the best interest of the community at large to rezone, it is not consistant with the City's plan, and he further moved that as the application is now, considering the full 35 acres that he recommends denial of rezone request to City Council. Harrell Holder seconded and motion carried unanimously. Byrd Moore came before the Commission at this time to discuss with them a subdivision he is contemplating developing on the Hoffren leasehold between Fairhope Avenue and Troyer Rd. the City Limits is contiguous on west and annexation would be proposed. He remarked that he was thinking about 80 lots with R-3 zoning to be developed over 5 year period• He mentioned that this had been presented to the Single Tax for their consideration. A question of buffer zone as it backs up to shopping center wad discussed. A 100 ft. strip for the purpose of buffer was discussed. A strip of land in the middle of the project was discussed that could not be built on but maybe used as park, or left natural was talked about. It was decided that to let stay natural was best. He was asked to keep size of house to lot size as this has been problem lately. Overall good plan and enough input was given to get him started. At this time the Commission under old business elected Chairman, Vice -Chairman and Secretary. Roy White was nominate( as Chairman by Robert Mason with no other nominations, Harrell Holder seconded and motion carried unanimously. Cindy McBrearty nominated John Parker as Vice -Chairman, Harrell Holder seconded, Robert Mason moved nominations be closed, motion carried unanimously. John Parker moved that Harrell Holder remain Secretary, Cindy McBrearty seconded Robert Mason moved nominations be closed. Motion carried unanimously. As a result of study session the proposed subdivision changes were presented, John Parker moved to adopt the amendments and additions as Bob had written them. Harrell Holder second- ed and motion carried unanimously. James P. Nix moved to hold a public hearing at the next meeting to discuss zoning amendment changes.Harrell Holder seconded and motion carried unanimously. Russ Kilgore was present and asked to be heard, discussion led to John Parker making motion to appeal to Russ Kilgore to get on the Agenda for the next meeting. Robert Mason seconded and motion carried unanimously. Bob reported that the subdivision plat deficiencies on the plat Jack Glover had submitted have not been resolved. The July meeting date was set for July 12th, 5:.00 p.m. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.