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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-1983 Regular MeetingThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met November 1, 1983 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Administration Building 161 N. Section Street, Fairhope, Al in the Council Chambers. Present: Chairman Roy White; members Cecil Pitman Cindy McBrearty, Mary Doug Foreman, Robert Mason, John Parker and Zoning Enforcement Officer Bob Lunsford The minutes of the October 11, 1983 meeting were approved. The Chairman called to the attention of the Commission the two amendments suggested for the September 6, 1983 meeting. Cindy McBrearty moved to accept the amendments, Mary Doug Foreman seconded and motion carried unanimously. The Corte property annexation discussion was held at this time. Mr. Chason said he did not have anything to add. Mr. White brought to the attention of the members of the Commission and audience that Mr. Corte had agreed to have a strip along Edwards Avenue remaining R-3 and the rest zoned R-5 after comments from last meeting. Mr. White further explained that the land owner had revised the original plan to include individual lots to be zoned R-3 along Edwards Avenue. Robert Mason moved to recommend to the City Council our approval of this zoning request, Cindy McBrearty seconded the motion. Mrs. Lucassen brought to the Commission's attention that the R-3 minimum lot size require- ments had been changed and they were still worried about cracker -box size houses being in their neighborhood. She furthe questioned how there would be access to the R-5 buildings. Mr. White responded that that would have to be answered at the time application is formally presented. Mrs. Lucassen said that she felt the residents were opposed to R-3 and asked if we could stipulate no access road on Edwards Avenue. Further discussion led to Mr. Mason withdrawing his motion, Mrs. McBrearty withdraw her second and a new motion by Mr. Mason to recommend approval to the City Council of R-2 for the North 140 feet and R-5 for th rest. Mr. Chason asked if the area could be expanded and it be communited the altered application for 55 ft. there was no problem with this request and it was included in the motion of recommendation for approval. John Parker seconded and motion carried unanimously. The public hearing on Eastgate Ltd. was held. Mr. White asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak for the proposed zone request of R-3 and R-5 for this property. There was no one present. He asked if there was anyone who wished to speak from the audience. Mr. Saltz asked for a definition of the area and also asked about the natural drainage flow in that area. Mr. Parker remarked that when the land came up for subdivision approval that we would be charged with addressing that problem, that the colony had addressed it and that it would meet all requirements before being passed. Mr. Parker further recommended to the City Council annexation of this area under the zoning requested. Robert Mason seconded and motion passed unanimously. The Board accepted for advertisement at the next regularly scheduled meeting a rezone request from Greeno Road partnership Ltd. at which time a public hearing will be held on change in zone from R-5 to B-2 for the property located approximately 300 ft. north of the northwest corner of Fairhope Avenue and Greeno Road on the west side of Greeno Road. 1 Planning & Zoning Commission - Page two November 1, 1983 The Public hearing on the Malone rezone request from M-1 to B-2 for property behind Poser's was carried over from last meeting. Mr. White asked if there was anyone present to represent this and no one appeared. Mr. Parker moved to drop the application for lack of representation on the part of the applicant, Cindy McBrearty seconded and motion carried unanimously. Fran Faust was present in regards to the Preliminary approval of a subdivision into 12 leasehold lots of the Olsen leasehold, Fairhope Single Tax Corporation. Bob's comments were noted he recommended approval subject to: 1. Approval of County Engineer 2. Approval of County Health Dept. 3. Notarized certificate of owner and lessee 4. Dedication of Copas Court to N. boundary of Blk 3, with easement for radius of temporary turnaround subject to reversion to lessee at time road is constructed to N. boundary. 5. Provide 25 ft. radii at Haber -Windmill Rd and Copas Ct. 6. Typical section and profiles of street 7. Plans, utilities and drainage . Cecil Pitman moved for approval subject to these seven points, John Parker seconded noting that the new lessee should understand that he would be taking on the conditions that exist with the property. Fran brought up at this time that the County Engineer & County Planning Commission were agreeable to 30 ft. road with proper ditching instead of curb and gutter and would the Planning Commission waive curb & gutter. John Parker said that this is a good point, in fact we face this question every time a subdivision comes up . Bob offered that in the past when a subdivision is abutting a paved street we have required curb & gutter. Roy suggested having the plat re- submitted showing the changes containing the County Engineer's signature. Roy brought up at this time the question of private streets in multi -family developments and subdivisions. John Parker offered that we needed to protect ourselves on this and that when the question came up about Windmere that we agreed to study this for one year and then if necessary make revisions, this time being August of 184. That he thinks the original plan is good we can take that data and amend the subdivision regulations at that time if necessary. All agreed this was best to do. John Parker moved to advertise for public hearing at next regular meeting on amendment to Zoning Ordinance B-2 General Business Section 4.723. Robert Mason seconded and motion carried unanimous- ly. Roy White brought up that the by-laws called for election of officers in October meeting. Robert Mason moved that we accept June election of officers continue until October 1984. John Parke: seconded and motion carried unanimously. John Parker moved to accomplish a new comprehensive plan by the end of 1984. Mary Doug Foreman seconded and motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.