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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-10-1984 Regular MeetingMN II III The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of the City of Fairhope met May 10, 1984 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Admin- istration Building, 161 N. Section Street, Fairhope, Al. Present: Roy C.White, Chairman; members James P. Nix, Cindy McBrearty, John Parker, Mary Doug Foreman, Harrell Holder, Jack Kirk, Bob Lunsford, Zoning Enf. Officer The minutes of the April 2, and April 19, 1984 were approved as written on motion by Harrell Holder seconded by Jack Kirk and unanimously carried. The public hearing on Walter Wilson's request for R-4 zoning for the property located fronting on Troyer Road was held. Mr. Wilson addressed the Commission and said he had two parcels one containing 10.27 acres and one 2.73 acres. That he applied before the State for annexation since he is not contiguous to the City Limits. He further stated that he did not have a use for the larger piece of property that after discussing with the neighbors in the area that he would be willing to go with zoning the small piece R-4 and the large piece R-3. He wished to keep the small R-4 and build four units to a structure on this property. He showed a floor plan he wished to use, stating that he wished to build for retirees and cost should run between $60-$65,000 dollars keeping the caliber! of the neighborhood nice. Mr. White asked if there were any questions from the audience. Tommy Springer spoke saying that he wished he would consider all R-3 that he had envisioned a nice uniform subdivision in this area. A Mr. and Mrs. Hill and Mr. McLeod spoke questioning density, normal procedures involve( After discussion, J.P. Nix moved to recommend to City Council R-4 zoning for small piece of property and R-3 for large 10 acre tract, E.J. Kirk seconded. Tommy Springer spoke again saying that this property is already sold if the zoning is R-4 that he doesn't think this is right. John Parker said he thought we should consider the land use plan for this whole area, that he feels that to be consistant we should keep single family as is now. The question was called for and the vote was for having R-4 small portion and R-3 large portion- JP Nix Kirk. Against this Parker, Holder, McBrearty, Foreman. Motion did not pass. Mr. White asked Mr. Wilson if he would consider anything else. Mr. Wilson said he would consider R-3 zoning for both parcels. John Parker moved to recommend to City Counc R-3 zoning for both parcels when annexed into City, Harrell Holder seconded and motion carried unanimously. Thomas Davis came before the commission with a request to subdivide 1 lot into 3 property being in Montrose located on Chapman and Second Streets. He stated that he wished to build a residence on 1 of the lots. Bob's comments were noted in that the lot sizes are above minimum required and have Health Dept. approval, the plat is in conformity with the regulations, therefore he is recommending preliminary and final approval. John Parker moved to approve subdivision as requested, Mary Doug Foreman seconded and motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Gunnison came before the Commission representing their request to re -subdivide one lot into two. Leasehold held by John Gunnison property located on Belforest Rd Z mi. N. of Twin Beech Rd. F.S.T.C. has approved this, the Health Dept and Cty Engineer also and there are no restrictive covenants. J.P. Nix moved to approve on Zon. Enf. recommendation, Harrell Holder seconded and motion carried unanimously. .1 IV u Planning & Zoning Commission Page two- May 10, 1984 John Parker brought up under old business the approval of Sans Souci subdivision and subsequently that the City ought to set a policy, and make amendments to the subdivision tegula. to cover private drives in subdivisions. Roy White appointed John Parker, Cindy McBrearty and Cecil Pitman as a committee of three to get with Bob Lunsford and come up with terminology appropriate to cover these requests. Bob brought to the Commission's attention a letter he had written as requested bY. George Roberds setting out policy regarding property & parking, and enlargement of present buildings at Commercial Park site, which in part stated "No permit shall be issued for enlargement of any existing building or for construction of any additional building upon subject property until the applicant has complied with the following: 1) submission to the City of a scaled and dimension- ed site plan of existing and proposed improvements and the re- lationship to boundary lines, said site plan to be fully in conformity with the landscaping, setback and parking require- ments of the zoning ordinance and the agreement set out with and before the Fairhope Planning Commission of 9/9/83(copy in official minute book) Any proposed reduction of the number of parking spaces required under said agreement may be sub- mitted for approval of the Planning Commission. 2) Compliance with the technical codes and general ordinance of the City. No building shall be used or occupied until required certifi- cates of occupancy have been issued and the business properly licensed." James P. Nix moved to accept letter as policy, Harrell Holder seconded and motion carried unanimously. Meeting was duly adjourned.