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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-01-1984 Regular MeetingThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met October 1, 1984 at 5:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, 161 N. Section Street Present: Roy C. White, Chairman; members John Parker Cindy McBrearty, Mary Doug Foreman, Robert Mason, Jack Kirk, Cecil Pitman, and Harrell Holder The minutes of the September 4, 1984 meeting were considered and approved on motion by Robert Mason, seconded by Mary Doug Foreman and unanimously carried. A public hearing was held on a re -zone request by Rufus Brock for a change in zone from R-2 to R-4 for the property located at 58 N. Bayview Street. Mr. Brock spoke to the Commission saying he had what he considered a mother-in-law house, adjoining the house on this property. That now it was in one building but in the future if he wanted to rent the apartment he would have to have R-4 zoning. That he felt this would be an improvement to the area and that the houses close to his are already zoned this way. Mrs. Brey spoke saying that she felt the zoning change was a creeping thing that she thought we ought to be firm about keeping the bay area single family. Mr. Parker spoke saying that the Commission had attempted to respond to tourist -resort zoning when they changed Magnolia Avenue. Bob offered that Bayview to the South was zoned B-3b, to the East on Atkinson was R-2, and to the North on Atkinson was R-2. Mr. Parker further said that the Commission attempted to offer good healthy single-family in this area not be advocating multi- family. Harrell Holder offered that it might set a precedent down the road. Mr Parker pointed out that the subdivision regulations did allow for an efficiency apartment in a single-family residence, just not rent it out, that basically what Mr. Brock had in mind could be achieved. Further discussic led to a motion by Cindy McBrearty to recommend denial of this re -zone request to the City Council as it is inconsistant with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Harrell Holder seconded, and motion carried unanimously. Art Rigas came before the Commission to discuss a 20 lot subdivision proposed by Jack Glover known as Rolling Oaks South. He had a sketch plan and noted that the smallest lot was 15,000 ft. The sketch showed a cul-de-sac at the end of the street w/planted island, they planned to excavate the drainage pond to handle water flow, have curb & gutter, and have city water and sewer. A lenghty discussion was held on planted vs. paved in the cul-de-sac area. It was brought out that unless there were restrictive covenants covering this that usually these islands are not taken care of. They had also showed 54right of way on road and Art mentioned they were going to ask for a variance on this. Bob's comments were noted in that he had recommended 60 ft. width on streets, continuation of East property line for future access to adjacent properties, and not less than 60 ft right of way for the extension of Dyer Road east of Bishop Road to point where map shows the new street turning 5-50 36'39"E. He was to cdnsult with Bob to check on land beings,landlocked". The Board told him that if he would take care of the pond, consider reducing 7 & 8(yield 25 ft) and see if the drainage is adequate and the pipe in the culvert adequate plus get the County's input they saw no problem with subdivision as shown on plat. Marshall Fischrupp came before the Commission to discuss The Birches. This was up for preliminary discussion. He said that they were only using three -fourths of the property that all utilities were available, no problem with drainage, There was a discussion held on why he planned for the sidewalk all the way around, that it was not required. He said that he drew it the way they wanted, that the developers wanted a sidewalk. All in all the plan looked good and Cecil Pitman moved to accept site plan as presented, John Parker seconded and motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fischrupp also presented a site plan for Baldwin County Mental Health Center. The site is on Greeno Road south of Poser's. Mr. Fischrupp mentioned that they were going to follow the natural drainage flow, that there were natural contours to E,N & S. Bob had reviewed the parking and it was adequate. There are no side yard requirements in this district. He was asked about moving the parking back and what if any widening of Greeno Rd would affect him. He answered that they might want to add on to the building later and that was why the parking arranged where it was, that widening of Greeno Rd would not be a problem. All questions answered satisfactorily, Harrell Holder moved that Bob go ahead with the issuance of a building permit, Cecil Pitman seconded and motion carried unanimously. Bob reported that he and Phil had met with Mr. Crane about his property on Greeno Road and suggested to him what would be an acceptable plan for drainage in this area. A question of whether or not a committee needed to be formed to study this was raised. It was decided that this needed to be studied by the City and a plan come up with and options available, all agreed this was right way to approach it. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.