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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-1985 Regular MeetingI II The Planning Commission of the City of Fairhope, Alabama met February 4, 1985 at the City Municipal Complex, 161 N. Section Street, at 5:00 p.m. Present: Chairman Roy White; members Robert Mason, James P. Nix, Cindy McBrearty, Harrell Holder, Jack Kirk, Cecil Pitman and John Parker The minutes of the January 7, 1985 meeting were duly approved on motion by Robert Mason, seconded by Harrell Holder and unanimously carried. The public hearing on Keith Gates rezone request from R-2 to B-4 was held. Mr. White asked for anyone present for or against to acknowledge their presence. No one did. Mr. White asked Mr. Gates to state why he was seeking this change. He commented that he had tried to sell the house and that most all the people he had gotten were interested in the property for commercial purposes. That he had some land in the country that he wished to build on. He said he had spoken to his immediate neighbors and they did not have any objections. Bob had recommended that it seemed a logical buffer to the B-2 zone lying South and West of this property. He recommended', that if passed by the Planning Commission that fencing/planting of not less than six feet in height on the North and East be accomplished. Mr. Gates was informed this could be done before this came before the City Council. Robert Mason moved for the change as requested w/stipulation that planting/fencing, be done before council action taken. Harrell Holder seconded and motion carried unanimously. The Commission considered at this time some changes to the Zoning Ordinance having to do with Home Occupations. Mr. White asked the audience a large group present if they wished to speak concerning these proposed changes. Mr. Charles Lee Decker spoke on behalf of a group of residents in the Ingleside area, saying that the proposed changes are good and that they support them. He read a prepared statement with some new changes proposed. After Mr. .Lee Decker spoke Mr. Lee, a current licensee of a home occupation spoke saying he was against the changes. He said he thought that we were changing the ordinance thereby making it impossible for those w/home occupation licenses to get them renewed next year. It was explained that as long as the licenscees complied with the rules that they would be able to get licenses as they were grandfathered in. Mr. White read a letter from Ms. Garth saying she thought we should not change them. Mrs. Hansen spoke saying that in this economic times it might be true that the wife needs to subsidize a husband's income and still stay home with the children. She did not see any need for changing the ordinance. Mr. Benford spoke saying there was a possibility of proliferation, that the proposed changes make it tougher. Further discussion led to Mr. Parker making a motion to further study the proposed changes -comments to be rendered on/at the March meeting on results of study session. Meeting to be held February 13, at 6:30 p.m. Harrell Holder seconded and motion carried unanimously. III IV Planning & Zoning Commission February 4, 1985 meeting - page two Consideration was given to a 5 lot subdivision that was being sought by Dwayne T. Lawrence. Subject property lying in Section 23 T6S, R2E on the West side of dirt road 3 miles East of Greeno Road and 0.57 miles South of Fairhope Avenue Extension. Each lot containing 3 acres. Bob had recommended preliminary and final approval. Mike Arnold was present representing Mr. Lawrence and said they had Health Department and Cty Highway Dept approval. Cecil Pitman moved for approval w/appropriate signatures appearing on the plat, John Parker seconded and motion carried unanimously. The application of Fairhope Single Tax Corp/Martha Alsup for a re -subdivision of leasehold containing two buildings to allow a separate leasehold lot for each building was discussed. Leasehold located on the East side of Section Street, South of Fairhope Ave. and immediately S. of the McKean building. Seth Moore said this had colony approval, Bob had recommended preliminary and final approval under provision of Section 601.5. John Parker recommended approval, seconded by Harrell Holder, motion passed unanimously. The Board discussed the study session date and time. Date being February 13, time at 6:30 p.m. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.