HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-19-2020 Board of Adjustments Meeting SynopsisCall to Order
Anil Vira called the meeting to order at 5:00PM. He explained the procedures of the meeting
and took a roll call.
Roll Call
Dick Schneider – Present
Anil Vira – Present
John Avent – Present
Cathy Slagle – Present
Christina Stankoski - Absent
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the June 15, 2020 Board of Adjustment meeting were considered.
Motion:
John Avent made a motion to accept the minutes as written.
2nd:
Dick Schneider 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
Vote:
Dick Schneider – Aye
Anil Vira – Aye
John Avent – Aye
Cathy Slagle – Aye
Christina Stankoski – Absent
BOA 20.07 900 Creek Drive
Request of Jerry and Susan McCool for a variance to the front setback requirements for
principal structures at 900 Creek Drive.
Comments:
The applicant is requesting a Front Setback Variance at 900 Creek Drive. The property is zoned
R-1, Low Density Single Family Residential District. The applicant is requesting a 24’ front yard
variance (16’ front setback in place of the required 40’ front setback). The Zoning Ordinance
requires a minimum front setback of 40’ in an R-1 Low Density Single Family Residential District.
The applicant stated in the narrative submitted to staff that there are underground power lines
that bisect the subject property. Staff has spoken with the City of Fairhope Utilities
Department, along with the applicant, to discuss the location of the existing lines.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the front yard variance to allow a 24’ front yard setback
subject to the following conditions:
1. Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3 of Volanta View subdivision shall be re-plated as one lot. The plat
must be signed by Staff and recorded with the Judge of Probate prior to the issuance of
building permits.
2. Location of the underground utility shall be shown on the recorded plat
3. A 5’ drainage easement shall be included on the above-mentioned recorded plat along
the southern boundary.
4. A recorded 10’ easement granted to the applicant and lying south of the 5’ drainage
easement shall be recorded with the Judge of Probate. Final language shall be approved
by Staff prior to filing with the Judge of Probate.
5. Coordination with the City of Fairhope Utilities Department prior to the issuance of
building permits.
6. Placement of a note on the subdivision plat stating that a dwelling will be constructed on
existing underground utilities. Any future structure must comply with Fairhope Public
Utility regulations.
7. Existing structure and utilities located on Lot 3 will be removed prior to issuance of a
building permit for new construction.
Public Hearing:
Carol Gordon of 462 Satsuma Street – Lots were originally for interior lots without
waterfrontage and were their water access. These lots are the last parcels of open greenspace
along the water. Existing building needs to be removed. Powerline serves Sea Cliff Drive. Long
process but commends staff and applicant for getting it right.
Motion:
John Avent made a motion accept the staff recommendation to APPROVE the front yard
variance to allow a 24’ front yard setback subject to the following conditions:
8. Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3 of Volanta View subdivision shall be re-plated as one lot. The plat
must be signed by Staff and recorded with the Judge of Probate prior to the issuance of
building permits.
9. Location of the underground utility shall be shown on the recorded plat
10. A 5’ drainage easement shall be included on the above-mentioned recorded plat along
the southern boundary.
11. A recorded 10’ easement granted to the applicant and lying south of the 5’ drainage
easement shall be recorded with the Judge of Probate. Final language shall be approved
by Staff prior to filing with the Judge of Probate.
12. Coordination with the City of Fairhope Utilities Department prior to the issuance of
building permits.
13. Placement of a note on the subdivision plat stating that a dwelling will be constructed on
existing underground utilities. Any future structure must comply with Fairhope Public
Utility regulations.
14. Existing structure and utilities located on Lot 3 will be removed prior to issuance of a
building permit for new construction.
2nd:
Dick Schneider 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
Vote:
Dick Schneider – Aye
Anil Vira – Aye
John Avent – Aye
Cathy Slagle – Aye
Christina Stankoski – Absent
Adjournment
Motion:
John Avent made a motion to adjourn at 5:28PM.
2nd:
Dick Schneider 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
Vote:
Dick Schneider – Aye
Anil Vira – Aye
John Avent – Aye
Cathy Slagle – Aye
Christina Stankoski – Absent