HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-21-2011 Board of Adjustments MinutesThe City of Fairhope Board of Adjustments and Appeals met on Monday,
November 21, 2011 at 5:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at the City
Administration Building, located at 161 N. Section Street.
Members Present: Chairperson Cathy Slagle; Anil Vira, Vice-Chair; Troy Strunk;
Sam Andrews; Debra Green; Jonathan Smith, Director of Planning and Building;
Tut Wynne, City Attorney; and Emily Boyett, Secretary.
Absent: Clyde Panneton
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM by Chairperson Slagle.
The minutes of the July 18, 2011 meeting were considered. Troy Strunk moved to accept
the minutes as written and was 2nd by Anil Vira. Motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Slagle stated the Board does not have any cases on tonight's agenda, but there are
several agenda items.
A. Executive Session -Marion "Tut'" Wynne, City Attorney, addressed the Board and
asked them to go into Executive Session for approximately ten minutes to discuss
pending litigation. Sam Andrews made a motion for the Board to enter Executive
Session for a time of fifteen minutes. Troy Strunk 2nd the motion and the motion carried
unanimously.
The Board exited the dais at 5:05 p.m. Returned at 5:47 p.m.
Anil Vira made a motion to approve Tut Wynne to settle the pending lawsuit with the
condition that each side pays their own attorney fees. Sam Andrews 2nd the motion. Mrs.
Green said she still has safety concerns with the boat ramp and would like to have it
looked at by the Police Department. There was discussion as to requesting the City
Council to have the potential safety issues addressed. Anil Vira amended his motion to
include a request to the City Council to have the safety concerns at the boat ramp
evaluated after the construction of the house. Motion failed due to the lack of a 2nd .
There was discussion regarding the appropriate avenue in which to address the safety
concerns. Mrs. Green asked to prohibit the issuance of any building permits until the
safety issues are resolved. Mr. Andrews asked if there could also be a condition
regarding the tree that is located on the property. Mr. Smith stated the tree is not a
variable for the granting of the variance. Anil Vira made a motion to approve Tut Wynne
to settle the pending lawsuit with the condition that each side pays their own attorney fees
and costs. Sam Andrews 2nd the motion and the motion carried with the following votes:
A YE Anil Vira, Troy Strunk, Cathy Slagle, Sam Andrews. NAY -None.
ABSTENTION -Debra Green.
B. Election of Officers -Debra Green made a motion to reappoint Cathy Slagle as
Chairperson, Anil Vira as Vice-Chair, and Emily Boyett as Secretary. Sam Andrews 2nd
the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
C. 2012 Board of Adjustments Agenda Schedule -Cathy Slagle noted a conflict with
the February 20 1\ 2012 meeting date with President's Day and Mardi Gras. Mr. Andrews
suggested rescheduling the February meeting to Thursday, February 23 rd
, 2012. Sam
Andrews made a motion to accept the 2012 Agenda as amended. Anil Vira 2nd the
motion and the motion carried unanimously.
Old/New Business
Mrs. Green stated she has been working on gathering information on the City's parks and
gullies and there is some confusion due to conflicting information. She said she wants to
get copies of the deeds for the parks and gulley properties. Mr. Smith directed her to
contact the City Clerk, Lisa Hanks regarding this type of information. He stated Ms.
Hanks is responsible for maintaining copies of deeds and other documents relating to
City property.
Mrs. Slagle requested copies of the Board's updated contact information.
Mr. Smith stated the Board will be receiving new copies of the City's Zoning Ordinance
due to several amendments that have been made recently.
Having no further business, Debra Green made a motion to adjourn. Sam Andrews 2nd
the motion and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 pm.