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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-03-1987 Regular MeetingThe Planning & Zoning Commission met August 3, 1987, at 5:.00 P.M., in the Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber, 161 North Section Street. Present: Chairman Maxwell Killoch, members Richard Sanderson, Cindy McBrearty, Cecil Pitman, Tim Kant, William Lucey, and William Richmond. Members James P. Nix and David Ed Bishop were absent, however Mayor Nix arrived at the end of the meeting as indicated. There being a quorum present, Chairman Killoch called the meeting to order. Minutes of the 6 July 1987 regular meeting were approved on motion by Mr. Sanderson. Seconded by Mr. Kant, motion carried unanimously.. Mrs. McBrearty moved for approval of the Chester Hunt rezoning request on property located at 415 Young Street, from R5 to B2. Seconded by Mr. Sanderson, motion carried unanimously. Mr. Mike Arnold, representing Harold Thompson, addressed the Commission on final approval for South Moseley Meadows, a 20-lot subdivision on Moseley Road. Mr. Lucey moved to give final approval conditional upon Mr. Lunsford's receipt of acceptance of paving from the County Engineer. Seconded by Mr. Sanderson, motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lucey moved to pass over request to re -subdivide Lot 15-A of Greeno Park subdivision because paperwork is not in order. Seconded by Mr. Pitman, motion carried unanimously. Agenda Item #6 - Davis/Winberg was withdrawn prior to meeting. Mr. Malcome Babb addressed the Commission on preliminary & final approval for Carya Pointe Estates; Unit l:a 10-lot subdivision; and preliminary approval only for Carya Pointe Estates, Unit 2:a 24-lot subdivision; located on Gayfer Street Extension. After discussion, Mr. Pitman moved for preliminary and final approval of Unit 1, subject to the County Health Department and the County Engineering Department approval; and provided the words "drainage ease- ment" are removed and 1115-foot utility easement" are inserted on the plans. Seconded by Mr. Sanderson, motion carried unanimously. During discussion of Unit 2, Mr. Babb stated the lots had been approved by the County Engineer, all lots had been checked for perk, the zoning is to be all R-1, and that drainage will not be a problem due to the planned large -size lots, a wide boulevard, and the flat ground. Mr. W. C. Majors, also present, advised the Commission he had given a written assurance to adjacent property owner Rudolph Krhut that his subdivision's retention plan would not subject Mr. Krhut's (who also was present) property to any greater run-off, at any given time, than it is now subject to. Mr. Lucey moved for preliminary approval of Unit 2, subject to the County Health Department and the County Engineering Department approval. Seconded by Mr. Sanderson, motion carried unanimously. The Commission reviewed a site plan for the new Post Office to be located on Fairhope Avenue. Consensus was disappointment in unsightly proposed metal building -with -brick -veneer -front. Mr. Lunsford pointed out that the proposed temporary retention pond in the southeast corner of the site would be changed into parking space due to the architect's theory that the pond will not be needed. Also, all parking spaces are 9 feet wide instead of 10 feet. Mr. Kant was concerned about concrete -and -asphalt areas, and lack of plantings. Mr. Sanderson moved that Mr. Lunsford, and members Kant, Killoch, and McBrearty, meet with the Post Office architect to discuss these areas of concern. Seconded by Mr. Pitman, motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lucey moved not to give preliminary approval to the site plan as presented. Seconded by Mr. Sanderson, motion carried unanimously. Nix arrived at 5:36 PM. Sanderson and the Commission welcomed new member William "Buddy" Richmond. ission briefly returned to discussion of the proposed Post Office. There g no items of old or new business, meeting was duly adjourned at 5:43 PM. Respectfully submitted, i a4Evelyn P. Phillips Acting Secretary