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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-1989 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning 8 Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Monday, November 6, 1989 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Administration Building, 161 N . Section Street Present: Richard Sanderson, Chairman; members James P. Nix, Tim Kant, Cindy McBrearty, Maxwell Killoch, Roy White, William Richmond Betty Rivenbark, Secretary and Bob Lunsford, Zoning Enforcement Officer The minutes of the August 7, 1989 meeting and October 2, 1989 meeting were approved as written on motion by Maxwell Killoch, seconded by William Richmond, and unanimously carried. At this time Mr. Sanderson said he would like to have Bob tell the Commission and audience the recommendation of the committee on the annexation of the F.S.T.C. property into the City. Bob commented that the FSTC had peti !tinned the City for annexation of about some 814 acres. He further explained that a committee from the FSTC and Planning Commission had met and come up with the recommendations today, which included Single Family, Multi -family, patio garden, Mobile home park, business professional, general business and residen- tial agricultural. He showed some color coded maps with the different zones highlighted. At this time Mr. Sanderson asked for questions from the audience and invited people to come look at the maps. George Klumpp came forward and said that he is zoned agricultural and that he wishes to make a residential subdivision. A discussioh'followed on trying to make changes now or wait. It was explained that due to the 1990 census we were working with limited time frame and we needed to expedite annexation. At this time Lorena Gregorius came forward with a problem she is experiencing in her area and was questioning whether if this is annexed in as R6 as proposed would the City then require property owner/lessee to conform to City regulations. Three other people spoke about same trailer park citing problems with septic tanks and drainage. Mr. Sanderson pointed out that these problems should be directed to the Baldwin County Health Department that we were not the body to address on this. It was pointed out that even if it is accepted by the City it will come in as non -conforming existing use. Ms. Gregorius asked if they could expect some relief from the City. Mayor Nix responded that after they come into the city they would have an avenue to pursue in correcting the problems. At this time Dale Crittenden, the lessee of this property, came forward and said he was taking exception to the problems cited. He told of the things he had 'done and that he had done according to health department and county rules and regulations. Mr. Sanderson requested some harmony among the two opposing groups. Mr. Crittenden said he would be glad to meet with these people any place any time. Ms. Gregorius said she would be in touch with him. Mayor Nix explained that this has already been advertised and that he thinks we should go ahead approve the zoning requested by the FSTC and the Planning & Zoning Commission initiate the re -zoning request in Mr. Klumpp's case. At this time Claude Arnold spoke saying that the FSTC had promised them that they could choose the zoning they desired and they did not do that in their case. Dian Arnold came forward and explained that they wanted R-6 in order to have a place for their children to have homes if needed in the future. That she is also requesting this zone change. After Mrs. Arnold's request, Mr. Sanderson said he would entertain a motion to approve the zoning as requested by the FSTC. Mr. Killoch asked how many problems are we accepting? Mr. Nix replied that we would just have to deal with each one as they came up. Mr. Killoch moved to accept the zoning as requested by the FSTC and recommend approval of same to the City Council. Tim Kant seconded and motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lunsford was requested to proceed with the zoning change request by made by Mr. Klumpp from RA to R-2. Planning 8 Zoning Commission - November 6, 1989 - page two Carlton Niemeyer came before the Commission to discuss a 6 lot private subdivision he wishes to develop with a private road next to Wild Oaks off of Hwy 98. Mr. Lunsford said the lots were somewhat deficient in area. Carlton remarked that they were zoned R-2 by the County and that this was a minimum lot of 20,000 ft. It was suggested changing some of the lots to get better footage. Mr. Niemeyer said there is already a 24' line already there that was put in when Sibley square was built. Roy White questioned if there had been any easements vacated. No one could remember any. There is already a drainage line on the North property line with 3 entrys. Further discussion about the size of the lots led to Mr. Sanderson asking if anyone wished to make a motion to waive the 25,000 sq ft requirement and accept the 20,000 sq ft lot requirement and frontage requirement of the County. No motion was forthcoming. The Mayor asked about flip-flopping the road, Mr. Niemeyer said he wanted to do that but looking at it, it was not feasible. With this guidance Mr. Niemeyer said he understood what the Commision was saying and could proceed. At this time Dian Arnold came forward again and asked that the Commission initiate a zoning change for her land and waive the expenses that would ordinarily be incurred. Leslie Stejskal spoke saying the FSTC did not object to this zone change if this is what they want. William Richmond moved to ask the City to initiate the zoning change from RA to R6. Maxwell Killoch seconded and motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lunsford brought to the Commission at this time a request from Bedsole Properties that had been first acted on in August of 1988 regarding Greeno Park, where lot 7 was approved a division into 7, 8, and 9. Preliminary approval was given for this request. Now they are requesting final approval subject to bond being posted for improvements and Council appi of bond. Motion was made by J P Nix to give final approval subject to bond being posted. Maxwell Killoch seconded and motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.