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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-05-1990 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of the City of Fairhope met Monday, March 5, 1990 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Administration Building 161 N . Section Street Present: Chairman Richard Sanderson; members William Richmond Cecil Pitman, Cindy McBrearty, Maxwell Killoch, Tim Kant, Roy White. Bob Lunsford, Zoning Official and Betty Rivenbark, Secretary were also present. The minutes of the February 5 meeting were considered and after discussion were amended by deleting the discussion about Second Street as it was not recalled as being that way. A motion was made by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Pitman to approve the minutes with this correction made. Motion carried unanimously. A public hearing was held on amendment to the Zoning Ordinance section 7.851(2) regarding temporary signs. To be changed as follows: The following to be removed or made to conform to this Ordinance within 90 days: (1) No change (2) All temporary signs other than those permitted herein and all portable signs There being no objections or further discussion, Cindy McBrearty moved to recommend this change to the City Council, William Richmond seconded and motion carried unanimously. Preliminary and f inal approval of Ecor Du Chene' subdivision was discussed. This is Joe Haydel property that had been discussed at the two previous meetings; it contains 4 lots with a private drive. Bob remarked that the plat was in order,there is a minor change in the boundary line and had been presented a draft copy of maintenance agreement for private streets, needs city attorney review, and he assumes they will post bond. Subject to these being completed he recommends preliminary and final approva Tim at this time made the observation that he did not want developers putting in private streets to be under the impression that the City will pick up their trash and garbage. That they will have to bring it to the street in order for us to pick it up. He further said he does not know what the answer will be if we annex, he sees problems down the road, unless the Mayor and Coun change things that is how it stands now he just wanted the developers to be aware of this. Further discussion led to a motion by Tim Kant to approv preliminary and final approval of this subdivision subject to the points Bob had made being adhered to. William Richmond seconded and motion carried unanimously. Tony Davis subdivision was considered. This is a 3 lot subdivision located within Country Woods s/d which is being developed by Wesley Stapleton off of Hwy 104. When Mr. Stapleton came up with his plans Mr/Mrs Davis reserved their land in the middle of this subdivision but now wish to sub- divide. Bob commented that they have utilities and the street is in place. That there are some minor corrections to be made: they had Baldwin County Planning Commission which needs to be changed to"Fairhope" Planning Commission, need health department approval. Mr. White questioned Mr. Davis about the electricity, he responded that the electricity has been run underground and the conduit is there. Roy asked that a 10 ft. utility easement be included in the plans. Mr. Davis said there was no problem with that. William Richmond moved to approve preliminary and final on this subject to them correcting the plat, getting health department approval and allowing for 10 ft. utility easement. Cindy McBrearty seconded and motion carried unanimously. Cindy mentioned at this time that she keeps seeing sign violations popping up citing Twin Oaks that has added 2 signs since their original sign. She asked that commission make an effort to report violations as seen. Planning & Zoning Commission March 5, 1990 - Page Two Bob talked to the Commission members about the planned renovation at the First Baptist Church. That they wish to erect a new education building. That it is proposed 3 story, 10,000 sq ft and rather than have a special meeting if they will approve the 3 story, which will not be higher than the 3 story already there, and give Bob the authority to review site plan to establish that they are in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. The parking was asked about and Bob said that the parking related to the sanctuary and that it would not change. That they had acquired a church building on the corner of the property and also built the new parking lot across the street so they will not be losing but possible 4-5 spaces if any. Tim Kant moved to approve the 3 story height as asked and site plan subject to Bob's review that it meets all the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Cecil Pitman seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Bob pointed out that they still have to appear before the Adjustment Board. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.