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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-1992 Planning Commission MinutesM E M O R A N D U M To: Fairhope Planning Commission Meeting of 02 NOVEMBER 1992 HAWTHORNE GLEN - UNIT 1 - application of Morphy Group Limited for Preliminary Plat Approval, 33 lots, eight of which are for patio garden homes. I have discussed the drainage for the entire master site plan with Mr. Craig Bryan, the applicant's engineer and I am satisfied with the proposed plan. Storm drainage design is based on a ten-year storm frequency and retains runoff in culverts below ground with provisions for release at a rate equal to or less than predevelopment rates. No phase of development would release water directly and uncontrolled to existing drainway. The structure proposed within the drainway is designed to carry the runoff from the drainage area it serves. There does not appear to be a significant concentration of water downstream on abutting property. Engineer is provide copy of drainage calculations prior to meeting. It will be required that erosion control provisions such as silt fences or hay bales be employed during construction. Unit one proposes a temporary entrance off Morphy and across Lot 1 which will be abandoned and relocated after construction of future units. However, since the remainder of the property is in not presently owned by applicant, the right-of-way for the temporary entrance road should be designated as a public right-of-way easement with provision for abandonment upon satisfactory completion of alternate entrance road in the future. It is recommended that preliminary approval be granted conditioned upon the following: 1. All required acknowledgments appearing on face of Plat, including Surveyor's Certificate 2. Note on plat to consult zoning ordinance for full information on setbacks currently in effect. 3. Designation of right-of-way easement across Lot 1 for temporary entrance road 4. Name and address of Applicant appearing on Plat 5. Remove County Engineer's certification from plat; not required for territorial jurisdiction Substitute therefor Probate Judge's Recording Certificate 0 8 8 - 1 8 This Rev: 10/24/92 27 10/26-29%92 6. Certificate of Owner's Dedication of Streets 7. On -site pre -construction conference with Developer, Developer's Engineer, Zoning Officer and City General Superintendent prior to beginning site work ARBOR GABLES - P.U.D. -- Application of The Knight Company for Informal Plan Review of a Planned Unit Development of some 11 acres at the northeast corner of Greeno Road and Gayfer Avenue. The plan indicates 184 units covering some 23 percent of the total site, with 52 percent of site area being devoted to open space. The underlying zoning district is R-1, Single Family Residential. While the planned units are over density from a standpoint of the number of units per acre, the actual density from the consideration of ground coverage is under density. The first consideration in review of this plan should be to determine whether, in the opinion of the Commission, the proposed planned unit development is in harmony with the City's comprehensive plan. The land to the east of the site lies outside the City and is partially developed. lands north of the site are in use as single family dwelling sites, as are lands to the west. Lands to the south are undeveloped. All lands within the City and near the site are zoned R-1. The nearest multi -family zone is at the northeast corner of Edwards Avenue and Greeno Road and consists of only five duplex lots, two of which are actually in single- family use. Plan indicates ingress/egress from Gayfer Avenue only. Emphasis should be placed on a heavily screened buffer between the site and Greeno Road, both for visual protection and for sound absorption. DE VERE ACRES - UNIT 1 - Application for final plat approval of 20 Lots. Street and utilities have been installed. Recommend final plat approval subject to the following: 1. Evidence of having met all conditions for preliminary approval in March, 1992 meeting. 2. Acceptance of Street for public maintenance by the Baldwin County Commission. 0 8 8 - 1 8 This Rev: 10/24/92 28 1 0 / 2 6 - 2 9 / 9 2 3. All acknowledgements appearing on plat as required. -,Ir. Clear bacteriological tests on water supply lines. RIVER OAKS of FAIRHOPE - application of Dr. Barnes for informal plan review of some 170 lots lying west off Boothe (aka Bishop) Road Development would be accessed from Boothe Road which is under consideration for improvement by the County. Development would likely take place in several phases. Continued development would likely require the upgrading of the sewage lift'station located in the southeastern corner of Greeno Park. It is reasonable to expect that the City will require participation in the cost by the developer. An easement should be provided at the west side of this property for constructing power lines to serve the development from Cottage Drive. Consideration should be given to looping of water lines serving development between Cottage Drive and some point to the east in order to avoid dead end lines. The plan generally appears to be viable and in conformity,, based on information available on sketch plan. THE HOMESTEAD - continued consideration as to revised plan. ACLF Buildings have been relocated so as to provide for common dining halls and a building has been added. The changes are within the density requirements and do not significantly change open space provided. The traffic pattern has, in my opinion, been improved. It is recommended that preliminary approval be extended to this plan with the same conditions prerequisite as set out previously. Developer proposes to abandon Julia Drive between Edwards Avenue and Plantation Boulevard and provide access from Edwards via former Lot 17 and the interior drives of the Homestead. This will require an adequate legal description and a perpetual right--of-way easement to the general public. THAT DOCUMENT AS WELL AS THE BLANKET EASEMENT FOR INGRESS/EGRESS OF UTILITY AND EMERGENCY TRAFFIC IS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE HOMESTEAD. 088-I8 This Rev: 10/24/92 29 1 0 / 2 6 - 2 9 / 9 2 Developer proposes to extend Edwards Avenue from its present terminus to Bishop Road. Whereas the extension of this street will provide an alternate means of ingress and egress to the development as well as to Rosa Acres and will expedite traffic from the subdivsion to the school on Bishop Road, the Commission may wish to encourage developer to proceed with this plan. Respectfully submitted, Robert Lunsford, Planning/Zoning Officer CITY OF FAIRHOPE 0 8 8 - 1 8 This Rev: 1 0 / 2 4 / 9 2 30 1 0 / 2 6 - 2 9 / 9 2 The Planning 8 Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Monday, November 2, 1992 at 5:00 p.m., 161 N. Section Street, Fairhope, Al. Present: Chairman Richard Sanderson; members Cindy McBrearty, Tim Kant, Cecil Pitman, James P. Nix, William Lucey, William Rich- mond, Maxwell Killoch, David Ed Bishop. Zoning Enforcement Officer Robert Lunsford- and Secretary Betty Rivenbark The minutes of the October 6, 1992 meeting were duly approved as written on motion by Maxwell Killoch, seconded by Cecil Pitman and unanimously carried. An election of officers was held at this time: Richard Sanderson was nominated and elected Chairman on motion by Cecil Pitman, seconded by Maxwell Killoch and unanimously carried Maxwell Killoch was nominated and elected Vice -Chairman on motion by William Richmond, seconded by David Bishop and unanimously carried Cindy McBrearty was nominated and elected Secretary on motion by William Lucey seconded by Cecil Pitman and unanimously carried A public hearing was held on a re -zone request from R-2 Medium Density Single Family to R-5 High Density Multi -Family Residential a strip of land 150 ft. wide at Forster Ave and Section Street owned by Pierce Frederick. This is proposed to be divided into 20 lots for patio garden homes. Mr. San- derson asked for comments and John Henry came forward with a petition signed by the residents on Forster objecting to the proposed development due to: traffic problems, inadequate sewer, and sub -standard real estate for R-5 zoning. Mrs. Barrie spoke and showed a rendering, saying that there are going to be 18 individual homes at $125,000± 2-212- story. A Barbara Williams spoke saying that if they are building for view there will be no view when the plan across the street is developed and that traffic on Bon Secour has doubled in recent years. The parking was also questioned and Mr. Sanderson said that there would be parking requirements that they would have to adhere to, Clay Adams, architect, said that they are providing for 3 per unit. Ack Moore offered that the sewer will be hooked into the city sewer. Ack Moore spoke again saying all units will access on Section Street. The surrounding zoning was questioned and Bob said B-3b and R-2. Further discussion led to a motion by Maxwell Killoch, seconded by Cecil Pitman to further study this and take action at the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Hawthorne Glen - Unit 1 was brought to Commission, 33 proposed lots for preliminary consideration. William Lucey moved to approve and discussion followed. It was noted that this has been annexed with a few lots planned for PGH. Bob's comments were noted(and part of minutes) He recommended preliminary approval with the following conditions: 1. All required signatures on face of plat, including surveyor's certificate 2. Note on plat to consult zoning ordinance for full information on setbacks currently in effect. 3. Designation of right-of-way easement across lot 1 for temporary entrance road. 4. Name and address of applicant appearing on plat 5. Remove Cty Engineer's certification from plat, substitute Probate Judge's recording certificate 6. Certificate of owner's dedication of streets 7. On -site pre -construction conference with developer, Developer's Engineer Zoning Officer and City Gen. Supt. Discussion followed with a Sam Robertson questioning haw water was going to be drained at eastern face of property. Mr. Bryan spoke saying that no water is going to be blocked or changed from route it is going now. All questions answered satisfactorily, Tim Kant seconded motion. It was noted that motion was subject to Bob's conditions being adhered to. Motion carried unanimously. Planning 8 Zoning Commission - Page two November 2, 1992 Arbor Gables an informal plan review of 184 proposed lots at the corner of Gayfer Avenue and Greeno Road was held. Bob had commented that this is 11 acres, application being submitted by The Knight Co. The plan shown shows covering some 23 percent of the total site but 52 percent is being devoted to open space. The underlying zoning district is R-1 Single Family Residential. It was pointed out that these are 1,2,3 bedroom units. David Bishop questioned the sewer and Bob said that they can run into the existing sewer system. No formal action was needed tonight and they were encouraged to proceed. DeVere Acres Unit 1 was being considered for final plat approval on 20 lots. This is off of Hwy 32 close to Hwy 27. Bob had recommended approval subject to evidence presented that all conditions for preliminary approval from March meeting had been met, acceptance of street for public maintenance by the Baldwin County Commission and all acknowledgements appearing on the plat with clear bacteriological tests on the water supply lines. Dabid Ed Bishop moved to approve subject to what pointed out, Cecil Pitman seconded and motion carried unanimously. River Oaks Informal plan review of 170 lot subdivision off of Bishop(Boothe)Rd Bob's comments were noted and he said most of the lots were 85-95 ft. This has been annexed as R-2 with small parcel being PGH. It was asked if they would access to Cottage Dr. and Bob responded no. Cecil Pitman asked couldn' he encourage them to double their lots and reduce the density. There was no noted response. They were encouraged to proceed. Gabel Station Unit II Bob had commented that this plan when developed w s to continue the street and that there are two lots still- on the paved portion that they now wish to re -plat to include these two lots and come back later with Unit II and he recommends preliminary and final re -subdivision of the correction plat subject to all signatures being on the plat. David Bishop moved to approve as recommended, Maxwell Killoch seconded and motion carried unanimously. Homestead This was continued consideration as to their revised plan. Bob had commented that the ACLF buildings have been relocated to provide for the common dining halls and a building has been added. That the changes are within the density requirements and do not significantly change open space provided. The traffic pattern though changed is, he feels, improved. He recommended preliminary approval be given with same conditions as set out previously. Cecil Pitman moved to recommend preliminary approval as recommended, Maxwell Killoch seconded and motion carried unanimously. There being no further business meeting was duly adjourned.