HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-05-2004 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Monday,
April 5, 2004 at 5:OOPM at the City Municipal Complex, 161 N. Section
Street.
Present: R.N. Charles, Chairman; Tim Kant, Bob Clark, Dan McCrory,
Jean Wilson, Lee Turner, Ed Brinson. Christopher Baker, Director of
Planning & Zoning, Betty Rivenbark, Secretary. Absent: Larry Green,
Mike Ford
The minutes of the March 1, 2004 meeting were duly considered and
approved on motion by Bob Clark, 2"d by Dan McCrory and unanimously
carried.
ZC04.03 Public hearing to hear zoning change request of Mark Reed
from R-1 Single Family to B2-General Business for property(generally
located on the south side of Parker Road just to the west of Print
Excel) Mr. Baker said Print Excel was annexed several years ago and this
is one parcel in between next to the old Fly Creek Swim Club. At the time
it was annexed everything was brought in as R-1. Now Mr. Reed is
wanting to re -zone this parcel. His recommendation was to approve as B4
zoning. The public hearing was open for comments, there were none.
The public hearing was closed. Ray Moore was present representing Mr.
Reed and said actually they wish to rezone to B-4 Business and
Professional Offices but somehow the paperwork got turned in wrong. Lee
Turner moved to approve as B-4 and recommend same to City Council.
Ed Brinson 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously.
SD04.18 Minor Plat approval of Winsfield(generally located at the
corner of Fig and Dyson St) Mr. Baker said this is on the northeast
corner and the property is zoned R2 Single Family which has a 75' lot
width requirement and 10,000 sq ft. He said there is an existing home on
one large lot and they are proposing to make one lot into two. Property of
Patricia Winston. Both lots meet the R2 requirements. His recommendation
was to approve. Steve Dunnam was present representing the owners.
Tim Kant moved to approve, Ed Brinson 2"d and motion carried
unanimously.
SD04.19 Preliminary Plat approval of the Preserve at Fish
River/Melissa Mahan. (Generally located at 104 and Fish River) Mr.
Baker said Ms. Mahan is the developer of this 72.2 acre parcel of property
located outside the city limits. He said this has been up for informal
discussion before and recommendations were given. He said they plan to
do 12 five acre residential lots under the rural development provision of the
subdivision regulations. He said further that the development has lots that
touch Fish River and wetlands. The wetland cannot be filled without a
jurisdictional determination by the Corps of Engineers. Also, the developer
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has established the elevations for structures as required by FEMA. His
recommendation was to approve. Seth Moore was present representing
the develo er. Further discussion led to a motion to approve by Lee
Turner, 2" by Ed Brinson. Motion carried unanimously. Jean Wilson
wanted to commend the developer for coming up with workable plan after
getting input.
SD04-20 Minor Plat approval of Fields of Moore on Windmill
Road(Generally located south of Windmill Road just to the west of Cty
Rd 27) Mr. Baker commented that this is a 2.78 acre parcel zoned R1
Single Family and is across from Jackson place. He commented that the
drainage issues have been resolved. He said each lot has street frontage
and ROW is being reserved for future development with required note on
the plat. He asked the developer to install sidewalks along Windmill Rd as
a gesture of good will and note is on the plat that the sidewalks will be built
with the building permit. The water and sewer meters will be made in the
ROW of Windmill Road. There was no recommendation. Lee Turner
moved to approve, Ed Brinson 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously.
IR04.02 Resolution to set a public hearing date for the consideration
of adoption of new water and sewer regulations and the amendment
of the subdivision regulations. Christopher said this had been created
over a year ago and Dan had developed amendments based on comments
from individuals over time and our attorneys have provided advice on the
adoption procedures that must be taken in order to properly adopt the
requirements. He recommended approval of the resolution so staff can
prepare the required ads and perform the required notice. Dan McCrory
moved for adoption of resolution, Ed Brinson 2"d the motion and it carried
unanimously.
Mr. Baker mentioned that Mr. Jimmy Mason of McCrory and Williams had
asked to be heard. That Orchard subdivision had been scheduled for April
meeting but McCrory & Williams failed to reply to Mr. Baker's letter and
information was not included in April packet. Mr. Mason asked the
commission to consider Orchard Subdivision application. Mr. Charles
informed him that no information had been provided so it would not be fair
to ask commission to act without information.
Under old business Christopher Baker reported regarding issue with
sidewalks - in the future they will police plans regarding right of way and
street width. Mr. Brinson said in other words following subdivision
regulations everything will be fine and Mr. Baker answered yes.
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It was reported that tree situation on Greeno Road was worked out.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned at 5:25 PM.
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Betty Ri nbark, Secretary R.N Charles, Chairman