HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-2004 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Monday,
December 6, 2004 at 5:00 PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N.
Section Street.
Present: Richard N. Charles, Chairman; Dan McCrory, Bob Clark, Larry
Green, Jean Wilson, Lee Turner, Ed Brinson, Debbie Quinn. Christopher
Baker, Planning & Zoning Director and Betty Rivenbark, Secretary.
Absent: Tim Kant
The minutes of the November 1, 2004 meeting were considered and one
addition made to Song Grove where Debbie Quinn asked developer to take
another look at drainage at NE corner of property. Larry Green moved to
approve with that addition, Dan McCrory 2"d and motion carried
unanimously.
SD04.65 Final Plat approval of The Preserve at Fish River (Generally
located south of 104 at Fish River) Mr. Baker said this is a 72.2 acre parcel
of property being divided into 13 lots by Melissa Mahan. He said these lots
are 5 acre lots and stormwater requirements were waived as there were
only 13 homes planned on the 72 acres, water has been installed and all
other issues have been met or agreed to. His recommendation was to
approve subject to providing the needed maintenance bond and the plat in
digital form. A motion to approve was made by Larry Green 2"d by Lee
Turner. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Green asked that we convey to
Ms. Mahan how much we appreciate her efforts to cooperate with Planning
Zoning's recommendations regarding this property.
SD04.66 Preliminary Plat of Edington Place Phase 2(Generally located
east of Cty Rd 13 and South of Morphy) Mr. Baker said Montrose
Properties is the owner of this 21.36 acres that is proposed to be divided
into 46 lots and has recently been rezoned to R1. He said Fairhope water,
sewer and gas will be used and all other issues have been met or agreed to.
He recommended approval. Larry Green moved for approval, Ed Brinson
2"d the motion and it carried unanimously.
SD04.67 Informal Review of proposed development(generally located
south of Twin Beech Road just East of Colony Place) Mr. Baker said Mr.
Corte is representing AC3 and the property is currently owned by Dr. Bruce
Blaum and contains 33 acres located outside the city contiguous to Colony
Place. He said the development is proposing several connection points to
the east, Twin Beech Rd and Manly Road. He said the developer has been
advised of requirements of sidewalks, trees, water and sewer construction
and looping. John Avant made a presentation showing 60 proposed lots with
18.500 sq ft lot size. The proposed avenue was discussed and John
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pointed out large oak trees that they are trying to save on property and
mentioned he knows the road is long but they are planning a traffic calming
device. Larry Green mentioned to Mr. Avant that the commission had asked
that no construction permits be issued until Manly Road paved.
Conversation was held on Manly Road paving and the comment was made
that they thought that it had been paved by the county.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned at 5.25 PM
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