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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-05-1994 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning 8 Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Monday, December 5, 1994 at 5:00 PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street Present: Chairman Richard Sanderson; members Maxwell Killoch, William Richmond, Cindy McBrearty, Tim Kant, Debbie Quinn Cecil Pitman, John Duck The minutes of the November 7, meeting were duly approved as written. Re -zone request from R-1 Low Density Single Family Residential to B-4 Business and Professional for 7 applicants on Greeno Road: James W. /Mitzi Morgan; Aileen Andrews; Claude Andrews; Audie & Margaret Waters; Edward Carter, Sr. Executor Marcelline B. Carter Estate, D.U. Maddox; Hilda S. Jones;for property 206 N. Greeno Rd, 208 N. Green Rd, 210 N. Greeno Rd, 212 N. Greeno Rd, 304 N. Greeno Rd, Lot 1, Britton S/D Map Bk 10, pg 116; Lot 2, Britton S/D Map Bk 10, pg. 116. Bob commented that all the parcels have been subject of previous zoning amendment applications as recently as 1986. All had suffered the taking of 40 ft. with the widening of Greeno Rd. All parcels are in use as single family residentials. That none of the parties indicate there is an immediate specific use of their property, He questioned whether or not if this granted wouldn't the owners on the west side of Greeno be entitled to the same thing. He cited increased traffic accessing Greeno Rd, unless some provision made for a service road, and numerouse sign requests if granted as some problems. He recommended denial of these requests. Tommy Harris spoke representing the applicants. He cited no new houses had been built since 1977 in that area. That the applicants are sensitive to Rosa Acres residents that's why they requested B-4 zoning. Basically businesses be open 8-5 and not on weekends. He passed out a map showinc where B-4 parcels are in Fairhope now and said he sees a need for more. He said 300 ft. to the south of these parcels there is B-4 zoning and to the north lies the 185 apartments. He said that these parcels are not residential in character anymore, they have not been able to sell: them, and that B-4 would not lower anybody's quality of life. Many people in the audience spoke: Aileen Andrews (applicant) read a letter saying she built her house 18 years ago, now, her property edge is now 12 ft. from he front door, cannot sell her house, has had several people inquire about commercial, she wants out. Bob Mannich spoke representing the Carter Estate, said he has handled this for 22 yrs. that he has had several inquiries about commercial, that this is the best/highest use, that B-4 is adequate buffer to Rosa Acres. Sylvia Zahn spoke saying she is behind Carter's residence, not want business there. Betty Barnhill spoke not opposed to re -zoning but wants City supervise and impose restrictions. Vernon Bodden spoke went over past history of re -zoning. Cecil Christen - berry spoke, said it couldn't hurt if it is controlled. Verona Beiser spoke asking about other side of road. Mr. Bodden spoke again saying a 6-8 ft. fence should be provided at back of property line. Trisha Lo Porto spoke saying not only fence but green zone of staggered plantings, no visibility buffer. Vince Valentim spoke saying he wanted it 7 yrs ago, want to do it now. Jack Stipes spoke saying this has been going on year after year; f irst Food World, McDonald's and then the apartments with 1 outlet. Carolyn Bishop, hopes they will re -zone. Ed Schneider of Rosa Acres wanted guarantee that city would protect residents in back of this area, has no objection. Darrell Morgan has no problem with it but needs buffer, green zone. Tommy Harris spoke again saying he did not see buffer, greer zone as problem. Maxwell Killoch spoke saying that he would like to see several parcels with 1 developer. Clay Havard spoke saying that he knows individual parking and landsacaping would be a requirement, would be properly done. At this time Mr. Sanderson asked each member to share their thoughts: Debbie-Q. asked if this group had considered R-3, R-4 residential? Tim K. said that w/R-4 parking should be at back, have restrictions and require greenbelt. Cecil P. would like to explore -state, not allowing . as many roadcuts, have buffer, have Bob oversee this. Gibby K. said he was thinking about a PUD where several parcels would have a service road, architectural control, with Williamsburg or New OrleanE type buildings and parking in the back, w/1 road cut. John D. said he knows they have a problem, re -zone it for them. Cindy said she did not Planning & Zoning Commission - page two December 5, 1994 want anymore multi -family. She pointed out that B-4 could be a problem, that if we could limit the traffic and hours. She said she thought a PUD would be a better idea. Maybe table this and try to come back with some- thing at January meeting. Hopefully we would have the comprehensive plan. Buddy R. said that there are several things that could be put in B-4, he is apprehensive. Tommy Harris said these people need some relief but that speaking for the people they would be willing to wait until January to try and reach a solution. Dick Sanderson said that these applications contain 2 large parcels of land, that it would definitely increase traffic. He explained the procedure and explained the setback requirements of B-4 He asked- what would -be the immediate evolution? think about the land value there, that he gets the impression that the commission is thinking about a PUD, that the city would have some control. Tommy Harris thanked the commission for their input and said he would get with the property owners and see what come up with. John Duck put in the form of a motion to continue these 7 rezoning requests until the January meeting. Cindy McBrearty seconded and motion carried unanimously. Re -zone request from R-2 Single Family to B-2 General Business 50 S. Church Street property of the Corte family Bob read his comments. He had said that this is the last surviving single family use existing in the immediate area. That there is no abutting properl zoned single family. That the property north and east is commercial and south and across St. James is zoned R-2 but is used as a public school, to the immediate west is zoned for mult-family and further west is University of South Alabama. Considering- the existing land uses in the area he recommended approval of this request. Dan Corte spoke saying they feel like everything around them is commercial that B-2 is best and highest use. No immediate plans to do anything but hope to keep the house like it is. Cecil Pitman moved to reccomend approval of this re -zone request to the City Council. Maxwell Killoch seconded and motion carried with Buddy Richmond voting against this. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.