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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-02-1995 Planning Commission MInutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission met Monday, October 2, 1995 at 5:OOPM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street. Present: Chairman Richard Sanderson, members Cindy McBrearty, Cecil Pitman, Tim Kant, James P. Nix, Layton Overstreet, Debbie Quinn, Maxwell Killoch An election of officers for the coming year was held. The results were as follows: For Chairman - Richard Sanderson was nominated by Cecil Pitman seconded by Maxwell Killoch, no other nominations and unanimously appointed. For Vice -Chairman - Maxwell Killoch was nominated by Cecil Pitman seconded by Cindy McBrearty, no other nominations and unanimously appointed. For Secretary - Cindy McBrearty was nominated by Maxwell Killoch, seconded by Debbie Quinn, no other, nominations and unanimously appointed. The minutes were duly approved as written. A public hearing was held on suggested revisions to the Subdivision Regulations as follows: Amend Section 402.1; Add Section 408.21; Amend Section 509.9; Add Section 701.1; Amend Section 805 Water System; Amend Section 809( reserved ) prior text deleted A copy of amendments in file. The only change made was, after discussion, in section 408.21 change from 6" to 4" thick sidewalks in driveways 10 ft. on either side. Maxwell Killoch moved to approve amendments with this one change. Cindy McBrearty seconded and motion carried unanimously. Caver's Estate An application for a 3 lot subdivision adjacent to White Grove Subdivision on Gayfer Avenue Extension. Preliminary Approval was being sought. Bob had commented that the land lies outside the city and is not subject to zoning and that the county engineer must approve the plat and plans before recording. Bob questioned Mr. Caver about a piece of property shown that is landlocked. He said that he will retain ownership and build a home on this piece of property, that there will be an easement to gain entrance to this property between lots 1 and 2. Seth Moore was questioned by gentleman in the audience about the flow of water and the direction he showed it going. He did not think their cal- culations were right. Seth further stated that when plat brought up for final approval the easement would be on it. Bob had stated further that the lots are proposed to be connected to city sewer by means of a privately maintained lift station and the lots will be served by city water. He recommended approval subject to approval from the city water/sewer supt. for utilities connection plan. Cindy McBrearty moved to grant preliminary approval with future easement placed on map and subject to Bob's recommen- dations. Maxwell Killoch seconded and motion carried unanimously. Loyola Villa S/D This is an application of Mark Reed for a 3 lot subdivision. Preliminary and final approval was being sought. The location is west of scenic 98 on the bay near Cty Rd 44 at Battles Wharf. Bob had commented that this is outside the corporate limits but is subject to District 26 zoning. That they are going to have septic tanks and they will be subject to county health department regulations and the county engineer will have to approve the plat. He recommended preliminary and final approval subject to evidence that this presented to county engineer(Moore will give to us'); a zoning certificate from the county zoning officer and evidence of submittal to the health department. Cecil Pitman moved to approve subject to Bob's comments Maxwell Killoch seconded and motion carried unanimously. Planning & Zoning Commission October 2, 1995 - Page 2 Stillwood Preliminary/Final approval of 6 lots, application of Roberts -Rowan Joint Venture for property on the west side of Cty Rd 3 about midway betweer McGowin Road and County Road 32. Bob had commented that the land lies outside the corporate limits and is not subject to zoning. He had said further that the lane contains an existing privately maintained road and that sewage is proposed through an underground system which requires health department approval. Further that the county engineer must approve the plat prior to recording. John Dorgan, County Engineer spoke saying he appreciated the city's cooperation and working with them. He said we will be supplied testing report of sub -base and new road will be widened to 11 ft. He said on the stormwater calculations that he thinks they should be for 25 year storm con- ditions. Bob had recommended preliminary and final approval with the follow - conditions: 1. Evidence of submission to County Engineer(which he said he had) 2. Evidence of submittal to health department 3. Prominent notation on face of plat that the street therein is privately maintained by a designated homeowners association. James P. Nix moved for approval subject to the requirements as outlined today. Maxwell Killnch seconded and motion carried unanimously. Rock Creek - Unit 4 Preliminary approval lots as part of Rock Creek Estates, a PUD & Associates spoke representing this. Bob to recommend preliminary approval with the CONDITIONS PRECEDENT to such approval sought by H/M Partners for 109 Geoff Kennedy of Vo Ikert had commented he was prepared following correction items as 1. A prominent note on the plat that NO OBSTRUCTIONS OR CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE ALLOWED WITHIN, OVER OR ACROSS ANY EASEMENT. 2. That the plat show a specific distance for all setbacks. Reference to flood lines or wetlands boundaries is insufficient for permitting purposes. 3. Sidewalks be re -designed to meet minimum requirements of newly adopted City standards(this was later agreed to 4 ft) 4. That the accessway from end of cul-de-sac for sewage lift station and the lot for lift station be conveyed in fee simple to the City of Fairhope and that asphalt paving be installed on the access road. 5. That an access road be provided from cul-de-sacs to manholes on either of the ductile line sewer under the lake for service vehicles. 6. A pre -construction conference with developer, his engineer and contractor and city department heads prior to beginning work. Geoff said he had met with Bob and they agree to all set out but wish to keep 4 ft. sidewalks. He mentioned that on lot 599 they are changing the way the house faces and that the lots fronting on Rock Creek, they would create common areas (5 lots) . He said they wished to be a part of the assessment pro- gram. He asked for final approval subject to a letter of credit being presentec from Mr. Head and Mr. McLean. No one saw a problem with this. James P. Nix moved for final approval subject to the conditions as outlined. Cecil Pitman seconded and motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sanderson mentioned 2 letters, 1 from Maxwell Killoch(in file) that would require study session about Greeno Rd and subdivision changes. And two, letter from County Zoning -Official(in file) in which they approved a zoning amendment from Rural residential Agricultural(R-A) to Medium Density Resi- dential (R-2) for property adjacent to Weeks Bay Estuary for 12 lot subdivision of JMR Partnership. This will come before Planning & Zoning even though outside city limits. It had come before us before and deferred to county zoninc because of some questions raised about zoning. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.