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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-05-1996 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission met Monday, February 5, 1996 at 5:00 PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street. Present: Chairman Richard Sanderson; members Cindy McBrearty, Debbie Quinn, James P. Nix, Larry Green, Cecil Pitman, William Richmond, Jeanette Puckett. Zoning Enforcement Officer Robert Lunsford and Secretary Betty Rivenbark The minutes of the January 4, 1996 meeting were duly approved as written on motion by James P. Nix, seconded by Larry Green and unanimously carried. Old Orchard Estates This being an application of Wayne Feenker for final plat approval on 12 lots on the east side of Greeno Road north of County Highway 32, outside the city. Bob commented that this plat received preliminary approval at the June, 1995 meeting and all required improvements have been installed. Test reports have been submitted and city utilities have been inspected and found acceptable. That the plat and plans appear to be in good order. He recommended final approval with required approval of the County Engineer. Mr. Sanderson called for any comments from the audience or commission. Cecil Pitman commented that these seemed like good size lots and moved to approve, Cindy McBrearty seconded and motion carried unanimously. Carya Pointe Estates - Unit 2 Application of Vince Booth for Final Plat Approval 35 lots near the northeast corner of Gayfer Ave Ext and Oberg Road. Bob had listed 5 reasons that the final plat was not in order but said tonight that everything had been brought in, corrected, the improvements done and necessary tests done and Mr. Peterson had furnished corrected documents, that the water supply is good, and owners shown on the plat therefore he recommended final plat approval. Cecil Pitman moved for approval based on Bob's comments, Jeanette Puckett seconded, Dick Sanderson called for any further comments, there were none. Motion carried unanimously. Point Clear Villas Preliminary approval of 15 lots with private street, Application of Atlantic Smith Development Co. on the north side of Cty Rd 32 about 600 ft west of Cty Rd 3, part of the Arendall Estate. Bob had commented that the land lies outside the city but developers propose to connect to city sewer and had been informally reviewed as Point Clear Tennis Club. He said lots 14, 15 appear to be set aside for future development and plat generally appears to be in order he recommended preliminary approval with two conditions: 1., that a utility easement be provided across the common area north of lot 14 to provide for continuity of installation and maintenance of water and sewer and submitting 2 copies of revised plan showing this(he said he had received this) and 2., a pre -construction conference between city officials and the project engineer before the work begun with a written report submitted after the conference to the planning/zoning officer. Any other comments were called for, there were none. James P. Nix moved to grant Planning & Zoning Commission - page 2 February 5, 1996 preliminary approval subject to Bob's conditions. Larry Green seconded and motion carried unanimously. Stillwood - Unit 2 & 3 Preliminary plat approval 35 lots west of Cty Rd 3 and North of Cty Rd 32 with privately maintained streets and city water and sewer service. Bob commented that plans had been submitted for both Unit 2 and 3, but construction is to be limited to 21 lots in Unit 2 at this time. He said further that plat and plans appear to be in order for purposes of preliminary approval and set as conditions precedent to the approval: 1. location of sewage lift station and easements shown on plat and plans, and 2. written acknowledgement of receipt of plans by County Engineer and 3. pre -construction conference with the engineer and city personnel with a written report submitted to city's planning officer after meeting. Further, he had listed several things that the developer needed to note before final review submitted: 1. required drainage and utility easements shown on plat; 2. conveyance to the city in fee simple, lot for lift station; 3. note on the face of the plat that all streets are to be privately maintained; 4. showing ingress/egress easements through the private streets for service and emergency vehicles and utility lines; 5. evidence that all conditions of preliminary approval have been met. Larry Green moved to approve subject to Bob's conditions, Cindy McBrearty seconded and motion carried unanimously. Chatwood Acres Preliminary and final approval of application of Dan Chatwood for 3 lots near the southeast corner of Nelson Road and Scenic Hwy 98 outside the city. Bob had commented that this residential development is not covered by requirements of Section 804 for stormwater management due to its size and that the lots are on existing county maintained Nelson Road and are large enough for underground sewage disposal, subject to health department regulations. That the plat appeared to be in order and recommended preliminary approval with the following conditions: 1. written acknowledgement of receipt of plans by county engineer and 2. written acknowledgement of receipt of plans by health department. There were no comments. James P. Nix moved for approval subject to Bob's comments, Debbie Quinn seconded and motion carried unanimously. Pecan Shadows Final approval was being sought for an application of Lee Caver for 3 lots located on Gayfer Avenue Extension at White Grove subdivision outside the City. This was previously reviewed as Caver's Estates. Bob commented that the owner advised that they will seek health department approval for sewage disposal. He recommended final approval with the County Engineer's approval on plat prior to recording. There were no further comments. Jeanette Puckett moved to approve, Larry Green seconded and motion carried unanimously. Fairhope Professional Park Preliminary approval was being sought on 12 lots for Fairhope Planning Commission - page 3 February 5, 1996 development as professional offices by Beall Dawson for property located on the north side of Nichols Avenue east of Greeno Road. Mr. Sanderson asked Bob to read his comments and he said that the engineer had certified stormwater management insofar as the street construction is concerned, but has noted on the plat that each lot will provide for stormwater management in the course of construction permitting. The developer's general building plans indicate impervious surfaces of about 50% of the lot area. He had cautioned the developer that no building permits will be issued until there has been submitted with the application a stormwater management plan, certified by an Alabama Professional Engineer, for the developed lot, including lot fill required. Also, permits will carry a standard flood disclaimer. Soil boring will be required where the bearing capacity of soil is in doubt. He recommended preliminary approval with the following conditions: 1. That a 10 ft. buffer and solid visual screen as required be provided before construction on the project and 2. a pre -construction conference be held with the project engineer and city's representatives. Cecil Pitman moved to approve subject to Bob's comments, Cindy McBrearty seconded and motion carried unanimously. Key West Inn A site plan review was held for a motel on the west side of Greeno Road and north of the bowling alley. Bob had commented the lot is designed to provide 30 ft frontage on Greeno Rd. There will be 52 parking spaces which is requirement for 50 motel rooms. That they showed stormwater retention being provided by a swale ditch and underground conduit with flow restructure. Further, he found no zoning problem evident which would prevent issuance of a building permit. Mrs. McClintoc brought up the issue of trucks trying to park at this motel which led to her comment that we ought to consider amending our ordinance regarding parking regulations for large trucks. Cindy commented that she hoped we are not over -killing building 2 motels on Greeno Rd and that she hopes they won't be half full. That it would seem we are buying a lot more traffic, that she knows it is zoned for this. Mr. Williams told her he had done several studies before they decided to build and that they feel there is a need. Cecil Pitman asked about the outside exterior planned and asked him to consider brick. There being no further discussion James P. Nix moved to approve site plan, Larry Green seconded and motion carried unanimously. Willow Pond A request for site plan review for 23 condominium units for property located at the northwest corner of Gayfer Avenue and Bishop Road. This was continued from 1/96 meeting to give applicant time to consult with an engineer regarding the stormwater management. Bob had commented that the plan now as presented shows retaining and releasing the runoff from the property to the north and east ultimately to Fish River and would seem more acceptable than trying to channel the water southward where there is already potential for flooding problems. Fairhope Planning & Zoning Commission - Page 4 February 5, 1996 Further, if the engineer presents a generally feasible stormwater management plan, the details may be pursued in the process of permitting the development. That a permit will not be issued without the engineer's certification of stormwater management. Ack Moore spoke as engineer for the project saying they have 20,000 square feet of green area and will have 20,000 paved parking and will have some swale on the northeast side and then have water go to the north. They will have small green areas but plans are to build up the whole site. Bob asked if the bottom of the pond is above groundwater table and Ack said yes, that they plan to grade the ditch on the road but everything else will run to the north. Mrs. McClintoc said there is water standing there now, a pond. Ack said the pond is not on this property. Ack said they design for no more water than what on the property before. After further discussion Mr. Sanderson called for a motion and William Richmond moved to hold over until they could see the engineering work planned for the project on stormwater. Larry Green seconded and motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.