HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-1996 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission met Monday, June 3, 1996 at 5:00 PM at
the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street.
Present: Vice -Chairman Cindy McBrearty; members Debbie Quinn, Tim Kant,
James P. Nix, William Richmond
The minutes of the May 6, 1996 meeting were duly approved as written on
motion by James P. Nix, seconded by Debbie Quinn and unanimously carried.
Summer Oaks - Unit 1 Application of Double C Investments for Preliminary Plat
Approval, 14 lots on the south side of County Road 44, 1/2 mile west of County
Road 27, outside the City. Future Unit 2 would contain 12 lots. Mr. Lunsford
was asked to read his comments and he said this was carried over from the May
meeting to resolve the issue of a right of way question and we had a letter from
the FSTC saying there was no right of way. Therefore, he had recommended
preliminary approval subject to the following: 1. a pre -construction conference
with developer, engineer and city and county representatives before work on site
is begun. 2. waiver by commission of sidewalk plan requirement. 3. county
engineers comments forwarded to developer's engineer. Tim asked if they
would continue paving when do second phase and Bob answered yes. William
Richmond moved for preliminary plat approval subject to Bob's
recommendations, Debbie Quinn seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Glen Hardie Farms Final plat approval of Greater Gulf State Industries 16 lots
south side of Volanta Avenue west of Greeno Road, south of the Municipal Park.
Mr. Lunsford was asked to read his comments, he said that the streets, drainage
and utilities are being installed under the city's contract in the 1995-96
assessments program. He noted that no building permits can be issued until
after the streets and utilities are installed and the project is accepted by the City
Council for maintenance. Also, that conditions of preliminary approval must be
met before acceptance for maintenance. Gerald Duncan from 701 Greenwood
Avenue spoke questioning the work being done. He said they have clear cut the
land after saying they would leave a buffer and that there are earthwork
problems. He said there are things that could be fixed. That the retention pond
rises 6-10 ft higher than his 6 foot privacy fence. He presented some pictures of
the area to the commission members and told what each was. He said this
impacted the value of his property, but there are things that could be corrected
and needs extensive screening work. He said he contacted his insurance
company about possibility of flooding but his homeowners insurance does not
cover flooding. That he had talked to Ack Moore and he said he believed pond
to be adequate. He said he talked to Mr. Mitchell and he said once the property
sold it would be the responsibility of the purchasers to maintain all common
area. That he had moved here 6 years ago and it was beautifiul, that the beauty
and privacy needs to be restored. That there needs to be someone responsible
for the maintenance of the drainage/common area, trees planted, and liability
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coverage if there is any flooding as a result of the drainage pond. Further
discussion led to a motion being made by Mayor Nix to hold this over for 30 days
to research further get with the developer and engineer so we can assure these
homeowners about the retention pond and maintenance and screening.
Debbie Quinn seconded the motion. Mr. T.H. Blaylock spoke at this time saying
he was hard of hearing and did not hear everything that was said but his
concerns were the same as Mr. Duncan, he asked if the developer is going to
provide screening on this area, further that this is definitely going to devalue his
property and has any thought been given to compensating the residents. Cindy
said a motion has been made to postpone for 30 days in order to get with the
developer. The motion was voted on and unanimously carried.
Apublic hearing was held on zoning concurrent with annexation as B-1 Local
Shoping District on a parcel of land containing some 3.5 acres land located off of
Cty Rd 44 by the Fairhope High School. Application by Dan Benton. Bob had
commented that the use is proposed to be for a limited health care facility similar
to the Birches. Although this has generally been used for agricultural with
limited number of commercial uses. Fairhope High School is nearby and there is
no county zoning in effect in this area. He said further that the pattern of growth
is to the east along Fairhope Avenue and to the south along U.S. 98 so it is
reasonable to anticipate a pattern of commercial growth around the intersection
of Cty Rd 44 and US 98. He recommended approval of request to City Council
with B-1 zoning as requested. The developer, John Lasko, spoke saying they
planned 60 bed unit, an assisted living facility with the north side adjoining Pirate
Drive, and it would be complimentary to high school with a proposed
environment like home. He said there would be RN's and LPN's available, home
health care on site but they would not be required to have a certificate of need.
He said he spent hours visiting the neighbors and is aware of the active
schedule of the high school. Tim reiterated the high school traffic and late at
night activities. Mr. Lasko showed a drawing with the facility facing Cty Rd 44.
Said it would be set back 50-60-ft. and 80 ft from property line. Bob said that we
have building permit restrictions that he has not even discussed with them at this
time as it has not progressed to that point that may alter some of what he is
saying. Cindy questioned why they would even have exit/entrance on Pirate
Drive, not be a good idea. Mr. Lasko said they would have parking in front, east
side for employees and screening, buffer in rear. A Georgia Bouler spoke
saying she would prefer neighborhood there but if use they have asked for falls
through, what then. Mr. Lasko said if this falls through they would not be putting
anything else on this property. A Flora Long spoke saying she was speaking for
several others who are also concerned but putting trust in what they have told
them they would do, that it is now residential area and does want it to stay that
way. Cindy pointed out that they really can do what they want to do without even
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the city. Tommy Harris spoke saying that they own part of the property and that
they plan to do what told tonight. Further discussion led to a motion by Debbie
Quinn to recommend B-1 zoning to Fairhope City Council concurrent with
annexation, Tim Kant seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Tipper Williams came before the commission to ask that they consider changing
rules about allowing temporary sales offices in single family subdivisions stating
that this is being requested for realtor safety. She cited several incidents where
realtors have been attacked or in danger. She said further that one almost has
heat exhaustion waiting on customers during the summer. Bob had
recommended that we not change minds about this and Cindy said that she is
generally not supportive of temporary buildings personally but she would
recommend discussion at a study session. Tipper said we could put restrictions
on them, short term, etc. She thanked the commission for their consideration.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.