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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-1997 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Monday, April 7, 1997 at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street at 5:00 PM Present: Chairman Larry Green, members Cindy McBrearty, James P. Nix, Debbie Quinn, Cecil Pitman, Tim Kant, Richard Sanderson, William Richmond, Thad Ingram, Zoning Officer, Bob Lunsford and Secretary, Betty Rivenbark Chairman Green made a statement for anyone present on the Trinity Presbyterian Church rezone request, that they had withdrawn their application. The minutes of the March 3, 1997 meeting were duly approved as written on motion by Dick Sanderson, seconded by Debbie Quinn and unanimously carried. Fairhope Professional Park - Final Plat Approval This is 12 lots on Professional Park Drive off East Nichols Avenue. Mr. Green asked Bob for his recommendation and he said a letter of credit has been provided to assure completion of drainage facilities for the roadway project. Further that final acceptance of streets by the City will not be made until all improvements are completed and the required maintenance bond posted. Building permits will not be available until after such acceptance and storm water management .design will be required as specified on the plat. He recommended final approval and Cindy McBrearty moved to give approval, Debbie Quinn seconded and motion carried unanimously. Quail Creek Estates Unit 3A - Final Plat Approval 35 lots on Lake Ridge Drive. Bob commented he had received the maintenance agreement for off -site storm water and the sidewalk plans and they have requested to change the name of Jones Court to one already approved. A letter of credit has been furnished for guaranty of completion of paving and acceptance of streets will be made when all improvements are completed and the maintenance bond posted. Building permits will not be available until after such acceptance. James P. Nix moved to give final plat approval subject to name change. William Richmond seconded and motion carried unanimously. Morphy's Move - Preliminary and Final Plat Approval - 7 lots at Greeno Road and Morphy Avenue, southeast corner, lands of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation. Bob had commented that this land is already partially developed and excludes the parcel of South Properties, the site of Key West Inn. That building permits for continued development or redevelopment will require stormwater management design at the time of issuance. Cindy questioned whether any more egress/ingress planned off of Greeno Road or Morphy Avenue. Steve Dunham, Fairhope Title & Survey, said no, no new streets planned, it was noted that the Jubilee Lounge sign will have to be moved. Bob pointed out on lot #4 that the easement is part of the leasehold. Whether or not sufficient parking for all planned was questioned. Steve said adequate now, but pointed out this will have to be determined when building permits applied for. Dick Sanderson moved on basis of explanations that this be approved, Debbie Quinn seconded and motion passed unanimously. Planning & Zoning Commission April 7, 1997 - Page Two Public Hearing - Tony Wade/Tony's Towing This is an application for zoning as M-1 Light Industrial concurrent with annexation for a site on east Nichols Avenue adjacent to the VFW. Bob had commented that he wishes to use this property as vehicle storage yard, office and fork lift repairs. That the south side of Nichols Avenue is largely industrial in its present use from Greeno Road east to the eastmost corporate limits, He recommended forwarding on to City Council with approval. Mr. Green called for any comments and there were none. Cindy McBrearty moved to approve and recommend same to city council, Dick Sanderson seconded and motion carried unanimously. Under old business, Mr. Barnett of Cedar Avenue asked about the status of another retention pond that was discussed at an earlier meeting when Glen Hardie Farms was approved. He said their pond is filling in with silt now. Tim said that the retention pond at the ballpark is on the list of things to do, just have not gotten around to it. Bob said the maintenance of the pond is the homeowner association's responsibility. He said he would contact Mr. Mitchell about this. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.