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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-1997 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Monday, July 7, 1997 at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street at 5:00 PM. Present: Chairman Larry Green; members Dick Charles, Cecil Pitman, Tim Kant, Cindy McBrearty, Debbie Quinn, Thad Ingram, Bob Lunsford, ZEO and Betty Rivenbark, Secretary The minutes of the June 2, 1997 meeting were duly considered and approved as written on motion by Cecil Pitman, seconded by Debbie Quinn and unanimously carried. Crown Point Final Plat approval of 16 lots Harry King located on US Hwy 98 in Barnwell. Mr. Lunsford's comments were asked for and he said that preliminary approval was given in September 1996 and no new streets had been added and they are going to have underground sewage approved by the Baldwin County Health Department. Water service is available. He recommended final approval subject to County Engineer's approval prior to recording. A Randy Earp from Stiffer Engineers was present to answer questions. A Timothy Harrison asked if with ownership change any changes made since last meeting. Mr. Earp said no changes same plans and same restrictions. Tim Kant moved to approve per Bob's recommendations, Dick Charles seconded and motion carried unanimously. Point Clear Woods - Resubdivision Lots 10 & 11. This was an application for preliminary and final plat approval of 2 lots by Jack Ponder. Bob had commented that both lots 10 and 11 increased in area and the storm water detention area has been increased, that this has been certified by an engineer. That pending County approval he recommended preliminary and final approval. A Scott Hutchinson was present from McCrory & Williams. There were no questions from the audience or commission and Cecil Pitman moved to approve subject to Bob's comments. Cindy McBrearty seconded and motion carried unanimously. Quail Run Preliminary Plat approval 22 lots located at Hwy 27 and Quail Creek Drive, SE. Bob's comments were that the owner has filed a petition for annexation with the city under provision of Section 8.81 of the zoning ordinance. Lots will be used for patio - garden development. He will have city sewer and double frontage lots will require screening. Drainage calculations have been submitted and certified and detention areas will be done by the property owners. That the plat and plans appear in order and he recommended preliminary approval subject to pre -construction conference. Bob noted further that no building permits will be issued until all improvements have been installed, bond posted and the acceptance by the city for maintenance. Water and tap fees will have to be paid in full for each lot at time of permitting. Bob recommended approval subject to a pre -construction meeting. Craig Reed was present and spoke saying he had met all requirements but would be glad to answer any questions. A gentleman asked how big the lots were and where the drainage would go on the east. Mr Reed replied that there would be filling added and the water would run to the detention pond and run parallel to channel that runs through the property now. Mr. Reed was asked what about front lots if road 4-laned. Tim remarked that County requirement now is 80 ft. but he is asking to annex into city. He was asked what are his selling prices and commented that he would be glad to discuss this in private after the meeting. Debbie asked about landscaping and he said he is planning landscaping and July 7, 1997 meeting - page 2 a privacy fence that will run all along Quail Creek Drive. Cindy said that he has met all the requirements if the road widens in 10-15 years it is not our problem. Cindy moved for preliminary approval subject to Bob's recommendations, before voted on Tim asked if the driveway was from the front and Mr. Reed remarked yes, and he said he worked with the city hand in hand on drainage retention area. Tim Kant seconded the motion. Mr. Green read a letter from Quail Creek Joint Venture that said they objected to the name chosen, Quail Run, that this would be confused with Quail Creek Estates and the golf course. It was pointed out that we had no say so over the naming of the subdivision but the road had been named Covey Run Place. Cecil Pitman said he was personally alarmed by the density and the small homes planned for this R3 pgh. Dorothy Givens said she lived directly across from this and objected to having 22 homes directly in front of her. Matt Dial voiced objection to his use of "Quail", Larry Green said he should have a private conversation with Mr. Reed about this. A vote was called for and was as follows: For: McBrearty, Quinn, Kant, Ingram, Green Against: Pitman, Charles motion carried. An addendum was added at the 9/4/97 meeting as follows: As discussed briefly at subject meeting on 7/7 this member of the Commission has genuine concern with the potential traffic safety design of routine ingress/egress from Covey Run Place the one and only access from subject property. Even though this short street may meet subdivision regulation requirements, it is still what I consider to be a set up for a severe accident. Covey Run is parallel to and less than 200 ft. South of Quail Creek Drive. This represents less than 3 seconds of travel at current speed limit of 45 mph. There is presently no provision for turn -in or turn -out 3`d lane access for acceleration/decelera- tion. I would consider this poor traffic safety design under two-lane criteria, and would be exacerbated by future four -lane expansion. Public Hearing 54 So. Greeno Road - Zoning Change from B-4 Business/Professional to B-2 General Business 54 So. Greeno Road property of Carl J. Schneider. Bob had commented that the subject property has been zoned B-4 for many years and has served as a buffer between the general business to the east of Greeno Road and the single family uses along Pleasant Street. That he is unable to recommend approval of this application since he is not convinced that it is in conformity with the neighborhood or the city as a whole. He said he had talked to Mr. Schneider earlier in the day and Mr. Schneider said he might wish to withdraw but he sees he is present. Mr. Schneider came forward and said he wished to proceed. He said he had two tenants, professional businesses. One with 10 employees that would see in home patients, that the problem arises where the ordinance said they cannot sell supplies out of the office. Larry Green pointed out to him that the suggested use sounded compatible but a zoning change is forever, once changed to B-2 he might sell and anything can go in. Comments from the audience followed: Rev. Hughes was against, Mrs. McClintoc presented a petition(in file) from neighbors. Angelo Allegri said he had 30 years invested in his home, does not want it, a neighbor within 300 ft of the property said he did not want it. Hop Allen said he has said before we need to put landscaping and a buffer zone between businesses and residential property. A Mrs. Pitman said she had not been notified and questioned why? After hearing all the comments Mr. Green called for a motion and Tim Kant moved to forward on to City Council with recommendation of denial, Cecil Pitman 2"d Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business meeting was duly adjourned. There was no meeting held in August 1997.