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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-1999 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Monday, May 3, 1999 at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street in the Council Chambers Present: Chairman Larry Green; members Cecil Pitman, James P. Nix, Bill Jones, Trisha LoPorto, Dick Charles, Thad Ingram, Tim Kant, Christopher Baker, Zoning Enforcement Officer, Betty Rivenbark, Secretary, Tut Wynne, Attorney The minutes of the April 5, 1999 meeting were duly approved on motion by Bill Jones, 2nd by Dick Charles and unanimously carried. ZC99-04 Public Hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance establishing regulations for Communication Towers and Antennas. Christopher was asked to give his comments and he said that we currently do not have any guidelines for communication towers and antennas. In an effort to protect the residential neighborhoods, downtown and commercial areas he has drafted an Ordinance. He went over the highlights of the ordinance and said it had been passed on to the city attorney for review, who had no problem with the proposed ordinance. After discussion, Trisha LoPorto moved to recommend approval of this to the City Council as presented. Dick Charles seconded and motion carried unanimously. ZC99-07 Public Hearing to consider the request of George Klumpp for a zoning change from R-A Residential Agriculture to R2 Medium Density Residential on 1.88 acres just west of the existing Idlewild subdivision. Mr. Baker commented that this request is made to develop 4 residential lots on a cul-de-sac the comprehensive plan indicates it ought to be agricultural. It is an extension of Idlewild which had previously been granted zoning changes. Staff recommended approval. Jeff Kennedy was present representing the Klumpp family and said he would be glad to answer any questions. Mr. Green asked if this is the last piece of property and Jeff said no, not in his opinion. Dick Charles moved to recommend approval to the City Council, James P. Nix seconded and motion carried unanimously. SD99-12 Public Hearing to consider amending the subdivision regulations regarding Greenspace Requirements Mr. Baker briefly outlined what the ordinance stated, saying that there was some confusion in the past, differing interpretations and he is attempting to clearly define requirements, that he also had distributed a copy of this ordinance to developers but had not received any feedback from them. In the discussion that followed the mayor said he would like to further study this and moved to table this for 30 days, Trisha LoPorto 2nd his motion and it carried unanimously. Planning & Zoning Commission May 3, 1999 - page two SD99-13 Preliminary Plat approval of Idlewild Subdivision Phase 4 This proposal contains 1.88 acres of land being developed by the Klumpp family and they wish to divide into 4 lots on a cul de sac (piece of property up for re -zoning tonight). Mr. Baker stated they had met all the city's requirements and he recommended approval. In discussion Bill Jones asked where the water would go and Jeff Kennedy remarked there is an existing graded pond on the site, that has been there for years. He was also asked if it had any previous impact and he said no because of the landfall. Dick Charles moved for approval of preliminary plat, Bill Jones 2"d and motion carried unanimously. SD99-14 Preliminary Plat of Rock Creek Phase 5 This is request of Rock Creek Partners for 97 lots. Mr. Baker was asked for his comments and stated that this was before us last month and that Planning Commission approved PUD zoning on this property and will be considered for annexation and zoning at the City Council meeting May 24, 1999. That issues associated with the plat are: 1. Drainage: which has been certified and in conformity with city requirements 2. Easement to adjoining property: shown on the face of the plat 60' ingress/egress easement as recorded in the probate office. 3. Temporary turn -a -round: provided for at the end of Clubhouse Drive until future phase developed 4. Savannah Square: A Traditional Neighborhood Development with streets being 14' wide one way with greenspace in middle of development. There is a meeting scheduled to discuss vehicles negotiating the street pattern tomorrow afternoon. 5. Greenspace: development exceeds greenspace requirements and staff recommended approval subject to final turning radii being decided and all plats and plans indicate the 60' ingress/egress easement. Trey Corte showed drawings of proposal pointing out phase 5 on map also mentioning TND development. Since the last meeting they have revised the plat showing construction drawing with tie in at Beaver Dam Rd(which commission recommended be opened). He said they have complied with all requirements, only item of concern is Berglin easement. He said they do not have a problem with dedicating right of way to city. Allen Chason spoke on behalf of Ms. Berglin and presented a request from her complete copy in Planning & Zoning file ) which included: 1. to have public street dedicated 60 ft. in width on Phase V plat connecting Clubhouse Drive to her property at a point 200 ft east of the Berglin northwest corner; 2. that South Drive be publicly dedicated 60 feet in width east of its present east end cul-de-sac to the Berglin property line to include the 30ft easement previously condemned by Berglin and 3. that South Drive be publicly dedicated, 60 ft in width, west of its present west end cul-de-sac to form an intersection with Presbyterian Drive and US Hwy 98, to Planning & Zoning Commission May 3, 1999 - Page three include the 30 ft easement previously condemned by Berglin. A lengthy discussion followed and the result being Mr. Corte said they would agree to a 60 ft. dedication off of Club House Drive dedicated as a public right of way with 10 ft easement to the Berglin property requesting it be at the far east side 20 ft. off of the property line. Mrs. Lo Porto moved to approve the preliminary plat as requested to include the 60 ft. dedicated public right of way off of Club House Drive with 10 ft. easement, also subject to result of 5/4/99 meeting on emergency vehicles being able to navigate proposed roads. Dick Charles 2"d motion and it carried unanimously. SD99-15 Rivermill - Unit 3, Final Plat review of 12.6 acres containing some 31 lots Christopher stated that all the public improvements have been constructed, that the necessary certifications had been provided and that the engineer stated there are no areas subject to storm damage or in the flood plain(previous detention pond sized to handle this unit) that they have been advised that a 2 year maintenance bond is necessary. He recommended approval. A motion was made by J.P. Nix to approve final plat. Bill Jones 2"d and motion carried unanimously. Tim Kant pointed out that Phase I needed to be resolved, that it had not been accepted for maintenance by city or county. Christopher was asked to investigate and report back. Christopher brought to the commission's attention that there is not a fence ordinance at this time and would like direction regarding possible amendment to zoning ordinance in the near future. All agreed it would be best to have something to address this. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.