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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-1999 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met in Council Chambers for the July meeting rescheduled for Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at 161 North Section Street. Present: Chairman Larry Green; members William Richmond, Dick Charles, Thad Ingram, Tim Kant, Cecil Pitman, Councilman Bill Jones, Christopher Baker, Planning & Building Director, and Brenda Hoffren, acting Secretary for Betty Rivenbark, Secretary The minutes of the June 7, 1999 meeting were duly approved as written on motion by Dick Charles, seconded by Bill Jones and unanimously carried. ZC 99-08 Public Hearing rezone request from R-A Rural Agricultural to PUD - Planned Unit Development lands of Pauline Moyd located at County Road 27 and Bay Meadows was continued to the August 2, 1999 meeting per the request of Christopher Baker. Notification requirements were not met by the developer and the continuance gave him time to notify all land owners and leaseholders of the Public Hearing. A motion was made for the continuance to be granted by Dick Charles and seconded by Bill Jones. Mark Roshetko asked to address the Commission in regard to the development. He presented the Secretary with a petition opposing the development. Mr. Green told him his petition would be considered at the'August meeting. Mr. Roshetko requested a time change for the Planning Commission meeting be made for a later time. Mr. Green responded that the Commission has considered a time change in the past, but the established time has worked out best for all parties and is not subject to change. Bill Jones suggested placing this item last on the agenda for the August meeting if it would help. The Chairman asked Mr. Baker to place it last on the agenda. SD99-20 Informal Sketch Plan Review of Morgan Cove a 6-lot subdivision of the lands of William H. Moffet located on Nelson Road. Mr. Moffet was soliciting the comments of the Commission in reference to the proposal. Mr. Green expressed some of the concerns of the commission in regard to the drainage. Tim Kant stated that the County has not been forthcoming in regard to fixing existing drainage problems in this area. Some of the affected properties are inside the City, but the roads and drainage pipes are still in the County and are to be maintained by the County. Mr. Green suggested that the planned culvert would release water faster than it is being released predevelopment. Mr. Moffet indicated that he planned to slow down the release of water from the proposed culvert on the Southside of his property by the use of rubble or riprap. He will maintain a detention pond on the property and will not release any more water than is now being released. He intends to tie onto City sewer for his development either through the force main on 98 or go into the line running up to Chatwood Acres on the South side of Nelson Road. Mr. Green indicated this proposal is a considerable improvement over the last plan submitted. No action or vote was required by the members on an informal plan. SD99-23 Final Plat approval for Colony Place lands of FSTC located on County Road 44 near Booth Road. Motion for approval as submitted by Tim Kant seconded by Bill Jones. Motion carried unanimously. Planning & Zoning Commission- page two July 13, 1999 SD99-24 Final Plat approval for Rock Creek Phase V located East of and adjacent to existing Rock Creek Subdivision. Christopher read his comments reporting that a performance bond has been provided to the City for a guarantee for construction of improvements. As built plans must be provided to the building department before any permits are issued for building. Concerns regarding the ROW and access have been resolved by the City Council. A motion was made by Tim Kant for approval and seconded by Cecil Pitman. The motion passed unanimously. SD99-25 Informal Plat review of Wise Subdivision lands of Henry Wise. The Commission found no problems with the submittal. No action was required by the Commission. SD99-26 Preliminary Plat Review of Miller's Crossing Phase I submitted by owner William Street located on C.R. 32 adjacent to Larry Newton Elementary School. Christopher read his comments and recommended approval because the development meets city requirements in lot size, width, and depth. Jeff Kennedy, engineer for the project, discussed the modifications he had made in the plans previously submitted as requested by the Commission and Planning Officer. A motion was made by Tim Kant for approval and it was seconded by Dick Charles. Motion passed. Cecil Pitman and Buddy Richmond voting nay regarding concern over density of the development. SD99-27 Preliminary Plat Review of Miller's Crossing Phase II submitted by owner William Street located on C.R. 32 west of Larry Newton elementary School. Tim Kant made a motion for approval based on the comments and modifications already discussed in regard to the development in Phase I. Seconded by Dick Charles. Motion passed with two nay votes from Cecil Pitman and Buddy Richmond regarding concerns over the density of the development. SD99-12 Public Hearing on Greenspace Amendments to Subdivision Regulations. Christopher Baker read his comments regarding clarification of our existing greenspace regulations. It will give owners and developers a better understanding of the requirements. After much discussion comments were solicited from the audience. William Street came forward in opposition to the regulations imposed upon the landowners. He felt the individual landowner should be able to decide what goes on his own land. He especially took issue with the taking of 10 percent of his property for greenspace. The Commission thanked him for his input. Jeff Kennedy spoke in regard to proposed portion regarding single loaded roadways. The County will not accept this in the ETJ. Mr. Green offered that this is not a requirement, only an option. Christopher commented there are other design options that can be used. County regulations preventing implementation of the Ordinance could justify a hardship pleading before the Commission. Chairman Green called for a motion. Dick Charles made motion for approval and seconded by Thad Ingram. Mr. Green asked Commission members to take note of items received from Planning Staff for their consideration. These items were not on the agenda, but were submitted to the Commission for their comments. Planning & Zoning Commission- page three July 13, 1999 There being no further business, the meeting was duly adjourned.