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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-04-1999 Planning Commission MinutesThe Fairhope Planning & Zoning Commission met Monday, October 4, 1999 at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street at 5:OOPM Present: Larry Green, Chairman; members Pauline Anders, Bill Jones, Tim Kant, Lee Turner, Dick Charles, William Richmond, Thad Ingram, Christopher Baker, Director of Planning & Zoning, Betty Rivenbark, Secretary Christopher made a public announcement that on November 8, 1999 there will be a World City Planning Day and that the 71h graders at the Fairhope Middle School have taken on a project to design cities, in groups of 6, to be judged. He is asking for volunteers to judge, and this will result in recognition by the City Council at one of its meetings. Larry Green and Dick Charles said they would like to be involved. The minutes of the September 7, 1999 meeting were considered and duly approved on motion by Dick Charles, 211 by Bill Jones and unanimously carried. At this time Thad Ingram gave a report, saying having polled the members as asked, it was the unanimous decision of the commission to appoint Larry Green as Chairman, with Dick Charles serving as Vice -Chairman and he would like to make a motion to that effect, Pauline Anders 2"d , with Larry Green and Dick Charles abstaining, motion passed. ZC99-13 Public hearing to establish regulations governing gas station canopy lights Christopher remarked that this is not a problem now in Fairhope but this is a proactive step by designing lights that needs to be in a box that shields the bulb and direct the light down. Larry Green remarked that this in concert with the parking light ordinance now. Comments were called for and there were none. Bill Jones moved to recommend approval to the City Council, Dick Charles 2"d and motion carried unanimously. ZC99-19 Public hearing zoning change request R-2 Residential to PI -Parking lot next to 407 Forester. Mr. Baker commented that Hartman, Blackmon and Kilgore are seeking to rezone the property to build a parking lot. There is a vacant house, that will be torn down, on the property now. He said further that the comprehensive plan indicates this property to be single family residential and that a parking lot is not a residential use. He recommended denial of the request. Larry Chason spoke on behalf of the owner and Hartman Blackmon & Kilgore. He said the HBK building is being expanded and the old house needs to be torn down. He talked to the condo owners and they have no problem and the owner of the property lives next door. He pointed out the way HBK has landscaped the property where they are, thinks it would be a good transition. He asked that they consider the merits of the request. Larry Green mentioned that there is a lot immediately adjacent to this property that is also for sale and it exits on to Volanta. Mr. Chason said they are also considering that. Dan Garraway spoke saying he is the property owner and he said he thought it would increase the value of the neighborhood, that they have agreed to tear the house down, it has been vacant for several years, that they are going to create jobs, helping the Planning & Zoning Commission - Page two October 4, 1999 economy. John Henry and Dennis Driskell, neighbors within 300 ft. spoke against it. Clay Havard also spoke against it. Tim Kant offered that you could not zone for P1 Parking with a building on the property. That there had to be a vacant lot for P1. Mr. Green called for any more comments, Bill Jones moved that this request be forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation for denial. Motion carried unanimously. SD99-38 - Minor Subdivision Plat of 2 lots located on County Road 11, lands of Lula Irene McKenzie. Christopher said this is outside the city limits and that this was originally exempted from having to come before the commission as it was represented by an attorney as meeting the requirements of the Attorney General's Opinion. That when presented to the county they rejected the attorney's representation and are requiring approval from the commission. No formal review was performed because we are still honoring our previous exemption and his recommendation was to approve this as requested. Pete Garsed said he was the surveyor and was here to answer any questions. Mr. Green called for any questions. There were none. Dick Charles moved to grant approval as requested, William Richmond 2"d and motion passed unanimously. SD99-40 Preliminary Plat of Stillwood Unit 3 Located north of Cty Rd 32 and west of S. Section Street. Christopher had said that this is the last phase of the subdivision containing 8 lots on 5.85 acres of land. Located outside of the city limits, that we will provide water and sewer service. There is no greenspace provided as it does not meet the minimum acreage requirement. That they are requesting a waiver of the requirement from 50' to 40' ROW's but they will be privately maintained streets. Also Lot 2 is being reserved as a retention pond. He recommended approval. Ack offered that the streets will have curb and gutter and that there is a 10 ft. utility easement with stormwater drains. After discussion, Bill Jones moved to approve subdivision as requested, Thad Ingram 2"d and motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.