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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-08-2001 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Monday, May 8, 2001 at 5:OOPM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street. Present: Larry Green, Chairman; members, Dick Charles, Debbie Quinn, Bob Clark, Tim Kant, Jean Wilson, Ed Brinson. Absent: Lee Turner, Dan McCrory The Chairman introduced Jean Wilson, a new member, to the board. The minutes of the April 2"d meeting were considered, and with one correction made, and approved on motion by Debbie Quinn, 2"d by Dick Charles and unanimously carried. ZC01-03 Public hearing to consider the request of Oliver Rockwell for a zoning district change from RA -Residential Agriculture to R1-Single Family(generally located east of Cty Rd 13 and south of Fairhope Avenue) Mr. Baker was asked for his comments and said this request is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, and is for the purpose of creating 2 new lots. He has not had any calls or concerns for notified property owners and he recommends approval. Seth Moore was present representing Mr. Rockwell to answer any questions. Further discussion led to a motion by Dick Charles to recommend approval to city council as recommended. Ed Brinson 2nd motion and it carried unanimously. ZC01-04 Public hearing to consider the request of Jeff Kennedy/ABK Development for a zoning change from RA -Residential Agriculture to R2-Single Family Residential (generally located west of Cty Rd 27 and south of Fairhope Avenue. Mr. Baker commented that this request is for rezoning of 92 acres and is adjacent to the existing Idlewild development and continues to Cty Rd 27 and Windmill Rd. Further, that the developer has been advised that the layout of the development will be determined during the platting process. He recommended approval. Jeff Kennedy was present representing the Klumpp family. He showed drawings to audience members who were present. It was noted that the R2 lots contain 10,500 sq ft and that is what Idlewild is zoned. Mr. Kennedy was asked if reserved shaded area will be developed as commercial and said he did not know. Several neighboring residents spoke with concerns to drainage and traffic plans. They were informed that these would be addressed when the actual plans are presented that the issue today is zoning only. Also asked was whether the same restrictions would apply and Mr. Green answered this is an issue between the developer and property owner where restrictive covenants are required and we have no say so over those. Dick Charles asked if this met new requirements of comprehensive plan, Mr. Baker said this going along with direction of comprehensive plan. A motion was made by Dick Charles 2"d by Ed Brinson to recommend approval to the city council, motion carried unanimously. Planning & Zoning Commission May 7, 2001 - Page Two ZC01-05 Public Hearing to consider the creation of three new zoning districts in the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Baker commented that a committee was formed to review the compatibility of our current zoning districts with the county zoning districts. As a result, the committee directed him to prepare an ordinance that created 3 new residential districts for the commission to review. The 3 proposed districts mirror exactly the county's district requirements for area, setbacks, height, coverage and width. His recommendation was that this ordinance and these districts should be applicable to only land annexed into the city from the county that already has county zoning. Jack Friend from Montrose spoke in support of the ordinance. Jack Thomas said he had extracted a promise from former administration that we would honor the historic district in Montrose, need to keep it that way and he recommends acceptance. The county commercial zoning was addressed and it was determined it was not as restrictive as ours. That when a commercial property was annexed it should be brought in comparable to what city commercial zone is and this to be determined by Mr. Baker. Further discussion led to clarification that if commercial property did not want to come in as directed it would make zoning application. Debbie Quinn moved to accept amendment to ordinance and further recommend approval to city council. Dick Charles 2"d motion. Motion carried with one abstention by Jean Wilson. SD01-09 Preliminary Plat of Pecan Ridge land of Harold Thompson(located east of Cty Rd 13, west of Cty Rd 27 and south of Moseley Rd containing 30 lots. Mr. Baker said that this development is in conformance with the comprehensive plan. He said further that the drainage issues that had been raised had all been worked out. The engineer has provided the needed calculations and the adjacent property owner has been satisfied that this will not impact her property. He recommended approval. Dick Charles moved for approval as recommended. Ed Brinson 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously. SD01-10 Minor Plat approval of Rockwell addition(3 lots) land of Oliver Rockwel I (generally located on Cty Rd 13 South of Fairhope Avenue) Mr. Baker said that the issues associated with this request are: drainage - the calculations have been provided. Zoning - The developer has been advised that the plat will not be signed and cannot be recorded until the zoning change is approved by the City Council. He recommended approval subject to the zoning change and the drainage storage shown on the plat in an easement not dedicated to the City. He said that drainage will be handled on each lot. Seth Moore spoke saying each lot will require small drainage area, not be the responsibility of the city. Dick Charles moved to approve subject to approval from the city council. Debbie Quinn 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously. SD01-11 Replat of Lot 177C (6 acres) of Rock Creek, Phase 1, land of Sparta Holdings(generally located at the northeast corner of Rock Creek Parkway and US 98) Mr. Baker said that Mr. Corte is seeking to create one lot of 33,235 sq. ft. That the Planning & Zoning Commission May 7, 2001 - page three property was zoned as a PUD in the early 90's and the Council recently approved a site plan for the property. He said the issues associated with this replat are as follows: Drainage and easements: That the council approved up to 44,000 sq ft of buildings on the entire 6 acres. The number of lots is not significant in this total. Therefore, drainage is important, especially because of the creek. Drainage calculations have been provided and an offsite pond has been shown in an easement. This easement should not be dedicated to the city but the property owners association. Utility and access easement: An access easement has been indicated on the plat where utilities will run through but it should not be dedicated to the city. Pedestrian easement: A 10' pedestrian easement has been provided to the R3PGH property to the north. 4. Turn lane: the construction of a turn lane on Rock Creek Parkway is required. 5. Hwy 98 access: The access to Hwy 98 should be definitively shown on this plat.(He said it is not currently shown in a clear fashion) He recommended approval subject to engineer's certification on the plat, all drainage/utility and access easements not dedicated to the city, the turn lane being constructed, and a clear delineation of the Hwy 98 access. Tim Kant said he hated to see construction started until some relief at this entrance. Other entrance put in place. John Avent of EDS was present and said he understood this but they were hoping to put off the construction of the turn lane until a later date. That they were going to sell off part of the lot to Payne -Webber. He was told that the turn lane needed to be constructed the same time construction starts. Tim Kant moved to accept with Mr. Baker's recommendations. Dick Charles 2nd the motion and it carried with one abstention by Jean Wilson. SD01-01-12 Final Plat approval of The Woodlands Phase 2(generally located east of the existing Woodlands) 67 lots on 104 acres. Mr. Baker commented that the developer has been advised that all of the conditions of the preliminary plat approval govern the development, that as built plans are required; that no building permits will be issued until the improvements are complete and a maintenance bond for the improvements has been accepted by the council. He said a performance bond has been provided. He recommended approval subject to the conditions of the preliminary plat being met and the as-builts being provided. A motion was made by Tim Kant, 2nd by Dick Charles and unanimously carried. IR01.02 Report from the "Big Box" Committee. Christopher said as a result of the committee meeting he was given direction to design a strategy that does 3 things: 1) places a maximum parking requirement on commercial development; 2) addresses large single use free standing buildings; 3) addresses retail centers. He said each of these efforts will be addressed separately. The first issue of single use buildings will be advertised for the June meeting. Planning & Zoning Commission May 7, 2001 - Page four Mayor Kant said he had several issues he wanted to bring up and went on to address them: Zoning Map Amendments - Request the appointment of a committee to review and recommend the "cleaning up" of the zoning map so that property use and zoning is in agreement. The committee shall take into consideration the new Comprehensive Plan and make recommendations regarding all property in the City, not just specific portions of the city. The chairman to appoint a committee. Bob Clark 2"d and it carried unanimously. Subdivision Regulations - Request the appointment of a committee to work with Christopher and others he requires to review and revise as needed our subdivision regulations to ensure that the form of our new development is implementing the new Comprehensive Plan. Ed Brinson 2"d and it carried unanimously. Greeno Rd. Overlay District - Request the appointment of a committee to work with Christopher to develop a Greeno Rd overlay district to ensure that our Village Center becomes a reality. Ed Brinson 2"d and it carried unanimously. Airport - Request a committee to work with Christopher to work on the zoning for our airport as authorized by State Law. Ed Brinson 2"d and it carried unanimously. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.