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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-01-2001 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Monday, October 1, 2001 at 5:OOPM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street in the Council Chambers Present: Larry Green, Chairman; members Tim Kant, Pauline Anders, Bob Clark, Dick Charles, Lee Turner, Ed Brinson, Jean Wilson, Dan McCrory. Christopher Baker Director of Planning & Zoning, Betty Rivenbark, Secretary An election of officers was held. Lee Turner head of the nominating committee put forth for nomination: Larry Green as Chairman and Dick Charles as Vice -Chairman. Ed Brinson 2nd recommendation. There were no other nominations forthcoming and the vote was unanimous for Mr. Green and Mr. Charles. The minutes of the September 4, 2001 meeting were duly considered and approved on motion by Dick Charles, 2nd by Pauline Anders and unanimously carried. ZC01.11 Public Hearing rezone request from R2-Single Family to 133A Tourist Resort Lodging land of Khim Vira(Generally located east of S. Mobile and South of Laurel St) Mr. Baker brought to the Commission's attention that the required sign for the property has not been on the property for the length of time needed before the public hearing and thereby recommended tabling this until the November meeting. Dick Charles moved to table for 30 days to give proper notification, Dan McCrory 2nd and motion carried unanimously. ZC01.12 Public hearing rezone request from R1 Single Family to R5 High Density Multi -Family land of Robin Herndon (Generally located east of Scenic 98 and South of Nelson Rd) Mr. Baker commented that the property to the north is zoned commercial in the city and to the south is zoned commercial by the county. Property to the east is zoned R1 by the city and property to the west is zoned residential by Baldwin County. He said further that Mr. Herndon made an application to zone it commercially in the Point Clear Zoning District but was denied. The property borders wetlands and may have wetlands on site. That 10 units are proposed on the site. Recommendation was for denial because the use of the property to this high of a density is out of character with the neighborhood and the Point Clear Zoning District. He also listed drainage as having an adverse impact with this much density. Bill Hyatt, the developer, spoke saying that the highest and best use of this property would be commercial. He said they had received a letter of approval from the corps of engineers, and he had made a visual inspection of the property and found a blockage where boards had been built across as a footpath that could be contributing to the drainage problem. That they will take care of their own water/ runoff by retention ponds. In the public hearing: Marjene Adger who lives directly across the street spoke said there is a poor drainage system that half of her driveway gone due to water and it stands in the ditch behind the house, she asked that we please not let this go in there. Flo Snieder of 724 S. Mobile Street has objection because of size of buildings. Once zoned she feels this would have a domino effect. A Mrs. Wilkins who owns the property immediately behind said they, Planning & Zoning Commission - Page two October 1, 2001 moved a cottage there on a nice large lot and had wooded, beautiful lot between them even made a porous driveway in an effort to retain drainage, she feels the best for the neighborhood is R1. Ta*r Wilkins said he has seen the face of Fairhope change in recent years, that this much traffic is concern, the owner knew what it was when he bought it. John Parker, 19397 Hwy 98 spoke saying this land is part of an area neighborhood and he worked diligently with the family in getting single family established, annexed into the city. He cited drainage and density as problems, that Nelson Rd is a good parting, could see 2 family residences as long as drainage addressed. In a show of hands some 20 residents in the area agreed with what he said. Anna Hankins representative for Mr. Herndon said that every effort will be made to retain the drainage, more than retain, she said more than 14 units could be put there and they opted to put only 10. Fred Killion spoke saying the character of the neighborhood is single family. He said he also owns the lot on the east side of his house and is concerned about drainage. Mr. Hyatt restated that they plan to use John Avent and EDS and will take care of 110% of the water and development. He told of the extra effort they took to create a beautiful environment. Further discussion led to a motion by Dick Charles who said based on what he hears from the Planning Director and all who spoke it is 7 to 1 against, a beautiful, desirable development but he questions drainage and density, just in the wrong neighborhood, therefore he moved to deny rezoning request. Pauline Anders 2nd the motion saying the definite trend is to continue R-1. Motion carried with two abstentions, Lee Turner and Ed Brinson. SD01-18 Replat of Grunsten Subdivision land of Russell Grunsten(generally located in Rock Creek west of Sandy Shoal Loop) Mr. Baker said Mr. Grunsten owns two lots in Rock Creek and is proposing to eliminate the common property line making two lots into one. Mr. Baker spoke saying this is simple combining of two lots and he recommends approval. Mr. Grunsten spoke saying the topography of the land might allow someone to look down on lots where he lives and he wishes to keep private therefore the request. Pauline Anders moved to approve this request, Dan McCrory 2nd and motion carried with one abstention by Dick Charles. SD01.22 Preliminary Approval of Jackson Place land of Klumpp, LLC(generally located at the southwest corner of Cty Rd 27 and Windmill Rd) Mr. Baker said this is a 31 lot single family development. That when presented there were serious drainage issues that have now been addressed. He recommended approval. Joe Bullock of EDS spoke and said to his knowledge all issues have been resolved. Further discussion led to a motion by Dick Charles to give preliminary approval. Ed Brinson 2nd the motion and it carried unanimously. SD01.34 Preliminary Plat of Manchester Place, land of Richard Brunson(generally located south of Cty Rd 34 east of US Hwy 98) Mr. Baker said this is a 4 lots outside of the city and all city requirements have been met, staff recommended approval. Planning & Zoning Commission - page three October 1, 2001 This was carried over from the last meeting in order to have his engineer present to answer questions raised by adjoining neighbors regarding drainage. He mentioned that Mr. Brunson had requested a waiver of the sidewalk requirement. Matt Koontz of GeoSurveying was present and said the main point was drainage. Charlie Bassett spoke outlining the drainage procedures. He said he provided for 25 year storm and a existing ditch will handle t he water. It was pointed out that the ditch in question is overgrown and would be much more effective if cleaned out. Also there is a driveway that has been constructed that partially blocks the flow. He said what ever would be built at pre -development rate, would not affect adjoining property. Mr. Valentim spoke disagreeing with Mr. Bassett and Mr. Brunson. Further discussion led to Mr. Baker saying they have met our requirements and will have to meet county requirements also. Pauline Anders moved to approve with sidewalks installed. Dick Charles 2"d motion and it carried unanimously. Mr. Turner made the comment that being neighbors they could try and work together, it was evident that Mr. Valentim did not wish to. SD01.36 Replat of Luka Subdivision land of William Luka ( generally located east of Myrtle and north of Gayfer Ave) Mr. Baker said Mr. Luka owns two lots and he is requesting to move the property lines. He said both lots will conform to R1 requirements. He recommended approval subject to placing a note on the plat that indicates that additional building code requirements will be imposed on any development on this lot. Tim Kant moved to approve as recommended by staff with note on plat. Ed Brinson 2"d motion and it carried unanimously. SD01.37 Preliminary Plat approval of Idlewild Phase 6(generally located east of the existing Idlewild development) Mr. Baker said this land is currently zoned R2 Single Family land of Klumpp family and that a new drainage pond is proposed for these 6 lots and is proposed to be located behind the present development. That because of the lot sizes no greenspace is required, and the applicant has been advised of sidewalk requirements. He said this had been postponed to work out several concerns about future drainage but everything has been worked out satisfactorily. He recommended approval. Tim Kant moved for approval, Dick Charles 2"d motion and it carried unanimously. SD01.38 Preliminary Plat of Wellington, application of Pecan Park(generally located south of Gayfer Extension and east of 13). Mr. Baker said this is 8.3 acres containing 24 lots. The issues associated with this: it meets the connectivity requirements of the comprehensive plan. Drainage: An offsite pond will be used for storage and is proposing several swales located behind lots that are 1 foot deep. He recommended redesigning this as a one foot swale would clog with time. No greenspace would be required, and the applicant has been advised of sidewalk requirement. He recommended approval subject to revised drainage plans. Dan McCrory moved to approve pending revised drainage plans and sidewalks. Pauline Planning & Zoning Commission - Page four October 1, 2001 Anders 2"d and motion carried with Dick Charles and Lee Turner voting against motion. SR01.03 Site Plan Review for Dr. Randall Hollinger for a building under construction on Lottie Lane. Staff recommended approval but said he was still reviewing stormwater calculations. Jim Clark was present and said that Dr. Hollinger was constructing a dentist office on Lottie Lane and had first said he would put in parking that would drain but once he found out cost would not be different he changed to asphalt parking lot. This triggered site plan review. Mr. Clark said the flume dumps in the detention pond on the southwest corner. Mr. Kant said if the engineer has signed off saying no more water will runoff and presented landscape drawings, he would go with staff and recommended approval. Dick Charles 2"d and motion carried with Bob Clark and Pauline Anders voting no. Ed Brinson abstained. A report was given from the Airport Sub -committee. Christopher Baker gave out a package and Chairman Ed Brinson reported that the committee had several meetings, gotten input and met with Peter Green of Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Canon, our airport engineers, and as a result had the ordinances drawn up, they are ready to send to the council and he is asking for approval from the planning commission. Christopher explained that Mr. Green had taken input and patterned the ordinances after others in the state. Dick Charles questioned us acting on it without them getting a chance to review it, Larry Green commented that is why we formed sub -committees , have the committees do the work and make recommendations. Ed Brinson moved to approve, Lee Turner 2"d and motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.