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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-04-2002 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Monday, March 4, 2002 at 5:00PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street in the Council Chambers Present: Larry Green, Chairman; Dan McCrory, Pauline Anders, Bob Clark, Dick Charles, Lee Turner, Ed Brinson, Jean Wilson, members. Christopher Baker, Director of Planning & Zoning, Betty Rivenbark, Secretary The minutes of the February 4, 2002 meeting were considered and unanimously approved with changes noted.(See minutes) SD02.01 Minor Subdivision Approval, Jim and Megan Conwell- St. Joseph Place (generally located South of White East of Equity and West of Liberty St) Mr. Baker was asked to relate his comments and said that this was carried over from the February meeting to allow Commission to review issues regarding access. That the request is consistent with comprehensive plan, drainage study has been performed but not indicated on the plat, there were fire department concerns regarding oaks, they had asked for a waiver on the sidewalk requirement, and that a waiver was being sought for the setback requirement for R2. That he recommended approval subject to drainage basin being indicated on the plat, the note on the plat indicating maintenance is property owner responsibility and cost of the sidewalk be given to the sidewalk fund. Seth Moore was present speaking for the Conwells and said that he found out the measurements required to bring fire vehicles on the property and that they went out and measured and that they had clearance and. have access on Liberty and Equity Sts. As far as the sidewalk requirement, they are willing to donate the amount to sidewalk fund now there is foliage that goes to the edge of the street and it was mentioned that there are no other sidewalks in the area. The setback waiver was discussed and explained by Mr. Baker and all questions being answered satisfactorily, a motion was made by Dick Charles, 2"d by Ed Brinson to approve this request. Motion carried unanimously. SD02.05 Replat of Watkins Acres - 2 lots(Generally located east of Hwy 27 on the north side of Gayfer Extension across from the trailer park)ln his comments Mr. Baker said this does meet comprehensive plan, no improvement are to be constructed and no drainage study has been performed but no improvement are to be constructed. A waiver of the sidewalk requirement was asked for. He recommended approval. Steve Dunnam, of Fairhope Title and Survey was present representing the Watkins. Mr. Charles said he thought that there were 3 lots. Mr. Baker responded that request had been changed to two. A discussion was held on sidewalk requirements and it was consensus of commission that they should be required as even though they would not be needed now down the road they would be and the city would have to put them in. Dick Charles moved to approve with sidewalks required, Ed Brinson 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously. Planning & Zoning Commission March 4, 2002 - Page two Final Plat of Jackson Place, Phase 1 - 18 lots, ABK Development(Generally located north of Windmill Rd just west of Cty Rd 27) Mr. Baker commented that this contain some 9.78 acres and the property is zoned R2 Single Family. It meets the Comprehensive Plan, the improvements have been constructed, and staff recommendation was to approve with as builts, presenting the plat in digital form, and final drainage calculations be provided. John Avent of EDS was present representing the developer. Lee Turner said he had been out there and saw the retention pond although he thought the sand might fall back into it and fill it up again, he recommended some way to stabilize this and John said it could be seeded. The street plan was also discussed. All questions being answered, Dick Charles moved to approve as recommended including stabilizing the detention pond. Dan McCrory 2nd the motion and it carried unanimously. SR02-01 Review of the location, character, and extent of a proposed new water tower and pump station on Hwy 104(Auburn property) Mr. Baker gave a handout to each member showing the location proposed and said that the city has secured a lease for property from Auburn and that it will be used to construct a new 2 million gallon storage tower, pump and pump station. Dan McCrory said that state law requires that we have extra storage capacity and in order to meet this requirement we are needing to build the new tank. That construction time alone is 458 days, so it is quite a lengthy process and all the tests have been run and this is best location and this should last us for another 7-10 years. Christopher said under Section 11.52.11 State law requires this review before the Planning Commission of the location, character and extent of the proposal and how it fits into our comprehensive plan. Pauline Anders moved to approve location, character and extent of proposed new water tower and pump station as submitted. Dick Charles 2nd motion and it passed unanimously. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.