HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-02-2002 Planning Commission MinutesThe Fairhope Planning & Zoning Commission met Monday, December 2, 2002, at
5:OOPM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street in the Council
Chambers
Present: Larry Green, Chairman; Tim Kant, Dan McCrory, Cecil Christenberry,
Bob Clark, Dick Charles, Ed Brinson, Lee Turner, Jean Wilson.
Christopher Baker Director of Planning & Zoning, Betty Rivenbark,
Secretary. No one was absent
ZCO2.10 Public hearing - Rezone request of Ryan Webb/Hillard Williams from R-2
Single Family Residential to B-1 Shopping District(Generally located at the southeast
corner of Young and Nichols Sts)Mr. Baker said this property contains some 14,000 sq
ft and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommendation was to
approve as it would bring needed investment in the area. The public hearing was held
and one comment noted that there is already B-1 property in the area that has not been
developed. Dick Charles moved to recommend approval to City Council. Ed Brinson
2"d the motion and it carried unanimously.
SD02.45 Replat request of T. Jeff Stein one lot into two(Generally located west of
Greeno Rd; East of Scenic 98; north of Adams St and south of Sibley) Mr. Baker said
that this property is located in Montrose and is in the city limits, zoned R1. He said plat
is consistent with the Comprehensive plan. A drainage study has been performed,
signed and sealed by an engineer to accommodate a 100 yr storm. Septic systems will
be provided as approved by the health dept. Staff recommendation was to approve
Questions about the existing garage being answered satisfactorily, Dick Charles moved
to approve, Ed Brinson 2"d the motion. Steve Baker addressed the Commission saying
he lived directly behind and had a topo map and said this water all drains north to south
and his yard gets a lot of overflow. He urged the commission to look at this whole area.
A vote was taken and motion passed with one no vote by Tim Kant. He mentioned the
meeting being held Tuesday night where the environmental committee is looking into
problems in the whole area.
SD02.46 Final Plat approval of Trentino lands of Craig Dyas(Generally located north
of Parker Rd west of Greeno and east of Scenic 98) Mr. Baker said this is a PUD and
the site contains 20 acres and 49 lots and is located in the city limits. The plan is in
conformance with the comprehensive plan and the plat is in conformance with the PUD,
signed drainage calculations have been provided and the cleanup of the stream bed
has been done according to ADEM requirements. He said Mr. Dyas has installed
cobblestones in the streets and plans to donate a 100 sq ft for any future maintenance
and will also put slate or flagstone on the storm drain lids. A bond has been provided
for the cost associated with the unconstructed portion of the sidewalks. All other issues
and corrections have been made. He recommended approval with the maintenance of
the cobblestone and slate storm lids being the responsibility of the POA. Discussion
followed with statements made for cobblestones, fact that they are permeable and also
slow down traffic and that there have been no problems in other subdivisions where
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they have been used(ldlewild, Pecan Trace) Dick Charles moved to approve final plat
subject to staff recommendation. Bob Clark 2"d the motion. Vote for the motion: Bob
Clark, Dan McCrory, Dick Charles. Against: Tim Kant, Larry Green, Lee Turner, Jean
Wilson, Ed Brinson, Cecil Christenberry. Jean Wilson moved to grant final approval
with acceptance of streets after two years. Dick Charles 2"d the motion and it carried
with the following vote - For motion: Tim Kant, Jean Wilson, Larry Green, Lee Turner,
Ed Brinson, Cecil Christenberry, Dick Charles. Against: Dan McCrory, Bob Clark.
SD02.49 Informal Development Review of Hatch Mott Macdonald - 97 lots on
approximately 40 acres(Generally located at the southwest corner of Blueberry Lane
and Gayfer Ave. Ext.) Mr. Baker said this had come before us before and had been
revised to more closely reflect the subdivision regulations. City water and sewer is
available. He said special attention should be taken to limit drainage to Blueberry
Lane. Staff recommendation was to give input and stress subdivision regulations
should be complied with. Larry Green remarked that it would seem that putting the
park in the center might be better for all residents. They were asked if they planned to
buffer from trailer park. They asked if this allowed and were told yes. The general plan
was agreeable. Input was appreciated.
SD02.53 Informal Development Review 50 acre parcel of Wanda Beasley some 115
lots(Generally located west of 27 south of 104 adjacent to Country Woods)Joe Bullock
of EDS was present. Mr. Baker said this is located outside the city and sewer is
available through Country Woods and water is available off of County Rd 27. Gas is
available but electric is not City of Fairhope. A preliminary sketch plan seemed not to
conform to several requirements but Mr. Bullock presented a new one this evening as
he spoke which he indicated did fall in the requirements. He had made changes in the
block length and rearranged the greenspace, it showed all detention to the backside
with water running thru lots 13 and 21 towards Country Woods. Tim Kant said Country
Woods residents complaining now of water problems. Lee Turner suggested having
some larger lots at front. Mr Bullock thanked the commission for their input.
SD02.54 Public hearing adoption of Standard Specifications for constructing
sanitary sewer facilities as an appendix to the Subdivision Regulations. Mr. Baker
said this is proposed standard specifications for constructing sewer facilities indicating
construction specifications for sewer mains, pumping stations, manholes and for
rehabilitation of existing sewer mains within City Planning Jurisdiction. This being an
engineering document prepared by David Volkert and Associates with involvement by
Dan McCrory. He recommended approval. During the public hearing Ray Moore spoke
to the commission and recommended adding wording in the document: A centrally
connected gravity sanitary sewer system shall be installed when the subdivision
exceeds 10 acres in size and the cost of installing gravity sewer system does not
exceed two hundred percent of the cost of installing low pressure systems on all the
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lots in the subdivision. Discussion followed and Tim Patton spoke saying this is an
attempt to let engineers know up front what they are dealing with. All applauded efforts
and document. Dick Charles moved to approve, Lee Turner 2nd and motion carried
unanimously.
SD02.55 Request of Fairhope Public Utilities for review of the location, character
and extent under 11.52.11 for a water line extension on Derby Lane. Mr. Baker
said Dan McCrory is seeking approval for the location, character and extenbunder
11.51.11 of the State Code in order to extend a water line 800 feet on Derby Lane to
set a new fire hydrant. He recommended approval. Lee Turner moved to approve,
Dick Charles 2nd motion and it carried unanimously.
SD02.56 Request of Fairhope Public Utilities for review of the location, character
and extent under 11.52.11 for a new 2 million gallon water tower on Fairhope
Avenue east of Cty Rd 27. Mr. Baker said Dan McCrory is seeking approval for the
location, character, and exte*under state code in order to construct a new 2 million
gallon water tower. The question was asked is this instead of the Auburn property and
it was answered it will be one or the other. It is being proposed to be constructed on
Fairhope Ave at the well just west of River Mill. A motion was made by Ed Brinson, 2nd
by Jean Wilson and unanimously carried.
IR02.09 Report of the Greeno Road committee - Vice Chair Dick Charles. Mr.
Charles went over the report and recommendations and why certain areas chosen.
Charlie Bassett did a cost estimate of work proposed showing aerial photos with
overlays. In the discussion pedestrian crossing at the hospital was talked about with
greenspace in the middle. Roundabouts were discussed. Mr. Green said all ought to
recognize that other projects might take priority and funds play a big part of actual
realization of plans, Mr. Charles and his committee were thanked for all their hard work.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned at 7:30PM
Larry Green, thairman
Betty Riv bark, Secretary