HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03-2003 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Monday, February 3,
2003 at 5:OOPM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street, in the
Council Chambers.
Present: Larry Green, Chairman; Tim Kant, Cecil Christenberry, Dan McCrory, Lee
Turner, Ed Brinson, Jean Wilson, Bob Clark. Christopher Baker, Director of
Planning & Zoning, Betty Rivenbark, Secretary. Absent: Dick Charles
The minutes of the January 6, 2003 meeting were duly approved on motion by Jean
Wilson, 2nd by Ed Brinson and unanimously carried.
SD02.52 Minor Plat - David Reynolds, Lexington Subdivision(Generally located
north of Cty Rd 32 and west of Danne Rd) Mr. Baker read his comments saying that
this is a 10 acre parcel owned by Mr. Reynolds who is seeking to divide this into 5 lots
and is requesting a waiver of the drainage requirements as his lots are at least 1.5
acres in size. This property is located in our planning jurisdiction. Staff recommendation
was to approve with 4 lots fronting on common drive and waive the drainage
requirements as the lots are large. Mr. Reynolds addressed the commission saying he
had redrawn the plat and it showed 5 lots. He said he would have 2 go out on Hwy 32.
Lee Turner said he felt this would be worse. Discussion followed on subdivision
regulations limiting 4 lots on a common drive and what could be done. Mr. Baker said
this could be stated on the plat and recorded that 5"' lot not access common drive. Mr.
Reynolds said he preferred this be lot 2. Further discussion led to a motion by Lee
Turner to approve with Lot 2 only having access to County Road 32. Tim Kant 2"d the
motion and it carried unanimously.
SD03.04 Preliminary Plat of Riverstation land of Joyce Bishop(Generally located
north of Fairhope Ave east of Blueberry Lane) Mr. Baker read his comments saying this
contains some 9.85 acres and is past River Mill and meets the intent of the
comprehensive plan but is not contiguous to River Mill. The lot sizes are R2. His
recommendation was to approve. Ray Moore was present representing Ms. Bishop.
He said that this would compliment River Mill. That a lot of the same developers were
interested in building in this subdivision. He was asked if the detention pond would be
deep enough to mow and he said yes. He had a question as they are requesting 9 ft
paved streets vs 10 ft requirement and at turnaround to the north does it have to be
paved to the property line. Discussion led to a motion by Bob Clark to approve staff
recommendation with 9 ft streets and not have to pave until street adjoins at the north
end. Jean Wilson 2"d the motion and motion carried with one abstention by Ed Brinson
and a no vote by Larry Green.
SD03.15 Informal Development Review, D'Esterhan land of Harold Avant(Generally
located west of Boothe Rd north of Twin Beech Rd) Mr. Baker stated that this is the last
phase of the development approximately 5 acres and is zoned R2. He listed 3
concerns: connectivity - there is a dedicated ROW from the property to the north that
he felt should be connected; drainage - that this feeds into the Fairfield lake but there
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are definite drainage issues in this area; subdivision regulations - all requirements of
the subdivision regulations should be adhered to. Mr. Avant addressed the
commission saying that the issue he sees is the leaving as a cul de sac or cutting the
street thru. That the slope of the land supports the design as a cul de sac. That it
doesn't matter to him either way we require but he argued that cul de sac is better,
garbage route would actually be cut by 75 ft. He suggested having connectivity at back
end of subdivision and this would also help drainage. Further input was given and
consensus was planning with cul de sac was all right and adhere to all other
requirements.
SD03.17 Request of Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board to present their
evaluation of the environmental impacts of the proposed Cty Rd 13. Harry Phillips
read their evaluation report also stating that this had been presented to the Mayor and
Council at a council meeting(copy in file) and reiterated their stand against the Cty Rd
13 proposal and asked for support and that objections be voiced to the County
Commissioners. Jim Horner also spoke citing effect this would have on Fly Creek and
Cowpen Creek natural drainage thru this area. Discussion followed and Mr. Phillips
was thanked for coming and presenting this information.
Under old business, Christopher had included a memo stating that Miles Jones/Oak
Hill subdivision had requested more input. He said it had been turned in Monday,
January 27t' so there was no staff input. This had been informally discussed at the
January 6th meeting. Matt Koontz spoke on behalf of Mr. Jones saying they had
decreased the number of lots from 596 to 536 and this will be built in phases. He said
they are now proposing R2 along main thoroughfare with one-way alleys in the rear
and the interior lots being possibly R3, that they are planning to have in this
development pool, tennis courts and parks, truly a village concept. He said further that
award winning developers from Atlanta are looking at this plan. He had a rendering
and asked for input. Larry Green offered that with a development of this size it would
possibly be connected to business on Hwy 44 and suggested another road be included
and walkways that connected to the commercial area, they were told the layout was
good, more connectivity. They were asked about a traffic study. Miles Jones spoke
saying this will be done in phases 80-100 lots in the first phase, take years to complete,
they plan greenspace throughout the whole development and that they need this
density is to justify the cost of development.
Bill Phillips spoke from the floor expressing his concerns for Hwy 13 proposal. He is a
resident of Hwy 13 and is against extension.
Christopher also brought up that the water department needed approval for a water line
extension on McKenzie Rd for a new water service. Lee Turner moved to approve, Bob
Clark 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Meeting was duly adjourned at 7:00 pm.
Betty Ri nbark, Secretary
Larry Green, thairman