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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02-2003 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Monday, June 2, 2003, at 5:OO13M at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street. Present: Larry Green, Chairman; Dick Charles, Bob Clark, Tim Kant, Bob Gentle, Ed Brinson, Dan McCrory. Erik Cortinas, Building Inspector, Betty Rivenbark, Secretary. Absent: Jean Wilson, Lee Turner, Christopher Baker, Director of Planning & Zoning. The minutes were approved with noted corrections on motion by Dick Charles seconded by Ed Brinson and unanimously carried. ZC03.07 Public hearing rezone request of Dot Yeager from B3A- Tourist Resort Lodging to B-4 Business and Professional Office for property located at 58 Fairhope Avenue(Generally located south of Fairhope Avenue just east of South Mobile St) Mr. Cortinas read the staff recommendation that said they have a concern over this as spot zoning as this is a small B4 area in the middle of a 133A district and recommended denial. The public hearing was held and Ms. Yeager spoke questioning 133A uses and stating she only wishes to use this as an office. Jerry Keene of 56 Fairhope Avenue spoke saying this change could negatively impact residential neighborhood. Further discussion led to a motion by Dick Charles to go with staff recommendation of denial and forward this to city council. Bob Clark 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously. SD03.30 Final Plat Approval of Jackson Place, Phase 2(Generally located west of Cty Rd 27 just north of Windmill Road)Mr. Cortinas read staff recommendation and noted with preliminary plat approval a decel lane was to be constructed for the southbound traffic on Cty Rd 27. County Engineer responded that a left turn lane could be utilized, not install a decel lane. Staff supports this request. Also, that the final inspection identified some corrections and cleanup that needed to be completed. He said the engineer has been advised that these corrections must be complete before the council considers acceptance of the public improvements. Recommendation was to approve subject to the needed corrections taking place and construction of the left turn lane before council adoption of the public improvements. Discussion from developer and commission led to a motion by Tim Kant to approve subject to staff recommendation. Dick Charles 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously. SD03.31 Final Plat Approval of Idlewild, Phase 7A(Generally located south of Fairhope Avenue, west of Cty Rd 27 and east of Thompson Hall Rd) Mr. Cortinas read the staff recommendation to approve subject to the needed corrections taking place before council adoption of the public improvements. John Avent was present representing the developer. Planning & Zoning Commission June 2, 2003 - Page two Dick Charles moved to approve subject to staff recommendations. Ed Brinson 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously. SD03.32 Final Plat Approval of Colony Place Phase 3(Generally located south of Twin Beech Rd and north of Manley Road) Erik Continas read staff recommendation which was to approve subject to Manley Road being paved before the council considers accepting the public improvements for maintenance. Matt Bell was present representing the developer. A lengthy discussion followed regarding paving and maintenance of road. The mayor said he had gotten a letter today saying the county would pave upon passage of a resolution at the June 9 city council meeting wherein the city accepts maintenance of the road. Dick Charles moved to give final plat approval. Ed Brinson 2"d the motion and it carried with one no vote by Bob Clark. SD03.34 Preliminary Plat of Wise Acres(Generally located west of Cty Rd 2 South of County Rd 32) Mr. Cortinas said this contains some 3.26 acres and creates 4 lots. It is located south of the city and not zoned. Staff recommendation was to table until July so the drainage study as required by regulations can be completed. Steve Dunnam represented the developer. Discussion led to a motion by Dick Charles to table until July as per staff recommendation for drainage study. Ed Brinson 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously. SD03.36 Site Plan Review of land condominium, Craig Dyas at 204 Oswalt Street. Mr. Cortinas read recommendation which was to approve subject to drainage calculations and construction with the first building. Mr. Dyas said he will gladly do whatever required. A motion was made by Bob Gentle to approve with staff recommendation. Dick Charles 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously. SD03.36 Public hearing to consider an amendment to the subdivision regulations to clarify the stub out requirements. Mr. Cortinas stated that the commission has debated this issue in the past and at April meeting directed staff to prepare an amendment that requires the stubs in subdivision to be paved to the property line. He had prepared such an amendment: Planning & Zoning Commission June 2, 2003 — Page four Discussion followed on proposed amendment with comments being made forlagainst by the commission members. Outcome of discussion was to add to proposed amendment the following wording "stub out need only go one lot deep". Dick Charles moved to recommend approval of amendment to subdivision regulations with wording "stub out need only go one lot deep". Ed Brinson 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned at 6:OOPM I MT i :- F-Ve'nTric, —Secretary Vve, // - A a 2: LarryGreen, thairman