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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-04-2003 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Monday, August 4, 2003 at S:OOPM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street. Present: Larry Green, Chairman; Tim Kant, Bob Gentle, Dan McCrory, Bob Clark, Dick Charles, Lee Turner, Ed Brinson, Jean Wilson The minutes of the July 7, 2003 meeting were considered and approved as written on motion by Dan McCrory, 2"d by Ed Brinson and unanimously carried. ZC03.08 Re -zoning request of Gene Tillman from RA -Residential Agriculture to PUD-Planned Unit Development(Generally located on the north side of Windmill Rd just West of Cty Rd 27) Christopher Baker commented that this is 18 lot patio garden homes lots 1-3 front on Windmill Rd and 1-6 have alley access. He said that a maximum building coverage of 65% is proposed, the developer is aware of all the requirements, the project is good and meets the comprehensive plan but he has concerns with the density and suggested adjusting lots 7-18. Seth Moore spoke representing the owner and handed out drawings of patio garden homes proposed. As far as drainage he said Pope testing drilled bores and there is a very large sand strata below the property where they will put the retention pond and all water will be directed to the common area. He said they have designed for twice the 100 year requirement and the pond would be 15 foot deep. Further discussion followed on retention and plans to achieve this and proposed side yard setback. Jean Wilson said she is not concerned about density if it is aesthetically pleasing, that we ascribe for diversity, not everybody wants R2. The public hearing was opened and Bill Scott a property owner within 300 ft. spoke saying there is water problem now, he showed pictures and said he does not wish this to be backfilled and push the water on him; if he has assurance water will not be pushed on him he has no objection. Mr. Moore said that they will design where the water will flow away from him. The Chairman said that bottom line is engineer has to design development where water flow is no more than currently comes off of property. The developer was asked if he would consider reducing the lots by two and he said no. Further discussion led to a motion by Jean Wilson to accept zoning change as proposed and forward this recommendation to City Council. Ed Brinson 2"d the motion and it carried by the following vote: For motion — Jean Wilson, Ed Brinson, Dick Charles, Tim Kant, Dan McCrory, Lee Turner Against: Bob Clark, Bob Gentle, Larry Green. ZC03.09 Rezoning request of John Bethea from R2 Single Family Residential to B4 Business and Professional Office(Generally located south of Morphy between Young and Ingleside) Mr. Baker passed out a letter he had received from Dr. Fred Diegmann in which he said he would Planning & Zoning Commission August 4, 2003 — Page two not grant Mr. Bethea access to their road and parking lot which is to the east of this property this only left access to Morphy. He further noted a letter from John Borom in opposition to the request. He said what Mr. Bethea was proposing to expand the B4 to the south so the Medical Office Park can increase in size and it would be adjacent to R2. He recommended approval as it builds on the energy of the hospital and creates additional clean industry with minimal impacts. Seth Moore was present representing Mr. Bethea and passed out a drawing showing proposed turn lane going east on Morphy and acceleration lane for traffic going right. The public hearing was held and John Borom spoke against proposal saying there is plenty of business space available, that there is flooding now in this area and there would definitely be an increase in traffic. Martha Barton spoke citin traffic, congestion. A Mr. Simmonds Spoke saying there is already a Trrainage problem and don't need commercial intrusion in neighborhood, that there are other commercial places available. The public hearing was closed and a motion was made by Dick Charles to deny rezoning request and forward recommendation to the city council. Dan McCrory 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously. S1003.46 Minor Piat Approval of Perdido Pines Subdivision land of Alice Arnold(Generally located west of Section Street between Grand and Perdido) Mr. Baker said there is one house on the property and they are configuring the remaining lots and will meet all the R2 requirements. Drainage is the big issue as this property sits on top of a hill. David Diehl is representing Ms. Arnold. A waiver of the sidewalk requirement is requested because none exist in the neighborhood. Staff recommended approval subject to swales on the west property line to ensure water drainage to the streets. Joe Bullock of EDS spoke saying they did a drainage study to see how houses might impact the neighbors and that they will add no more runoff after the houses built. Further discussion followed and he said he would add a note to the plat saying that when they build they would require lot grading direct the water to the street. Bob Gentle asked how this could be enforced and Christopher Baker said it could be enforced by the city with the note on the plat. Tim Kant moved to approve subject to runoff to the streets with note on the plat saying that they would require lot grading direct the water to the street. Dick Charles 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously. SD03.47 Preliminary Plat of Ellington Place — Gene Tillman(Generally located west of Cty Rd 27 north of Windmill Rd) Mr. Baker said this follows rezoning request made earlier in the meeting and the preliminary plat proposed meets the site plan that was submitted with the PUD. The PUD establishes the site plan and the subdivision application implements the Planning & Zoning Commission August 4, 2003 — Page three site plan on the ground. He advised Mr. Moore that staff cannot sign the plat until the zoning is finalized by the City Council. Further that the plat and construction plans may need to change if the site plan changes. He recommended approval subject to meeting drainage requirements and the site plan approved as part of the PUD and working out some issues with water and sewer layout. Dan McCrory said he will work with Mr. Moore on water and sewer issues, possibly use 2" water line from Jackson Place. It was explained if the City Council approves with two less lots this will not have to come back to Planning Commission for further action. The question was asked what other areas in town have drainage like what proposed and Seth Moore answered Quail Creek by the Villas. Further discussion led to a motion by Dick Charles to approve preliminary plat subject to staff recommendation. Dan McCrory 2"d the motion the motion and it carried with two no.votes: Bob Clark and Larry Green. IR03.05 Request of Andy Burrell for a Building Height Exception for a Medical Office and Ambulatory Surgery Center in a B1 Local Shopping District(Generally located west of the Middle School on Section Street where the Parker House Motel was located) In his comments Christopher said Dr. Gravlee is planning to construct a medical office and ambulatory surgery center on the old Parker House motel site and because of the surgery center will need a 5' height variance. He recommended approval. Andy Burrell spoke to the commission outlining what proposed. He said because of equipment this variance is needed. He said building will slope to the rear so it won't be so obtrusive to the neighborhood. Further discussion led to a motion by Dick Charles to approve as recommended. Bob Clark 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously. Under new business Christopher brought up the Central Business District setbacks. The Mayor mentioned that in the past buildings have always lined up with existing ones, kept in line with others. Consensus was to have Christopher Baker do a study this issue. Larry Green also asked the members to think about limiting Chairman and Vice -chairman's term to 2 year terms. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned at 6:35 PM 7 �L,,� VwAi�,� kXAA 46� Betty Ri enbark, Secretary Larry Gr en, Chairman