HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-2000 Regular Meeting2506
STATE OF ALABAMA )(
COUNTY OF BALDWIN )(
The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at
5:30 p.m.; Fairhope Municipal complex Council Chamber;
161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532; on
Monday, 10 July 2000.
Present were Mayor James P. Nix, Councilmember: John V. Duck,
Michael A. Ford, Jeanette Puckett, and William H. Jones; and City Clerk Geniece
W. Johnson. Councilmember Debbie W. Quinn, and City Attorney Marion E.
Wynne were absent.
There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting to order.
Councilmember Duck moved to approve minutes of the 26 June 2000, regular
meeting, and minutes of 28 June 2000, Special meeting. Seconded by
Councilmember Jones, motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Jones moved for the final adoption of Ordinance No.
1087. This ordinance amends the Zoning Ordinance 557 by dis-allowing further
application of the R3PGH District and to delete the existing Planning Unit
Development provision and establish a new more simplified PUD process.
Seconded by Councilmember Duck, motion for the final adoption passed
unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Duck, Ford, Nix, Puckett, and Jones.
NAY -None.
A Public Hearing was held as advertised on a proposed ordinance to
amend the Zoning Ordinance 557. Councilmember Jones introduced in writing
Ordinance No. 1088. An ordinance to zone Mike Wesley's property from RA -
Residential Agricultural to R2-Single Family, located East of County Road 27,
and North of Windmill Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends
approval of this ordinance. No one present was opposed to the amendment. In
order to take immediate action Councilmember Jones moved to suspend the
rules. Seconded by Councilmember Duck, motion to suspend the rules passed
unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Duck, Ford, Nix, Puckett, Jones. NAY -
none. Councilmember Jones then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No.
1088. Seconded by Councilmember Duck, motion for final adoption passed
unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Duck, Ford, Nix, Puckett, and Jones.
NAY -None.
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A Public Hearing was held as advertised on a proposed ordinance to
amend the Zoning Ordinance 557. Councilmember Duck introduced in writing
Ordinance No. 1089. An ordinance to zone Mercy Medical's property from B-2
General Business to R-4 Low Density Multi -Family Residential, located East side
of Greeno Road just North of Sears. The Planning & Zoning Commission
recommends approval of this ordinance. No one present was opposed to the
amendment. In order to take immediate action Councilmember Duck moved to
suspend the rules. Seconded by Councilmember Jones, motion to suspend the
rules passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Duck, Ford, Nix, Puckett,
and Jones. NAY -None. Councilmember Duck then moved for final adoption of
Ordinance No. 1089. Seconded by Councilmember Puckett, motion for final
adoption passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Duck, Ford, Nix,
Puckett, and Jones. NAY -None.
A Public Hearing was held as advertised on a proposed ordinance to
amend the Zoning Ordinance 557. An ordinance to zone Shirley Bosby's
property from R1-Single Family Residential to 132-General Business, located on
the East side of Greeno Road Just North of Biscuit King. Mrs. Shirley Bosby was
present. Mr. Carlton Niemeyer addressed the City Council, provided a map
showing that several parcels surrounding Ms. Bosby's property is already zoned
B-2, by the County. This is why Ms. Bosby is requesting to be re -zoned as 132-
General Business. Mr. Niemeyer further expressed that Ms. Bosby does not
have a problem with B-4 zoning. Councilmember Duck asked why the Planning
& Zoning Commission recommended denial of re -zoning this property when the
surrounding parcels are already zoned B2 by the County. Mr. Christopher Baker
stated that the zone 62-General Business does not conform with the
comprehensive plan.
Councilmember Jones expressed that during the Planning & Zoning
meeting several property owners surrounding Ms. Bosby's property objected to
having commercial property next to them. No one attending this meeting was
opposed to the amendment. Councilmember Jones moved to send this item
back to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Seconded by Councilmember
Puckett, motion passed unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held as advertised on a proposed ordinance to
amend the Zoning Ordinance 557. Councilmember Duck introduced in writing
Ordinance No. 1090. An ordinance to zone Paul Monroe's property from R1-
Single Family Residential to R3-Single Family Residential on multiple lots in
Fairfield Subdivision, located at Boothe Road and Twin Beech Road. Mr. Monroe
was present and stated that there will be approximately 200 lots on 101 acres.
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of this ordinance. No
one present was opposed to the amendment. In order to take immediate action
Councilmember Duck moved to suspend the rules. Seconded by
Councilmember Jones, motion to suspend the rules passed unanimously by the
following vote: AYE -Duck, Ford, Nix, Puckett, and Jones. NAY -None.
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Councilmember Jones then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1090.
Seconded by Councilmember Puckett, motion for final adoption passed
unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Duck, Ford, Nix, Puckett, and Jones.
NAY -None.
A Public Hearing was held as advertised on a proposed ordinance to
amend the Zoning Ordinance 557. Councilmember Ford introduced in writing
Ordinance No. 1091. An ordinance to amend the Curb Cut requirements. The
Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of this ordinance. No one
present was opposed to the amendment. In order to take immediate action
Councilmember Duck moved to suspend the rules. Seconded by
Councilmember Jones, motion to suspend the rules passed unanimously by the
following vote: AYE -Duck, Ford, Nix, Puckett, and Jones. NAY -None.
Councilmember Puckett then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1091.
Seconded by Councilmember Jones, motion for final adoption passed
unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Duck, Ford, Nix, Puckett, and Jones.
NAY -None.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve the Site Plan for Waffle House,
provided that the dumpster was relocated from the East end of the lot to the
North end, and provided there were shoe box lighting. The Waffle House will be
located on the East Side of Greeno Road, just North of Spring Run. Seconded
by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve the Site Plan for Denise Lores'
Professional Health Care provided there were shoe box lighting. The
Professional Health Care will be located on Morphy Avenue East of Winn Dixie,
and West of Bishop Road. Seconded by Councilmember Duck, motion passed
unanimously.
Councilmember Ford moved to Update the Volunteer Fire Department
Roster by adding Raymond Meana, and by deleting Jeremy Davis, and Frank
Boehm. Seconded by Councilmember Jones, motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Ford and Christopher Baker reported on the directional
sign request by Allen Chapman General Manager of The Victorian Inn and
Conference Center. Councilmember Ford made the following recommendations:
Remove five (5) little trees at the entrance of Plantation Blvd, and place some
where else.
2. Trim trees in the median by two (2) feet. The current will then be visible.
Advertise The Victorian Inn and Conference Center only on the current sign.
4. If approved, the tents panels of the current sign would be removed and placed on
a second sign that would be placed further within median.
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Mr. Allen Chapman expressed that he appreciated Councilmember Ford's
recommendations. The current sign would basically remain the same and the
enter part of the sign would be reworked. Mr. chapman still feels that a twenty
(20) feet sign would be best. Tim Kant expressed that the trees planted in the
median could reach forty (40) feet, therefore placing the sign twenty (20) feet
would not be visible in a few years, and suggested that ten (10) feet would be
idea.
After further discussion, Councilmember Ford moved on his
recommendations listed above. Seconded by Councilmember Puckett, motion
passed by the following vote: AYE -Ford, Nix, Puckett, and Jones. NAY -Duck.
Councilmember Jones, Chairperson of the Street Committee amended
their report from the last City Council meeting, 26 June 2000. The Street
Committee's report to place a stop sign at the intersection of White Avenue and
Summit Street, and to place a stop sign at Gaston Avenue and Summit Street
was amended. The amended report was to place a stop sign at White Avenue
and Liberty Street and to place a stop sign at Gaston Avenue and Liberty Street.
Councilmember Jones moved to amend the report. Seconded by
Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Nix reported that the Municipal Pool had several repairs and
requested transferring $10,000.00 from the Recreation Improvement Fund to the
Recreation Operating Fund. Councilmember Duck moved to grant the request.
Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Puckett moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by
Councilmember Jones, motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Ford moved to address item(s) not on the printed agenda.
Seconded by Councilmember Jones, motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Nix requested authorization to go out on bids to replace the roof on
the Big Hanger at the Municipal Airport. Councilmember Duck moved to grant
the request. Seconded by Councilmember Jones, motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Nix congratulated Tim Kant, Public Works Director with the City of
Fairhope for being selected by the National Roadside Vegetation Management
Association as the winner in the City category of the National Roadside
Excellence Contest.
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Hop Allen addressed the City Council requesting an inspection of the Boat
Ramp at Pier Street for its wideness and algae problem. Tim Kant stated that the
City has received a $200,000.00 grant to replace the current boat ramp with a
concrete. The replacement will take place after Labor Day.
There being no further business to come before the City Council the
meeting was duly adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
Jam P. Nix, Mayor
Geniece W. Johnson, O
y Clerk