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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-29-2001 Special MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA )( 2614 COUNTY OF BALDWIN )( The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber; 161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532; on Monday, 29 January 2001. Present were Mayor Timothy M. Kant, Councilmembers: Robert C. Gentle, Michael A. Ford, Debbie W. Quinn, Pauline Anders, and Cecil Christenberry; City Attorney Marion E. Wynne, and City Clerk Geniece W. Johnson. No one was absent. There being a quorum present, Mayor Kant called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and the invocation was given by Mrs. Geniece W. Johnson, City Clerk. A Public Hearing was held as advertized on a proposed resolution to adopt the New Comprehensive Plan. Christopher Baker, Director of Planning and Building, addressed the City Council expressing that several community meetings have been held to discuss the New Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Baker also stated that more than 700 citizens were involved with the new plan. Mayor Kant thanked the Steering Committee, Gould Evans Associates LC Firm, Lawrence, KS, City Council and the many citizens for their input and help with the new plan. Mr. Glen LeRoy addressed the City Council and presented a power point presentation pertaining to the New Comprehensive Plan. Mr. LeRoy's presentation covered several aspects of the new plan such as: Fairhope History, Planning Process, Growing Population, The Vision, Goals, Physical Image, Development Frame Work, Plan Direction Framework, and Plan Implementation. Mr. LeRoy enlightened all that the New Comprehensive Plan is only a guide. After Mr. LeRoy's presentation, Mayor Kant opened the floor to the public. The Council Chambers was close to full capacity. Eight citizens expressed concerns, and/or made comments about the new plan. All concerns of the citizens were addressed by Mr. LeRoy. 29 January 2001 2615 Mayor Kant called for the closing of the public hearing, and allowed the City Council to ask their questions. Councilmember Ford expressed concerns of one problem, the Historic Preservation. The plan calls for a discussion on a Historic Preservation Ordinance. Mayor Kant explained that the adopting of the new plan does not change any zoning, nor does it pass an ordinance for Historic Preservation. The City Council will hold a public hearing meeting before adopting a Historic Preservation Ordinance, and if the City Council does not vote on having a Historic Preservation District then there will not be a Historic Preservation District. After further discussion, Councilmember Anders introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the New Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion to adopt the New Comprehensive Plan passed unanimously by the following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry. NAY - none. 29 January 2001 Resolution No. 736-01 2616 Pursuant to the Code of Alabama Section 11-52-8, & 10 the Planning Commission is hereby authorized and required to develop a Master Plan for the growth of the City of Fairhope and its environs; and, WHEREAS, The City of Fairhope Planning Commission has conducted proper research, both in the technical and public realm, to understand issues facing our community as we grow; and, WHEREAS, The City of Fairhope Planning Commission has gone to great lengths to keep the public informed and involved during the planning process; and, WHEREAS, after appropriate public notice, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Fairhope on Thursday, 21 December 2000, and recommends approval of the Master Plan; and, WHEREAS, the appropriate public hearing notice has been given by the Governing Body of the City of Fairhope. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Governing Body of the City of Fairhope, that the supplement and updated Comprehensive Plan is hereby approved in conjunction with the 1995 Plan. Adopted, this 291h day of January 2001 C V, - I /� 4TimyM. Ka t, Ma1pr Attest: Geniece W. Johnson, Cit erk 29 January 2001 2617 Councilmember Gentle expressed that the new plan is a work in progress which will give the City the flexibility to look at the plan to see if this is where the City wants to be. Councilmember Gentle moved to look into keeping the Planner as an oversight to keep the City on track, and let the City know where we stand. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. Meeting was duly adjourned at 7:21 p.m. Timo y M. Ka t, Ma t or eniece W. Johnson, Ci ��!