Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/7/2022
Item Status: New
From: Matthew Brown, Planning Director
Submitted by: Matthew Brown, Planning Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Planning District 35 Advisory Committee Appointments
Body
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Discussion needed - Commission to appoint five (5) members from recommended list.
Related to the Planning District 35 Advisory Committee (approved to be created by the Baldwin County Commission as a result of the Planning District 35 Zoning Referendum held on April 26, 2022), appoint five Committee members with each member’s term commencing June 8, 2022, and to expire upon the adoption of zoning ordinances and regulations for the district by the Baldwin County Commission.
The following qualified individuals are interested in being appointed to the Committee:
• Mr. Eldred “Mackie” M. Ray*
• Mr. Bill Jenkins*
• Mr. Craig Childre*
• Ms. Regina Worth*
• Mr. Michael Fletcher*
• Mr. Joseph Drake IV
This list may be supplemented with additional names prior to the meeting.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Item has been updated to place an asterisk (*) next to the individuals tentatively recommended by staff. A map has also been added with residences of recommended individuals shown in blue.
Previous Commission action/date:
February 1, 2022 - Pursuant to Alabama Code §45-2-261.07, took the following actions: 1) Adopted Resolution #2022-045 which certifies the accuracy of the petition for the Proposed Planning (Zoning) District 35; and 2) Instructed the Judge of Probate to provide a Zoning Election for Proposed Planning (Zoning) District 35, to be held no later than May 1, 2022.
September 1, 2021 - Pursuant to Alabama Code §45-2-261.07, took the following actions: 1) Accepted the notice of intent to form a Planning (Zoning) District and request a referendum for Planning and Zoning purposes for the proposed Planning District to be known as Planning (Zoning) District 35; and 2) Made a determination that it is not feasible to utilize the Voting Precinct boundaries of precincts 37 or 47 as the proposed Planning (Zoning) District 35 boundary; and 3) Accepted the proposed Planning District 35 boundaries subject to a subsequent affirmative referendum vote pursuant Alabama Code §45-2-261.07.
Background:
An election was held on April 26, 2022, to determine whether or not Planning and Zoning District 35 should come under the Planning and Zoning jurisdiction of the Baldwin County Commission. In the election, 227 “yes” votes were cast and 44 “no” votes were cast. On May 3, 2022, the Honorable Harry D’Olive, Jr., Judge of Probate, certified the results of the election.
Pursuant to Section 45-2-261.08 of the Code of Alabama, the Baldwin County Commission must now appoint an advisory committee from the new district to work with and assist the Baldwin County Planning Commission in formulating and developing regulations, ordinances, and zoning measures for the district. The advisory committee must consist of five members who are qualified electors of the district and who reflect, as nearly as practical, the diversity of land use in the district.
Planning and Zoning staff sought out possible committee members from the community. Interested individuals were asked to complete a form and return it to Planning and Zoning staff.
Planning and Zoning Staff confirmed the voter registration status of interested individuals.
After the committee members have been appointed, Planning and Zoning staff will schedule committee meetings beginning in late June 2022. Early plans are to hold meetings on Thursday mornings from 9 AM to 11 AM at the Planning and Zoning Office in Foley until a zoning map and ordinance is ready for presentation to the Commission. Staff will coordinate with the appointed committee members to see if a more convenient day or time exists for the committee members who are ultimately appointed.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Commission Administration Office and Planning and Zoning Staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Commission Administration Office prepare and mail appointment letters to the individuals selected by the Commission.
Mr. Eldred "Mackie" M. Ray
7644 Riverwood Drive
Foley, Alabama 36535
Mr. Bill Jenkins
18971 Keller Road
Foley, Alabama 36535
Mr. Craig J Childre
19598 Brinks Willis Road
Foley, Alabama 36535
Ms. Regina Worth
8189 River Road N
Foley, Alabama 36535
Mr. Michael Fletcher
18877 Riverbend Loop
Foley, Alabama 36535
Mr. Joseph Tillotson Drake IV
7731 Riverwood Drive
Foley, Alabama 36535
Administration Staff - Add Committee to BC Board List as a temporary Committee appointed by BCC and upload to BCAP.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A