Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 2/17/2021
Item Status: New
From: Matthew Brown, Interim Planning and Zoning Director
Submitted by: Matthew Brown, Interim Planning and Zoning Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Planning District 19 Advisory Committee Appointments
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Related to the Planning District 19 Advisory Committee (approved to be created by the Baldwin County Commission as a result of the Planning District 19 Zoning Referendum held on December 29, 2020), appoint the following Committee members with each member’s term commencing February 17, 2021, and to expire upon the adoption of zoning ordinances and regulations for the district by the Baldwin County Commission:
1) Ms. Kate Fisher as a regular member; and
2) Mr. Cornelius Booher, Jr. as a regular member; and
3) Mr. Paul H. Davis as a regular member; and
4) Mr. William Rance Reehl as a regular member; and
5) Ms. Tracy Frost as a regular member; and
6) Mr. Randall Word as an alternate member.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date:
November 17, 2020 - BCC Regular Meeting - Related to the Baldwin County Planning (Zoning) District 19 Zoning Election on December 29, 2020, take the following action: 1) Pursuant to Section 17-11-2 of the Code of Alabama (1975), recognize the performance at and designate the place/office where the Absentee Election Manager shall perform such public duties for the applicable absentee election time period recognized by state law for the December 29, 2020, Baldwin County Planning (Zoning) District 19 Zoning Election, as follows:
Place: Baldwin County (Main) Courthouse at the County Seat in Bay Minette
Office: Office of Circuit Clerk of the 28th Judicial Circuit
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
October 6, 2020 - BCC Regular Meeting - Instructed the Judge of Probate to provide a Zoning Election for Planning (Zoning) District 19, to be held no later than December 29, 2020.
August 4, 2020 - BCC Regular Meeting - Approved the boundaries for the proposed Planning District to be known as Planning (Zoning) District 19.
July 7, 2020 - BCC Regular Meeting - Accepted the notice of intent to form a Planning (Zoning) District and requested a referendum for Planning and Zoning purposes for the proposed Planning District to be known as Planning (Zoning) District 19.
Background: An election was held on December 29, 2020, to determine whether or not Planning and Zoning District 19 should come under the Planning and Zoning jurisdiction of the Baldwin County Commission. In the election, 296 “yes” votes were cast and 28 “no” votes were cast. On January 6, 2021, 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, including from those who have expressed opposition to the new zoning district. Six individuals have expressed interest. Planning and Zoning staff recommends the Commission appoint five of these six individuals as regular members of the committee based on the location of their residences throughout the district (as shown in the attached map). A brief overview of each interested committee member is also attached. Staff recommends the sixth individual be appointed as an alternate member.
After the committee members have been appointed, Planning and Zoning staff will schedule committee meetings beginning in late February or early March, 2021. Early plans are to hold meetings every other Friday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fairhope Satellite Courthouse until a zoning map 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 following individuals:
Ms. Kate Fisher
17687 Burwick Loop
Point Clear, Alabama 36564
Mr. Bill Booher
17472 Stillwood Lane
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Mr. Paul Davis
17674 Hitching Post Circle
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Mr. Rance Reehl
6191 Pine Grove Drive
Point Clear, Alabama 36564
Ms. Tracy Frost
18204 Woodland Drive
Point Clear, Alabama 36564
Mr. Randy Word (Alternate)
18035 Woodland Drive
Point Clear, Alabama 36564
Commission Administration to mail appointment to the newly appointed Committee Members cc/Matthew Brown email copy of letters.
Administration Staff - Add Committee to BC Board List as a temporary Committee appointed by BCC.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A