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STATE OF ALABAMA

 

COUNTY OF ETOWAH

 

CITY OF RAINBOW CITY, ALABAMA – PLANNING COMMISSION – FEBRUARY 28, 2006

 

The Planning Commission of the City of Rainbow City, Alabama met in a regular session at 4:00 P.M. and upon roll call the following members were present:

 

 Present:                                                                                   Absent:

John Watson, Chairman                                                          Wayne Walden

Terry John Calhoun, Mayor                                                    Wes Ellis

Bryan Stone, Council Member                                               Mona Wallace           

Jerry Tolbert

Frances Elrod             

Thomas Moon

                       

                                                                                                                                                           

Also Present:

Wiley McLain, Building Official                                                        Laura Lloyd, City Attorney

Doug Waldrup, City Engineer                                               

 

 1.  Upon roll call, Chairman Watson declared a quorum was present and the following

      business was transacted.

 

 2.  Thomas Moon moved and Frances Elrod seconded the motion to suspend the reading of the

      minutes from January 24, 2006 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously, the minutes will stand   

      approved as presented.

 

 3.  Mr. Pete Tewksbury of Rainbow Plaza Associates, Mr. Tom Davis, Attorney for Rainbow Plaza

      Associates, and Jason Stinson of Commercial Realty were present seeking to rezone a parcel of

      land from R-2 Patio & Townhouse District to R-3 Multi Family District.  Mr. Tewksbury

     discussed the Associations plan to build approximately 112 apartment units on this property if it

     is rezoned.  The property in question is located behind the old Food World building and joins

     Hollingsworth Drive.  Mr. Mark Arnett, President of Wildhaven Swim Club, along with the

     secretary and treasurer of the swim club were present in opposition to this rezoning request.  

     The question was raised concerning the sewer system and its ability to handle the apartment

     complex. After discussion, Bryan Stone moved and Frances Elrod seconded the motion to deny

     the request and recommend to the Rainbow City Council that the property not be rezoned. 

     Motion carried unanimously.  This request will be forwarded on to the City Council for their

     consideration.

 

 4.  Brett Watts was present seeking to add four (4) lots to the Woodland Cove Subdivision.  After

      review and discussion of the bond being in place to cover any street and utility upgrades to these

      lots, Frances Elrod moved and Thomas Moon seconded the motion to allow this addition

      pending approval from the Etowah County Health Department.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

 5.  No one was present for the Windemere Association.  Planning members discussed the request of

      taking over Windemere Drive.  Planning members suggested a letter be sent to the Association

      giving them the requirements that will be necessary for the City of Rainbow City to take over

      the maintenance of this street.

 

 6.  Ms. Becky Simpson called earlier this afternoon and stated she was out of town and unable to

      attend the meeting.  She requested her name be removed from the agenda.

 

 7.  There being no more business to come before The Planning Commission, Jerry Tolbert moved

      and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to adjourn.

 

Respectfully submitted, Kathy Hill, Recording Secretary   Return to Home Page