tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post2817068668749834442..comments2024-03-27T11:21:34.556-05:00Comments on The Fairhope Times : Updated: Fairhope's Central Business District To Be Enlarged?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-65255421112251029502017-01-21T21:44:27.392-06:002017-01-21T21:44:27.392-06:00More traffic congestion is the only prblm with thi...More traffic congestion is the only prblm with this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-76783918101508214062017-01-20T08:12:08.649-06:002017-01-20T08:12:08.649-06:00The area in Montgomery they are referring to is fa...The area in Montgomery they are referring to is fantastic. This would be a great addition to downtown. <br /><br />The economical opinions seem to be anecdotal, observational at best from bitter the people that are against everything. I suggest they try adjusting their medications. Or at least researching the Google machine before spouting off. <br /><br />Either angel or parallel parking along the street could be hazardous due to the lack of speed control. Completely observational comment made from years of walking the sidewalks of Fairhope. John Adamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-7061354037405652952017-01-18T07:55:06.756-06:002017-01-18T07:55:06.756-06:00Retirement community? Sorry, but nope Retirement community? Sorry, but nope Hanknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-90560496140948640592017-01-17T13:14:49.343-06:002017-01-17T13:14:49.343-06:00Look at there development in Montgomery. This coul...Look at there development in Montgomery. This could be a very good addition to Fairhope.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-61013972171482441632017-01-17T09:58:12.295-06:002017-01-17T09:58:12.295-06:00Well speaking of ugly blocks the corner of Morphy ...Well speaking of ugly blocks the corner of Morphy and Section could use a touch up as well.The corner of School and Morphy looks like a wrecking yard.However it is now common to take as much as 2 years to receive a building permit under the Dobbs act and the arguments of the planning and zoning board.Many new regulations have been accepted and are required.Now how much interest on a loan would this coast the average person building a home.Until the infrastructure is updated,especially with the sewer system,water system there are going to be issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-76155454967046386662017-01-17T09:44:12.446-06:002017-01-17T09:44:12.446-06:00Somebody should take a wreck in' ball to that ...Somebody should take a wreck in' ball to that whole ugly block.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-38832874550053730532017-01-17T09:09:08.491-06:002017-01-17T09:09:08.491-06:00Ordinarily I never respond to these sorts of comme...Ordinarily I never respond to these sorts of comments or announcements. this time I need to speak up in support of MacArthurs, "the junky filling station". I find it very refreshing to watch the progress of some of the builds that are done there and interesting to see the old cars that are brought in for repair. I find it elitist and pretentious to think that a town like Fairhope should look in all aspects as perfect as a Japanese garden.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-68867154496761076652017-01-16T20:10:05.721-06:002017-01-16T20:10:05.721-06:00I would love to know what bank has agreed to finan...I would love to know what bank has agreed to finance another 33 condos in Fairhope……check out realtor.com and see how many dozens are already on the market and NOT selling. If anyone is dim-witted enough to finance this, they have only themselves to blame when these units sit on the market for years, unsold, and when the property becomes an eyesore. Also, is there any demand for more retail space here?<br />This is attractive looking enough, but I can't imagine who would want to actually live/pay for property there. I can see low end apartments renting well enough here and perhaps that is the plan to build it very low cost and no frills and be able to rent cheaply to snowbirds/students.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-2599421104943445302017-01-16T19:01:28.000-06:002017-01-16T19:01:28.000-06:00The buildings and office space currently on the si...The buildings and office space currently on the site is in poor condition and is a blight. This project is an improvement and would provide parking for the tenants. The gas station is a icon!<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-76426722128539766682017-01-16T17:41:02.806-06:002017-01-16T17:41:02.806-06:00As for ADA compliance it is a Federal requirement ...As for ADA compliance it is a Federal requirement to give REASONABLE accommodations.It doesn't mean rebuild your store or building.As for the access but door size it is a Fire control egress issue.It's easy to p[ut sometime as a leaver instead of a knob,or make one bathroom available with a 36 inch door.Other than that it's not much for a so called retirement community with open public access.But it doesn't sound as if a previous cementer has any idea of what a wheel chair,a walker,and how it works.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-39590007120671170662017-01-16T16:35:02.967-06:002017-01-16T16:35:02.967-06:00Wished they could do something about that dilapida...Wished they could do something about that dilapidated gas station down town. All the old junk cars are an eyesore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-85075452460161492442017-01-16T16:26:00.470-06:002017-01-16T16:26:00.470-06:00anything would be better than the ugly mess there ...anything would be better than the ugly mess there now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-91611672738713473452017-01-16T13:11:13.149-06:002017-01-16T13:11:13.149-06:00And when this is a sad, unleasable flop, the devel...And when this is a sad, unleasable flop, the developers and council members will walk around the sad skeleton shaking their heads wondering why. This totally lacks the charm of Fairhope and reeks of profit for a few. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-36019874078692771262017-01-16T13:01:07.222-06:002017-01-16T13:01:07.222-06:00The project's developer Chris Haley informs us...The project's developer Chris Haley informs us the application was submitted before the moratorium took effect.<br /><br />Haley: "Fully engineered plans were submitted to the planning department well before the moratorium." Publisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02463280949003264050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-76986970945946440452017-01-16T11:36:15.870-06:002017-01-16T11:36:15.870-06:00It would put a lot of small businesses out of busi...It would put a lot of small businesses out of business to have to be completely ADA compliant. People need to be realistic. As long as there are bathroom facilities in the immediate area (which there are with the newer buildings downtown), it is absurd to mandate that every business needs to accommodate everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-4276365248479059792017-01-16T10:18:19.349-06:002017-01-16T10:18:19.349-06:00It was not made clear during this "informal&q...It was not made clear during this "informal" discussion whether or not the moratorium applies: the application could have been made before it went into effect about a month ago.<br /><br />If we find out for sure we will update the post ... .Publisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02463280949003264050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-42602618145727691512017-01-16T08:29:11.990-06:002017-01-16T08:29:11.990-06:00Good project! Will be a welcome change from the c...Good project! Will be a welcome change from the current storage units. Hollie MacKellarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818994803621664158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-69730593975211357392017-01-16T08:17:59.555-06:002017-01-16T08:17:59.555-06:00I agree about enforcing ADA compliance. We do have...I agree about enforcing ADA compliance. We do have people who rely on the use of a wheelchair for mobility. The fact that they are unable to use restrooms in a business, in shops and resteraunts us very shameful. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-71191461453837360492017-01-16T07:49:47.528-06:002017-01-16T07:49:47.528-06:00I understood that the moratorium would not apply t...I understood that the moratorium would not apply to projects within the Central Business District. I bet this is why the Planning Commission is suggesting expanding the CBD to include this project. Clearly, the Planning Commission of Fairhope exists solely to accommodate developers. Thus, if the proposed project does not comply with the laws, the PC advises changing to laws. <br />The project itself appears to be a vast improvement over the existing buildings on the property but I am concerned about the Planning Commission ignoring the infrastructure problems. The moratorium should apply here regardless of whether the CBD is ultimately enlarged.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-39733138449474929052017-01-15T23:09:17.053-06:002017-01-15T23:09:17.053-06:00Well what happen to the moratorium on the building...Well what happen to the moratorium on the building of multi family dwelling structures or developments?How does this expansion impact our already over taxed sewer system.Sounds like another Can't deal with the emphasis on Cant.We have had enough of the planning and zoning personal agendas.Yet one with a wheel chair can't find a bathroom or even a proper parking space,and if they do I assure all,they can't use a bath room in ANY downtown business.They ALL have 24-28" doors in rooms that are so small,that the average person without a disability can't use them.Yet the city fails to enforce any change(including fire code in a fire district).The park at the north end charges for entrance to non residences and yet NO parking spaces set aside for handicapped parking and the bath rooms are NOT accessible in any way.DO NOT AFERM GRANDFATHER STATUS, try misappropriation of funding.I predict in the near future some one will not only take notice but legal action.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com