Fairhope, Alabama
AIRPORT SCHOOL FINALIZED
At its October meeting, the Planning Commission approved a 1,700 ft sidewalk along the south side of Fairhope Ave. from Idlewild Dr. to Hwy 181. Once finalized by the city council, the project is to be entirely funded by the Single Tax Corporation (cost yet to be determined). Preble-Risch Llc. is the engineer of record. Construction could begin by mid 2014.
During the discussion it was also announced that Fairhope Ave. is scheduled to be resurfaced next year (out to Hwy 181) using the final round of state ATRIP grant funds; and the city's compete street policy (bike lanes, pedestrian crossings, etc.) will be a consideration. (Eventual widening of the entire roadway was also discussed.)
(Another project to widen the roadway in the vicinity of Ruby Tuesday/Piggly Wiggly is about to begin as well.)
AVIATION ACADEMY UPDATE
The commission also gave the final go-ahead (11.52.11 review) of the plans for the Fairhope Aviation Academy at the airport.
Charlie Basset and Chuck Zunk of the Airport Authority said preliminary construction had already begun and more than just aviation-related skills will be taught there: the welding technology program would benefit local shipbuilding industries as well (BAE).
OTHER ACTIONS
The commission voted to require that new power transmission lines to be installed along east Manley Rd. by Riviera Utilities be underground -- and decided to delay election of new commission officers until the next meeting.
AIRPORT SCHOOL FINALIZED
During the discussion it was also announced that Fairhope Ave. is scheduled to be resurfaced next year (out to Hwy 181) using the final round of state ATRIP grant funds; and the city's compete street policy (bike lanes, pedestrian crossings, etc.) will be a consideration. (Eventual widening of the entire roadway was also discussed.)
(Another project to widen the roadway in the vicinity of Ruby Tuesday/Piggly Wiggly is about to begin as well.)
AVIATION ACADEMY UPDATE
The commission also gave the final go-ahead (11.52.11 review) of the plans for the Fairhope Aviation Academy at the airport.
Charlie Basset and Chuck Zunk of the Airport Authority said preliminary construction had already begun and more than just aviation-related skills will be taught there: the welding technology program would benefit local shipbuilding industries as well (BAE).
OTHER ACTIONS
The commission voted to require that new power transmission lines to be installed along east Manley Rd. by Riviera Utilities be underground -- and decided to delay election of new commission officers until the next meeting.
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