Fairhope, Alabama
PERFORMING ARTS AMPHITHEATER
The Planning Commission has approved the site plan for an 850 sq. ft. amphitheater to be located at the corner of Morphy Ave. and School St. on the Faulkner State College campus in downtown Fairhope. (Members Brewer and Roberbs recused themselves because they were involved with the committee planning the project.)
Ryan Baker of Fairhope-based WAV Architects presented the plan which originated in about 2009, but was held up due to state school funding issues.
According to earlier reports, the project is to be jointly funded by the state, Single Tax Corporation and other private donations (Baldwin Impact 100). Total cost will be about $668,000.
The pavilion will face north-westward to direct sound away from residential neighborhoods and no performances are to continue after 9PM.
Parking will be on city streets (by previous agreement) and on a space-available basis at the nearby Methodist Church, by informal agreement; and events are to be scheduled so as not to conflict with regular school parking needs.
No existing trees should be affected by construction, according the the city's Horticulturist.
No construction timeline was mentioned.
Faulkner State President Gary Branch (last Spring):
"The amphitheater will mesh nicely with the ambiance of Fairhope, which embraces lifestyles of the arts ... will accommodate 1000 patrons and provide needed space for family friendly events, concerts, movie showings and theater performances ... also be available for community events ie. the Arts and Crafts and Film Festival."
Faulkner President Gary Branch called the project symbolic: "This is another example of the unique 'town and gown' relationship with Fairhope ... . Support from organizations such as IMPACT 100 and other community sources ... keep our campus growing ... ."
PERFORMING ARTS AMPHITHEATER
The Planning Commission has approved the site plan for an 850 sq. ft. amphitheater to be located at the corner of Morphy Ave. and School St. on the Faulkner State College campus in downtown Fairhope. (Members Brewer and Roberbs recused themselves because they were involved with the committee planning the project.)Ryan Baker of Fairhope-based WAV Architects presented the plan which originated in about 2009, but was held up due to state school funding issues.
According to earlier reports, the project is to be jointly funded by the state, Single Tax Corporation and other private donations (Baldwin Impact 100). Total cost will be about $668,000.
The pavilion will face north-westward to direct sound away from residential neighborhoods and no performances are to continue after 9PM.
Parking will be on city streets (by previous agreement) and on a space-available basis at the nearby Methodist Church, by informal agreement; and events are to be scheduled so as not to conflict with regular school parking needs.
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No existing trees should be affected by construction, according the the city's Horticulturist.
No construction timeline was mentioned.
Faulkner State President Gary Branch (last Spring):
"The amphitheater will mesh nicely with the ambiance of Fairhope, which embraces lifestyles of the arts ... will accommodate 1000 patrons and provide needed space for family friendly events, concerts, movie showings and theater performances ... also be available for community events ie. the Arts and Crafts and Film Festival."
Faulkner President Gary Branch called the project symbolic: "This is another example of the unique 'town and gown' relationship with Fairhope ... . Support from organizations such as IMPACT 100 and other community sources ... keep our campus growing ... ."
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Comments
No performances past 9 p.m. and very limited parking.
Typical Fairhope.