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Board approves Casa Azul restaurant in B‑1 zone with access limited to Greeno Road
Summary
The Fairhope City Board of Adjustment granted a special exception allowing Casa Azul to operate as a restaurant at 18348 Greeno Road in a B‑1 district, subject to conditions including access and permitting requirements from ALDOT and final site-plan review.
The Fairhope City Board of Adjustment voted to approve a special exception allowing a restaurant called Casa Azul to operate at 18348 Greeno Road in a B‑1 zoned parcel, with access restricted to Greeno Road; the motion carried by roll call vote of board members present.
Staff told the board the site is about 2.82 acres with an existing house, well and gravel driveway and an approximately 1-acre vegetative buffer along the subdivision. The staff report recommended approval with conditions including a tree inventory by a professional before land disturbance, compliance with the city’s tree, sign and noise ordinances, submission of a photometric plan and resolution of vehicular access and stormwater discharge with ALDOT. The staff presentation said restaurants in a B‑1 district are permitted only on appeal and may be subject to special conditions.
The recommendation reflects unresolved access questions. Staff said…
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