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Council approves Damar Phase 2 site plan, requires cost‑sharing for Burnhart Lane repairs
Summary
The Fairhope City Council approved a site plan for Damar Phase 2, preserving a large oak on the site and adding two residences and an office. The council required the developer to share the cost of replacing a colored concrete section in Burnhart Lane (council agreed to a 50/50 split).
The Fairhope City Council on a voice vote approved the site plan for Damar Phase 2 (SR2602), a small mixed‑use infill project that adds two residential units and one office on a 0.24‑acre parcel fronting Damar Avenue.
Hunter, a city planner, told the council the project meets zoning and site‑plan criteria and that the design preserves an existing large oak tree. He said utilities require further verification in Burnhart Lane and that the parking authority — which manages the adjacent single‑tax property — asked the council to require the developer to restore a section of colored concrete the work would disturb.
Developer representative David Ryan described prior approvals and site constraints and said the applicant would work with the city’s arborist and contractors to avoid root damage. He also submitted an independent tree report raising concern about intrusive paving methods near the roots.
Council discussion focused on how to repair or replace the decorative concrete on Burnhart Lane without leaving a visibly patched surface. Several council members urged a cost‑share approach; one said the city has precedent for sharing installation costs of brick pavers downtown. After debate, a council member moved to approve staff recommendations and to require a 50/50 cost share with the developer for replacing the parking‑authority surface (pavers or equivalent). The motion carried by voice vote with all members saying “I.”
The council did not record a roll‑call tally in the minutes; the site plan passed with unanimous voice approval as presented. Council and staff noted that final construction permits and utility‑upsizing (if needed) will be resolved before building permits are issued.
What’s next: The developer will finalize utility plans, coordinate any necessary easements with the parking authority, and proceed toward permitting under the conditions set by the council.
