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November 17, 2025
Board of Adjustments Minutes
The Board of Adjustments met Monday, November 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the City Municipal
Complex, 161 N. Section Street in the Council Chambers.
Present: Anil Vira, Chair; Frank Lamia, Vice-Chair; Donna Cook; Ryan Baker; Payton Rogers,
Planning and Zoning Manager; Michelle Melton, City Planner and Cindy Beaudreau, Planning
Clerk.
Absent: Bryan Flowers
Chairman Vira called the meeting to order at 5:01 PM.
Approval of Minutes
Frank Lamia made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 20, 2025, meeting.
Rayn Baker seconded the motion and the motion carried with the following vote:
Aye: Anil Vira, Frank Lamia, Donna Cook and Ryan Baker
Nay: None.
BOA 25.11 Public hearing to consider the request of the Applicant, Rob Littleton, acting on
behalf of the Owner, Patricia Littleton, for a 10' front setback variance and a 30' rear setback
variance. The property is approximately 0.28 acres and is located at 863 Creek Drive. PPIN #:
63531
Michelle Melton, City Planner, presented the request of the Applicant, Rob Littleton, acting on
behalf of the Owner, Patricia Littleton, for a 10' front setback variance and a 30' rear setback
variance. The property is approximately 0.28 acres and is located at 863 Creek Drive. Ms. Melton
shared the aerial and zoning maps.
Staff recommends approval of BOA 25.11, with the following conditions:
1. Recording of the approved variances with Baldwin County Judge of Probate.
2. Issuance of associated development permits within 365 days of variance approval.
3. Issuance of a Wetland Permit in compliance with the City of Fairhope Wetland Ordinance for
any and all future renovations or new development within the wetland buffer including, but
not limited to, the expansion of or connection to an existing gravel driveway.
4. On site storage of recreational vehicles shall be in full compliance with Article III D(7) of the
City of Fairhope Zoning Ordinance.
Rob Littleton, Applicant, 302 Poplar Place, stated that he is not planning on using the existing
drive and will not be connecting to it.
Chairman Vira opened the public hearing at 5: 11 pm. Having no one present to speak, the public
hearing was closed at 5: 11 pm.
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Motion:
Donna Cook made a motion to approve BOA 25.11 with staff recommendations.
Frank Lamia seconded the motion and the motion carried with the following vote.
Aye: Anil Vira, Frank Lamia, Donna Cook and Ryan Baker
Nay: None.
BOA 25.15 Public hearing to consider the request of the Owner, Mick Blackledge, for a 4' rear
setback variance. The property is approximately 0.33 acres and is located at 20105 Bunker Loop.
PPIN #: 294211
Payton Rogers, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented the request of the Owner, Mick
Blackledge, for a 4' rear setback variance. The property is approximately 0.33 acres and is located
at 20105 Bunker Loop. Mr. Rogers shared the aerial and zoning maps.
Staff recommends denial of BOA 25.15.
Mick Blackledge, Applicant, 20105 Bunker Loop, stated that he had always had a back patio with
a screen and would like to add a roof and screen the area. His reasons are for mosquito protection,
the deck gets hot in the summer, and they are not able to cook out during rainy season. Mr.
Blackledge added that they are trying to live within the intent of the zoning and it makes more
sense to attach the structure to the house rather than build an approved gazebo. Mr. Blackledge
stated that the adjacent property owners do not oppose the request and listed the economic benefit
of adding a roof.
Ryan Baker asked if there were any circumstances related to the property. Mr. Blackledge replied
that the property was a normal property.
Frank Lamia asked how hard it would be to cut back the deck. Mr. Blackledge stated that it would
not be that hard.
Neita Blackledge added that they want to be able to appreciate the garden that had been installed
by a master gardener.
Anil Vira asked if they could cover the 8' of the patio and leave the other uncovered. Payton
Rogers stated yes.
Chairman Vira opened the public hearing at 5:24pm. Having no one present to speak, the public
hearing was closed at 5:24pm.
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Motion:
Frank Lamia made a motion to deny BOA 25.15.
Ryan Baker seconded the motion and the motion carried with the following vote.
Aye: Anil Vira, Frank Lamia, Donna Cook and Ryan Baker
Nay: None.
Old/New Business
None
Adjournment
Ryan Baker made a motion to adjourn.
The motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
Aye: Anil Vira, Frank Lamia, Donna Cook and Ryan Baker
Nay: None.
Adjourned at 5:26p.m.
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