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Baldwin County Planning Commission Meeting - April 7, 2025

County Commission — Monday, April 7, 2025
BodyBaldwin County, Alabama
SessionCounty Commission
DateMonday, April 7, 2025
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:03

We'll call tonight's meeting to order.

0:05

We will begin with a uh roll call of members.

0:10

Um Brandon Bias present, Robert Davis.

0:13

Scott Shamberger?

0:15

Here.

0:15

Michael Mullock.

0:16

Here.

0:17

Greg Siebert?

0:18

Here.

0:18

Jamie Stratiger?

0:19

Here.

0:20

Diane Burnett.

0:21

Michael Fletcher.

0:22

Here.

0:23

George Waters.

0:24

Here.

0:24

And Reed Keith.

0:26

Here.

0:27

So we have a quorum this evening.

0:29

We will begin with an invocation and pledge of allegiance, and then we'll get uh into the business of the meeting.

0:39

Heavenly Father, thank you for this time uh this afternoon for us to gather and to carry out the business at this county.

0:44

Uh Lord, I pray that you will bless our meeting.

0:47

Uh bless the time we have together as we uh work together to make decisions and recommendations that affect our way of life here in Balan County.

0:55

In Jesus' name, I'm in.

1:00

Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to republic which stands my nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

1:18

Uh next on the agenda is an uh quick item that we're gonna add.

1:22

Uh I have a conflict of two cases this evening.

1:24

So uh serving as vice chair uh in the chairman's role tonight, we will need to elect a temporary vice chair for this meeting.

1:32

So with that, I will open the floor up for nominations on a temporary vice chair.

1:38

I'd like to nominate Robert Davis.

1:41

We have uh nomination for Robert Davis.

1:44

Any other nominations?

1:46

We will close nominations.

1:49

Uh all those in favor of Robert say aye.

1:51

Aye.

1:52

All opposed.

1:54

Thank you, Robert.

1:57

Uh next on the uh agenda is approval of the meeting minutes that were previously distributed.

2:02

Uh we have the March 6th, 2025 work session minutes and the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes.

2:10

We'll take these individually.

2:11

So uh after review, we'll entertain a motion for the work session minutes.

2:17

So moved.

2:18

We have a motion.

2:19

Do we have a second?

2:20

I'll second it.

2:22

We have a second.

2:23

All those in favor say aye.

2:26

All opposed.

2:28

Uh we'll do the same for the March 6th meeting minutes.

2:31

We'll entertain a motion.

2:34

So moved.

2:35

We have a motion.

2:37

We have a second.

2:38

I'll second it.

2:39

Second.

2:41

Uh all those in favor of approval say aye.

2:44

Aye.

2:45

All opposed.

2:49

Minutes are approved.

2:51

Uh any announcements for the board?

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning█████████████████████████████████████████████55%
Engineering And Infrastructure███████████14%
Transportation Safety███████████14%
Procedural█████████11%
Affordable Housing██3%
Public Engagement██2%
Community Engagement█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Baldwin County Planning Commission Meeting - April 7, 2025

The Baldwin County Planning Commission met on April 7, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. to consider several rezoning, subdivision, and site plan applications. The meeting included a consent agenda approval, two withdrawn cases, and four contested items. Key discussions centered on traffic, infrastructure, and school capacity concerns, particularly for the proposed rezoning on County Road 20.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved unanimously: PER 25‑05 (Gaineswood phase two extension – pulled to be heard separately), PER 25‑10, PER 25‑11, PER25‑14, CSP 2502, SC2464, SC2508, SBP 2504, SRP 2502. These were approved by a voice vote after a public hearing was opened and closed for those requiring it.
  • Pulled from consent: PER 25‑05 (Gaineswood), CSP 24‑44 (Dollar General), SC25‑09 (White House Creek Estates phase one) – heard individually.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • White House Creek Estates (SC25‑09): Greg Wallace (adjacent landowner) asked about wetland protections. Courtney Howard, a purchaser of a lot under the same development name, expressed confusion about the developer’s subdivision plans and HOA fees. Chris Mixon raised concerns about traffic on AD Ryder Road. Staff clarified that wetland buffers are existing and that future improvements would require permits.
  • Z25‑07 (Jim and Donna Enterprises LLC): Several residents spoke in opposition:
    • Nick Good (County Road 20) noted that roads, schools, and utilities are already overburdened; referenced a lottery system for school enrollment and brown water.
    • Abby Epperson (Eagle Trace) argued the rezoning would change the rural character and set a dangerous precedent.
    • Jeff Robertson (County Road 20) cited traffic backups and no sewer capacity.
    • Chris Hood (Stuckey Road) stated roads and schools are overrun, with children in trailers.
  • Dollar General (CSP 24‑44): The applicant (Alyssa Haley) answered questions about delivery truck circulation; no public comments from others.

Discussion Items

  • PER 25‑05 – Gaineswood phase two extension: Request for a one-year extension and name change for a 174-lot subdivision. Staff recommended approval with conditions; approved unanimously.
  • Z25‑08 – SAI Estate LLC: Applicant requested withdrawal within seven days; commission accepted the withdrawal unanimously.
  • CSP 24‑44 – Dollar General, County Road 10: Proposed 10,640 sq. ft. discount store. Staff recommended approval. During discussion, a commissioner requested a condition requiring the applicant to provide a truck circulation plan showing how deliveries will be made without conflicting with parking. Motion to approve with staff conditions plus the additional condition carried.
  • SC25‑09 – White House Creek Estates phase one: Three‑lot large‑acre subdivision (lots 20, 30, and 102 acres). Staff recommended approval. Commission approved without change.
  • Z25‑07 – Jim and Donna Enterprises LLC: Rezoning request from RA to RSF‑2 for 44.25 acres south of County Road 20. Staff recommended approval. Commissioners debated compatibility with existing zoning (RSF‑1) and the impact of multiple new developments in the area (Sailor’s Landing, Bear Creek). A motion to recommend approval failed 3‑5 (Davis, Shamberger, Fletcher yes; Mullock, Seibert, Stratiger, Waters, Key no). A subsequent motion to recommend denial passed 5‑3 (Mullock, Seibert, Stratiger, Waters, Key yes; Davis, Shamberger, Fletcher no). The matter will go to the County Commission in May.
  • SPP 24‑38 – Sailor’s Landing: Preliminary plat for a 227‑lot PRD (225 residential, 1 agricultural, 1 commercial) east of Alberta. Staff recommended approval with conditions (Aldot permits, phased open space, broadband commitment). Commission discussed emergency access alignment and turned to applicant. The applicant noted a legal question on an existing easement but had a backup plan. Approved unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously.
  • PER 25‑05 (Gaineswood): Approved extension and name change, unanimously.
  • Z25‑08 (SAI Estate): Withdrawal accepted unanimously.
  • CSP 24‑44 (Dollar General): Approved with added condition for truck circulation plan (vote not recorded but appeared unanimous).
  • SC25‑09 (White House Creek): Approved (voice vote, no opposition).
  • Z25‑07 (Jim and Donna): Failed recommendation to approve (3‑5); passed recommendation to deny (5‑3). Final decision by County Commission expected in May.
  • SPP 24‑38 (Sailor’s Landing): Approved with staff conditions (vote not recorded but appeared unanimous).
  • Next meeting: Adjourned to May 1, 2025.

Meeting Transcript

We'll call tonight's meeting to order. We will begin with a uh roll call of members. Um Brandon Bias present, Robert Davis. Scott Shamberger? Here. Michael Mullock. Here. Greg Siebert? Here. Jamie Stratiger? Here. Diane Burnett. Michael Fletcher. Here. George Waters. Here. And Reed Keith. Here. So we have a quorum this evening. We will begin with an invocation and pledge of allegiance, and then we'll get uh into the business of the meeting. Heavenly Father, thank you for this time uh this afternoon for us to gather and to carry out the business at this county. Uh Lord, I pray that you will bless our meeting. Uh bless the time we have together as we uh work together to make decisions and recommendations that affect our way of life here in Balan County. In Jesus' name, I'm in. Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to republic which stands my nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Uh next on the agenda is an uh quick item that we're gonna add. Uh I have a conflict of two cases this evening. So uh serving as vice chair uh in the chairman's role tonight, we will need to elect a temporary vice chair for this meeting. So with that, I will open the floor up for nominations on a temporary vice chair. I'd like to nominate Robert Davis. We have uh nomination for Robert Davis. Any other nominations? We will close nominations. Uh all those in favor of Robert say aye. Aye. All opposed. Thank you, Robert. Uh next on the uh agenda is approval of the meeting minutes that were previously distributed. Uh we have the March 6th, 2025 work session minutes and the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes. We'll take these individually. So uh after review, we'll entertain a motion for the work session minutes. So moved. We have a motion. Do we have a second? I'll second it. We have a second. All those in favor say aye. All opposed. Uh we'll do the same for the March 6th meeting minutes. We'll entertain a motion.

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