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Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - April 2, 2026

County Commission — Thursday, April 9, 2026

BodyBaldwin County, Alabama

SessionCounty Commission

DateThursday, April 9, 2026

StatusFILED

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Good evening.

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At this time, I'm gonna call to order our April 2nd 2026 meeting of the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission.

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If you will at this time, if you'll stand with me, we'll have a prayer and a pledge of allegiance.

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Our father, we're thankful to you for this day for the blessings we've all received.

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We're thankful to you, Father, for this great county we live in.

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Father, we just pray that you'll help us be conduct the business before us tonight in a way that honors you, that we show respect to each other.

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Thank you so much for our county workers, our first responders, our uh county staff that's put this meeting together for us tonight.

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We appreciate all the hard work these folks do.

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And Father, we just pray again for your blessing.

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Pray it in the name of Jesus.

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Amen.

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Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

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And to Republicans for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for our at this time.

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I'll call our roll.

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Brandon Bias, Scott Schamberger, Michael Mullock, Greg Seibert, Michael Fletcher, George Waters.

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Here.

1:21

Reed Key.

1:22

Here.

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Doug Lipscomb.

1:27

Okay, we have a quorum.

1:33

At this time, I'm going to uh ask for an approval of our minutes of our last meeting.

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Uh, our work session and and regular meeting on March 5th.

1:42

Everybody should have received a copy of that.

1:45

There are no changes.

1:46

I'll entertain a motion that those be approved.

1:50

Make a motion.

1:54

Okay, Mr.

1:54

Bullets made a motion approved to have a second.

1:56

I second.

1:58

Mr.

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Water, second the motion.

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All in favor say aye.

2:02

Any posed?

2:03

Minutes are approved.

2:09

All right.

2:09

Our first uh item will be our consent agenda.

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We uh have already discussed the following items, and I'll I'm gonna call these out and then I'll entertain a motion that these that we uh address these items all at one time.

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So first one is PER 26-09, Summer Grove Subdivision Extension, PER 26-10, which is the Gaineswood Unit 2 phase one and two subdivision extension, PER 26-12, Ross Adams Phase 2 subdivision extension, PER 26-13, Mill Creek Phase 1 subdivision extension, and then PER26-14, Autumn Lakes phase three subdivision extension.

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That's our consent agenda.

2:54

We've already discussed these items and everybody felt good with that remaining, so I'll entertain a motion on these.

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All right.

3:08

All right, Michael Fletcher's made a motion that these be approved.

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Do I have a second?

3:13

Second.

3:14

Read key second the motion.

3:15

Any discussion on the motion?

3:18

All in favor say aye.

3:19

Aye.

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Any opposed?

3:21

All right, consent agenda is approved.

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Now we'll go into our public hearing items.

3:28

Mr.

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Dixon, did you want to say anything at this time?

3:41

All right, thank you.

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Go through our public hearing guidelines real quick.

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Um, just a reminder that uh we do have several uh public hearings today.

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All the uh applications that uh require public hearings are subdivision, subdivision variances, conditional use uh commission site plan approvals, any other kind of zoning or subdivision regulation change.

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Um our guidelines are public comments should only be made during the public hearing portion of the meeting.

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Uh, if you signed up to speak, the chairman will call you up and when you come up to the podium up front, um just speak, give your name and address in the microphone for the record.

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Uh the meeting is being recorded, so please try to speak clearly into the microphone uh for the record.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Engineering And Infrastructure███████████████████████████████████35%

Zoning██████████████████████22%

Procedural█████████████████17%

Public Safety████████████12%

Public Engagement███████████11%

Pending Litigation██2%

Environmental Protection█1%

Summary of Proceedings

Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - April 2, 2026

The Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission met on April 2, 2026, at 8:45 PM (approximate) to conduct public hearings and vote on subdivision plats, variances, and a planned unit development. The meeting opened with a prayer and pledge of allegiance, roll call establishing a quorum, and approval of the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes.

Consent Calendar

Subdivision Extension Approvals: The commission approved a consent agenda consisting of five preliminary plat extension requests: PER 26-09 (Summer Grove Subdivision), PER 26-10 (Gaineswood Unit 2), PER 26-12 (Ross Adams Phase 2), PER 26-13 (Mill Creek Phase 1), and PER 26-14 (Autumn Lakes Phase 3). All were approved unanimously.

Public Hearings & Discussion Items

Case SC25-66 – Replat of Lot 2, Grandview Subdivision

Staff presented a request for preliminary and final plat approval for a two-lot residential subdivision on 9.75 acres (zoning RA). The smallest lot is 4.13 acres, with well/septic utilities. A drainage letter was accepted by the county engineer.
The public hearing was opened; no members of the public signed up to speak.
Key Outcome: The commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat with standard conditions.

Case SC26-04 – Patel Boat & RV Storage Subdivision

Staff presented a preliminary and final plat for a two-lot non-residential subdivision on 45.04 acres (zoning RA). A drainage letter was stamped by Thomas Granger, PE. The property has a prior zoning variance and a commercial turnout permit.
No public speakers signed up.
Key Outcome: The commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat with conditions.

Case SC26-07 – Robins Place

Staff presented a preliminary plat for a five-lot subdivision on 2.6 acres (zoned RSF-2). Due to public water and on-site septic, minimum lot size is 20,000 sq ft. Wetlands are present on Lot 5. Staff recommended approval with conditions including labeling pavement width on Grass Road, revising the title report, and driveway compliance.
Public speakers:
- Christopher Chambers (adjacent resident) expressed concerns about an existing fire hydrant (the only one serving the area) and drainage issues. He stated that a culvert under Grass Road is blocked, and a historic drainage path to Bailey’s Creek is overgrown. He did not oppose the project but requested drainage improvements.
- Frank Fagan (Point Clear Property Owners Association) noted that the existing pavement width on Grass Road is 15–16 feet, not the required 18 feet. He referenced a prior attempt at development that failed due to road width issues.
- Alicia Jennings (adjacent resident on Callaway Drive) opposed the development, citing emergency vehicle access difficulties, dangerous curves, and the area’s butterfly sanctuary. She submitted a letter from another property owner who could not attend.
Commission discussion: Staff confirmed that the road width condition would require the developer to prove 18-foot minimum. Drainage issues may be addressed during road widening. Fire hydrants are shown on the plat but not required by staff; the development meets ISO standards. The commission noted that many concerns would be resolved at the final plat stage.
Key Outcome: The commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat with staff conditions.

Case SP26-03 – Resubdivision of Lot 2, Camellia Bluffs Subdivision

Staff presented a preliminary plat for a two-lot residential subdivision on 4.514 acres. A common drive will be installed. No public speakers.
Key Outcome: Unanimous approval with condition that the common drive be installed and inspected before final plat.

Case SV26-02 & PER26-08 – Magnum Acres Phase 2 Variance & Extension

Staff summarized the request: a subdivision variance from Section 4.5.4 to allow a second one-year extension for an expired preliminary plat approval (original approved Feb. 2023). The 25-lot subdivision (Magnolia Acres Phase 2) has outstanding code violations and a stop-work order. The applicant (Ellis Civil LLC) seeks extra time for a new project partner to correct violations. Staff recommended denial, citing that the delay was within the applicant’s control.
Public speakers:
- Keith Lee (adjacent property owner) described the site as “a war zone” and expressed hope for cleanup.
- Jack Dixon (neighbor) voiced frustration over past violations and dirt selling. He questioned whether a new owner would be obligated to comply. Staff confirmed that any new owner must adhere to all codes and restore the site.
- Dane Hagid (representing Red South LLC, the prospective financing partner) stated that the new partner is ready to close and complete the project (80% complete) if approvals are granted. He noted that the pond was enlarged and submitted revised engineering plans. He requested approval contingent on ownership transfer.
Commission discussion: Concerns were raised about granting an extension to the current owner (Ellis Civil) who caused the violations. Staff explained that a variance would allow the new partner to come in; if the deal falls through, the county can pursue court action. The commission decided to approve both the variance and the extension, with the understanding that the stop-work order remains and that the new partner will take over.
Key Outcome: Motion to approve the variance (SV26-02) passed unanimously. Motion to approve the permit extension (PER26-08) subject to staff conditions also passed unanimously.

Case CSP25-14 & PUD25-08 – Patel Boat & RV Storage Site Plan & PUD

Staff presented a commission site plan and planned unit development approval for six boat and RV storage buildings on the same property as the earlier subdivision (SC26-04). The 45-acre property (zoned RA) has 1.28 acres of wetlands, with a 30-foot natural buffer. The PUD includes two 5,400 sq ft buildings and four 10,800 sq ft buildings. Staff recommended approval with conditions and a two-year extension to the approval.
No public speakers.
Key Outcome: The commission unanimously approved the CSP and PUD separately, both subject to staff conditions.

Other Business

Commissioner Michael Fletcher requested that staff consider posting meeting agendas and staff reports online earlier than the current schedule to allow more public review time. Staff acknowledged and said they would evaluate the timeline.
Director Jay Dixon gave a brief report, thanking the commission and staff for their work, highlighting improvements in review times and inspection compliance. He wished everyone a happy Easter.
The meeting adjourned.

Key Outcomes

Consent agenda unanimously approved.
All subdivision plats, variances, and site plan/PUD requests were approved as recommended or with conditions.
The commission directed staff to explore earlier online posting of agenda materials.
Meeting adjourned without further business.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening. At this time, I'm gonna call to order our April 2nd 2026 meeting of the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission. If you will at this time, if you'll stand with me, we'll have a prayer and a pledge of allegiance. Our father, we're thankful to you for this day for the blessings we've all received. We're thankful to you, Father, for this great county we live in. Father, we just pray that you'll help us be conduct the business before us tonight in a way that honors you, that we show respect to each other. Thank you so much for our county workers, our first responders, our uh county staff that's put this meeting together for us tonight. We appreciate all the hard work these folks do. And Father, we just pray again for your blessing. Pray it in the name of Jesus. Amen. Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to Republicans for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for our at this time. I'll call our roll. Brandon Bias, Scott Schamberger, Michael Mullock, Greg Seibert, Michael Fletcher, George Waters. Here. Reed Key. Here. Doug Lipscomb. Okay, we have a quorum. At this time, I'm going to uh ask for an approval of our minutes of our last meeting. Uh, our work session and and regular meeting on March 5th. Everybody should have received a copy of that. There are no changes. I'll entertain a motion that those be approved. Make a motion. Okay, Mr. Bullets made a motion approved to have a second. I second. Mr. Water, second the motion. All in favor say aye. Any posed? Minutes are approved. All right. Our first uh item will be our consent agenda. We uh have already discussed the following items, and I'll I'm gonna call these out and then I'll entertain a motion that these that we uh address these items all at one time. So first one is PER 26-09, Summer Grove Subdivision Extension, PER 26-10, which is the Gaineswood Unit 2 phase one and two subdivision extension, PER 26-12, Ross Adams Phase 2 subdivision extension, PER 26-13, Mill Creek Phase 1 subdivision extension, and then PER26-14, Autumn Lakes phase three subdivision extension. That's our consent agenda. We've already discussed these items and everybody felt good with that remaining, so I'll entertain a motion on these. All right. All right, Michael Fletcher's made a motion that these be approved. Do I have a second? Second. Read key second the motion. Any discussion on the motion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? All right, consent agenda is approved.

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