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Record of Proceedings

Baldwin County Planning Commission Meeting – July 10, 2026

County Commission — Friday, July 10, 2026
BodyBaldwin County, Alabama
SessionCounty Commission
DateFriday, July 10, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:04

Good evening.

0:05

At this time on call to order our July 9th.

0:08

Balling County Planning is on a commission.

0:11

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

0:18

I'll do the prayer first.

0:20

Father, we're so thankful to you for this day.

0:22

Thankful to you for this opportunity we have to conduct the business before us.

0:26

Now, Father, we pray that you'll guide us in this time.

0:29

We thank you for this great county we live live in, and for all that make it possible to be that way.

0:33

And Father, we just pray that what we do tonight honors you and shows respect to each other.

0:38

Now, Father, thank you for this time.

0:39

We pray this in the name of Jesus.

0:41

Amen.

0:43

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

0:51

One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

1:00

At this time, I'll call the roll.

1:03

Brandon Bis.

1:04

Scott Schamburger, Michael Mullock.

1:06

Here, Greg Seibert, here.

1:08

Michael Fletcher, George Waters, Reed Key, Doug Lipscomb.

1:14

All right.

1:15

We have a quorum.

1:18

At this time, we will approve the uh consider the minutes.

1:23

You all received a copy of that, the work session minutes and the regular meeting minutes of June the fourth.

1:30

If there are no recommendated changes for that, then I'd entertain a motion that those be approved.

1:36

So moved.

1:37

Mr.

1:37

Cyberts made a motion.

1:38

The minutes be approved.

1:39

Do I have a second?

1:41

I'll second it.

1:42

Mr.

1:42

Mullika second the motion.

1:44

All in favor say aye.

1:45

Aye.

1:46

Any opposed?

1:47

All right.

1:47

The minutes are approved.

1:52

All right.

1:53

First item then is uh we have a consent agenda of three items.

1:57

Um these are not public hearings, so we will go directly to these.

2:01

We consider these in work session.

2:03

Um so uh gentlemen, unless somebody has something since that meeting.

2:10

Uh I would entertain a motion before our consent agenda.

2:14

This would be for approvals of PER 26-17, the Tillwood Estates Phase 2 subdivision extension, PER 26-18, the Silver Springs subdivision extension, and the PER 26-19, the Mining Lane PUD extension.

2:32

I'll make a motion.

2:35

Okay.

2:35

Mr.

2:36

Bice made a motion that we approve our consent agenda.

2:38

We have a second.

2:40

Second.

2:40

All right.

2:41

I heard Greg here's uh Cybert second the motion.

2:44

Any questions on the motion?

2:46

All in favor say aye.

2:48

Aye.

2:49

Any opposed?

2:50

Chairman votes aye for approval also.

2:54

Okay.

2:54

We'll go to our public hearings at this time and and uh Mr.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████████████████████████████████████████53%
Master Planning█████████████████20%
Procedural███████████13%
Public Engagement█████6%
Water And Wastewater Management███4%
Environmental Protection██2%
Transportation Safety█1%
Personnel Matters█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Baldwin County Planning Commission Meeting – July 10, 2026

The Baldwin County Planning Commission met on July 10, 2026, at 8:15 PM. The meeting opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by roll call establishing a quorum. The commission approved minutes from the work session and regular meeting of June 4, 2026, and handled a consent agenda of three subdivision extensions. The majority of the meeting consisted of seven public hearings covering subdivision plats, lot line adjustments, and a variance request. Commissioners tabled one item, approved four subdivisions and two replats, and denied a variance. The meeting concluded with staff updates on jurisdictional agreements, upcoming master plan adoption, and farewells to outgoing staff.

Consent Calendar

  • Unanimously approved the minutes of the June 4, 2026 work session and regular meeting.
  • Approved Consent Agenda (PER 26-17, Tillwood Estates Phase 2 subdivision extension; PER 26-18, Silver Springs subdivision extension; PER 26-19, Mining Lane PUD extension) with all commissioners voting aye.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • SPP 25-38 (Benjamin's Run): Joe Rector (Mullins LLC, developer representative) answered questions about parking, garbage collection, and design details. David Sanderson (adjacent landowner) requested a physical barrier (e.g., fence) between his B3-zoned property and the residential development; the commission noted only natural buffers are required.
  • SPP 26-06 (Lanterna Phase 1A): Samuel Dean and wife (Pleasant Road residents) opposed the proposed road connection to Pleasant Road, citing traffic and property value concerns, and requested a cul-de-sac with access only from Highway 181. Ben Shonfeld (Pleasant Road resident) echoed concerns and noted no prior notice of that entrance. Chris Jones (Sahoi subdivision resident) questioned the traffic study status and requested preservation of old oak trees. A representative from the Sahoi Property Owners Association raised flooding worries, citing historical wetland fill and potential stormwater impacts, and asked for coordinated review.
  • SPP 26-07 (Lanterna Phase 1B): Ben Shonfeld again addressed flooding from a 2014 rain event, providing photographic evidence. Public comments overlapped with Phase 1A concerns.
  • SPP 26-09 (CW Stable Side Estates Phase 1): Tim Boslow (Brown Lane resident) asked about road condition improvements, corner clips for sight distance, and the developer's responsibility; he also inquired about future phases.
  • SV 26-10 (County Road 19 RV Park Variance): Kim Kelly (representing seller and potential buyer) argued that a 50-foot flag lot, created before the 60-foot requirement, should be sufficient for a low-density RV park, noting the same corridor could serve as a county road.

Discussion Items

  • SPP 25-38 (Benjamin's Run): Staff recommended approval with conditions. Commissioners questioned the definition of usable open space, parking provisions, and garbage collection. Joe Rector noted extensive drainage review and a year-and-four-month-long process. Staff confirmed a revised drainage study arrived after the staff report was published and had not been fully reviewed. Commissioner Ziebarth moved to table until the September meeting to allow staff review of the drainage update, solid waste details, and a clear parking plan; the motion carried.
  • SPP 26-06 (Lanterna Phase 1A) & SPP 26-07 (Lanterna Phase 1B): Staff presented both phases as part of a previously approved PUD (by the County Commission in November 2024). The traffic study was still under review by the county. Will Graham (Jade Consultant, civil engineer) explained the stormwater study and that the stub road to Pleasant Road was included to eventually connect to Parker Lane per the county transportation plan. Commissioners clarified garbage pickup would be curbside; open space includes a playground and other amenities. Motions to approve with staff conditions passed unanimously for both phases.
  • SPP 26-09 (CW Stable Side Estates Phase 1): Staff recommended approval. Discussion focused on wetland buffer signage maintenance and road condition on Brown Lane; the county noted it would be part of the maintenance cycle. Motion to approve passed.
  • SRP 26-09 (Replat of Lot 1, Frolic Subdivision): Staff explained a common lot line move within Loxley’s ETJ; no new lots created. Approved.
  • SRP 26-10 (Replat of Lot 2, Bond and Main Subdivision): Staff described shifting a lot line to combine a portion with an adjacent parcel, rendering a previously approved four-lot subdivision null. Applicant Hayley Cornelius confirmed. Approved with condition a common lot line exemption is applied.
  • SV 26-10 (County Road 19 RV Park Variance): Staff recommended denial because the applicant could donate the 50-foot flag as right-of-way and pave it to county standards, thereby eliminating the need for a variance. Commission discussion emphasized that an RV park constitutes a subdivision and the existing flag lot nonconformity cannot be intensified. The variance was denied.
  • Staff Updates: Jay announced that three planning jurisdiction agreements (Loxley, Magnolia Springs, Somerdale) with the county are expiring and will not be renewed by the current County Commission, citing confusion and double fees. He also noted his resignation; his position is being advertised. Dana was introduced as a new planner. The commission reviewed the master plan update (to be formally considered in August) and upcoming zoning regulation changes (data centers, solar farms, and other revisions).

Key Outcomes

  • SPP 25-38 (Benjamin's Run): Tabled to the September 2026 meeting (motion by Ziebarth, seconded by Lipscomb).
  • SPP 26-06 (Lanterna Phase 1A): Approved (motion by Bice, seconded by Ziebarth; all aye).
  • SPP 26-07 (Lanterna Phase 1B): Approved (motion by Bice, seconded by Ziebarth; all aye).
  • SPP 26-09 (CW Stable Side Estates Phase 1): Approved (motion by Ziebarth, seconded by Mullock; all aye).
  • SRP 26-09 (Replat, Frolic Subdivision): Approved (motion by Mullock, seconded by Bice; all aye).
  • SRP 26-10 (Replat, Bond and Main): Approved (motion by Mullock, seconded by Bice; all aye).
  • SV 26-10 (RV Park Variance): Denied (motion by Mullock, seconded by Bice; all aye on denial).

Meeting Transcript

Good evening. At this time on call to order our July 9th. Balling County Planning is on a commission. If you will at this time, if you'll stand with me, we'll have a pledge of allegiance and a prayer. I'll do the prayer first. Father, we're so thankful to you for this day. Thankful to you for this opportunity we have to conduct the business before us. Now, Father, we pray that you'll guide us in this time. We thank you for this great county we live live in, and for all that make it possible to be that way. And Father, we just pray that what we do tonight honors you and shows respect to each other. Now, Father, thank you for this time. We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. At this time, I'll call the roll. Brandon Bis. Scott Schamburger, Michael Mullock. Here, Greg Seibert, here. Michael Fletcher, George Waters, Reed Key, Doug Lipscomb. All right. We have a quorum. At this time, we will approve the uh consider the minutes. You all received a copy of that, the work session minutes and the regular meeting minutes of June the fourth. If there are no recommendated changes for that, then I'd entertain a motion that those be approved. So moved. Mr. Cyberts made a motion. The minutes be approved. Do I have a second? I'll second it. Mr. Mullika second the motion. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? All right. The minutes are approved. All right. First item then is uh we have a consent agenda of three items. Um these are not public hearings, so we will go directly to these. We consider these in work session. Um so uh gentlemen, unless somebody has something since that meeting. Uh I would entertain a motion before our consent agenda. This would be for approvals of PER 26-17, the Tillwood Estates Phase 2 subdivision extension, PER 26-18, the Silver Springs subdivision extension, and the PER 26-19, the Mining Lane PUD extension. I'll make a motion. Okay. Mr. Bice made a motion that we approve our consent agenda. We have a second.

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