Fairhope Planning Commission approves multiple rezoning requests including Hagel property

The Baldwin County Commission held a regular meeting on March 18, 2025, addressing several rezoning requests and a planned residential development. The meeting began with a discussion on case Z24-51, concerning the Hagel property, where the owner requested a rezoning from Base Community Zoning (BCZ) to Residential Single Family 1 (RSF 1). The property, located at the intersection of County Road 13 and County Road 32, is currently residential and the owner aims to sell a one-acre lot while using the surrounding area for farmland and as a buffer. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval, and the motion passed unanimously.

Next, case Z24-55 involved No Doubt Holdings LLC, seeking to rezone from BCZ to Rural Residential (RR) for a contractor's yard. This property is situated south of Nicks Lane and west of State Highway 181 in Fairhope. Staff recommended approval, noting that most factors for the request were met, and the motion was also approved without opposition.

The commission then reviewed case Z24-56, which requested a rezoning from RSF 1 to RSF 2 for a common move of property lines on Keller Road. Staff recommended approval, and the motion passed after a public hearing where no one signed up to speak.

Case Z24-57 sought to rezone from Business 3 (B3) to Business 4 (B4) for a commercial property near Loxley. Staff confirmed that all factors were met except one, and the commission approved the request following a public hearing with no public input.

The meeting continued with case PRD24-10, a planned residential development for Twin Lakes, which includes a 14-unit RV park near Gulf Shores. The applicant requested approval for both phases of the development, including the addition of casitas on each site. Staff recommended approval with specific conditions, and after a brief public hearing, the motion passed.

Finally, the commission discussed amendments to the Baldwin County Zoning Ordinance under case TA 25-1, concluding the meeting with a focus on enhancing local zoning regulations.

Overall, the meeting reflected a proactive approach to community development, with all discussed cases receiving approval from the commission.