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1) 429 Lincoln Boulevard (Mobile Terrace subdivision) — Motion to approve subject to staff recommendations. Outcome: approved (subdivision plat approved).

2) 5400 Hamilton Boulevard (Espeller Industrial Park extension request) — Motion to approve extension subject to staff recommendations. Outcome: approved (one‑year extension).

3) 61 South McGregor (Grama MacGregor Estate subdivision) — Motion to hold over to May 15 to allow negotiation of road‑maintenance agreement and address fire‑access concerns. Outcome: held over to May 15, 2025.

4) 1600 University Boulevard South (Logan Cottages subdivision) — Applicant and staff identified outstanding items; commission motion: hold over to May 15 for revisions. Outcome: held over to May 15, 2025.

5) East side of Rabbit Creek Drive (Rangeline Rabbit Creek Drive Subdivision, 18 lots) — Motion to approve subdivision subject to eight staff conditions. Outcome: approved.

6) 63 & 94 East Drive (major modification to expand parking serving existing religious facility) — Motion to approve subject to staff recommendations plus an added condition requiring coordination with Engineering on permeable surfacing/detention; revised site plan required. Outcome: approved with added engineering condition.

7) 720 Museum Drive (rezone to B1 neighborhood business suburban) — Applicant requested and commission approved a holdover to May 15 to submit subdivision details. Outcome: held over to May 15, 2025.

8) 94 East Drive (rezone / removal of prior condition) — Motion to approve removal of the prior condition and adopt findings A, C, D, E and F. Outcome: approved.

9) 2005 Old Bayfront Drive & 4182 Commanders Drive (rezoning from R1 to I2) — Motion to approve with findings A, C, D, E, F and G. Outcome: approved.

10) 5487–5495 Hilltop Drive South (West Hill Subdivision; subdivision and PUD modification) — Subdivision (two lots) approved subject to 12 staff conditions; major modification approved with eight findings and 13 conditions. Outcome: subdivision and modification approved.

11) 7500 Airport Boulevard (resubdivision of Lot 1 Westgate Pavilion; PUD modification) — Subdivision approved (three lots); PUD modification approved with findings A–H and listed conditions. Outcome: subdivision and modification approved.

12) Rangeline/Rabbit Creek dual applications (two‑lot subdivision + rezone RA/B5 to R1/B5) — Subdivision approved; rezone approved with findings of fact D, F and G; developer to improve Rabbit Creek Drive as required by subdivision conditions. Outcome: approved.

13) 3720 Michael Boulevard (McGill Tooling / Catholic High School — two PUD modifications and sidewalk waiver) — Both major modifications approved with findings A–H; sidewalk waiver approved (applicant cited wetlands and lack of connectable right‑of‑way on the west side; pedestrian access provided on east side). Outcome: modifications and sidewalk waiver approved.

Several approvals included conditions requiring subsequent engineering plan review, roadway improvements by the developer, or compliance with stormwater/detention requirements. Where items were held over, the commission asked the applicants to return with the requested documents at the May 15, 2025 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Mobile Planning Commission Meeting April 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal motions and outcomes taken by the City of Mobile Planning Commission on April 17, including approvals, holdovers and conditions tied to engineering and roadway improvements.","taxTitle","Mobile City, Mobile County, Alabama","taxId",3866,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6269274,"Planning Commission backs 'Historic Avenue' overlay to allow smaller lots, ADUs and cottage courts in older neighborhoods",550,5695000,6245000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3044608-63e287f7d2927d0d78d422f48a45cb70&start=5695&end=6245","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3044608-63e287f7d2927d0d78d422f48a45cb70/thumbnail_5695000.jpg","/articles/6269274/Mobile-City/Mobile-County/Alabama/Planning-Commission-backs-Historic-Avenue-overlay-to-allow-smaller-lots-ADUs-and-cottage-courts-in-older-neighborhoods","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269274-ce5d93700b65cd74d96a79a94c1a380c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771088959&Signature=ayrvYmUWEI7q86tMPKfpr223YYq~W08w1fZUMaGSBds7mM8ERA2GDBP5-Mdsi3JBvJ9b82NxiGEau4uwyO5iaAgFAz04H~XHG2~HO4B~xZVXyi~w7JDBb083-ONoXlyLRq1Uh2eemh8P6jzuCXfOfIFoIfsNROVI379eJV~TR6ZLhS2gPAhIZIc6-vP0JhxSgzFMl2kWXs6usRvSBEDmavpL2SZ6RZaYuGhVo0smInixUakQfsPmIMca~eQH4GN3Xe3JU1~t~-Xun0Cr9pC801EKk2zankx-uexcvRyGnu3AwNOuUehVMbJl5AXSjn5bFTitaB39OPRHX9-hexu5zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mobile Planning Commission on April 17 voted to forward and approve an amendment to the Unified Development Code creating a new Historic Avenue overlay (Article 15) intended to ease development constraints in older, narrow‑lot neighborhoods.

Staff explained the overlay aims to encourage infill housing types that fit the historic fabric of neighborhoods such as The Campground, Lafayette Heights and The Bottom. The overlay reduces dimensional standards compared with the base UDC: newly created lots may be as small as 2,000 square feet; minimum lot width can be reduced to 20 feet in specific circumstances; lot coverage may be increased to 75 percent; and the overlay explicitly allows accessory dwelling units, cottage courts, duplexes, triplexes and attached townhomes as appropriate housing types. “These challenges predated the UDC … This is our way of seeking to address that,” a planning staff presenter said during the public hearing.

Commissioners asked staff about the number of existing narrow lots in the area (staff estimated about 100 existing lots at or near 20‑foot widths) and whether the overlay would permit newly created 20‑foot lots; staff said the standards are tailored to allow redevelopment compatible with historic footprints and that new lots would be subject to the overlay’s dimensional rules and review. “The intent was to recognize the historic layout of that neighborhood and try to honor that,” a staff speaker said.

After discussion, the commission approved the overlay amendment and will forward it to the City Council per the local process. The staff packet included an amendment adopted shortly before the meeting clarifying that newly created lots must meet a 2,000‑square‑foot minimum; that modification was noted to the commission and included before the vote.","The commission voted to adopt Article 15 to the Unified Development Code, a 'Historic Avenue' overlay that reduces minimum lot area and width, allows accessory dwelling units, cottage courts and small attached units in specified neighborhoods, and sets a 2,000‑square‑foot minimum for newly created lots.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6269279,"Commission approves parking‑lot plan for religious facility after neighbors press for stormwater controls and gated access",2878,2372000,5250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3044608-63e287f7d2927d0d78d422f48a45cb70&start=2372&end=5250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3044608-63e287f7d2927d0d78d422f48a45cb70/thumbnail_2372000.jpg","/articles/6269279/Mobile-City/Mobile-County/Alabama/Commission-approves-parkinglot-plan-for-religious-facility-after-neighbors-press-for-stormwater-controls-and-gated-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269279-b3020d264f0c960b9dc48b49c4ab7966/orig.mp4?Expires=1771088959&Signature=l4a3c8TYiJYqvZ0CA4DulXpMPClXpUYoUo3To1KgQrAAwMLmc7ebZdBTuwlblYQEcVNKO5sRV88E0JQOlV3lnYUbWTcSbwWH63e8Cffef18MDdEfWVWLGqcMUImmpQrZLlx1JPGPvPE8XahBkSRpfklx7oJEgUwSgWbcp3HvYOW4OhoeBj5FanEKYETjcB99LCPN~Ip-gITk-xJ-zdg-dle2Sba59bIOQG49zdOA7MiCcyYKb65uaD-8jRvg80gUyx3VdSHEhBFQTYMPQ-elw5UvrF4a8U2PGrq5W9oWnpvEL8wZJdPg-9-X0knsffyPWwFKj8S39t-N1KNRo~c11A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Mobile Planning Commission approved a major modification to allow a parking lot on a separate parcel across East Drive to serve an existing religious facility, while adding a condition that the applicant work with city engineering on drainage and surface materials.

Brian Lee, a nearby resident, told the commission the traffic congestion tied to the religious facility had been an ongoing problem for about a decade and stressed stormwater and drainage concerns for the proposed parking lot site. “There is no provisions for a detention pond on the property. Why not? … We request that the parking lot be required to install a gate that will be locked when members are not present,” Lee said during public comment, also recommending permeable paving.

The applicant’s representative, Mohammed Shafiq, who identified himself as the presiding officer of the nonprofit’s management board, said the organization did not object to remaining conditions or to changing the zoning back to R1 if necessary. “We can definitely consider that [locking or gating the lot],” he said, and said the congregation would comply with engineering and drainage requirements and prefers to follow city codes rather than seek exceptions.

Planning staff explained that an off‑site parking facility is normally not allowed in R3 but the commission may treat the lot as an extension of the existing religious facility’s approved use; that ties the parking lot’s use to the religious facility and requires any future change to return for review. Commissioners added a specific condition directing the applicant to work with engineering to identify an acceptable surface — permeable pavement or an approved detention scheme — and to submit a revised site plan illustrating compliance before final approval. One commissioner noted: “If we use non‑permeable surface, then we will potentially not need detention. But we will have to do the study and if there is a need for a detention pond, we'll make space for it.”

The related motion to remove the earlier conditional restriction on the lot (rezone item to waive the prior condition) also passed; the planning approval will run with the land and bind the lot to the religious facility’s use unless the owner later seeks a separate change of use.

The commission’s decisions were subject to staff‑listed conditions, and final engineering review and any required detention or permeable surfacing will be determined during plan review and permitting.","The Planning Commission approved a major modification to allow a parking lot across East Drive to serve an existing religious facility and agreed to add a condition requiring staff and the applicant to work with engineering on permeable surfacing or detention; neighbors asked for gated access and stormwater control measures.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6269284,"Planning commission approves Rangeline/Rabbit Creek rezoning and 18‑lot subdivision after developer agrees to road improvements",3140,1635000,4775000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3044608-63e287f7d2927d0d78d422f48a45cb70&start=1635&end=4775","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3044608-63e287f7d2927d0d78d422f48a45cb70/thumbnail_1635000.jpg","/articles/6269284/Mobile-City/Mobile-County/Alabama/Planning-commission-approves-RangelineRabbit-Creek-rezoning-and-18lot-subdivision-after-developer-agrees-to-road-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269284-d5a24b56905d7a13473025cb092b8f75/orig.mp4?Expires=1771088959&Signature=T8rDAfakkJ6Swo~dVZng1rs~qDlQ1bEh-DpFI6ebCu4Ebtlnmu92MLW4~JoaO43QRFGtflXCl~F9ZaYpmtAx6QUwpUpn0VvoIMj3uVbrT-8lFzOyISfXCTCl8Unju~nPusKDOs-Sx69R0Vr-H6AWL75PAOpYnXNX6FKVAl136byXYOmQAQ9gEIqTmETlAw1usI3voUIROzCazMhW9GXSuhS88UDt-LNJLqaZbBCUhHXxLRP62oHqT~~i4L2t4xcZ4CJnqC7M1D70g5TiyL~42HN-PwwPfBJnFxtWhZp2ZULaCvFmYu1bZcAeBHnb0zsJRXWYVCfYk5quxCFMTTv1Pg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Mobile Planning Commission voted April 17 to approve a dual package of zoning and subdivision applications for property near Rangeline Road and Rabbit Creek Drive, approving both a two‑lot subdivision with a rezone and an 18‑lot subdivision on adjacent parcels.

The applications covered two related agenda items. The applicant’s representative, speaking for the Rangeline/Rabbit Creek project, said the site was currently split‑zoned and the proposed rezone would consolidate residential and commercial footprints while requiring the developer to improve Rabbit Creek Drive. “We’re taking from an RA designation … to an R1. We’re moving the B5 footprint which actually expands opportunity for commercial development,” the applicant’s representative said, noting the developer “will have to improve this road. That's a big expenditure to do. It's also a benefit to the city.”

Resident Lee Hoffman spoke in opposition to more residential subdivision extending toward Hamilton Boulevard and urged preserving land for future commercial use close to large employers. “I am favoring trying to keep from Hamilton all the way up to I‑ten … keeping that into a business area so that Eurobus or any other subcontractor can have a place close to deal with Eurobus,” Hoffman said. He also urged minimum square‑footage standards for any small, sellable lots.

Commissioners approved the subdivisions and approved the rezone with specific findings of fact (findings D, F and G recorded in the commission’s motion). The commission’s action required the developer to bring Rabbit Creek Drive to city standards as part of the subdivision work; staff said the road improvement would be a developer expense and a public benefit because it converts an “unopened public right‑of‑way” into an improved, maintainable roadway.

The approved 18‑lot subdivision will proceed under the eight staff conditions listed in the agenda; the two‑lot subdivision and rezone carried ten and three conditions respectively for the subdivision and findings for the rezone. The commission found the zoning change compatible with the corridor and said commercial B5 uses could be concentrated near Riverchase Drive while R1 residential uses would sit adjacent.

The approvals were procedural votes; any required engineering and roadway construction will be addressed through the city’s plan‑review and permitting process before final plat signoff.","The commission approved a two‑lot subdivision and a rezone for Rangeline/Rabbit Creek and separately approved an 18‑lot subdivision tied to the same project; a developer representative said the developer will improve Rabbit Creek Drive to city standards, and commissioners approved the rezone with specified findings of fact.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6269289,"Planning commission holds over proposed three‑lot subdivision at 61 South McGregor after neighbors raise safety, access concerns",4098,487000,4585000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3044608-63e287f7d2927d0d78d422f48a45cb70&start=487&end=4585","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3044608-63e287f7d2927d0d78d422f48a45cb70/thumbnail_487000.jpg","/articles/6269289/Mobile-City/Mobile-County/Alabama/Planning-commission-holds-over-proposed-threelot-subdivision-at-61-South-McGregor-after-neighbors-raise-safety-access-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269289-88cf272649fa592898847d6762c70d51/orig.mp4?Expires=1771088959&Signature=obvM7I0abowVa4G7AFmsjLc1ny3IS~waO8~0W-yikX-HJbKSgIbvk90roXwdnMVZP6q-~U5ESOFTl0vBMYPPEMmwf4U1w8K6Yk-e8ZIHrIpZ7ksWJTe154k-L-C0bOBHqMZdOA3l4a9LQ0VIVHsvYBN3T3D3YQcQerItNka-nFX0mOiKUEE5WC80sq0jWPKKV0t66UCxfULAKGeTTZPQItmOl6Qcb0hcLTrArUs4FRVS0irpMqcaFtlW8ww0OEi0PUa-mYOO~BgiJDhAGVSNOdmrNcrrCDaZ-rke0VRd9Qw552f-MjMcVZ7P~xd7qbE5Ecq-Dtki86-OgLUGyld8OA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Mobile Planning Commission on April 17 held over a proposed three‑lot subdivision at 61 South McGregor, known in the agenda as the Grama MacGregor Estate subdivision, after neighbors raised safety and access concerns and commissioners said they wanted a road‑maintenance agreement and clearer fire‑access plans before final action.

The applicant, Charles Gray, told the commission he intended to split the roughly 1‑acre parcel into three lots — two fronting McGregor and one oriented to Warren Court. “I intend to … subdivide it into 3 lots, 2 facing McGregor and 1 on Warren Court,” Gray said during the public hearing.

Neighbors opposed the plan as drawn. Peyton Matei, who said he lives at 3804 Warren Court, told the commission the private drive is the only public‑road access for multiple houses and said adding traffic would create safety hazards for children who walk in the area. “Bringing more traffic to this drive is a safety issue,” Matei said, and said he submitted a nine‑signature petition and neighbor letters opposing the proposal.

Commission discussion emphasized legal access, maintenance and emergency access. Commissioners noted uncertainty about which property owners have recorded easements for Warren Court, and Commissioner Kurt Mate said the record indicates several residents use the driveway. Fire officials asked that the drive provide room for fire apparatus, which typically requires a 20‑foot clear width for two trucks to pass and operate.

Commissioners and staff recommended either approval conditioned on a signed road‑maintenance agreement among the affected property owners or a holdover to allow the applicant and neighbors time to resolve maintenance and access issues. “I think you can hold it over and give them time to work out a road maintenance agreement,” said a commissioner during deliberations. The commission voted to hold the item over to the May 15 meeting.

The holdover leaves the application unresolved; commissioners asked the applicant and adjacent property owners to negotiate a road‑maintenance agreement and to address fire‑access width before the May 15 hearing. The applicant and neighbors may also be asked to provide clearer plats showing setbacks and sidewalk locations if the design changes.

The action on April 17 was procedural: the commission voted to hold the application over rather than approve or deny it. The item will return to the commission’s agenda on May 15 for further consideration once the parties provide the requested documentation or agreement.","The City of Mobile Planning Commission delayed action on a three‑lot subdivision proposed for 61 South McGregor, citing neighbor concerns about access, private‑drive maintenance and fire‑truck access; commissioners asked parties to negotiate a road‑maintenance agreement and address fire access before the May 15 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Mobile Planning Commission actions, April 17, 2025

Planning Commission backs 'Historic Avenue' overlay to allow smaller lots, ADUs and cottage courts in older neighborhoods

Commission approves parking‑lot plan for religious facility after neighbors press for stormwater controls and gated access

Planning commission approves Rangeline/Rabbit Creek rezoning and 18‑lot subdivision after developer agrees to road improvements

Planning commission holds over proposed three‑lot subdivision at 61 South McGregor after neighbors raise safety, access concerns