Commissioners approve Fox Run right-of-way vacation request for developer Daniel Holland

The Planning Commission of Opelika City, Alabama, convened on April 22, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, including conditional use approvals and right-of-way vacating requests.

The meeting began with a discussion regarding a proposal for a shared driveway. A commissioner noted the need for two parallel driveways to be combined at the roadway, emphasizing the importance of having one shared driveway at the entrance. This proposal was part of a conditional use application, which required a public hearing. Following the hearing, the commission moved to approve the application with staff recommendations. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Next on the agenda was a request to vacate a portion of the former right-of-way in the Fox Run Industrial Park. The applicant, Daniel Holland, representing Fox Run Phase 5 LLC, explained that the right-of-way had never been constructed and that there were no utilities or access issues associated with it. The commission discussed the implications of vacating the right-of-way and noted that if approved, the recommendation would be forwarded to the city council for further consideration. The council would then hold a public hearing and vote on the matter. The commission unanimously voted in favor of recommending the vacation to the city council.

Overall, the meeting progressed smoothly, with all motions passing without opposition. The commission's recommendations will now move forward to the city council for final approval.