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Council approves annexation and rezoning for 19-acre Westervelt residential development
Summary
The council unanimously approved rezoning and annexation for about 19 acres south of 7415 New Watermelon Road from SFR‑1 to LR to allow a new residential subdivision; the applicant represented the Westervelt Company.
The Tuscaloosa City Council approved a rezoning and annexation request from the Westervelt Company for roughly 19 acres located south of 7415 New Watermelon Road, changing the zoning designation from SFR‑1 to LR to allow a new residential development.
City staff presented the site location and proposed lot layout and said the planning commission had unanimously recommended approval. Lance Stripling of the Westervelt Company said he was available to answer questions and confirmed the parcel lines under discussion.
After a public hearing with no speakers opposed, the council voted to approve the rezoning and annexation. The transcript shows the motion carried without recorded dissent.
The approval allows the developer to proceed with city zoning in place to support the residential subdivision; the council set no additional conditions in the record at the meeting.
