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Commission approves Culver's site changes, including pedestrian connection to Winn-Dixie and stormwater work
Summary
The commission approved a conditional use and staff recommendations for a Culver's franchise to add a pedestrian connection to the adjacent Winn-Dixie and to relocate a storm line; applicant representatives answered a fence-material question during the hearing.
The Opelika Planning Commission approved site modifications for a proposed Culver's franchise that include a pedestrian connection into the Winn-Dixie parking lot and stormwater improvements, after a public hearing and staff recommendation.
Clay Smith, a civil engineer with Kimley-Horn, spoke for the applicant and described the project’s access and stormwater work: “Culver's just planning to add a pedestrian connection to the Winn Dixie parking lot… It's also, implementing stormwater management as well as a a pretty significant storm line relocation.” Smith added the site retains vehicular access within the shopping center.
A commissioner asked about a chain-link fence on the retaining wall; Smith replied the fence would be “black galvanized chain link fence.” After public comments closed, the commission moved for “conditional use approval of staff recommendations,” the motion was seconded, and the vote was recorded as “Aye.” The motion carried.
The transcript does not record any added conditions beyond staff recommendations, nor does it list a construction schedule, permit numbers or the exact location of the storm-line relocation. The record also does not indicate whether relocation requires coordination with state or utility agencies.
