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Neighbors oppose proposed Crawford Road PUD; commission tables rezoning amid traffic safety concerns
Summary
A proposed rezoning and future‑land‑use amendment for 73 acres on Crawford Road to a planned unit development (223 single‑family lots) drew several neighbors citing safety and character concerns. The commission voted to table the rezoning to the next meeting to allow further study and coordination with ALDOT.
The Opelika Planning Commission on Aug. 26 heard substantial public opposition to a proposed amendment to the future land‑use map and a rezoning to a planned unit development (PUD) for a 73‑acre tract in the 1300 block of Crawford Road. The applicant, Hayes Iford of Sanford Group representing David Rhine, proposed 223 single‑family lots and about 17 acres of open space/detention areas.
Multiple residents who live along Crawford Road told the commission the state‑controlled road is hazardous. Ezekiel Rollins (1305 Crawford Road) said: "A lot of wrecks have happened there," and…
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