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Council holds first reading and public hearing on rezoning near Ridge Drive; applicant says intent is residential use
Summary
The council conducted the first reading and a public hearing for Ordinance 135268 to rezone a 5.22-acre parcel near Ridge Drive from B-2 (general business) to R-1A (single-family). Applicant Dave Gamble spoke in favor; no speakers opposed at the hearing.
The Pelham City Council held a first reading and public hearing Aug. 18 on Ordinance 135268, which would rezone a 5.22-acre parcel near Ridge Drive from B-2 (general business district) to R-1A (single-family residential). The applicant and owner listed on the ordinance is Dave Gamble.
During the public hearing, Dave Gamble said he purchased the parcel with the intent to convert it to a residence for himself and two grandchildren and described site constraints that make business development difficult: “Anybody familiar with a piece of land would probably understand why a business use would be, a stretch. It's on the side of a mountain. There is room to put in residential, but not a lot.” He said the proposed house would be tucked into the trees and would require a driveway cut from Range Bridal.
The council invited speakers in favor and in opposition. Daniel Luck and other public-comment speakers addressed separate matters. No members of the public spoke in opposition to the rezoning request during the hearing; the public hearing was closed and the item remains at first reading. The ordinance text included parcel identification (Parcel ID 13-1-12-4-000-001-015) and stated the ordinance would be effective upon passage and publication or posting as required by law.
No council vote on rezoning occurred at this meeting beyond the first reading; the council will follow its normal ordinance process (additional readings or votes as required) before the rezoning becomes effective if approved.
