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Baldwin County approves Seaglade PRD at Fort Morgan after extended debate over drainage and habitat protections
Summary
The Baldwin County Commission approved the Seaglade at St. Andrews Bay planned residential development, a 27-unit PRD in Fort Morgan, after hours of public comment focused on flooding risks, evacuation access and protections for Alabama beach mouse habitat; the applicant agreed to Fish and Wildlife conditions and a maintenance fund.
The Baldwin County Commission voted unanimously Dec. 16 to approve PRD25-6, Seaglade at St. Andrews Bay, a planned residential development that will build 27 homes on multiple parcels in Gulf Shores near State Highway 180.
The commission’s decision follows a long public hearing in which dozens of residents, local officials and the developer debated stormwater drainage, emergency access and conservation measures for the Alabama beach mouse habitat on the site. Staff and the applicant emphasized that the proposal reduces prior platted density from more than 100 lots to 27 and includes conservation commitments.
Corey, a county planner, told commissioners the project provides 4.43 acres of undisturbed open space designated as habitat conservation and that the developer obtained an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) and a Low-Effect Conservation Plan with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service oversight. “This is a small planned development seeking site plan approval,” Corey said, adding that…
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