The Baldwin County Planning Commission on Jan. 8 approved multiple subdivision and site-plan items in a single session, subject to standard staff conditions.

Sweetwater South (SPP25-34), a proposed 49-lot preliminary plat in Planning District 39, was approved subject to staff conditions and a requirement that the Baldwin County Sewer Service Malbus Treatment Plant expansion to 2,000,000 gallons per day be completed and accepted by ADEM prior to final plat approval. Staff said the plant expansion is under construction and expected to be complete within roughly 180 days.

The commission approved a replat (SRP25-23) and preliminary plat (SPP25-36) that create and serve a four-lot large-lot residential subdivision on Phillipsville Road; staff conditions include driveway permits and construction to county specifications. Warner Subdivision (SPP25-37), a four-lot preliminary plat in Planning District 33, was approved subject to standard conditions including sewer main installation and inspections prior to final plat.

For commercial development, the commission approved a 9,100-square-foot Dollar General site plan (CSP25-44) in Planning District 6. Staff said the use conforms to B-3 zoning and noted the applicant received a parking variance reducing required spaces from 46 to 30; the approval is conditioned on obtaining an ALDOT turnout permit and compliance with standard CSP conditions. Commissioners discussed pedestrian connectivity and whether sidewalks should be required; the developer said a second local-access entrance was considered but not supported by the county and ALDOT.

Other procedural items: the commission approved a consent extension (PER25-49) for SouthBend Village Phase 3 and 4 and earlier approved the standard open-space variance (SV25-24) tied to the Lilium Boat Storage project.

Next steps: applicants must meet staff conditions — including the sewer-plant acceptance for Sweetwater South and ALDOT permitting for Dollar General — before final plat or permit issuance.