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Bay Minette council approves first reading of Peavy property rezoning over resident concerns
Summary
On July 18, 2022, the Bay Minette City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 1007 (Case Z-22003) to rezone the Peavy property from B-1 (Local Business) to R-4 (High-Density Multi-Family). The vote passed 4–0 with two abstentions after a public hearing that included concerns about traffic and safety.
The City Council of the City of Bay Minette on July 18 approved the first reading of Ordinance 1007, a rezoning request (Case No. Z-22003) to change the Peavy property from B-1 (Local Business) to R-4 (High Density Multi-Family Residential).
During a public hearing before the vote, Thomas Ward, CTN Development, presented the rezoning proposal and outlined the developer’s plan for higher-density residential use on the site. Resident Rich Lender raised concerns about potential increases in traffic, crime and safety if the property is rezoned to allow multi-family units. Clair Dorough, the city planner, explained the municipal rezoning and development review process to the council and public.
Councilmember Shannon Clemmons moved to approve Ordinance 1007 on first reading; Councilmember William Taylor seconded. The motion carried with ayes from Mayor Robert A. Wills, Councilmember Pete Sellers, Councilmember William Taylor and Councilmember Shannon Clemmons; Councilmember Mike Phillips and Councilmember Matt Franklin abstained. The minutes record the vote result and abstentions but do not specify reasons for the abstentions.
The minutes do not list a scheduled date for a second reading or final adoption. The public hearing record and first-reading approval mean the proposal will return for any required subsequent readings or administrative steps under the city’s process before becoming final.
