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Moody City Council hears resident concerns at rezoning public hearing for Moody Parkway parcels
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Summary
At a Feb. 12 public hearing, the Moody City Council heard a rezoning request for two parcels off Moody Parkway (4.58 and 22.37 acres) and public concerns about drainage, traffic and HOA costs; the council set further consideration for March 11, 2024.
Mayor Joe Lee opened a public hearing on Feb. 12 on a rezoning request by Charles Kessler (filed with Alan Tunnell previously) for two parcels off Moody Parkway. The proposal seeks to rezone Parcel 1 (4.58 acres) from AG‑1 to B‑3 and Parcel 2 (22.37 acres) from AG‑1 to R‑2 (St. Clair Tax ID 24‑09‑31‑0‑001‑009.000). The application included stipulations that R‑1 homes be permitted in the R‑2 area, that at least 30% of exterior façades be masonry or brick, and that homes match the style in Exhibit A.
Developer Charles Kessler told the council the development would contain about 42 homes and “this will have its own HOA,” and he said the project would not be routed through the Arbors subdivision unless the city required it. Local residents said the site raises stormwater and traffic concerns: Joe LeBlanc said water is “not flowing down the Little Cahaba River” and is backing up; Julie Morrow also described drainage problems. Kristen Wiginton of Sunflower Lane asked about the potential cost to homeowners for an HOA; Kessler reiterated the development would have its own HOA. Janet Mann and Jody LeBlanc raised traffic and turn‑lane questions; city staff stated those details will be addressed during plat approval.
The council did not act on the rezoning at the Feb. 12 meeting and scheduled formal consideration for its March 11, 2024 council meeting at 6:00 p.m. The public hearing was closed at 6:21 p.m.