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Bearpoint Civic Association asks Orange Beach council to pledge against upzoning
Summary
Sam Spencer, president of the Bearpoint Civic Association, asked the council and mayor to pledge not to support upzoning during their terms and to explore lower-density alternatives, citing infrastructure concerns and a nine-month moratorium intended to allow planning updates.
Sam Spencer, who identified himself at the podium as president of the Bearpoint Civic Association, urged the mayor and council to pledge that they would not support any upzoning during their terms and to explore lower-density alternatives to manage growth.
"We'd like to ask you as mayor and council and as candidates, to pledge and commit that you will not support any effort, recommendation, or petition for any upzoning during your term," Spencer said, noting the association’s concern that increased density could strain infrastructure and alter the character of the community. He thanked elected officials for their service, referenced a nine-month moratorium intended to buy time to address infrastructure, and invited council members to an August 27 community meeting.
Spencer said Bearpoint residents want officials to prioritize preserving the community’s character and to consider alternatives to higher-density development. He was accompanied in the audience by Grant Nichols and stated he and Nichols serve as president and vice president of the Bearpoint Civic Association.
No formal council response or pledge was recorded in the transcript; council members thanked the speakers and noted the request.
