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Planning commission continues Bearden duplex rezoning after neighbor concerns; approves multiple plats and subdivisions
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Summary
James Bearden asked for a continuance on a rezoning to allow a duplex at 2842 18th Street after commissioners and neighbors flagged parking and layout concerns; the commission also approved a long list of preliminary plats, variances and a street vacation.
James Bearden asked the Tuscaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission to continue his rezoning petition to allow a duplex at 2842 18th Street, and the commission granted the continuance after staff and commissioners raised concerns about the conceptual parking layout.
Staff noted the conceptual plan showed four cars parked in the front yard, which likely exceeds lot-frontage paving limits; commissioners asked the petitioner to present an updated parking configuration showing rear access from the alley. Several neighbors spoke at the hearing, with Beverly D. Wilson saying she has lived near the property for decades and asking why a duplex would be allowed on a street of single dwellings. "I was wondering why it's all single dwelling on that street, and now he wanna make a duplex," Wilson said.
With the continuance granted, the petitioner will work with staff to resolve parking and setback details and return with revised plans. The commission explicitly offered the petitioner the option to proceed to a vote on the current submittal or to request a continuance; petitioner requested the latter.
Separately, the commission handled a lengthy consent and case calendar, approving numerous preliminary plats and resurvey requests including S1226 (two-lot subdivision at Herman Avenue), S1326 (Harkey Lane consolidation), S1626 (Amber Drive addition), S1726 (Martin Estates with three variances), and several others; engineering reported no outstanding objections on the items approved at this meeting. The commission also approved a street vacation (B0226) to vacate 0.08 acres of Southside Drive.
Next steps: Petitioner James Bearden will revise drawings to address staff feedback and neighborhood concerns and return at a future hearing; multiple approved plats proceed to recordation/permitting steps as allowed by local rules.
Record of actions: Commission granted continuance for Z0726 (Bearden) and approved multiple plats and variances listed on the April agenda.
