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Gaineswood neighbors press commission over Riverbend Ranch annexation and multifamily rezoning; commissioners approve annexation and three rezonings
Summary
Neighbors of Gaineswood told the Tuscaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission they fear drainage, lighting and buffer shortfalls from a proposed Riverbend Ranch development. The commission approved annexation, three rezonings and a subdivision but took steps to require buffering and drainage commitments.
The Tuscaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission voted to annex 1.05 acres and approve three separate rezonings on a 5.5-acre proposal known as Riverbend Ranch, despite repeated neighborhood objections about drainage, lighting and buffer widths.
The commission approved the annexation and rezonings by voice vote after staff described a conceptual site plan that places two commercial lots along Rice Mine Road and a multifamily parcel to the rear. Commissioners and staff said the project conforms to the city’s framework land-use guidance for limited commercial and small multifamily as a secondary use.
Neighbors from Gaineswood told the commission the plan…
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