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Commission approves rezoning and five‑lot subdivision on Taylor's Ferry Road despite neighbor questions about trailers and house sizes
Summary
The commission rezoned roughly 63 acres from strip‑mining/industrial to A‑1 agriculture to allow five lots and approved the related subdivision; neighbors asked whether mobile homes or small houses could appear on the lots, and staff confirmed one mobile home per A‑1 lot is allowed and a 400 sq ft minimum dwelling requirement applies.
The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning from industrial/strip‑mining to A‑1 agricultural and a related five‑lot subdivision on Taylor's Ferry Road in Hueytown, a move that drew questions from nearby homeowners about future housing types and trailers.
Staff presentation: County planning staff described Z 260010 as a rezoning of about 63.3 acres to A‑1 to permit low‑density residential use; the proposal creates five lots, each in excess of 10 acres, and staff recommended approval as consistent with the future land‑use designation.
Neighbors pressed for details. "We don't know the size of the houses," said a resident, Kojo of Cross Walk, who asked whether the applicant planned apartments or smaller dwellings and worried about property values. Nancy Stanbury asked whether trailers would be allowed.
Applicant response: Cliff O'Rear, representing American Forest Management, said the company purchased the land as a timber investment and is subdividing it for future single‑family sales. "They're all over ten acres," O'Rear said, adding that the company had no square‑footage restriction but anticipated market pricing "in excess of $10,000 per acre." He said he expects purchasers to build single‑family homes rather than small dwellings.
Staff clarification: County staff reminded the public that A‑1 zoning permits one mobile home per lot without a special exception and noted a 400‑square‑foot minimum dwelling requirement under current rules; staff also said the subdivision will require individual septic systems because public sewer is not available.
Decision: After discussion, the commission approved Z 260010 and the related subdivision case S 260019 by motion.
What happens next: Rezoning recommendations from the Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the County Commission for final action; subdivision recording and any construction will require further technical review and Health Department approvals for septic systems.
Ending: Residents were told to monitor upcoming county commission notices and follow up with staff for information on permitted housing types and any future permit applications.
