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Foley council approves RFP to market city parcel for mixed residential development
Summary
Foley council approved release of a request for proposals to market a city-owned parcel for residential development, emphasizing flexibility for single-family, twinhomes, townhomes and limited multifamily options; proposals are due Nov. 1 and county funds for water and sewer are available.
The Foley City Council voted to approve a request for proposals (RFP) to market a city-owned parcel for residential development and directed staff to release the solicitation immediately.
Ashley, the city attorney/staff member presenting the draft, told the council the RFP asks developers for a site plan, financial background, a narrative and a formal offer so the city can evaluate which proposal best fits its goals. She said the packet includes illustrative figures but that respondents would not be bound by them.
"What we want to discuss tonight is any changes you want made," Ashley said, and she outlined the RFP’s administrative process: the city will post the RFP online, mail it to developers and distribute it through community partners; staff will compile a public Q&A and post answers on the city website. Complete proposals are requested by Nov. 1.
Council members debated which housing types the city should prioritize. One member relayed comments from Councilor Brandon that the packet should not push high-density apartment complexes and that the council’s preference leans toward single-family homes, twin homes and townhomes. Other members said they wanted flexibility to consider multifamily concepts, including three-story projects, if a developer proposed a strong plan.
Staff confirmed the county has allocated funds for water and sewer infrastructure related to the project. Ashley said a private developer would serve as a subrecipient of those funds through the city and would be responsible for constructing required infrastructure under a development agreement.
The council also discussed wetland constraints at the parcel’s northern edge. Staff noted a wetlands delineation is already complete and part of the public record, and they cautioned that building in delineated wetlands would be prohibited; whether back-of-lot wetland areas remain private or are held as open space will be addressed through the development agreement and final platting.
After discussion, a member moved to approve the RFP for development services, the motion was seconded and the council voted to approve the RFP (motion carried). The meeting closed with no additional business and a motion to adjourn.
The RFP release timeline and the Nov. 1 proposal deadline mean developers will have a limited window to submit concept plans; staff said they will return to council with recommendation(s) after reviewing submissions.
