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Council approves Hillbrook rezoning 3–2 after developer presentation
Summary
Tower Homes’ Hillbrook development won council approval to rezone to RG garden‑home zoning (density 2.4 units/acre) despite two councilors voting no; developer said homes will be 1,700–2,400 sq ft and priced in the high $300,000s–$400,000s.
Trussville City Council approved a developer’s request to rezone property known as the Hillbrook site, granting RG (garden‑home) zoning after a split 3–2 roll‑call vote.
Bobby Re, identified in remarks as vice president of land development for Tower Homes, told the council the project would be a for‑sale single‑family subdivision with lot sizes roughly 75 by 120 feet, sidewalks on both sides of the public right of way, two access points and a 20‑foot landscape buffer. He said the proposal’s density is 2.4 units per acre, lower than the RG maximum of 4.5 units per acre, and that the plan was recommended favorably by Planning & Zoning.
Re said expected home sizes would range from about 1,700 to 2,400 square feet and that price points would be in the high $300,000s to high $400,000s. He also said Tower Homes intends to record HOA covenants to enforce a sell‑only restriction and to market masonry accents on homes as part of the product line.
During council questioning members pressed on the loss of commercial frontage along Deerfoot Parkway, HOA enforcement of non‑rental covenants and whether variances would be required. J.R. (last name in transcript spelled "J.R. shaken") and an engineering representative, Jake, answered technical and HOA questions on behalf of the project team.
On the roll call for ordinance 022 PNZ the votes were: President Anderson — yes; Councilor Brigh — no; Councilor Cook — no; Councilor Short — yes; Councilor Taylor — yes. The motion passed 3–2. Councilor Brigh said she opposed rezoning because she preferred commercial frontage along Deerfoot Parkway.
