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Developer seeks R‑8 rezoning for 92‑lot subdivision near Cochran Avenue
Summary
Pioneer Land Acquisitions asked the Albertville planning committee to recommend rezoning a portion of a business parcel to R‑8 to allow a 92‑lot single‑family subdivision; the committee said it will forward a recommendation to the city council while nearby residents raised infrastructure concerns.
Ryan Bell, a representative of Pioneer Land Acquisitions, told the Albertville planning committee the company is requesting rezoning of several parcels (including the parcel referenced at 685 Cochran Avenue) from B‑3 (business) to R‑8 to permit a new subdivision.
"So the total amount is 92," Bell said while outlining a revised layout. He said the plan increased from about 72–73 lots to 92 by adding acreage and that the developer intends single‑family garden‑style homes on 50‑foot lots rather than multifamily buildings.
The committee heard the presentation and packet materials but did not vote on final approval. The Chair reiterated the committee's role: it makes a recommendation to the city council, which has the authority to approve annexation or final zoning. The developer asked the committee for a favorable recommendation so the plan can proceed to council review and potential permitting.
The record shows residents raised concerns about whether required infrastructure — including road capacity and water mains — is adequate for the proposed number of lots. The committee did not record any motions or a vote on the rezoning during the portion of the meeting in the transcript.
