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Council pulls Camp Coleman rezoning pending traffic and environmental studies
Summary
After hearing from the developer and residents, Trussville City Council removed a proposed rezoning and land-development resolution for properties near Camp Coleman Road from the regular agenda, saying a full traffic impact study, environmental review and bonding assurances are required before proceeding.
Council President Jaime M. Anderson removed from the June 9 regular agenda the resolution to approve a land development agreement with DDB Capital and a related ordinance to rezone multiple parcels along Camp Coleman and Praytor roads after council members pressed for additional studies and stronger contract language.
Developer Derek Distenfield of DDB Capital told the council his companies handle land acquisition and horizontal infrastructure and defended his financing. "This is a revenue producing land deal," Distenfield said, adding that he expected traffic data to be completed before the end of the month. Council members said the traffic report, proof of financial capacity for infrastructure, and bonding language were essential before the council could consider rezoning.
Several council members emphasized traffic and environmental safeguards. Council President Pro Tempore Brian Jackson said he wanted the land-development statement of intent folded into ordinance language and a traffic impact study with modeling. Council Member Ben Horton said the "number 1 priority from the residents is the traffic study" and asked that any developer promises be covered by performance or maintenance bonds; he also requested at least a phase 1 environmental study.
Developer Distenfield said he had met with property owners and provided an easement to the Trimble family and that he would be willing to supply traffic and environmental studies. Mayor Ben Short recommended pulling the item from the agenda until the traffic study is complete; Anderson confirmed the item was removed. The council took no formal vote on the proposed rezoning at the meeting.
