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Andy Whitehead, who identified himself with addresses on Lehman Ferry Road, asked how Dean Plumbing and three adjacent buildings would access the back of their properties after the replat and whether the designation \"commercial\" meant a change in use. \"What how does what is their access in and out of that particular subdivision?\" Whitehead asked at the public microphone.

Marcus (planning staff) responded that the layout would create frontage for the Dean Plumbing lot on Lehman Ferry Circle, but that the city does not negotiate private cross-access agreements: \"As that is private property, the city would not get into what that agreement looks like. That would be strictly up between you and the current property owner to configure how you continue to maintain access to your current facilities,\" Thomas Nunez, manager of planning and zoning services, reiterated later.

Marcus and staff stated the current zoning is Heavy Industrial and the replat at this stage is a subdivision action to create lots and a road loop; no development plans have been submitted for specific commercial uses. Staff also identified Mullins LLC as engineer of record and offered to connect property owners with the engineer to discuss existing access.

After discussion the subdivision committee recommended replat and preliminary approval of four lots; the commission voted to approve the replat by voice vote. No vote tally by name was recorded.

The commission’s approval was limited to the subdivision configuration (lot creation and road infrastructure). Staff emphasized any continued access across private lots and any future development are matters for private agreements and future permitting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Huntsville Planning Commission Meeting – February 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Neighbors asked how private access would be preserved as the Planning Commission approved a replat to create four lots in Lehman Ferry Commercial Subdivision Phase 2.","taxTitle","Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama","taxId",2540,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6289791,"City presents conceptual plan to expand Big Spring Park East; informational briefing only",783,203000,986000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532128-8786759a69e5f1f9907da431502c5310&start=203&end=986","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532128-8786759a69e5f1f9907da431502c5310/thumbnail_203000.jpg","/articles/6289791/Huntsville/Madison-County/Alabama/City-presents-conceptual-plan-to-expand-Big-Spring-Park-East-informational-briefing-only","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6289791-0a45c228bfaa5f706a6cbf7c0e415ab2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771074517&Signature=WLPmS7m5hWiYLVCz4dfSb7VAHpYj4Eo1s6Az6SvEB8~OK8mySdVl6IrbuA-cU8jT46SNQkar1SL9ZvCtITkmAF3rDlPDJelXw7TLSKd3tirB3vlNk6hbGERYaDV5eta8me9pGYWM5eXt8oXNRorBqU48iiqcnEw0A-AvdYVpn-Eq-Y7zIFsfAnDxpW5CN6dCqGFDQU5yJhiMgTMmPjbp2vdyUCjzcsJM37Pm9xBtZ5KyNvZZz4noha7SFL0yzogdgVTts76wbvILVcqjIcdaAr~KU~xZyXbHfgDFKyVTi6EOlv9tJ7dQaLfDyK6AbLhHF7-w0d7bXvXDbTAJ8biByg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ricky Wilkinson, director of general services for the city of Huntsville, told the Planning Commission on Feb. 25 that demolition of the old City Hall has begun and the site is planned for expansion of Big Spring Park East. \"This is strictly informational only tonight,\" Wilkinson said, noting the project will return to the commission for formal review in the May–June timeframe.

The conceptual plan shown to commissioners and the public places new facilities within the red boundary depicted in the presentation, north of the Huntsville Utilities building and west of the existing park and deck. Wilkinson said the design team is led by Bostick Landscape Architects, with Mark Thomas serving as the city project manager. Renderings presented are conceptual; staff said drawings and contractor procurement remain in progress.

The plan calls for an \"upper plaza\" with a pavilion designed to be usable during most months, roll-up doors for seasonal operation and a small public restroom building. Wilkinson said the design team has engaged a fountain designer and Arts Huntsville for public-art opportunities. Below the upper plaza the concept includes an intermediate plaza with terrace seating and space that could be used for a raised stage for concerts or public events.

Because the site rises from Church Street up to Fountain Circle, the designers showed two ADA-compliant routes: a switchback ramp and a route nicknamed the city’s version of Lombard Street, each linking Church Street to Fountain Circle and the plazas. Wilkinson said the team is also planning a small, \"rustic\" playground off the intermediate plaza more consistent with a downtown park than a neighborhood playground, and landscaping to soften the view along the AT&T building.

Wilkinson told the commission the city expects City Hall demolition to be complete in June, bidding for construction to begin late summer, and construction to take roughly 12–14 months, with substantial completion anticipated near the end of 2026. He invited commissioners to treat the materials as conceptual and asked them to \"read between the lines\" while design details are finalized.

The presentation was informational; no action was taken by the Planning Commission at the Feb. 25 meeting. Wilkinson and staff said they will return with formal location/character/extent and permit requests under the commission’s normal review process.","City staff presented conceptual designs for a multi-level expansion of Big Spring Park East, including an upper plaza with a pavilion, water feature and public restrooms, ADA-accessible paths and public-art opportunities. No approvals were sought; formal review is expected in May–June.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":80,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6289776,"Votes at a glance: February 25 Huntsville Planning Commission — subdivisions, zoning and housekeeping items",3449,4435000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532128-8786759a69e5f1f9907da431502c5310&start=986&end=4435","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532128-8786759a69e5f1f9907da431502c5310/thumbnail_986000.jpg","/articles/6289776/Huntsville/Madison-County/Alabama/Votes-at-a-glance-February-25-Huntsville-Planning-Commission-subdivisions-zoning-and-housekeeping-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6289776-05a49f5a26d27d072839017b91708ffa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771074517&Signature=SKGDnIVmc~nDGvvreRS83F4HO5C~CPoOhK0A~RUCBeTn4cM1kssoew8qJ7JbIzpuz1CDlSq7C791cCXIyEZ4n-mzfXy5GRIkP2RjNRkeq4Bubp0uYufHBWhcvHQLJ4OreaDbhwc7ymNgVxfxT0NeYafLxcIzFTo~EnR3R3z2ntQMFIOCuiVbaKDfuG1RWTkFYcKqCzV5R8AHBsMxnnOy-q1xjmTy3GVkFHlwJEFsOruORRoj8GzuRQ7ZWlprx~SRuA6VWxqTsqqAdvbF-qFeIEnb2RjElVf5On7fdh6X9BazUg8Ej7GoNxf4--J81JlRkUtYy4UPW4aSbeWXm3AbVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Huntsville Planning Commission on Feb. 25 took action on multiple subdivision and zoning items. Where the transcript records a formal motion and outcome, the item and the commission’s recorded outcome are listed below. In all listed cases the decision was taken by voice vote; the transcript records \"all in favor say aye\" and \"motion carries\" but does not record a roll-call vote or individual tallies.

Votes at a glance

- Aventino townhomes — Layout and preliminary approval on 108 lots (committee noted prior miscommunication with developer; materials subsequently submitted). Outcome: approved (voice vote). (Transcript: item introduced at ~00:15:03; motion and approval recorded ~00:16:26–00:16:41.)

- Creekside Subdivision Phase 5 — Preliminary approval of 86 lots (site northwest of Sanderson Road and south of Nick Davis Road). Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Lehman Ferry Commercial Subdivision Phase 2 — Replat/relay out and preliminary approval of 4 lots (approx. 9.28 acres); staff said frontage will be created for the Dean Plumbing lot; private access agreements remain the responsibility of property owners. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Village of Providence Phase 13 — Repreliminary approval of 84 lots (NW city, north of Angel Street). Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Willows at Wilson Cove Phase 3 — Repreliminary approval on 155 lots (southeast city). Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Wilson Cove Phase 5 — Repreliminary approval on 102 lots. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Buchanan zoning (Case 2500) — Zoning to Highway Business C-4 with a plat restriction prohibiting multifamily dwellings (6.11-acre parcel annexed to city). Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Westmoor Landing zoning (Case 2501) — Proposed zoning Residence R2B and Highway Business C-4 for approximately 394.93 acres recently annexed; commissioners discussed access and town-center design; staff said access will be via Alabama 20/Mooresville Road and that no direct I-565 access is planned. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Zoning ordinance amendment — Special exceptions (amend Article 92, section 92.5.0.3 and related numbering/housekeeping to align muni-code and city code). Staff described this as housekeeping to correct numbering and outdated references. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Rezoning of existing neighborhoods R2A -> R2 — Package affecting roughly 52 built-out single-family areas; intended to remove multifamily as permitted use and protect neighborhood character. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Station (LCNE #990) — Location, character and extent approval for a roughly 21,000-square-foot, single-story airport ARFF station; design submitted by KPS Group; staff recommended concrete paving for engine bays and secured access behind the airfield gate. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

Final approvals / plats (no public hearing)

- Eagle Trace Subdivision Phase 3 — Final approval on 14 lots (order with improvements to be installed by 02/13/2027; sidewalks by 02/13/2026). Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Greenbrier Estates Phase 2 at Greenbrier Preserve — Final approval on 9 lots (improvements by 02/18/2026; sidewalks by 02/18/2027). Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Retreat at Goose Creek Phase 3 — Final approval on 65 lots (improvements and sidewalks by 02/18/2027). Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Sweetwater Phase 2 at Greenbrier Preserve — Final approval on 8 lots (improvements by 02/18/2026; sidewalks by 02/18/2027). Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Plummer Road Multifamily — Boundary plat approval for 172 units (approx. 40.1 acres); sidewalks to be installed by 02/25/2025. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Invocation and extension of bonds, items 1\t6 — Planning staff recommended and commission approved extension/invocation for items 1\t6 as presented. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

Notes and limits

These entries summarize motions and recorded outcomes that appear in the public transcript. Where the transcript records questions, staff responses or public comments, those details are included in the individual-item discussion in separate articles. The transcript records voice votes and \"motion carries\" but does not include roll-call vote tallies or recorded individual yes/no votes for most motions; where committees gave a recommendation before the full commission, that committee recommendation is noted above.","The commission approved multiple subdivision plats, zoning rezonings and a housekeeping zoning-ordinance amendment. This roundup lists each formal action taken and key notes; vote counts were recorded as voice votes and no roll-call tallies were provided in the transcript.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6289781,"Planning staff seeks to protect single-family neighborhoods by rezoning many R2A parcels to R2",1356,3069000,4425000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532128-8786759a69e5f1f9907da431502c5310&start=3069&end=4425","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532128-8786759a69e5f1f9907da431502c5310/thumbnail_3069000.jpg","/articles/6289781/Huntsville/Madison-County/Alabama/Planning-staff-seeks-to-protect-single-family-neighborhoods-by-rezoning-many-R2A-parcels-to-R2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6289781-5ad26dd4e5ef8204c07a6b15c769b047/orig.mp4?Expires=1771074517&Signature=Mi0f3Lp1JyA2U-oTEskK~ylNqxIob1snSqEWvnFa~pyWO06RFi6-HSR1IyOF9IpJBJjyU8hC6psiPnCt9WgKRmRp3a2sZuMzMxuUHtEfaw1XHFLubbf~b5YljR~aaqA4jlciTFOcjDwni-CNleVXo0QnUzp-0CGsafF0W4U5wEeeRf-GhohKOaxytzou1YziOgGDUFpRxdcxfGvn491sx8AL1mqPuoSeM2XKtooCE1ZCpVOnD~sRZGrL6ddCtPwnmKgiywY1pk89ikA-BhpodoyhwM-4CzUTFT8~y6QRsSh49OOiHUg019fUMfRbgHOOBeQ9~jRe1Ep79ZyoV9zDgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lady Kasama, planning staff, presented a citywide rezoning proposal on Feb. 25 that would convert selected properties currently zoned Residence R2A to Residence R2 where those areas already exist as single-family neighborhoods. \"This rezoning is to protect the character and integrity of our existing single family neighborhoods,\" Kasama told commissioners.

Kasama said staff identified about 52 areas (listed in the presentation) that are currently zoned R2A but have developed as single-family neighborhoods. The rezoning would remove multifamily dwellings as a permitted use in those targeted areas; otherwise R2A and R2 share the same permitted uses. Kasama and Thomas Nunez, manager of planning and zoning services, said staff deliberately excluded undeveloped tracts or larger parcels so the rezoning would not strip property rights from owners of undeveloped land.

Commissioners asked several clarifying questions. Commissioner Kyle Collins and others asked how the city will notify affected homeowners; Nunez said planning staff is coordinating with the city communications department, council members’ newsletters and social media to inform residents and filter questions. Nunez said the office aims to use multiple outreach channels to ensure affected homeowners receive notice.

Commissioner Kyle Collins and several colleagues asked whether the change could create unintended nonconforming uses or strip rights from owners of undeveloped parcels within a rezoned neighborhood. Nunez and Kasama said staff scrubbed each neighborhood: parcels that are vacant and large enough for new development were left as R2A, and the rezoning targets only built-out single-family neighborhoods. \"We don't want to presume to strip somebody's property rights,\" Nunez said.

After discussion the commission voted to approve the rezoning package. Staff said additional planned-unit-development or site-level proposals would return for detailed review when submitted, and that the city clerk’s office has improved the cadence of muni-code updates to keep online code and internal zoning documents aligned.

Staff described the action as a protective, \"least-change\" approach intended to reduce pressure for multifamily conversion inside long-established single-family areas. Planning staff will continue outreach to impacted residents.","The commission voted to rezone roughly 52 identified areas now zoned R2A to R2 to remove multifamily as a permitted use where neighborhoods have already developed as single-family. Staff said the action is intended to protect neighborhood character; staff also described a public outreach plan.","actionData","errors"]

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