City Council - Regular Meeting

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There were two council meetings ago. There was three items that were on here. Two of those went through Planning Commission. They were approved at Planning Commission, recommended to Yes, this is for the project on Bellwood. And this has not been done and then left. This is the next phase. So we made recommendations to City Light and Poly Engineering. They went through the contract program process with the state. And it's here for you for your review and approval proceeding now. It's construction oversight through the rest of the project. This contractor here is a different contractor than we had on the

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God, we thank you for this day, this time. We thank you for the rain and the sun that worked you both for growth. We thank you for these people, their wisdom, their different giftedness for each one of us. We thank you more for the freedom to gather, to make decisions, to raise children, to educate them to have business. We pray you prosper.

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We have before you this evening your quarterly black elimination program update. I want to give you a few highlights from this program of how we have progressed since quarter one of the last update in March. I want to start off this presentation with a look at residential growth. I want to present this to you with each one of our black presentations to give you an idea of what growth is doing right now. record pace. You can see the white-blue line. You can see we had a bit of a down month in the month of May when we did issue a ton of permits, and so actually we got a little bit behind the pace of where last year is. I expect that's probably a bit of an anomaly, but I expect that will probably resume the pace that it had of last month compared to this month. Like I said, we anticipate that line to continue moving in the direction that it has to start. You can see, even last year, there were a few months in June and July that leveled off a little bit. So that's not unexpected, but nonetheless, just wanna give you an idea of what growth is looking like as of the beginning of this month. So the Y Elimination Program, just to give you a little bit of review, establishes them as public nuisances and requires abatement. Of course, the intent is to create a safer and more pleasing community through the mediation and demolition of these unsafe structures in the community. So the objective of the program, the objective is to eliminate blight in the community. We also, through eliminating blight, look to ensure structural stability and integrity of all of our structures that we have within the community, And through this program, we do hope to establish and cultivate a healthy relationship with the public, not just with those owners that we are dealing with who have these dangerous buildings, but also with those other property owners within the community who invest so much on a daily basis in this community and in their property. So pie chart here, this is an update from your first quarter here, and you can see the kind of teal color shows the number of properties that we have within the city initiative itself. You can see from first quarter to second quarter, we went from 77 units down to 68 units. But if you look at the orange there, you see that 53 units in the remediated category increased to 61 units. in the second quarter. So we have remediated some of the structures, and I'll go through with you some of the properties that specifically have been remediated in the second quarter of this year. All right, so, go back, Donovan. Two programs that we use to demolish structures. One's the City Initiative, and the second is CDBG. CDBG is a voluntary program. requires owners to give us the right of access and allow us to be able to dedicate those funds that are designated by the state to demolish those properties and ultimately bring those properties into compliance. You can see on here the CDBT program phase one, nine properties, phase two, 10 properties. We updated you in the first quarter on some of those properties that had been demolished. in or through that particular program. You see phase three is developing. We're close to being able to allocate funds. That's the CDBG program, the voluntary program that designates those state funds to properties. But the other is the city initiative. That's the program that is supported by the ordinance that you all have adopted. to establish those dangerous buildings and establish the process for unveiling them. So city initiative, phases one and two. I'm happy to report to you tonight that these are some of the first buildings that have been demolished as a part of the city initiative program. So phases one and two, we have, I believe it's seven or eight structures that specifically have been demolished. I'll start with here, 07 Drive. 100 Dixie Drive, apartments 73 through 80. Some of you will be familiar with these properties specifically. But these are before and after photos that we have for each. 204 West Adams Street. 208 Wilkerson Street. 402 Geneva Highway, you can see that's the same building On the far left of the before photo and then the building that you can see clearly in the after photo, notice that that's the same building, but obviously the building in front of the before photo, you can see where it used to be. 501 West Adams Street. 430 Daleville Avenue. And that's actually the conclusion of the city initiative properties that were removed. The last one that I wanted to show to you is 143 South Carroll. That is one that we missed in the last presentation to you, but wanted to make sure you were aware that that one had been remanded as well as a part of the CDBG program in phase two of that program. July of 2026, we've got one property left in that particular phase that we are looking to move forward with demolition on, and that project will be complete, or that phase will be complete. Phase two, we have one or two properties there that still need to be fully demolished before that is complete. We would anticipate that will be completed soon as well. Phase three, you can see 15 units haven't been identified as dilapidated. Only one has been demolished. Asbestos testing has been completed, and I can tell you as well that we are looking to put those properties out for bid for demolition here within the next week or two. Phase four, you're all familiar with at your last meeting. You actually identified all those properties as being dilapidated. It impacted 16 on June 2nd. We are in a bit of a 20-day period in which we're not taking any action, but we will be coming back to those within the next week or two to keep those properties moving forward as well. We are anticipating remediation plans on some of those particular properties, but we are in continuous communication with the property owners online. And then finally, phase five, you've not seen this before. We are currently in the process of identifying a list, probably around 15 structures is what we will end up coming up with, to implement phase five of the city's demo initiative program. And we are looking at beginning that particular phase in third quarter. So we'll be bringing some of that information back Mr. Chairman, staff report for you for this particular rezoning request. This is a request by Cynthia Covington Scott. We're looking to rezone from R2 medium density single family residential to B1 business district on this location. Subject property map, you can see where this is. It's on the eastern portion of the city limits along US 84. The top left portion of that map, you can see where Cottonville Road comes in. So you have some of that commercial area that's right there at that intersection, and I believe there's an antique store there as well, if I remember correctly. So there is some commercial businesses, but this would be directly across the street where Covington Street is. Does everybody know where we're talking about? So if current zoning is R2, proposed zoning is B1, and we do have B1 and R2 immediately to the north, we have R2 to the west and south, and then R2 and Coffey County specifically to the east. from a property owner, from a neighboring property owner who was in support of this particular request. Use of the property is a residential building at this time. You can see the zoning map and what the zoning looks like here. You can see this adjacent to US 84, and you can see some of that B1 zoning that's across US 84, but this is very close to the city boundary line itself. If we're rezoning from R2 to B1, you need to know what the intents of each zoning district are. Purpose of this district of R2 is to provide

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that allows for future growth immediately along the corridor. We have quite a number of those kind of hubs within the community that have been identified by our comprehensive plan or are already in existence at this time. So as a result of those particular compliance portions of the comprehensive plan or areas of comprehensive plan which this rezoning request complies with, Staff is recommending that the council approve the rezoning request here from R2 to B1, subject to the provisions of the zoning ordinance. Planning Commission also unanimously recommended approval of this rezoning.

Questions? Don't believe so. We'll see. And we will close this hearing and call for consideration of Ordinance 05-1926. Do I have a motion?

I move to adopt Ordinance 05-1926.

Okay. Further discussion? All in favor say aye.

Aye.

All those in favor say aye. Motion carries.

Call for a public hearing prior to consideration of Ordinance 05-1926.

located along the north side of Old Salem Road and east side of US 84.

One more time, I'm going to speak to you all here this evening. This particular request involves two different properties. One property is around 40 acres and involves, is entirely zoned as agriculture. The second property is just over 40 acres and involves two different zoning districts, R2 and Ag as well. And it's wanting to rezone both of those properties to R3. So I've gone from agriculture and medium-density residential to R3, which is high-density, single-family residential. New Brockton and Elba. This is also very close to the city boundary line on the opposite end of US 84 near Old Salem Road. You can see Salem Road and Old Salem Road down at the bottom of the screen there. This also has close proximity to Highway 51. You can see there to the north and east of this property. So the zoning map, you can see the white-yellow color that's at the bottom of this proposed property being rezoned, that's your R2 district. And then the bulk of the property that remains to the north is all agriculture in green there. And all that's proposed to go to R3. Ag R2 to R3, we do have M2 industrial zoning to the north of this property. a residential to the south, and then Coffey County is immediately adjacent to this property to the west. We did send out letters to eight property owners, and the current use of this property is vacant. So, if you decide to rezone this property, what are the intents of the district? I want to point out something specific within this agriculture zoning district. It is designed to provide space within the city to continue agriculture and forestry operations, and to preserve land also for future urban use when the demand for land for such development and availability of services warrants such development. In that case, the code specifically says that the property could be rezoned for a more intensive use. It's a district that's designed to invite a rezoning to a more intensive use. That's about the only district that the city has in which you'll find that particular language. So, allowable uses within the Ag Zoning District are what you would expect. It does allow for single-family homes, but also farming, forestry uses, livestock sales. Those are the uses that are allowed right now on the bulk of this property. Should you decide to lease? Okay, and also R2. I'll hit that as well. We've already hit that with your last one. Media Disney Residential mostly allows for single-family residential use. and protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Only difference with this is within R3s, it does allow for cottage developments, but otherwise it still looks Future land use map, you can see similar to your last request that came before you, it's mostly calls for agriculture and single family or medium density residential. We have received a concept plan for this particular request. They are proposing You can see the preliminary plat that has been already reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission subject to your review here this evening. But this is a copy of the most recent plat that staff has received and has on file for this particular development. So how does this apply to the comp plan? This development would provide a smooth transition from that industrial zoning that I showed you to the north to the low intensity residential that is on the other side and also within Coffey County. And higher density residential areas should have access to major roadways. This does have a frontage on US 84. They are not proposing to tie in to US 84, but they are proposing two separate entrances. One entrance on Old Salem Road and the other entrance to the north in each of this property to connect into Alabama State Highway 15. So just a picture of the public notice signs that were put out for this property. And then staff recommendation is that the council approve the rezoning for the 82.02 acres located on the east side of US 84 and the north side of Old Salem Road. They actually had a few more contingencies that they recommended as a part of their approval of the preliminary flat, which included the two access points that I mentioned to you, but also the upgrade of Old Salem Road, which is not in real good shape right now, but also it's subject to your approval here this evening. That's all I have for staff, from staff It's probably, I don't know the exact number, but it's about three-quarters of the property, so it's somewhere in the 60-acre branch.

And then fire, do we have a fire or first response plan?

Do you have an estimate of the time for fire to be able to reach that area? They are aware of this project. I don't know the estimated time. I don't know if Fire Chief Macon speaks to that a little bit better than me, but we have been... have been talking with them a little bit to confirm. The main conversations we've had for fire access, make sure that they are providing those two access points to this particular subdivision. Yes, they are proposing a bridge across the smaller feeder creek, but at this time there's a larger creek that actually runs along the west side of this property, and they are not proposing to cross that at this time. Question was, I know, I think Turrbach is in that general area, so I don't know if you have any data about what fire or first responder estimated response time would be.

Our location. As most all of you know, our goal is that our first arriving unit get to any We did have one recently that ended up being in the seven minute range, so we did not meet our metric. The conversation that we had in the past is the interest in building closer to the hub of the city. The further it goes, This metric is designed for that. So obviously, the further away from an entire station to be built, the harder time we will have to meet that minimum requirement. I can't say that that's normal. That day was a busy day. That was a lot of weather. I don't think that there was a lighting strike that caught us off guard. So they were going pretty much all morning. So if you were to say, did they all leave from their stations, because obviously that's close But from central fire station, that would be fairly accurate as far as time. Both. Yes. The additional units that are supposed to be there are supposed to be there in 5 minutes and 60 seconds or 9 minutes and 20 seconds. Those are the two. We did meet the secondary unit. So the unit coming from Central Fire Station did meet it in the secondary time. We just didn't meet primary time. Does that make sense? So, I mean, again, the biggest thing is that we can handle it. We're going to handle it. Your fire department is major. I take no claim to that. Phenomenal. We'll do and take care of whatever we've got to take care of. But it is true, obviously, that the further we are, the further we build away from a fire station, as long as we get there. And that's part of what we're doing with the study.

In the R3 density, it allows for 7.2. vegetation that we can, especially in those wetlands and stream areas, and preserve a lot of open space. I'm happy to answer any other questions or questions that you may have.

Are there any members of the general public that wish to voice their support or opposition to the project?

Good evening to the City Council. My name is Richard Heath. I live at 3391 Rockyhead Road. around the northeastern most portion of this rezoning request. I don't have any opposition to this. I'm not super happy about it, but people need homes, and we understand that. Obviously, there's a big need for smaller homes. I think it's a problem across the country. Our ask is that the city help us maintain a natural existing buffer on the stormy side, and really around the whole thing. And we have been working with the Planning Commission and with Sanford Group. So I want to thank everybody so far that has taken interest in it. You know, it's our forever home. We don't plan on leaving. But one day, the property value could be seriously negative, be affected if that naturally-existing buffer gets hit. And then for our quality of life while we're there, we just want some noise pollution, some light pollution protection. And this existing buffer, myself and my neighbor, these are 25, 30 foot tall trees. I mean, there's no way I can replace it. What Sanford Group has proposed that approval shows that existing buffer. I'm not sure they've made a real firm commitment on that, but I do ask the city that if they change that, that they justify it. I don't think it's gonna come to that. They know that we wanna eventually own that tree line and we're working toward that. and they're being very cooperative of that. The follow through is the most important part. When the plan is approved, it's gonna get final approval. So between the here and there, let's just try to protect as much of the buffer for the existing citizens

Mine is the one to the right with the flagpole.

And so that backside is, you know, mimosas and plunge and scrub, and we just kind of want it to stay there.

It's a great job. You don't want to hear that again. I'm just going to go on record at trying to just keep those properties in place.

Good evening, Council. My name is Jeff Luther, and I live here in Enterprise. My wife and I own the portion to the west of the property in the county. We own 46 acres that sit out there. So there's no home out there, just walls. I live in your district. But that property in the county is basically grassland. that have been voiced. Have you had an opportunity to look at the map where the wetland is from there to the west? And at the last meeting, the representative that was there from Sanford indicated to me there was no plans to develop the property from the wetland, between the wetland and my property line. Is that still the same? Josh, okay. Yeah, I guess along with that, the Miley, along the record too, has asked that as much of that buffer, that natural buffer, those pine trees and the green space that is there,

to other members of the general public. That's what's likely to address some of those concerns as well.

This is something that we've talked to producers and property owners about, and just sort of shared their contact information, which I know they're willing to potentially work with us to be able to transact that. On the engineering side, we'll do everything that we can Just one additional comment that I'll make.

Any approval that you provide tonight would allow the approval of the Culinary Platinum Planning Commission to move forward. would allow this project with us to move forward. But the approval of preliminary plat largely locks in the developer to the plan that they submitted. So any major changes to the preliminary plat as far as the design is concerned, we have to come back before the Planning Commission for a review that requires to notify those property owners all over again. So the design, the general design that you see and what you saw in the preliminary plat here this evening would largely be locked in if they made some um some arrangements as far as that buffer is concerned that wouldn't be a major change to the flat uh we can continue to move that project forward but developing across the wetlands across that main stream would in my mind be a different issue It is not, it's just a general rezoning from Ag R2 to R3.

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Introducing the planning commission recommendation.

Introducing the recommendations of the enterprise planning commission to approve the following request for rezoning property. A request by Chad on behalf of James Otis for the family trust to rezone 3.448 acres of land from Ag.

Creek Highway Commercial District, located at 2101 Bullweeple Circle. Call for a public hearing to be held at the regular meeting scheduled for July 21st, 2026. Call for a motion to authorize the mayor to exit the hearing. George C. Wallace Drive or Bellwood Road to the enterprise All right.

I move to amend the previously approved ABC license to students.

Any further discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed, same sign. That leaves two hearings. Call for a motion to set a bullet hearing for July for a retail alcohol patch package with a round retail liquor class 2 package license located at 1110 Old Weevil Circle Suite C. I call for our public hearing to be held at the regular scheduled meeting for July 7, 2026. Mary, do you have a report?

Yes, Mr. President. I'd like to remind everyone that the City of Auburn will be closed this Friday. June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth.

Garbage collection will be adjusted because of the holidays, so I encourage the residents to take this to the face page of the updated collection schedule.

I also want to thank everyone who came out to Saturday's June 10th parade downtown in the enterprise. It was great to see so many people celebrating together. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success. This is our last council meeting before America's 250th Commemoration on the 4th of July. The City of Enterprise is proud to participate in Freedom Fest at Fort Rucker on June 26th as we celebrate our nation's history and the partnership our community shares within Fort Rucker. Over the next several weeks, you will notice America's 250 banners around town along with commemorative coins, coloring sheets, stickers, fans, and other items that help mark this historic milestone. We hope these reminders inspire sense of pride as we celebrate 250 years of our nation's story. I also want to remind everyone that our park and rate department's Sound of Summer concert series began this Thursday evening at the Johnny Hiddleston Family Park, if weather permitted. We would invite everyone to come out, enjoy the music spent down with family and friends. Finally, we had our share of rain today with more expected this week. that summer weather can change quickly. If you're attending outdoor events, please keep an eye on the forecast to stay weather aware. Thank you to our city of Florence for everything that you do each day to serve our community. Thank you to our citizens for your continued support. I hope everyone have the same holiday weekend. I look forward to celebrating with many of you throughout the summer. Thank you.

Ms. Rich. Good evening to everyone. Thank you so much for the important report.

I really, I get excited for that report because to see a lot of those properties, I know there's about five on that list that I probably got calls on immediately after joining the council with Citizens Thank you to the gentleman that came to address us tonight. We'd love to have our Citizen Counselor do our hearings and thank you to our staff. We hope you all have a pleasant upcoming holiday. I'd also like to commend you four gentlemen for coming here and telling us how you feel about the project. Y'all have a great property as I drive by every day, jealous of what y'all got out there. Hope you can still maintain that sense of privacy and rule setting. And they seem to be willing to do that for you guys. And I hope really for y'all and for you that everything works out to everyone's benefit.

Thanks to all the city employees. We had a lot of things going on the past couple weeks between events downtown. Saw a lot of y'all out there.

Thank you so very much. Again, thank you for all the way through. I've sat through it a couple times and learned something each time. Thank you for all our city workers for keeping the city so purified as it is and out there in adverse conditions, especially with our Christians.

God bless you. Thank you, guys. So we do not anticipate

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My main thing is I want to make sure that nothing's done to raise your side.

I guess it's just the way it is. You know what I mean?

The wife of the king, Maxine.

I don't forget. They can come in here, but you can't come in from Do you think we ought to, since we're doing something, I've talked about putting a PA system in here. In court at what? I hear a lot of people complaining that they can't hear.

It doesn't have to be like stereo. I'm just saying it would be nice, I think, to have

My commission, they're here. We've seen microphones that we can set down. I guess we've got nine of them. We need nine of them. We need one at the pedestal.

I think we can do it.

I think we can do it. We could actually live with fewer, we could probably live with five microphones, but one at the present, but one between those two seats there, but one between these two seats, one between these two seats, the things that she didn't like. We said it was five or six. Yeah, so if you can do one thing, you have these little clouds that you can pop one of those tiles out, put a speaker in the tile and stuff. You can't hear. When I'm over there, I can't hear.

I just want to get it. I'm not going to put my heart so hard. Whoa. Listen.

I got some things we need to talk about more. OK. I haven't talked to you in a while.

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All right.

Let's get a hand on some.

Let's get a hand on some.

Let's do that.

Hey, Mark.

Thank you.

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