Anna Franklin

The meeting included three public hearings. The first hearing concerned ZA25-000062 regarding the Colonial Traditions Ph. 3A Preliminary Subdivision Plat. The second hearing addressed ZA26-000001 for the Riviera Plaza Property Prezone and Annexation. The third public hearing was for ZTA25-10, a Walking District Overlay Zoning Text Amendment. Under Other Business, the commission discussed additions to the City of Gulf Shores Sportsplex. Communications from staff covered updates on Subdivision Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan. The session concluded with a presentation from SE Civil regarding the proposed Ellenburg Property Development.

The Planning Commission meeting included three public hearings. The first hearing concerned ZA25-000062 regarding the Colonial Traditions Ph. 3A Preliminary Subdivision Plat. The second hearing addressed ZA26-000001, which involved the Riviera Plaza Property Prezone and Annexation. The third public hearing covered ZTA25-10, a Zoning Text Amendment for the Walking District Overlay. Other business included discussion on additions to the City of Gulf Shores Sportsplex. Staff communications covered updates on Subdivision Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan. A presentation was also heard regarding the proposed Ellenburg Property Development.

The Planning Commission meeting addressed several public hearings and other business items. Public Hearing 1 involved the Colonial Traditions Ph. 3A Preliminary Subdivision Plat. Public Hearing 2 concerned the Riviera Plaza Property Prezone & Annexation. Public Hearing 3 addressed the Walking District Overlay Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA25-10). Other business included the City of Gulf Shores Sportsplex Additions. Staff communications covered Subdivision Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan. The commission also reviewed and approved changes to the Planning Commission Bylaws and discussed the 2026 meeting schedule.

The Planning Commission meeting included several public hearings and discussions on zoning text amendments and plats. Key actions involved the approval of Final Subdivision Plat requests to split lots in Bon Secour Village South (ZA25-000055 and ZA25-000058), and the approval of the Lindsey Final Plat (ZA25-000056) subject to City Council approval of a Wetland waiver and specific signage requirements. A Conditional Use Permit for the Crystal Village beach access easement (ZA25-000053) was approved with multiple conditions, including ADEM approval for the dune walkover landing facing east. The Commission approved a Zoning Text Amendment regarding Vacation Rental Signs (ZTA25-06) and recommended approval for amendments concerning Annexation/Prezone Regulations (ZTA25-09) to the City Council, specifying that new annexations should generally include prezoning unless they are existing single-family homes. The amendment regarding the Walking Overlay District (ZTA25-10) was tabled. The Commission also approved changes to its Bylaws and reviewed the 2026 meeting dates.

The Planning Commission discussed and approved a site plan for Ocean Blue Cottages with specific conditions, including modifications to zoning ordinance standards and requirements for architectural details and landscaping. They also approved the Bon Secour Village Final Subdivision Plat with conditions related to zoning and drainage easements. The commission addressed vacation rental sign regulations, deciding to postpone a Zoning Text Amendment for further discussion at a future work session and meeting. Additionally, they approved Zoning Text Amendments related to uses in the BG and BN Zoning Districts, modifying regulations for townhouses and multi-family dwellings. The commission reviewed current bylaws and conducted officer elections, re-electing a Chairman and Vice Chairman.