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Meeting Summary
The Mobile City Planning Commission approved multiple subdivisions including the Cottages at Spring Hill (6 lots on Old Shell Road) with conditions 2 and 3 struck regarding right-of-way dedication, and the Armory Subdivision at 720 Museum Drive (3 lots, 4.56 acres) with a waiver for turning lanes. A sidewalk waiver was granted for Brew Horizons LLC at 3180 Dolphin Street due to ongoing city streetscape reconstruction. The Willis Sermon Connector Subdivision at 5536 Sermon Road West was held over until May 21, 2026.
Key Decisions (12)
Subdivision at 2237-2247 Bear Fork Road
Re-subdivision of the Leading M Williams Subdivision into two lots totaling just over 4.5 acres. Applicant agreed to all 10 listed conditions. Approved unanimously.
Subdivision at 5070 Old Shell Road - Cottages at Spring Hill
Subdivision of six lots at just over half an acre. Developer Corey Brown camp of 549 Congress Street presented. Conditions 2 and 3 regarding 20 feet centerline dedication for Parkway and East Border were struck per applicant request. Stormwater engineering was resolved with potential for losing one lot (lot 1) for detention if needed.
Subdivision at 2449-2453 Lava Creek Parkway - Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 441
Subdivision of one lot at 0.85 acres. Applicant George Coles of 457 Saint Michael Street requested waiver of condition 1 regarding 60-foot right-of-way dedication due to previously granted front setback variance. Condition 1 was struck.
Subdivision at 360 Palmetto Street - Holiday Inn Reload Tower Subdivision
Subdivision of two lots at 0.14 acres. Applicant Naomi Migoya of Baker Donaldson law firm (1901 6th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama) confirmed agreement with all 9 conditions.
Subdivision at 5536 Sermon Road West and 5660-5680 Sermon Road North - Willis Sermon Connector
Subdivision held over until May 21, 2026 meeting per applicant agreement. Required revisions and fees due by May 3. Public comment from Tony Cooper (Berkshire Hathaway Cooper and Company) expressed concerns about potential future B-3 to B-5 rezoning for truck parking on adjacent property.
Subdivision at 720 Museum Drive - Armory Subdivision
Subdivision of three lots at 4.56 acres. Applicant Kathy Sherman of Museum Partners (41 West 65 Service Road North, Suite 310, Mobile 36608) confirmed agreement with 11 conditions. Waiver of section 9.E.3.C.3.B.8 for turning lanes on Museum Drive and North MacGregor approved. Streetscape to include tree wells on 12-foot sidewalk consistent with Village of Spring Hill plans. Commissioner Kenny Nichols recused.
Subdivision at 2200 Green Street - Re-subdivision of Lots 4-8 Block D
Re-subdivision of lots in the ST Louis Track Subdivision into three lots at just over half an acre. Applicant Terry Command of 150 Government Street requested waiver of 25-foot dedication (section 6.B.9) consistent with recent subdivisions along corridor. Commissioner Matei recused.
Subdivision at 1105-1315 Edward Street - Henry Cisco Subdivision
Re-subdivision into four lots at 0.47 acres. Applicant Terry Command requested waivers of section 6.B.9 (right-of-way dedication), 6.C.2.A.1 (substandard lot area), and 6.2.B.3 (lot width). Commissioner Matei recused.
Subdivision at 1805 Larkwood Drive - Larkwood Miller Lane Subdivision
Subdivision of four lots at 0.74 acres. Applicant present and agreed to all 8 listed conditions.
Sidewalk Waiver at 3180 Dolphin Street - Brew Horizons LLC
Waiver of sidewalk construction along Dolphin Street approved. Crawford Stitt representing Brew Horizons LLC cited no existing sidewalk to tie into and ongoing city streetscape reconstruction project. City engineer recommended approval noting future sidewalks would be constructed by city.
Modification at 1879 Conception Street - Malls PUD Modification
Major modification to previously approved PUD allowing construction of two electrical buildings with combined total area of approximately 1,200 square feet. Applicant David Carr of Jacobs Engineering (3557 Laguna Court, Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563) agreed to 8 findings of fact and 7 conditions.
Public Hearing Call for DDD Amendments
Public hearing scheduled for 04/16/2026 to consider amendments to Appendix A Downtown Development District of UDC Chapter 64. Amendments will reincorporate procedures left out during major reorganization approved in October and adopted by city council 01/20/2026 with effective date 07/20/2026.
Development Activity (6)
Cottages at Spring Hill
6-lot subdivision on just over half an acre. Stormwater detention resolved with engineering; potential to reduce to 5 lots if lot 1 needed for water storage and oak tree preservation. Meeting held with Country Club Village community with support received.
Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 441 Building
Single lot subdivision at 0.85 acres. Previously granted front setback variance to 10 feet due to sewer easement hardship.
Holiday Inn Reload Tower
2-lot subdivision at 0.14 acres for hotel development.
Armory Subdivision
3-lot subdivision at 4.56 acres. Lot 1 will contain stormwater detention and parking for Lots 2 and 3. Detention will also handle water from adjacent fire station. Streetscape includes tree wells on 12-foot sidewalk consistent with Village of Spring Hill plans.
Brew Horizons
Seven brief projects on Dolphin Street. Sidewalk waiver granted due to ongoing city streetscape reconstruction.
Malls Electrical Buildings
Two electrical buildings with combined total area of approximately 1,200 square feet as modification to existing PUD.
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
City of Mobile is undertaking major streetscape reconstruction on Dolphin Street corridor, indicating public investment in commercial area improvements.
Housing Demand
Village of Spring Hill area continues to see residential subdivision activity with the Cottages at Spring Hill and Armory Subdivision projects, both receiving community support.
Commercial Demand
Concern raised about potential future rezoning from B-3 to B-5 for truck parking near Theodore/Tillman's Corner business park, suggesting industrial logistics demand in the area.
Sentiment
Long-time developer Tony Cooper (55 years experience) praised planning commission for protecting property values through restrictive covenants and planning oversight.