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Case Number: LV-22003 – AARSHIV, Inc. d/b/a Triple A A Public Hearing has been established before the Baldwin County Commission for the above referenced License Application(s) on March 15, 2022 at 8:30 AM in the 2nd Floor Chambers of the Baldwin County Fairhope Satellite Courthouse, located at 1100 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama 36532.
Location: 22197 County Road 87 Unit A, Robertsdale, Alabama 36567
License Type: 050 – RETAIL BEER – (OFF PREMISES ONLY)
070 – RETAIL TABLE WINE - (OFF PREMISES ONLY)
Public Hearing Date: March 15, 2022
If you have questions regarding this public hearing, please contact the Baldwin County Administration Department (Bay Minette Commission Office) at 251-937-0264.
15 March 2022 -
08:30 AM
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Main Office-251.580.1655
Foley Office - 251.972.8523
201 East Section Ave., Foley, AL 36535
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Case #: Z22-000002
Donnenwirth Property
Planning District: 33
The public hearing will be conducted during the next regular meeting of Baldwin County Commission, which is scheduled for Tuesday April 19, 2022, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Baldwin County Fairhope Satellite Courthouse, County Commission Meeting Chambers-2nd Floor, 1100 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL. 36532.
The said application will be considered by the Baldwin County Commission pursuant to Alabama Code- 45-2-261. The application materials are available for public review at the office of the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department, 22251 Palmer Street in Robertsdale, AL or at the Foley Satellite Courthouse, 201 East Section Avenue in Foley, Alabama during normal business hours. If you desire to speak with someone by telephone about this application, please contact the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department at 251-580-1655. If you desire to submit written comments, please address your correspondence to:
Baldwin County Planning & Zoning
22251 Palmer Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
19 April 2022 -
08:30 AM
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale, AL 36567
Foley Office - 251.972.8523
201 East Section Ave., Foley, AL 36535
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Case #: Z21-000011
Lipscomb Property
Planning District: 21
The public hearing will be conducted during the next regular meeting of Baldwin County Commission, which is scheduled for Tuesday April 19, 2022, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Baldwin County Fairhope Satellite Courthouse, County Commission Meeting Chambers-2nd Floor, 1100 Fairhope Ave. Fairhope, AL. 36532.
The said application will be considered by the Baldwin County Commission pursuant to Alabama Code- 45-2-261. The application materials are available for public review at the office of the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department, 22251 Palmer Street in Robertsdale, AL or at the Foley Satellite Courthouse, 201 East Section Avenue in Foley, Alabama during normal business hours. If you desire to speak with someone by telephone about this application, please contact the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department at 251-580-1655. If you desire to submit written comments, please address your correspondence to:
Baldwin County Planning & Zoning
22251 Palmer Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act or those requiring language translation services should contact the Baldwin County Planning & Zoning Department at 251-580-1655.
19 April 2022 -
08:30 AM
COMMENCING AT A 1" OPEN TOP PIPE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 3 EAST, BALDWIN COUNTY, ALAB AMA; THENCE RUN SOUTH 00°-09'-53" EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID FRACTIONAL SECTION 27 A DISTANCE OF 108.63 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 98 (100' R/W), SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89°-59'-59" WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR (WATTIER) ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF AN UNNAMED 40' PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; THENCE RUN SOUTH 00°-09'-53" EAST ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 2,535.15 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR (WATTIER) ON THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF 20' PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY RUNNING EAST AND WEST; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89°-42'-14" EAST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID UNNAMED 20' PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY A DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID FRACTIONAL SECTION 27, SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 3 EAST, BALDWIN COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 89°42'-14" EAST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF AN UNNAMED 40' PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY A DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR (WATTIER) ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE FIRST MENTIONED UNNAMED 40' PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; THENCE RUN NORTH 00°-09'-53" WEST ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 2,535.36 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID U.S. HIGHWAY 98; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89°-59'-59" WEST ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID U.S. HIGHWAY 98 A DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. DESCRIBED PARCEL CONTAINS 2.33 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
19 April 2022 -
08:30 AM
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Main Office-251.580.1655
22251 Palmer St. Robertsdale, AL 36567
Foley Office - 251.972.8523
201 East Section Ave. Foley, AL 36535
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Case #: Z22-000001
TKC South Alabama Housing Property
Planning District: 12
Notice is hereby given that the Baldwin County Commission will conduct a public hearing concerning a request submitted by Matt Edwards on behalf of TKC South Alabama Housing I, Ltd. The applicant is requesting approval to rezone 3.9+/- acres from RTF-6 - Two Family to RMF-6 Multiple Family. The Parcel Identification Number is 05-42-06-14-2-000-003.019.
The public hearing will be conducted during the next regular meeting of Baldwin County Commission, which is scheduled for Tuesday April 19, 2022, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Baldwin County Fairhope Satellite Courthouse, County Commission Meeting Chambers-2nd Floor, 1100 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL. 36532.
The said application will be considered by the Baldwin County Commission pursuant to Alabama Code- 45-2-261. The application materials are available for public review at the office of the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department, 22251 Palmer Street in Robertsdale, AL or at the Foley Satellite Courthouse, 201 East Section Avenue in Foley, Alabama during normal business hours. If you desire to speak with someone by telephone about this application, please contact the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department at 251-580-1655. If you desire to submit written comments, please address your correspondence to:
Baldwin County Planning & Zoning
22251 Palmer Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
You may email your comments to: Planning@baldwincountyal.gov. If you desire to address the Baldwin County Commission in person about this application, please attend the public hearing at the time and location listed above. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act or those requiring language translation services should contact the Baldwin County Planning & Zoning Department at 251-580-1655.
19 April 2022 -
08:30 AM
Location: 11133 Old Hwy 31, Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
License Type: 220 – BREWPUB
Public Hearing Date: April 19, 2022
19 April 2022 -
08:30 AM
Location: 14210 Greeno Road Fairhope, Alabama 36532
License Type: 140 – Special Events Retail
Public Hearing Date: May 3, 2022
If you have questions regarding this public hearing, please contact the Baldwin County Administration Department (Bay Minette Commission Office) at 251-937-0264.
03 May 2022 -
08:30 AM
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Main Office-251.580.1655
22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale, AL 36567
Foley Office - 251.972.8523
201 East Section Ave., Foley, AL 36535
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Case #: Z22-4
Smith Property
Planning District: 16
Notice is hereby given that the Baldwin County Commission will conduct a public hearing concerning a request submitted by Lieb Engineering on behalf of General Provision LLC and Leroy Smith. The applicant is requesting to rezone .53 acres from B-2 to B-3 to allow a drive thru coffee shop to be built on the property. The Parcel Identification Number is 05-43-09-32-0-000-002.000.
Code- 45-2-261. The application materials are available for public review at the office of the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department, 22251 Palmer Street in Robertsdale, AL or at the Foley Satellite Courthouse, 201 East Section Avenue in Foley, Alabama during normal business hours. If you desire to speak with someone by telephone about this application, please contact the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department at 251-580-1655. If you desire to submit written comments, please address your correspondence to:
22251 Palmer Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
You may email your comments to: Planning@baldwincountyal.gov. If you desire to address the Baldwin County Commission in person about this application, please attend the public hearing at the time and location listed above. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act or those requiring language translation services should contact the Baldwin County Planning & Zoning Department at 251-580-1655.
17 May 2022 -
08:30 AM
17 May 2022 -
08:30 AM
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Main Office-251.580.1655
22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale, AL 36567
Foley Office - 251.972.8523
201 East Section Ave., Foley, AL 36535
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Case #: Z22-3
Century Plaza Property
Planning District: 32
Notice is hereby given that the Baldwin County Commission will conduct a public hearing concerning a request submitted by Charles Jurkiewicz on behalf of Century Plaza Company. The applicant is requesting to rezone 22.9+/- acres of a 223.8-acre parcel from RA to MR to allow expansion of Barber Marina, to include a boatyard, marine services, and offices. The Parcel Identification Number is 05-62-08-28-0-000-004.000.
Code- 45-2-261. The application materials are available for public review at the office of the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department, 22251 Palmer Street in Robertsdale, AL or at the Foley Satellite Courthouse, 201 East Section Avenue in Foley, Alabama during normal business hours. If you desire to speak with someone by telephone about this application, please contact the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department at 251-580-1655. If you desire to submit written comments, please address your correspondence to:
22251 Palmer Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
You may email your comments to: Planning@baldwincountyal.gov. If you desire to address the Baldwin County Commission in person about this application, please attend the public hearing at the time and location listed above. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act or those requiring language translation services should contact the Baldwin County Planning & Zoning Department at 251-580-1655.
17 May 2022 -
08:30 AM
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale, AL 36567
Foley Office - 251.972.8523
201 East Section Ave., Foley, AL 36535
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Zoning Text Amendment to the Baldwin County Zoning Ordinance
The public hearing will be conducted during the next regular meeting of Baldwin County Commission, which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, 2022, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Baldwin County Fairhope Satellite Courthouse, County Commission Meeting Chambers-2nd Floor, 1100 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL. 36532.
The said application will be considered by the Baldwin County Commission pursuant to Alabama Code- 45-2-261. The application materials are available for public review at the office of the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department, 22251 Palmer Street in Robertsdale, AL or at the Foley Satellite Courthouse, 201 East Section Avenue in Foley, Alabama during normal business hours. If you desire to speak with someone by telephone about this application, please contact the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department at (251)-580-1655. If you desire to submit written comments, please address your correspondence to:
Baldwin County Planning & Zoning
22251 Palmer Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act or those requiring language translation services should contact the Baldwin County Planning & Zoning Department at
17 May 2022 -
08:30 AM
BALDWIN COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION The public hearing will be conducted during the next regular meeting of Baldwin County Commission, which is scheduled for Tuesday June 21, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Baldwin County Fairhope Satellite Courthouse, County Commission Meeting Chambers-2nd Floor, 1100 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL. 36532. The said application will be considered by the Baldwin County Commission pursuant to Alabama Baldwin County Planning & Zoning
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Main Office-251.580.1655
22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale, AL 36567
Foley Office - 251.972.8523
201 East Section Ave., Foley, AL 36535
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Case #: Z22-6
Action Auto Wholesale Property
Planning District: 33
Notice is hereby given that the Baldwin County Commission will conduct a public hearing concerning a request submitted by Action Auto Wholesale LLC. The applicant is requesting approval to rezone 1.0 acres+/- from B-2 Neighborhood Business District to B-3 General Business District. The Parcel Identification Number is 05-52-07-26-0-002-009.000.
Code- 45-2-261. The application materials are available for public review at the office of the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department, 22251 Palmer Street in Robertsdale, AL or at the Foley Satellite Courthouse, 201 East Section Avenue in Foley, Alabama during normal business hours. If you desire to speak with someone by telephone about this application, please contact the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department at 251-580-1655. If you desire to submit written comments, please address your correspondence to:
22251 Palmer Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
You may email your comments to: Planning@baldwincountyal.gov. If you desire to address the Baldwin County Commission in person about this application, please attend the public hearing at the time and location listed above. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act or those requiring language translation services should contact the Baldwin County Planning & Zoning Department at 251-580-1655.
21 June 2022 -
10:00 AM
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Main Office-251.580.1655
22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale, AL 36567
Foley Office - 251.972.8523
201 East Section Ave., Foley, AL 36535
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Case #: Z22-9
Bertolla Property
Planning District: 15
Notice is hereby given that the Baldwin County Commission will conduct a public hearing concerning a request submitted Aaron Collins, S.E. Civil, LLC on behalf of Bertolla Properties LLC. The applicant is requesting approval to rezone 54.2 +/- acre from RSF-2, Residential Single-Family District and RSF-E, Residential Single-Family Estate to RSF-3, Residential Single-Family. The Parcel Identification Numbers are 05-43-06-23-0-000-033.000, 05-43-06-23-0-000-026.013, 05-43-06-23-0-000-026.000, part of 05-43-06-23-0-000-034.000 and part of 05-43-06-23-0-000-026.011.
The public hearing will be conducted during the next regular meeting of Baldwin County Commission, which is scheduled for Tuesday June 21, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Baldwin County Fairhope Satellite Courthouse, County Commission Meeting Chambers-2nd Floor, 1100 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL. 36532.
Code- 45-2-261. The application materials are available for public review at the office of the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department, 22251 Palmer Street in Robertsdale, AL or at the Foley Satellite Courthouse, 201 East Section Avenue in Foley, Alabama during normal business hours. If you desire to speak with someone by telephone about this application, please contact the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department at 251-580-1655. If you desire to submit written comments, please address your correspondence to:
22251 Palmer Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
You may email your comments to: Planning@baldwincountyal.gov. If you desire to address the Baldwin County Commission in person about this application, please attend the public hearing at the time and location listed above. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act or those requiring language translation services should contact the Baldwin County Planning & Zoning Department at 251-580-1655.
21 June 2022 -
10:00 AM
BALDWIN COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION The public hearing will be conducted during the next regular meeting of Baldwin County Commission, which is scheduled for Tuesday June 21, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Baldwin County Fairhope Satellite Courthouse, County Commission Meeting Chambers-2nd Floor, 1100 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL. 36532. The said application will be considered by the Baldwin County Commission pursuant to Alabama Baldwin County Planning & Zoning
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Main Office-251.580.1655
22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale, AL 36567
Foley Office - 251.972.8523
201 East Section Ave., Foley, AL 36535
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Case #: Z22-7
Herndon Property
Planning District: 26
Notice is hereby given that the Baldwin County Commission will conduct a public hearing concerning a request submitted by Ray Herndon. The applicant is requesting approval to rezone 4.27 acres+/- from
RSF-1 Residential Single-Family District to RSF-2 Residential Single-Family District. The Parcel Identification Number is 05-56-03-31-0-000-034.000.
Code- 45-2-261. The application materials are available for public review at the office of the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department, 22251 Palmer Street in Robertsdale, AL or at the Foley Satellite Courthouse, 201 East Section Avenue in Foley, Alabama during normal business hours. If you desire to speak with someone by telephone about this application, please contact the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department at 251-580-1655. If you desire to submit written comments, please address your correspondence to:
22251 Palmer Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
You may email your comments to: Planning@baldwincountyal.gov. If you desire to address the Baldwin County Commission in person about this application, please attend the public hearing at the time and location listed above. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act or those requiring language translation services should contact the Baldwin County Planning & Zoning Department at 251-580-1655.
21 June 2022 -
10:00 AM
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Main Office-251.580.1655
22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale, AL 36567
Foley Office - 251.972.8523
201 East Section Ave., Foley, AL 36535
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Case #: Z22-8
Vasut Property
Planning District: 12
Notice is hereby given that the Baldwin County Commission will conduct a public hearing concerning a request submitted by Sawgrass Consulting on behalf of Helen Vasut. The applicant is requesting approval to rezone 39 acres+/- from RA, Rural Agricultural District to RSF-4 Residential Single-Family District. The Parcel Identification Number is 05-42-07-25-0-000-020.000.
22251 Palmer Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
You may email your comments to: Planning@baldwincountyal.gov. If you desire to address the Baldwin County Commission in person about this application, please attend the public hearing at the time and location listed above. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act or those requiring language translation services should contact the Baldwin County Planning & Zoning Department at 251-580-1655.
21 June 2022 -
10:00 AM
19 July 2022 -
08:30 AM
19 July 2022 -
08:30 AM
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Main Office-251.580.1655
22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale, AL 36567
Foley Office - 251.972.8523
201 East Section Ave., Foley, AL 36535
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Case #: TA-22003
Amendment to the Baldwin County Zoning Ordinance
To add Planning District 37 Map and Local Ordinance
Notice is hereby given that the Baldwin County Commission will conduct a public hearing concerning an Amendment to the Baldwin County Zoning Ordinance to add Planning District 37 Map and Local Ordinance.
Code- 45-2-261. The application materials are available for public review at the office of the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department, 22251 Palmer Street in Robertsdale, AL or at the Foley Satellite Courthouse, 201 East Section Avenue in Foley, Alabama during normal business hours. If you desire to speak with someone by telephone about this application, please contact the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department at 251-580-1655. If you desire to submit written comments, please address your correspondence to:
22251 Palmer Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
You may email your comments to: Planning@baldwincountyal.gov. If you desire to address the Baldwin County Commission in person about this application, please attend the public hearing at the time and location listed above. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act or those requiring language translation services should contact the Baldwin County Planning & Zoning Department at 251-580-1655.
19 July 2022 -
08:30 AM
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Main Office-251.580.1655
22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale, AL 36567
Foley Office - 251.972.8523
201 East Section Ave., Foley, AL 36535
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Case #: TA-22002
Amendment to the Baldwin County Zoning Ordinance
To add Planning District 8 Map and Local Ordinance
Notice is hereby given that the Baldwin County Commission will conduct a public hearing concerning an Amendment to the Baldwin County Zoning Ordinance to add Planning District 8 Map and Local Ordinance.
Code- 45-2-261. The application materials are available for public review at the office of the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department, 22251 Palmer Street in Robertsdale, AL or at the Foley Satellite Courthouse, 201 East Section Avenue in Foley, Alabama during normal business hours. If you desire to speak with someone by telephone about this application, please contact the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department at 251-580-1655. If you desire to submit written comments, please address your correspondence to:
22251 Palmer Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
You may email your comments to: Planning@baldwincountyal.gov. If you desire to address the Baldwin County Commission in person about this application, please attend the public hearing at the time and location listed above. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act or those requiring language translation services should contact the Baldwin County Planning & Zoning Department at 251-580-1655.
19 July 2022 -
08:30 AM
A public hearing regarding a public nuisance located at 646 Bonita Ct, Gulf Shores, AL, will be held at the County Commission meeting on August 2, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., at the Baldwin County Administration Building, County Commission Chambers located at 322 Courthouse Square, Bay Minette, Alabama 36507.
If you desire to speak with someone by telephone about this hearing, please contact the Baldwin County Building Department at (251) 972-6837 ext. 2800. If you desire to submit written comments, please address your correspondence to:
Baldwin County Building Department
Attn: Danielle Anderson
201 E. Section Ave., Foley, Alabama 36535
If you desire to address the Baldwin County Commission in person about this hearing, please attend the public hearing at the time and location listed above.
02 August 2022 -
08:30 AM