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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pelham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Annexation of 1056 Highway 72
A property owner has requested to annex land at 1056 Highway 72 into the city. The council discussed setting a public hearing date — the first step before any annexation vote.
Property transaction at 1908 and 1910 Montgomery Highway
The council was set to review accepting the sale of two parcels at 1908 and 1910 Montgomery Highway from the Commercial Development Authority — putting city-area land back into private development.
QuikTrip rezoning at Highway 52 and Racquet Club Parkway
QuikTrip wants to build its first Alabama store — with an unnamed national coffee chain on the corner — on about 6 acres now zoned agricultural. Neighbors are split: some tout the jobs and cleanliness, others warn of traffic at an already congested intersection and competition for three existing minority-owned gas stations. The ordinance only got a first reading, so the final vote is still ahead.
18-acre annexation on County Road 11
Brian Ellison and Cindy Grier petitioned to bring about 18 acres into Pelham so they get city police, fire, and trash service. It already has city water, and no one spoke for or against at the hearing.
Development consulting agreement
A special-called meeting July 30 will consider a development consulting agreement — an early step in a major project leaders say will take years, not months.
Annexation of 18 acres on County Road 11
The city was asked to annex about 18 acres owned by Brian Ellison and Cindy Grier. Annexation brings the land into city services and city taxes.
Apartment Development Opposition
Pelham residents showed up to a public hearing to fight a proposed apartment complex on Huntley Parkway. The big worries are more traffic and denser development in the neighborhood. If you live nearby, this is the kind of project that can change daily commutes and the feel of the area.