Opelika public meetings in 2024

General

The Opelika Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a major amendment to the Knollwood PUD Master Plan, which reduces lot widths from 60' to 55' for lots 2‑11 and adds an additional lot. The commission will also consider text amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. An amendment to the Planning Commission By‑Laws, Article V Agenda, will be discussed. Minutes from the previous meeting will be approved.

• Major amendment to the Knollwood PUD Master Plan at 820 Crawford Road: lot widths reduced, one new lot added, and lot 44 changed to open‑space amenity.
• Public hearing on proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Section 5.1 B Amendment Procedures Definitions; Section 8.17 C Conditional Use Procedures).
• Public hearing on proposed text amendments to the Subdivision Regulations (Section 4.3 B Preliminary Plat Review; Section 4.4 A Final Plat Approval; Section D Final Plat Requirements).
• Consideration of an amendment to the Planning Commission By‑Laws, Article V Agenda.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a bid for new police vehicles. The meeting also includes a presentation on the CDBG PY2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Report.

• Bid for five 2025 Chevy Police Tahoes and seven 2025 Chevy LS Tahoes for the OPD
• CDBG PY2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) presentation

City Council

The Opelika City Council will vote on awarding bids for five 2025 Chevy Police Tahoes and seven 2025 Chevy LS Tahoes for the police department. It will also consider several purchase resolutions, including police equipment for the new vehicles, Cisco networking hardware, and Google Workspace licenses. Ordinance items include a zoning amendment for 1001 1st Avenue and an annexation petition for a 6‑acre parcel at 448 Lee Road (Albright Road). The meeting includes routine items such as mayor financial reports and public comment periods.

• Awarding of bids: five 2025 Chevy Police Tahoes and seven 2025 Chevy LS Tahoes for OPD
• Resolution to purchase police equipment for the new Tahoes (State of AL contract #MA230000004212)
• Resolution to purchase Cisco routers and hardware (Omnia Contract #2018011-01) and Google Workspace Enterprise Plus (Omnia Contract #2018011-01)
• Amend Zoning Ordinance & Map for 1001 1st Avenue, 10,890‑sq‑ft lot, from C‑3, GC‑S to C‑1, GC‑S (2nd reading)
• Approve annexation petition for 6 acres at 448 Lee Road 174 (Albright Road) for Moore's Construction LLC (2nd reading)

General

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider three applications affecting downtown historic districts: new construction at 500 2nd Ave, facade renovations at 107 N. 9th St, and deck replacement at 400 S. 8th St. The meeting also includes routine approval of the October 10, 2024 minutes and standard public, old, and other business items. Decisions will be recorded for the next meeting on January 9, 2025.

• 500 2nd Ave – New construction request in the Downtown Historic District (Applicant: Mazzola Architecture, LLC)
• 107 N. 9th St – Facade renovation request in the Downtown Historic District (Applicant: Stone Martine Builders)
• 400 S. 8th St – Deck replacement request in the Geneva Historic District (Applicant: Kim Petrina)
• Approval of October 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Scheduling of next meeting for January 9, 2025

General

The regular Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024 was cancelled because no applications were received. No agenda items will be considered or decided at this meeting. The notice also includes ADA contact information for accessibility requests.

City Council

The Opelika City Council will hear an update on the Financial Health Initiative and consider several land-use actions. Items include a rezoning request for the 900 Block of Lake Condy Road, covering 12.2 acres, changing from R-3 to a Planned Unit Development. The council will also review requests to advertise vacations of right-of-way for a portion of Spring Drive serving the Lee County Youth Development Center and for undeveloped rights-of-way in the Operell Subdivision Plat at 1615 Thomason Drive, Sun Self Storage, Inc.

• Rezoning request: 900 Block of Lake Condy Road, 12.2 acres, from R-3 to PUD
• Vacation of right-of-way: portion of Spring Drive Right-of-Way, Lee County Youth Development Center
• Vacation of undeveloped right-of-ways: Operell Subdivision Plat, 1615 Thomason Drive, Sun Self Storage, Inc.

City Council

The Opelika City Council will hold public hearings on a vacation of a portion of the right-of-way on South 6th Street and a zoning ordinance amendment for 1001 1st Avenue. The council will consider several purchase resolutions, a professional services agreement for a road extension, and reappointments of the public defender and municipal court judge. Ordinance readings include the zoning amendment, an annexation petition for 6 acres at 448 Lee Road 174, and a lease amendment with the Opelika Chamber of Commerce. The meeting also includes a special appropriation for the Christmas in a Railroad Town event.

• Public Hearing – Approve vacation of a portion of the ROW of S 6th Street
• Public Hearing – Amend Zoning Ordinance & Map for 1001 1st Avenue, 10,890‑sq‑ft lot, from C-3, GC‑S to C-1, GC‑S
• Purchase – (624) Toter 96 Gal EVR II Universal/Nestable Carts (Sourcewell Contract #041521‑TOT)
• Purchase – One Marathon RJ‑250 Self‑Contained 30 Cu Yd Compactor (Sourcewell Contract #040621‑MEC)
• Approve Professional Services Agreement with Harmon Engineering for design of Gwin Mill Dr. Extension to Calhoun Dr.

General

The Opelika Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including preliminary plats for Sentinel Hills, Firefly, and Taylin subdivisions. It will consider a conditional use application for a 323‑unit apartment project at 3310 Society Hill Road and a rezoning amendment that would change 12.6 acres on the 900 block of Lake Condy Road to mixed‑use. Additional items include a right‑of‑way vacation request, a 6‑acre annexation at 448 Lee Road, and a setback variance for a commercial lot on the Ballfields Plat.

• Preliminary plat approval for Sentinel Hills Subdivision Phase 3 (18 lots) accessed from Lee Road 2192
• Preliminary and final plat approval for Firefly Subdivision Phase 1 (7 lots) accessed from Summers Street
• Conditional use application for Foresite Group LLC to develop 323 apartment units at 3310 Society Hill Road (C‑2 district)
• Rezoning amendment of 12.6 acres on the 900 block of Lake Condy Road from medium‑density residential to mixed‑use
• Annexation request for 6 acres at 448 Lee Road with proposed R‑1 zoning

City Council

At the November 19 work session, the Opelika City Council will consider three resolutions. The first authorizes a bid for a fiber optic splicing trailer. The second reviews a bid for LED lighting retrofits at West Ridge Park and Bandy Park. The third approves a professional services agreement with Barrett Simpson for the Sportsplex Parkway Extension project.

• Bid for one fiber optic splicing trailer (OPS)
• Bid for LED lighting retrofit at West Ridge Park and Bandy Park (P&R)
• Professional services agreement with Barrett Simpson for Sportsplex Parkway Extension (ENG)

City Council

The Opelika City Council will vote on several professional services agreements related to the Sportsplex Parkway Extension, Veterans Parkway Extension, and a signal design at 2nd Avenue and North 3rd Street. The council will also consider purchases of a fiber optic splicing trailer, a Crown lift truck, and LED lighting retrofits for West Ridge Park and Bandy Park. Additional items include designating surplus personal property for disposal and appointing a new library board member.

• Award one fiber optic splicing trailer (OPS)
• LED lighting retrofit for West Ridge Park and Bandy Park (P&R)
• Purchase one 2025 Crown Lift Truck – Sourcewell Contract #011723-CAT (OPS)
• Approve professional services agreement with Barrett Simpson for Sportsplex Parkway Extension Project (ENG)
• Approve professional services agreement with Barge for bridge design related to Sportsplex Parkway Extension Project (ENG)

General

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled for November 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of applications.

City Council

The Opelika City Council work session will discuss a rezoning request for 1001 1st Avenue, a 23,579‑sf lot, changing its classification from C‑3/GC‑S to C‑1/GC‑S. The council will also vote on new pay plans for city employees. A bid for one 2024 F‑Series SD truck with a crane will be reviewed. The meeting includes routine updates and procedural items.

• Rezoning request for 1001 1st Avenue (23,579 sf lot) from C‑3/GC‑S to C‑1/GC‑S
• Approve new pay plans for the City of Opelika (HR)
• Bid for one 2024 F‑Series SD truck with crane (PW)

City Council

The Opelika City Council will consider a range of approvals, including contract amendments, purchases, and appropriations. Items include a 3rd amendment to the CDG professional services agreement for the Thomason Drive Extension, a change order for the South 10th Street and Avenue C Improvement Project, and several procurement contracts. The council will also adopt two ordinance amendments and approve annual appropriation contracts for FY2025.

• Approve 3rd Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with CDG for Thomason Drive Extension Project
• Approve Change Order #1 for the South 10th Street and Avenue C Improvement Project
• Purchase – Three (3) 2025 Chevrolet Equinox LT SUVs – State of AL Contract # MA240000004920 – OPD
• Purchase – One (1) Model 600 Street Sweeper with Cab and Chassis – Sourcewell Contract #111522-TYM – OES
• Accept Dedication of Right‑of‑Way from Chapman H., LLC on Pepperell Parkway

General

The Opelika Planning Commission will consider preliminary and final plats for subdivisions, a conditional use for a church athletic field, and a rezoning request for a lounge and event center. The body will also hold a public hearing to vacate a right-of-way on 6th Street.

• Waverly Woods SD: 117 lots on 699 Waverly Place
• Southern Pines SD: 46 lots on Briarwood Lane extension
• Trinity Christian School: Athletic field and gymnasium at Calhoun Drive
• Rezoning request: 1001 1st Avenue from C-3 to C-1 for a lounge and event center
• Right-of-way vacation: 6th Street at the Chamber of Commerce building

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss general updates and review the current meeting agenda. The primary item for discussion is a bid related to the Spring Villa Park Lodge.

• Bid for Spring Villa Park Lodge (Parks & Recreation)

City Council

The Opelika City Council will approve various departmental purchases and annual service contracts, including those with the American Red Cross and Boys & Girls Clubs. The body will also consider second readings for zoning changes and a speed limit adjustment on Society Hill Road.

• Request Alcohol Licenses for three local businesses
• Request Downtown Street Closure for Glow for Epilepsy event
• Approve purchase of 2026 Freightliner M2 106 Plus truck
• Approve Annual Appropriation Contracts FY2025 with 19 non-profits
• Amend zoning ordinance for 3900 Block Waverly Pkwy

General

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or hearings are listed for the October 10 meeting.

General

The regular meeting of the Opelika Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled for October 8, 2024, was canceled because no applications were submitted.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of applications
• No zoning cases or public hearings scheduled

City Council

The City Council work session will hear a presentation from the Opelika Chamber of Commerce. The council will consider any resolutions, ordinances, and general updates listed on the agenda. No specific resolutions or ordinances are detailed in the agenda.

• Call to Order with council members George Allen, Erica Norris, Tim Aja, Todd Rauch, Eddie Smith
• Presentation by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce – Ali Rauch
• Resolutions – agenda item, no specific resolution described
• Ordinances – agenda item, no specific ordinance described
• General Updates – agenda item, no specific update described

City Council

The Opelika City Council will hold public hearings on demolitions at 1002 Columbus Parkway and 1300 Spring Drive, and will consider rezoning requests for a 5.7-acre property on Waverly Parkway and a ballfields PUD on Pepperell Parkway.

• Public Hearing: Demolition - 1002 Columbus Parkway
• Public Hearing: Demolition Cost Assessment - 1300 Spring Drive
• Public Hearing: Amend Master Plan for Ballfields PUD: Pepperell Pkwy & North 30th Street
• Public Hearing: Amend Zoning Ordinance & Map: 3900 Block Waverly Parkway
• Request Alcohol License - Luv Zone LLC DBA Luv Zone

General

The Planning Commission is meeting for a work session focused on education and internal review. There is no public hearing scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of upcoming meeting dates
• Discussion of amending Planning Commission by-laws
• Review of approval procedures and requirements
• Discussion of development standards and zoning ordinance issues

General

The Opelika Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a conditional use and preliminary plat for 50 townhome units at 3417 Dale Avenue and a conditional use for a 225‑unit townhome rental on Society Hill Road. The commission will also consider final plat approval for the 69‑lot Laurel Lakes 1B subdivision accessed from Como Way, Ontario Road, and Great Bear Road. Additional agenda items include approval of meeting minutes, an update on previous cases, and setting dates for November and December meetings.

• Conditional Use and Preliminary Plat – 50 townhome units at 3417 Dale Avenue (AUO Investments LLC)
• Conditional Use – 225‑unit townhome rental development at 2700 block Society Hill Road (Jim Chapman Communities)
• Final Plat – 69‑lot Laurel Lakes 1B subdivision accessed from Como Way, Ontario Road, and Great Bear Road (Fire Rock Development Company, LLC)
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Approve dates for November and December Planning Commission meetings

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to review and discuss the current meeting agenda. The session focuses on evaluating bids for city services and road extensions.

• Bid for Pest Control Services
• Bid for Grandberry Drive Extension
• Bid for removal of dead, dying, or dangerous trees and stumps with tree pruning

City Council

The Opelika City Council will review and vote on technical construction codes, a zoning change for the Sportsplex Parkway, and the purchase of three Ford F150 trucks. The meeting also includes public hearings on weed abatement and a waiver of permit fees for Habitat for Humanity.

• Amend City Code for technical construction codes
• Zoning change for Sportsplex Parkway (68.4 acres)
• Purchase of three 2024 Ford F150 pickup trucks
• Waiver of building permit fees for Habitat for Humanity
• Public hearing on weed abatement assessment

General

The Opelika Historic Preservation Commission will convene to review applications for historic district modifications, including driveway extensions, facade painting, and a demolition request. The meeting will also include the approval of previous minutes and a report on enforcement.

• Approval of August 8, 2024 minutes
• 501 N. 8th St: Extend Two Driveways (Northside Historic District)
• 223 S. 8th St: Paint Brick Facade (Downtown Historic District)
• 13 N. 8th St: Demolition request (Downtown Historic District)
• 300 S. 7th St: New Construction Townhomes (Downtown Historic District)

General

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled for September 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of applications.

City Council

The Opelika City Council will hold a work session to discuss advertising for a rezoning request and a master plan amendment. The council will also review a bid for storm drainage updates on N 7th Street.

• Request to advertise rezoning 3900 block Waverly Parkway (5.7 acres) from M-2 to C-2
• Request to advertise Master Plan Amendment for Ballfields PUD (Pepperell Parkway & N 30th St) changing units to apartments
• Bid review for N 7th Street Storm Drainage Updates

City Council

The Opelika City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the 2021 editions of several International Codes and the 2024 International Mechanical Code. Council members will consider amending the zoning ordinance and map to rezone 68.4 acres on the north side of Sportsplex Parkway from R‑1 to a Planned Unit Development. Additional actions include approving tax abatements for Niagara Bottling, LLC, professional services agreements for the Pepperell Parkway MPO project and a traffic signal study, and revoking the business license for the Springwood Hotel at 1002 Columbus Pkwy.

• Adopt 2021 International Building, Fire, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, Property Maintenance, Residential Codes and 2024 International Mechanical Code
• Amend Zoning Ordinance & Map: Sportsplex Parkway (north side), 68.4 acres, from R‑1 to PUD
• Approve certain tax abatements and exemptions for Niagara Bottling, LLC
• Approve professional services agreement for CE&I services for Pepperell Parkway MPO project
• Approve revocation of business license for Springwood Hotel at 1002 Columbus Pkwy

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct general business. The primary item for consideration is the adoption of a transportation plan under the Rebuild Alabama Act.

• Resolution to adopt Transportation Plan Pursuant to the Rebuild Alabama Act - ENG

General

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, conditional use permits, and preliminary plats. The body is considering new residential subdivisions, commercial projects including a hotel and wine bar, and a land use change on Waverly Parkway.

• Rezoning of 5.76 acres at 3900 block of Waverly Parkway from M-2 to C-2
• Conditional use request for a 147-unit Build-to-Rent development at 1400 block of South Fox Run Parkway
• Conditional use request for RAM Opelika Hotel at 2400 block of Interstate Drive
• Preliminary plat for National Village SD Phase 1E with 39 lots
• Request to change townhome units to apartment units for the Ballfields at Pepperell Parkway and North 30th Street

City Council

The Opelika City Council work session will consider a resolution to authorize an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) for the Pepperell Parkway Improvements Project. The resolution also addresses payment of the city's local match for the project. Other agenda items include presentations, ordinances, general updates, and discussion items.

• Authorize agreement with ALDOT for Pepperell Parkway Improvements Project and payment of local match

City Council

The City Council will consider the approval of the FY 2025 budget and tax abatements for Pharmavite, LLC. The meeting includes second readings for zoning amendments and an annexation petition, as well as public hearings for weed abatement assessments.

• Approval of City Budget for FY 2025
• Tax abatements and exemptions for Pharmavite, LLC
• Zoning changes for 704 1st Ave, 104 N 7th Street, and 711 Pleasant Drive
• Annexation petition for 109.9 acres on Lee Rd 171 (Wigdon Road)
• Agreement with ALDOT for Pepperell Parkway Improvements Project

General

The Opelika Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes and consider two variance requests: one for a reduced side yard setback on Century Blvd and another for a reduced rear yard setback.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Variance for reduced side yard on Century Blvd
• Variance for reduced rear yard setback

General

The Opelika Historic Preservation Commission will consider three applications for changes within historic districts. The requests include a tree removal at 511‑513 S. 8th St., a partial rock‑wall removal at 515 S. 8th St., and a window replacement at 315 N. 9th St. All applications are submitted by private owners and will be discussed after a brief public hearing period.

• 511‑513 S. 8th St.: tree removal request (Applicant: Cody Holly)
• 515 S. 8th St.: partial removal of rock wall (Applicant: Cody Holly)
• 315 N. 9th St.: window replacement request (Applicant: Kathryn James)

City Council

The Opelika City Council work session will present the annual city budget for fiscal year 2025. Council members will consider a rezoning request for 68.9 acres at Sportsplex Parkway and Andrews Road, changing the designation from R‑1 to a planned unit development (PUD). The meeting will also include review of bids for the G. W. Carver Hall roofing project and a new 115 kV transmission line.

• Presentation of the Annual City Budget for FY 2025
• Rezoning request for 68.9 acres at Sportsplex Parkway and Andrews Road, from R‑1 to PUD
• Bid review for G. W. Carver Hall Roofing Project
• Bid review for new 115 kV Transmission Line

City Council

The Opelika City Council will vote on the 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget and action plan, consider multiple zoning ordinance amendments, and review several contract and license requests. Public hearings will be held on demolition, weed‑abatement, and zoning changes for specific parcels. The council will also consider award bids for a roofing project and a new 115 kV transmission line.

• Public Hearing – Amend Zoning Ordinance & Map: 711 Pleasant Drive, 22,450 sq ft, from R‑5M to C‑2 (1st Reading)
• Request Alcohol License – Shri Babaji DM LLC, DBA Opelika Mart, Retail Wine and Beer Off‑Premise
• Approve CDBG PY2024 Budget & Annual Action Plan (Community Development Block Grant)
• Approve Contract for Services with the USA Team Handball Wheelchair National Team
• Approve Annexation Petition by Prestige Worldwide Rentals, LLC, 109.9 Acres, Lee Rd 171 (Wigdon Road)

General

The agenda consists of standard procedural items and reports. No specific projects or public hearings are detailed in the provided text.

• Enforcement Report
• Staff Report