Gulf Shores City Council weighs pedestrian bridge change, 304-lot PUD on horizon
Recent City Council Meeting
At its June 22 meeting, the Gulf Shores City Council considered several items including a change order for pedestrian bridge construction and a professional services contract for FY2026 streets resurfacing. The agenda also included a grant application for the America250 Alabama Initiative and franchise requests for two personal training businesses — Cajueiro Fitness, LLC and Iron & Flow, LLC. No minutes have been published yet, so it is not known whether the council approved any of these items.
Planning Commission Considers Large Development Proposals
On June 23, the Gulf Shores Planning Commission held public hearings on four development proposals. Among them was a request to rezone 148 acres on Roscoe Road for a 304-lot single-family planned unit development (Ellenburg PUD), along with pre-zoning and annexation of that property. The commission also heard a proposal for a 233-lot PUD on 80 acres at Audubon Oaks and a prezone/annexation of 5.6 acres at Oak Place for single-family residential. Minutes have not yet been published, so no votes or decisions are available.
Coming Up
- **City Council work session** – July 6, 2026: The council will discuss targeted incentive programs for beach and waterway areas, a taxi franchise request from Granbury Executive Transport, a fire boat bid award to Silver Ships Inc, a land exchange with Gulf State Park, an annexation request for 21187 Cotton Creek Drive, and other items. No final votes are expected at this discussion-only session.
- **Zoning Board of Adjustment** – July 7, 2026: The board will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request (ZA26-000051) to allow a pool deck enclosure to encroach into the required five-foot setback at a residence on Pierce. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.
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