Northport Council Set To Consider Contentious Residential Development

NORTHPORT, AL — The Northport City Council is set to hear a first reading Monday of a concerning a proposed residential development that has drawn considerable opposition from residents of the surrounding area.

As Patch previously reported on Dec. 15, Builder's Group Development LLC saw a request for conditional use fail for a "performance residential development" consisting of 5.42 acres south of Clearlake Street and west of Resource Lane.

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The residential development was met with substantial pushback from residents of the area, who showed out in force during the last meeting of the city's Planning and Zoning Commission earlier this month to express their opposition to the proposed subdivision.

The measure ultimately failed to net a favorable recommendation from the advisory board that evening, by a 3-2 vote against from the Commission. It was passed on to the full Council for a first reading on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.

The first reading is part of the normal protocol for ordinances of a permanent nature and will not see any action taken by the Council Monday night.

Opposition for the project mainly focused on the usual topics for longtime residents, such as traffic concerns, stormwater infrastructure, property values and more. Above all, though, the prevailing sentiment was staunch opposition to such a large-scale development for those in the area who enjoy the quiet of their streets.

Other storylines we'll be watching

• A proposed agreement with Yellowhammer Engineering, LLC to provide professional services for the Main Avenue Improvements Project will be voted on, in addition a separate agreement with TTL, Inc. to provide professional services for phase II of the Downtown Streetscape Project.
• The Council will vote on awarding a bid to Pro Trainer for two gooseneck recycling trailers as the city continues to move forward on expanding and promoting its curbside recycling program.
• The Council will hear a first reading of an ordinance that would grant an exclusive ambulance franchise to Northstar Paramedic Services, Inc.

Click here to read the full agenda for the regular meeting of the Northport City Council on Jan. 3, 2022.

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