Benjamin Run high-density townhome subdivision
Baldwin County
Summary
A 91-lot townhome and commercial project off Highway 98 sparked debate about what counts as usable open space, parking, trash pickup, and school capacity at Elberta Elementary. Commissioners tabled it, frustrated that it meets the letter of the rules but not the spirit.
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Last discussed Jul 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roadway improvements (turn lanes and widening) required by the traffic study will be the developer's cost.
The developer gains eventual approval; future residents gain townhome housing with trails and commercial lots fronting Highway 98.
Nearby residents and schools may see added traffic and density; commissioners noted 88 townhomes will strain classrooms already expanded at Elberta Elementary.
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