Magnolia Acres Phase 2 site violations and cleanup
Baldwin County
Summary
A stalled subdivision off County Road 28 has sat like a 'war zone' with a dug-too-deep detention pond and a stop-work order. The commission gambled that approving a variance and extension lets a new financial partner clean it up in about 90 days instead of a multi-year court fight.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Remediation and completion costs fall on the new project partner, with county enforcement costs avoided if the cleanup happens on schedule.
Neighbors near County Road 28 who've watched the site deteriorate, plus the developer and new investor.
Neighbors if the new partner's deal falls through and the site sits for another year.
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