Opelika is known for its 3 beautiful historic districts. Now out-of-state developers want to build 182 modern looking apartments on S. 10th Street next to the Police Station. This area is original Opelika and includes the oldest buildings and houses in our city. This complex would literally "frame" our downtown historic district. Do we want visitors to wonder why historic Opelika is beginning to look like just any other southern town?
What can you do to protect Opelika's historic character?
1. Sign this petition and make comments.
2. Attend the Opelika City Council Meeting on March 15 at 7 pm (Opelika Municipal Court - Meeting Chambers 300 MLK Boulevard)
3. Contact Mayor Gary Fuller and your city council members to voice your opinion.
4. Share this link.
Remember. Once history is lost, it can never be brought back!
Update #5vor 3 Jahren
The planning commission is meeting at 3 pm today (4/26) concerning the proposed apartment complex downtown. It sounds like they want to change the zoning definition of C1 and then potentially commit city funds to widening the road for the developer, which is not aligned with what people want or what they expressed at the meetings. Changing the zoning definition could allow no retail on 1st floor and increase density.. If you have a chance to attend the meeting, please do..
Update #4vor 3 Jahren
The City Council will have a final reading and vote on proposed zoning changes for this complex on Tuesday April 5th at 6.45 pm at in the Opelika Municipal Court Meeting Chambers 300 MLK Blvd Opelika.
This meeting is where they decide to approve or not approve the apartments, so please show up and share your opinions.
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Update #3vor 3 Jahren
The City Council will have a first reading on proposed zoning changes for this complex on Tuesday March 15 at 6.45 pm at in the Opelika Municipal Court Meeting Chambers 300 MLK Blvd Opelika. Please show up and share your opinions.
Final reading and vote is scheduled for April 5th at 6.45 pm. It's important you show up for both meetings if you want your opinions to be known.
Update #2vor 3 Jahren
1st Reading for the amended zoning is scheduled for 3/15. 2nd Reading and vote may occur as soon as 4/5. Please attend both of these Opelika City Council meetings. Also, share this information with others and contact Mayor Fuller and the members of the Opelika City Council to let them know your thoughts.
Also please contact Matt Mosley at City Planning 334-705-5156 cmosley@opelika-al.gov
Update #1vor 3 Jahren
Below are emails for Opelika's mayor and members of the City Council. Please contact them to let them know your thoughts about the proposed development.
Mayor Gary Fuller gfuller@opelika-al.gov
Opelika City Council
Eddie Smith esmith@opelika-al.gov esmith@opelika-al.gov
Erica Baker Norris enorris@opelika-al.gov
George Allen wgallen@opelika-al.gov
Tim Aja taja@opelika-al.gov
Todd Rauch trauch@opelika-al.gov
