Chelsea council weighs rezoning for 51-home subdivision

The Chelsea City Council will hold a public hearing on November 3 to review a rezoning request for a new residential development.

Richard Yerger of YP Chelsea is seeking to change the designation of 33 acres at 11880 Shelby County 11 from an agricultural-residential district to an R-2 residential district. The current agricultural rules require lots to be at least 10 acres and 150 feet wide. The proposed R-2 zoning allows for lots as small as 15,000 square feet and 75 feet wide. Valor Communities plans to construct 51 homes in the area known as Pine Ridge.

The development company stated the homes are expected to cost upwards of $500,000. This price point represents a step up from the starter homes currently available in Chelsea. The Chelsea Planning Commission voted 4-1 on September 28 to recommend the approval. The city engineer also determined that R-2 zoning is appropriate for the location.

A work session is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, followed by the council meeting at 6 p.m. The council will hold a first reading and accept public comment during the 6 p.m. session. A final vote on the rezoning is expected to occur at a later date.

The council will also vote on an agreement with Pearce & Associates to sell surplus city property via online auctions. The one-year contract grants the auctioneer a 10% commission on gross sale proceeds. Buyers may also be charged a 10% premium. The city authorized the sale of specific surplus items at its October 27 meeting. Mayor Cody Sumners will also designate November 1 as National Family Literacy Day in Chelsea during the mayor’s report. This proclamation is made in partnership with the Oak Mountain Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.