09/21/2026
📍 Rezoning Request – Highway 111 & Quinland Lake Road
I wanted to take a few minutes to explain an upcoming zoning matter that the Algood City Council will be considering next month so that everyone has the same information and understands what is actually being proposed.
The property located at the corner of Highway 111 and Quinland Lake Road is currently zoned General. The church that owns the property is selling it, and the prospective buyer has requested that the property be rezoned to Light Industrial.
The reason for the requested zoning change is related to easement/access issues with the property and the way the proposed development would need to be configured.
So, what is being proposed for the property?
The buyer's plan is to develop a business park consisting of smaller spaces that could be rented to local businesses. Think of it as a location where smaller businesses could have their own space without needing to build or purchase an entire building themselves. See attached pictures for an idea of the concept.
A very important point:
The vote that took place at the September 8 City Council meeting was not a final approval of the rezoning.
The September 8 vote was the first reading. The purpose of that vote was to determine whether the rezoning request should move forward to a second reading. It did, which means the request will now come back before the City Council for further consideration.
The second reading is where the public will have an opportunity to speak, either in support of or with concerns about the proposed zoning change.
I want our citizens to have the opportunity to understand what is being proposed before the Council considers the matter further. Rezoning a piece of property is an important decision, and it is appropriate for citizens to ask questions, learn about the proposed use, and share their thoughts.
The City's zoning ordinance defines Light Industrial (I-1) as a district intended for uses such as light manufacturing, assembly, storage, warehousing, wholesaling, distribution, offices and business services, among other specifically permitted uses.
📅 The next City Council meeting is October 13 at 6:00 p.m. at Algood City Hall, 215 W. Main Street. The public is invited to attend.
I hope this helps clear up what is being considered. My goal is to make sure our citizens are informed about what is happening, understand the process, and have an opportunity to be heard.
If you have questions about the proposal, please reach out, and I'll do my best to help make sure you have the information you need.
As always,
It's Algood today, but even better tomorrow!