Hoover’s Tattersall Park Sees New Development Plans Amid Community Concerns
Residents of Tattersall Park in Hoover are keeping a keen eye on new development plans that could significantly change their neighborhood. Ebsco Industries, which has been interested in this 33-acre land since the late 1980s, has presented a modified plan that includes a range of residential units, a hotel, and commercial space.
Development Breakdown
The revised proposal outlines the construction of 170 apartments specifically for individuals aged 55 and older, alongside 120 to 126 additional multifamily units. Among these, 30 to 36 units are expected to be condos. Additionally, plans are in place for a 125-room hotel, which will likely stand at five stories tall. Retail opportunities will be found in 7,000 square feet of commercial space, with hopes for three restaurants to pop up in the area. A significant consideration has been the inclusion of seven acres of green space, aimed at providing a balance between development and nature.
A Long Road to Approval
Initially, Ebsco purchased the land from Daniel Corp. in 1989 under strict commercial-use covenants. In 2002, the company received approval for residential use but, following an economic downturn, those plans fell through. This October, they sought renewed approval for the mixed-use plan, but many community members, particularly from nearby Greystone, expressed their preference for commercial use instead.
At a recent meeting, local residents voiced their concerns, leading the zoning board to continue discussions. In mid-November, Ebsco and its development partner, CR-Endeavors, presented a modified proposal, trying to bridge the gap between development ambitions and community wishes.
Community Response
Ashley Lovell, a resident of Greystone who has been vocal against previous iterations of the plan, highlighted the developers’ recent outreach efforts. “They mentioned that if the condos sell well, they might rethink the number of apartments and possibly convert more,” she shared. However, Lovell remains skeptical, expressing that the alterations in the plan may not be enough to earn her support. As a means to gauge public sentiment, Lovell and her team have set up a website, Greystone.org, featuring a dedicated section for updates on the Tattersall Park situation along with a new survey for residents to share their thoughts.
What’s Next?
The zoning case will be presented again to the Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission at a public meeting on December 9. The public is encouraged to attend to ask questions and voice concerns. The work session before the main meeting starts at 5 p.m., and the actual appeal will take place at 5:30 p.m.. This is a critical time for residents to engage in the conversation about how this development will shape their community.
As discussions unfold and community input becomes essential in this development saga, residents are left wondering about the future landscape of Tattersall Park and if their desires for commercial-focused developments will be met.
Stay tuned as more updates about the Tattersall Park development are expected in the coming weeks.
