In a four-hour meeting Monday night, the Hoover City Council approved changes to the Trace Crossings development plan that adds 339 acres and 515 home sites to the community. With the council chambers at the Hoover Municipal Center nearly full last night, The Hoover Sun knows that this was an important decision that many Hoover residents have strong opinions about. Please fill out our survey and check back for results. 

1.Did the Hoover City Council make the right call in approving an extensive amendment to the Trace Crossings development plan Monday night?

Yes

No

Not sure

2.If yes, why was this the right decision?

The previous zoning plan for industrial uses was wrong; residential and commercial development is more fitting

A hotel is needed next to the new Finley Center and sports complex under construction

The zoning changes help the city get the layout it needs for the sports complex and multiple access roads to Hoover High

The zoning changes include donations of park property, including three miles of park space along the Cahaba

U.S. Steel should be able to do whatever it wants with its land without government interference

Other (please specify)

3.If no, should the proposed amendment have been denied or just delayed until the city completes a comprehensive master plan?

Denied

Delayed

4.If no, why should the council have voted differently?

Need solution to Trace Crossings traffic before more development is approved

Don't want to see hotel in Trace Crossings

Don't need to increase general commercial development in Trace Crossings; keep the land zoned for industrial

Don't need to annex more land for residential development in Hoover

Don't need more children coming into Hoover schools until plans for more schools are complete

Other (please specify)

5.If you have any additional thoughts on the Trace Crossing development plan, submit them here.

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