Summary
A rezoning and major subdivision for about 17 lots at Highway 79 and Elmore Road drew opposition from neighbor Ed Tatum, who cited past trailer park sewage failures, crime from vacant properties, and dangerous roads. Hearings were tabled to August 3 so more neighbors can attend.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county must pay to republish notice and re-notify neighbors for the August hearing.
Neighboring residents get a chance to be heard; the applicant gets a decision in August.
The applicant waits another month for a decision.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners - Aug 3, 2026
Bobby Campbell Jr.'s 39-acre rezoning and 17-lot subdivision near Springfield drew a 55-signature neighbor petition worried about traffic, blind curves, driveway congestion, and possible single-wide mobile homes. The board approved both, pointing to deed covenants banning single-wides and DOT permits for all driveways.
Board of Commissioners - Jul 6, 2026
A rezoning and major subdivision for about 17 lots at Highway 79 and Elmore Road drew opposition from neighbor Ed Tatum, who cited past trailer park sewage failures, crime from vacant properties, and dangerous roads. Hearings were tabled to August 3 so more neighbors can attend.
Related development
Bobby Campbell, Jr. Rezoning (Highway 79/Elmore Road)
Neighbors worry a trailer park there could bring sewage problems, vacant properties, and crime like the old Elmore Trailer Park.
Rezoning Application 54926 — Campbell
Opens the door to 17 new homes near Springfield; neighbors worry about traffic on a dangerous stretch of Highway 79.
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