On Nov. 6, 2025, the council approved the ordinance covering three parcels on a motion from Alice Venter, seconded by Kerri Davis, carrying 5-0. During discussion, Highland Pointe resident Michael Hudgins said he had an issue because a setback had been granted there before.
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Baldwin City Council approves Intown Home Builders setback variance ordinance
The ordinance cuts the required front setback from 35 feet to 20 feet for Intown Home Builders parcels, including one on Highland Pointe Drive, after a resident raised concerns about past precedent.
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November 6, 2025: Intown Home Builders Setback Ordinance
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Ahead of its Oct. 7, 2025 meeting, Baldwin City Council considered a variance request from Intown Home Builders to reduce the required front setback from 35 feet to 20 feet, covering parcels including one on Highland Pointe Drive and one on East Athens Street.
The council approved the first reading of Setback Variance Ordinance #2025-10175Z that same day on a motion from Alice Venter, seconded by Erik Keith, carrying 5-0.
A second reading was placed on the council's agenda and packet for Nov. 3, 2025.
On Nov. 6, 2025, the council approved the ordinance covering three parcels on a motion from Alice Venter, seconded by Kerri Davis, carrying 5-0. During discussion, Highland Pointe resident Michael Hudgins said he had an issue because a setback had been granted there before.
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ApprovedconfirmedIntown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance #2025-10175Z (3 parcels)
A motion was made by Alice Venter to approve Variance Ordinance #2025-
10175Z with a second by Kerri Davis. Motion carried 5-0
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Intown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance #2025-10175Z (3 parcels)
A motion was made by Alice Venter to approve Variance Ordinance #2025- 10175Z with a second by Kerri Davis. Motion carried 5-0
DiscusseddiscussedIntown Home Builders Setback Ordinance
Michael Hudgins, lives in Highland Pointe, has an issue because last time there was a
setback, it was granted
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Intown Home Builders Setback Ordinance
Michael Hudgins, lives in Highland Pointe, has an issue because last time there was a setback, it was granted
Appeared on agendaproposedIntown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance, 2nd reading
Consideration/Approval of 2nd Reading of Intown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance
#2025-10175Z
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Intown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance, 2nd reading
Consideration/Approval of 2nd Reading of Intown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance #2025-10175Z
Appeared on agendaproposedIntown Home Builders Setback Ordinance #2025-10175Z
Intown Home Builders Setback Ordinance #2025-10175Z
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Intown Home Builders Setback Ordinance #2025-10175Z
Intown Home Builders Setback Ordinance #2025-10175Z
Appeared on agendaproposed2nd Reading of Intown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance #2025-10175Z
Consideration/Approval of 2nd Reading of Intown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance
#2025-10175Z
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2nd Reading of Intown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance #2025-10175Z
Consideration/Approval of 2nd Reading of Intown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance #2025-10175Z
Appeared on agendaproposedIntown Home Builders setback variance ordinance
Consideration/Approval of 1st Reading of Intown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance
#2025-10175Z
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Intown Home Builders setback variance ordinance
Consideration/Approval of 1st Reading of Intown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance #2025-10175Z
Appeared on agendaproposedVariance request to reduce front setback from 35' to 20' at 26 East Athens Street for a single-family residence
Variance to reduce the front
setback from 35’ to 20’ to allow a
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Variance request to reduce front setback from 35' to 20' at 26 East Athens Street for a single-family residence
Variance to reduce the front setback from 35’ to 20’ to allow a
Appeared on agendaproposedIntown Home Builders setback variance, Ordinance #2025-10175Z, 140 Highland Pointe Drive
Intown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance #2025-10175Z
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Intown Home Builders setback variance, Ordinance #2025-10175Z, 140 Highland Pointe Drive
Intown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance #2025-10175Z
Appeared on agendaproposedIntown Home Builders setback variance ordinance
Intown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance #2025-10175Z
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Intown Home Builders setback variance ordinance
Intown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance #2025-10175Z
DiscusseddiscussedIntown Home Builders setback variance ordinance reducing required setback from 35 to 20 feet
The request is that 35 feet be
reduced to 20 feet.
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Intown Home Builders setback variance ordinance reducing required setback from 35 to 20 feet
The request is that 35 feet be reduced to 20 feet.
ApprovedconfirmedIntown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance #2025-10175Z (1st reading)
A motion was made by Alice Venter to approve variance ordinance #2025-
10175Z with a second by Erik Keith. Motion carried 5-0.
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Intown Home Builders Setback Variance Ordinance #2025-10175Z (1st reading)
A motion was made by Alice Venter to approve variance ordinance #2025- 10175Z with a second by Erik Keith. Motion carried 5-0.
Appeared on agendaproposedIntown Home Builders front setback variance, 140 Highland Pointe Drive, Ordinance #2025-10175Z
A front setback variance of 15’ resulting in a 20’ setback from Highland
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Intown Home Builders front setback variance, 140 Highland Pointe Drive, Ordinance #2025-10175Z
A front setback variance of 15’ resulting in a 20’ setback from Highland
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