DAPHNE, Ala.— The City Council at its business meeting Monday set a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 5 to discuss rezoning two properties.

Springs at Eastern Shore—at the southeast intersection of U.S. Highway 98 and Johnson Road—is currently designated as B-2, general business district; developers want the property rezoned to an R-4, high-density multifamily residential district.

Big Daddy’s Eastern Shore Car Lot—at the west side of U.S. Highway 98—proposes to be rezoned from B-1, local business district, to B-2, general business district.

In other business:

The council will discuss financial options concerning contractors working with the heating and pipes in City Hall.

“We need to act quickly because it’s gonna cost us if we wait,” Mayor Fred Small said.

The B-2 zoning wouldn’t have allowed developers to repair structural damages to the property.

“Now we’re allowing them to rebuild in the event of a loss,” Councilwoman Cathy Barnette said.

The agreement would allow AT&T to provide its U-Verse digital bundle pack to subscribers in the area.

The new service offers digital cable Internet, television and phone service and would compete against local providers such as Mediacom.

“I’ll continue to communicate with AT&T (about altering the contract),” city attorney Jay Ross said.

In the event of rain, the permit is set for Feb. 22.