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1903-March 12Planning & Development Department 102 West Main Street  Prattville, Alabama 36067  334- 595- 0500  334-361-3677 Facsimile p l anning.prattvilleal.gov CITY OF PRATTVILLE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT A G E N D A March 12, 2019 4:00pm Call to Order: Roll Call: Chairman James Miles, Vice-Chairman Jerry Crosby, Mr. Leo Jamieson, and Mrs. Jerry Schannep. Minutes: February 12, 2019 Old Business: None New Business: 1. 190312-01 VARIANCE: To encroach into the required 20’ side yard setback. 913 Trotter Trail FAR Zoning District (Forest, Agricultural, Recreation) Thomas Roylston, Petitioner District 3 Miscellaneous: Adjourn Approved 4/9/19 Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment March 12, 2019 Minutes Page 1 of 2 City of Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment Minutes March 12, 2019 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) was called to order by Chairman James Miles at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman James Miles, Vice-Chairman Jerry Crosby, Mr. Charles Knapp, and Mrs. Jerry Schannep. Absent: Mr. Leo Jamieson. Also present were alternate members Mr. Neal Parker and Battalion Chief Michael Whaley. Quorum Present Staff present: Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner, Mr. Austin Brass, Senior Planner and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary. Chairman Miles stated the governing rules for the Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment according to the Code of Alabama, 1975 and the procedure of the meeting. MINUTES: There were no minutes available for approval. OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business to discuss. NEW BUSINESS: VARIANCE To encroach into the required 20’ side yard setback. 913 Trotter Trail FAR Zoning District (Forest, Agricultural, Recreation) Thomas Roylston, Petitioner Mr. Brass introduced the request for a variance to encroach into the side yard setback on property located at 913 Trotter Trail. He stated that a variance of 18 feet has been requested to allow for an open frame carport addition attached to the primary structure within 2 feet of the side yard property line. He stated that the Hollybrooke Subdivision in which the subject site is located currently has a zoning designation of F.A.R, however this area has a zoning characteristic that is more similar to an R- 2 Zoning district with each parcel currently having a 75 foot width or less lot. He stated that within the R-2 Zoning district, a 10 foot side yard setback is required, thus having a 10 foot difference from the F.A.R. district. He stated that as proposed, a variance would still be required for the carport addition if the subject property was within the R-2 Zoning district. Charles Nelson, petitioner’s representative, presented the request to allow a carport to encroach into the side yard on property located at 913 Trotter Trail. He stated that the cover would not extend over the existing concrete driveway and no extra water would drain on the adjacent property next to the driveway. Chairman Miles opened the public hearing. Larry Pratt, 1909 Calumet Parkway, spoke in favor of the request. Heath Harris, 911 Trotter Trail, spoke in opposition of the request. He stated that his house is on the opposite side of the petitioner’s driveway. In comparing his driveway measurements to the Approved 4/9/19 Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment March 12, 2019 Minutes Page 2 of 2 petitioner’s driveway, he stated that he has 20 feet from the concrete to the brick of the wall. He stated that the eaves would overhang 1 to 2 feet which would cause water to drain onto the neighbor’s yard. He disputed whether there is 20 feet from the petitioner’s property line and the current driveway pad. He also stated that his neighbor on the opposite side of him put in a garage by extending the driveway to the rear. Mr. Nelson stated that the driveway pad is approximately 18 feet wide. He stated that their practice is to round up any fragments of measurements. He stated that water would be controlled by a gutter system that follows the existing water flow. After no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Miles opened discussion for the board. In their discussion, the Board concluded that a statement of hardship was not provided to justify a need for a variance and felt that granting a variance would set a negative precedent for this neighborhood. After discussion from the board, the vote was called. Mr. Parker moved to establish the findings of fact stating that 1) special conditions and circumstances do not exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands structures, or buildings in the same zoning district; 2) that a literal interpretation of the zoning ordinance would not deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of the zoning ordinance; 3) that the special conditions and circumstances do result from actions of the applicant (self-imposed hardship); and 4) that granting of a variance will confer a special privilege on the applicant that is denied by this ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. Mr. Crosby seconded the motion. The motion to approve the findings of fact passed unanimously. The vote was called. Mr. Parker moved to deny the request as submitted based on the approved findings of fact. Mr. Knapp seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed by 4/1/1 vote as recorded. Favor: Mr. Parker, Mr. Knapp, Mr. Crosby and Chairman Miles. Oppose: Ms. Schannep. Abstain: Chief Whaley. The BZA voted to deny the variance to encroach into the required 20’ side yard setback on property at 913 Trotter Trail. MISCELLANEOUS: ADJOURN: After no further comments, questions or discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alisa Morgan, Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustment CITY OF PRATTVILLE Board of Zoning Adjustment Planning Department Staff Report SUMMARY FACTS #190312-01: PETITIONER: Randy Glenn PROPERTY OWNER: Thomas A. Roylston SUBJECT SITE: 913 Trotter Trail REQUEST: Carport addition to encroach into the required 20’ side yard setback. CURRENT ZONING: F.A.R (Forest, Agriculture, Recreational). LOCATION: South end of Trotter Trail cul-de-sac FUTURE LAND-USE MAP: Low Density Residential SURROUNDING LAND North: Single-Family Residential (FAR) USES AND ZONING: South: Single-Family Residential (No Zoning) East: Single-Family Residential (FAR) West: Single-Family Residential (FAR) DEVELOPEMNT STATUS & HISTORY: Previous Variance Requests/Approval: No Previous Approvals Conditions of Previous Approval: N/A DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE REQUEST: Variance item (1) 1. A Variance of 18 feet has been requested to allow for an open frame carport addition attached to the primary structure within the side yard setback. ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCED:  The provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in which item 1 is requested is referenced in section described below: Article 7 Section 74. - Forest, agricultural, recreation. Space and Height Regulations MINIMUM LOT AREA, LOT WIDTH, YARDS AND BUILDING AREA: Buildings and other structures shall be located so as to comply with the following Page 2 of 2 requirements: Minimum required lot area, 40,000 square feet. Minimum required corner lot width at building line, 200 feet. Minimum required inside lot width at building line, 150 feet. Minimum required corner lot yard width from all streets, 35 feet. Minimum required depth of front yard, 50 feet. Minimum required width of each side yard, 20 feet. Minimum required rear yard, 40 feet. Minimum total building area of total lot, 20 percent. STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicants request for an attached carport is depicted in the attached site plan layout included in the applicants initial building permit application. The board shall note that the Hollybrooke Subdivision in which the subject site is located currently has a zoning designation of F.A.R, however this area has a zoning characteristic that is more similar to an R-2 Zoning district with each parcel currently having a 75’ width or less lot. Within the R-2 Zoning district, a 10’ side yard setback is required, thus having a 10’ difference from the F.A.R. district described above. Nevertheless, a variance would still be required for the carport addition if the subject property was within the R-2 Zoning district. PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION: Reviewed by: Austin Brass Site Visits Conducted: March 4th, 2019 ATTACHMENTS A. aerial and property map CITY OF PRATTVILLE Board of Zoning Adjustment Planning Department Staff Report DATE: 2/27/19 CASE FILE NUMBER: 190312-01 APPLICATION TYPE: Variance PROPERTY LOCATION or DESCRIPTION: 913 Trotter Trail PETITIONER(S) AND AGENT(S): Thomas Roylston, Petitioner Randy Glenn, Agent ZONING DISTRICT(S) FAR (Forest, Agricultural, Recreation) REQUESTED ACTION: To encroach into the required 20’ side yard setback. ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCE: Appendix A-Zoning Ordinance Section 74 MINIMUM LOT AREA, LOT WIDTH, YARDS AND BUILDING AREA: Buildings and other structures shall be located so as to comply with the following requirements: Minimum required lot area, 40,000 square feet. Minimum required corner lot width at building line, 200 feet. Minimum required inside lot width at building line, 150 feet. Minimum required corner lot yard width from all streets, 35 feet. Minimum required depth of front yard, 50 feet. Minimum required width of each side yard, 20 feet. Minimum required rear yard, 40 feet. Minimum total building area of total lot, 20 percent. OLD RIDGE RD N CALUMET PKWY BLUEGRASS DR BENSON ST I 65 S ADDISON WY TROTTER TRL PENDLEBROOKE DR GLENNBROOKE BLVD ASHTON OAK CT MEADOWVIEW LN GLENNBROOKE LN KENTUCKY CT KENALAY CT DOCKERY CT WESTBROOK CT CALUMET PKWY Aerial Map - Board of Zoning Adjustment - 913 Trotter Trail ± Legend Selected Parcel PRATTVILLE CITY LIMIT 0feet 125 250 500 750 1,000 1 inch = 250 Feet OLD RIDGE RD N BLUEGRASS DR TROTTER TRL KEENLAND COMMONS DOCKERY CT Location Map - Board of Zoning Adjustment - 913 Trotter Trail ± Legend Selected Parcel 0feet 50 100 200 300 400 1 inch = 100 Feet OLD RIDGE RD N BLUEGRASS DR CALUMET PKWY TROTTER TRL DOCKERY CT KEENLAND COMMONS KENTUCKY CT GLENNBROOKE BLVD CALUMET PKWY EXIT F.A.R. R-3 Zoning Map - Board of Zoning Adjustment - 913 Trotter Trail ± Legend Selected Parcel R-3 F.A.R. 0feet 62.5 125 250 375 500 1 inch = 125 Feet