1409 - September 18
PLANNING & DEVELOPME NT DEPARTMENT
102 WEST MAIN STREET PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 334-595-0500 334-361 -3677 FACSIMILE
planning.prattvilleal.gov
C ITY O F P RA TTV ILLE
P LA N N IN G C OMM IS S IO N
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September 18, 2014
3:00pm
Call to Order:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gillespie, Councilman Boles, Chairman Smith, Vice-Chairman Gardner, Chief Johnson, Mrs. Carpenter,
Mr. Hall, Mr. McAuley, and Mr. Nelson.
Minutes:
Old Business:
1. Sketch Plan: Glennbrooke Subdivision Phases 4-7 (Revised)
Location: Glennbrooke Boulevard & south of Old Ridge Road
Owner: Stone Martin Builders
Representative: Barrett-Simpson, Inc.
Held 8/21
District 3
New Business:
2. Preliminary Plat: Midtown Oaks Subdivision Plat 1
Location: George Drive
Owner: George Goodwyn, Jr.
Engineer/Representative: Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood
Public Hearing
District 6
3. Preliminary Plat: Rochester Hills
Location: Heather Drive
Owner: Rochester Hill, L.P.
Engineer/Representative: Larry Speaks & Associates
Public Hearing
District 5
4. Preliminary Plat: Riverchase North Plat 7A (Time Extension)
Location: Riverton Drive
Owner: Chandler Eskridge
Engineer/Representative: Larry Speaks & Associates
District 3
5. Preliminary Plat: Pecan Grove (Time Extension)
Location: Ridgewood Road
Owner: Chandler Eskridge
Engineer/Representative: Larry Speaks & Associates
Districts 2 & 3
Miscellaneous:
Adjourn:
CITY OF PRATTVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
September 18, 2014
Call to order:
Chairman Tim Smith called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m.
Roll Call:
The secretary called the roll.Present:Mayor Bill Gillespie,Chairman Tim Smith,Vice-Chairman
Reuben Gardner,Mrs. Paula Carpenter,Mr. Gene Hall,and Mr.Roy McAuley.Absent:
Councilman Ray Boles,Chief Dallis Johnson, and Mr. Bobby Nelson.
(Quorum present)
Staff present:Mr.Joel Duke,City Planner and Ms.Alisa Morgan, Secretary.
Minutes:
None
Old Business:
1.Sketch Plan: Glennbrooke Subdivision Phases 4-7 (Revised)
Location: Glennbrooke Boulevard & south of Old Ridge Road
Owner:Stone Martin Builders
Representative: Barrett-Simpson, Inc.
The revised sketch plan of Glennbrooke Subdivision Phases 4-7 was held at the August 21, 2014
meeting and was referred to a committee consisting of Commissioners Smith, Gillespie, Johnson
and Hall.The Committee met with Mr. Brian Stone and Mr. Blake Rice on September 11, 2014.
Mr. Duke provided details of the committee meeting and the resulting adjustments to the sketch
plan. (Memorandum September 17, 2014 made a part of the minutes).
Blake Rice of Stone Martin Builders was present as the petitioner’s representative.
The motion to approve passed unanimously.
New Business:
2.Preliminary Plat: Midtown Oaks Subdivision Plat 1
Location: George Drive
Owner: George Goodwyn, Jr.
Engineer/Representative: Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood
Brian McBrayer of Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood,petitioner’s representative, introduced the
preliminary plat of the Midtown Oaks Subdivision Plat 1. He stated that the subdivision will be
completed in three phases and will connect from Lawrence Street to Sunset Drive. He stated that
they had received comments from city staff and is working to address those concerns; including
development of an overall master storm water plan for all of the property.
Chairman Smith opened the public hearing. There were none to speak. The public hearing was
closed.
Mr. Gardner introduced a resolution recommending approval of the preliminary plat of the
Midtown Oaks Subdivision Plat 1 and moved for its approval.Mr. Nelson seconded the motion.
Mr. Duke provided the staff report for the preliminary plat of the Midtown Oaks Subdivision Plat
1. He stated that the proposed phase 1 is a 26 lot plat with 88 lots for the proposed overall
subdivision. He stated that the city would like to see an overall storm water design.He stated that
the proposed preliminary plat is recommended for approval contingent on outstanding review
items. (Memorandum September 17, 2014, Attachment F, made a part of the minutes).
The motion to approve passed unanimously.
3.Preliminary Plat: Rochester Hills
Location: Heather Drive
Owner: Rochester Hill, L.P.
Engineer/Representative: Larry Speaks & Associates
Greg Gillian of Larry Speaks & Associates,petitioner’s representative, introduced the preliminary
plat of Rochester Hills. He stated that the proposed plat continues Heather Drive from its current
end to McQueen Smith Road. The street extension will include a connection to Dee Drive. The
subdivision also divides the north parcel into two lots.
Chairman Smith opened the public hearing.
Public comments were offered by adjacent property owners and concerned citizens in opposition
to the preliminary plat request. The comments may be summarized as concerns for security and
safety of the neighborhood, the effect of imminent increase in traffic, the need for road
improvements to McQueen Smith Road, the population in the proposed subdivision’s effect on the
only school in the district (Daniel Pratt Elementary School) and the effect the proposed
development would have on the existing sewer system in the area.They also expressed a desire to
see a traffic study conducted to estimate the impact of the proposed subdivision.
Eleanor Ballow,814 Dee Drive
Robert Mayes, 845 Dee Drive
Dan Jenkins, 829 Heather Drive
Claire Smith, 845 Heather Drive
Arleen Thomas, 836 Dee Drive
Melvin Welsh, 1851 Seasons Drive
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace Street
Phil Neberer, 112 Melvina Place
In response to public hearing comments,Chairman Smith clarified that the proposed plat
addressed the development of extensions of Heather Drive and Dee Drive and the division of the
lots.
The public hearing was closed.
Councilman Boles introduced a resolution recommending approval of the preliminary plat of
Rochester Hills and moved for its approval.Mr. Nelson seconded the motion.
Mr. Duke presented the staff report for the preliminary plat of Rochester Hills. He stated that the
proposed plat will divide the remaining section of Pecan Ridge into large lots and to add
approximately 1,590’ of new street connecting the western end of Heather Drive to McQueen
Smith Road.He stated that the subdivision extends Dee Drive northward a short distance to create
an intersection with the new Heather Drive section.He stated that no development plans have
been submitted for approval on any of the proposed lots.He stated that the proposed street design,
widths and locations correspond with the Aronov sketch plan approved in 1997 and meet city
development regulations. By connecting to McQueen Smith Road, the proposed plat completes the
planned street network and eliminates the single access violation of the city subdivision
regulations and fire codes which has existed since development stopped in the subdivision over 10
years ago. The proposed connection to McQueen Smith Road will provide residents of Pecan
Ridge secondary access and will reduce congestion at the Tara Drive/McQueen Smith Road
intersection.He stated that a response to city comments had been submitted by the project
engineer,but not reviewed by staff at this time.
Mr.Hall moved to amend the motion to state that approval was contingent upon outstanding items
being corrected to the satisfaction of city staff (see Memorandum September 17, 2014 Attachment
I made a part of the minutes). Chief Johnson seconded the motion.
The motion to amend passed unanimously.
The amended motion to approve failed for a lack of six affirmative votes. The votes are as
recorded. Favor:Chairman Smith, Mr. Gardner, Chief Johnson, Mr. Hall and Mr. Nelson.
Oppose: Councilman Boles. (Absent: Mayor Gillespie, Mrs. Carpenter, and Mr. McAuley).
4.Preliminary Plat: Riverchase North Plat 7A (Time Extension)
Location: Riverton Drive
Owner: Chandler Eskridge
Engineer/Representative: Larry Speaks & Associates
Mr. Smith introduced a resolution recommending approval of the time extension of the
preliminary plat of Riverchase North Plat 7A and moved for its approval. Councilman Boles
seconded the motion.
The motion to approve passed unanimously.
5.Preliminary Plat: Pecan Grove Subdivision Plat 1 (Time Extension)
Location: Ridgewood Road
Owner: Chandler Eskridge
Engineer/Representative: Larry Speaks &Associates
Mr.Nelson introduced a resolution recommending approval of the time extension of the
preliminary plat of Pecan Grove Subdivision Plat 1and moved for its approval.Mr. Gardner
seconded the motion.
The motion to approve passed unanimously.
Miscellaneous Business:
Adjourn:
The meeting was adjourned at 3:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alisa Morgan,Secretary
Prattville Planning Commission
Planning & Development Department
102 West Main Street Prattville, Alabama 36067 334-361-3613 334-361-3677 Facsimile
planning.prattvilleal.gov
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 17, 2014
TO: Prattville Planning Commission
FROM: Joel T. Duke, City Planner
RE: September 18, 2014 - Agenda
Please accept this memorandum as the Planning Department staff report for items on the
September 18, 2014 agenda.
1. Sketch Plan (Revised) – Glennbrooke Subdivision, Phases 4 -7 – Glennbrooke
Boulevard: At the August 21, 2014 meeting, Stone Martin Builders requested a change to
the sketch plan for Glennbrooke Subdivision, Phase 4-7 approved by the Planning
Commission on May 16, 2013. The primary difference between the approved sketch plan
and the proposed amendment was the size and location of the public park. The initial sketch
established a 10 acre park located at the corner of the relocated Old Ridge Road and a
subdivision street. The proposed revision shifted the park location south into the subdivision
and reduced the area to 8 acres. After hearing the reasons for the proposed amendment,
the Commission held consideration of the sketch plan revision and referred it to a committee
consisting of Commissioners Smith, Gillespie, Johnson and Hall.
The Commission sub-committee met on September 11, 2014 with Mr. Brian Stone and Mr.
Blake Rice. After a wide ranging discussion about development plans and the best
configuration and location for a public park, the committee and developer agreed on the
following:
a. The eight acres proposed by the developer is adequate and appropriately located
for a municipal park. The alignment of the street bordering the northern edge of
the park will be adjusted to shorten the street segment and add area to the park,
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b. While Stone Martin Builders had proposed developing privately maintained trails
in other “green” areas of the overall development, neither the developer nor the
city are convinced of their feasibility or usefulness. As a result, Stone Martin
Builders will redirect funds allocated to trail development toward design and
partial development of the public park. Park designs will be available for review
and approval by the Planning Commission prior to approval of the first final plat in
Phase 4, and
c. The committee may recommend holding approval of the four lots bordering the
western edge of the proposed park until the park boundary and final topography
are visible during development.
The agreement allows the developer to move forward and some influence on the timing of
park improvements and the Commission the ability to adjust the park layout and boundary
later in the process. All agreements should be added as an amendment to the pending
resolution.
Included with this memorandum of the following items for background and clarification.
committee meeting.
2. Preliminary Plat: Midtown Oaks Subdivision, Plat 1- East end of George Drive, near
Honeysuckle Drive: On May 15, 2014, the Commission approved a sketch plan for the
development of Midtown Oaks Subdivision. The overall development will create 88 lots
zoned as R-3, Single-Family Residential with typical dimensions of 65’ x 120’. The overall
development includes connections to Sunset Drive, Lawrence Street and Honeysuckle
Drive. The City Council approved a rezoning of the overall sketch plan from R-2 to R-3 at
their regular meeting on July 1, 2014.
The item under consideration is the initial preliminary plat in the development. The plat
contains 26 lots on an 860’ extension of George Drive to the east and south. The plat has
been reviewed by city departments and comments returned to the project engineer. Staff
finds that the proposed plat matches the approved sketch and recommends approval
contingent on correction of outstanding review items.
Attachment A – Glennbrooke Subdivision location map
Attachment B – Proposed Revised Sketch Plan – Agenda Item 1
Attachment C – September 12, 2014 Letter from Blake Rice summarizing the
Included with this memorandum are:
Attachment D: Midtown Oaks - Location Map
Attachment E: Midtown Oaks, Plat 1
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3. Preliminary Plat: Rochester Hills – between west end of Heather Drive and McQueen
Smith Road: In May 1992, Aronov Realty received approval for a sketch plan and zoning
configuration for the Prattville East Addition subdivision, which would later be known as
Pecan Ridge. The sketch plan included two connections to McQueen Smith Road – one at
Tara Drive and one at Seasons Drive – and a connection to Cobbs Ford Road. The
Planning Commission’s recommended a zoning scheme which divided the property into
business, low and medium density single-family residential, and multi-family residential. The
zoning plan was approved by the City Council in June 1992. Aronov Realty modified the
sketch plan in 1997 to eliminate a connection to Cobbs Ford Road and to extend the street
developed as Heather Drive west to McQueen Smith Road. Of the initial sketch plan,
roughly 25 acres in the northern portion of the subdivision has remained undeveloped for
over 10 years. The predominately zoning classification in the undeveloped northern section
is R-4, Multi-family residential with a lesser portion zoned as B-2 and R-5.
The applicant, Rochester Hills, LP, is requesting approval to divide the remaining section of
Pecan Ridge into large lots and to add approximately 1,590’ of new street connecting the
western end of Heather Drive to McQueen Smith Road. The subdivision extends Dee Drive
northward a short distance to create an intersection with the new Heather Drive section. The
streets create a large lot (10.52 acres) north of the new street section corresponding to the
R-4 zoning and leaves the remainder divided between R-3, R-5 and B-2 zoning.
In April 2014, the Commission heard a request from petitioners MHL, LLC and TBG
Residential to rezone a portion of the undeveloped Pecan Ridge subdivision for additional
multi-family residential. Following a public hearing and a meeting with a Commission
subcommittee, the rezoning application was withdrawn. The current petitioner, Rochester
Hills, LP, is also a division of TGB Residential. At this time, no development plans have
been submitted for approval on any of the proposed lots.
The proposed street design, widths and locations correspond with the Aronov sketch plan
approved in 1997 and meet city development regulations. By connecting to McQueen Smith
Road, the proposed plat completes the planned street network and eliminates the single
access violation of the city subdivision regulations and fire codes which has existed since
development stopped in the subdivision over 10 years ago. The proposed connection to
McQueen Smith Road will provide residents of Pecan Ridge secondary access and will
reduce congestion at the Tara Drive/McQueen Smith Road intersection. A review of the
subdivision plat by city staff generated several of technical comments and corrections. Staff
recommends approval of the subdivision on condition that all staff comments and
corrections are satisfied.
Included with this memorandum for your review are:
Attachment F: Staff Review Comment Letter
September 17, 2014
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4. Preliminary Plat: Riverchase North Subdivision, Plat 7A – west end of Riverton Drive,
south of Glennbrooke, Plat 1: On August 16, 2012, the petitioner received Planning
Commission approval for the subject preliminary plat containing 15, R-2 zoned residential
lots on an extension of Riverton Drive. On September 19, 2013, the Commission extended
approval of the preliminary plat for a one year period. The petitioner is requesting an
additional one year time extension. Staff recommends approval of the time extension of
another one year period due to the interconnectivity provided if the preliminary plat is
completed.
5. Preliminary Plat: Pecan Grove Subdivision, Plat 1 – north side of Ridgewood Road,
west of Mt. Airy Drive: On August 16, 2012, the petitioner received Planning Commission
approval for the subject preliminary plat containing 10, R-2 zoned residential lots on the
north side of Ridgewood Road. On September 19, 2013, the Commission extended
approval of the preliminary plat for a one year period. The petitioner is requesting an
additional one year time extension. Staff recommends approval of the time extension of
another one year period.
If you have any questions concerning these items, please do not hesitate to contact me or stop
by the office.
Attachment G: Rochester Hills - Location Map
Attachment H: Rochester Hills, preliminary plat layout
Attachment I: Staff Review Comment Letter
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BARRETT-
SIMPSON, INC.
Civil Engineers & Land Surveyors
223 SOUTH 9th STREET •OPELIKA, AL 36801 • 334-745-7026 •334-745-4367 FAXwww.barrett-simpson.com
Timothy W. Simpson, P.E., P.L.S.PresidentGeorge W. Barrett, P.L.S.Vice President
Eddie A. Eubanks, P.L.S.Survey ManagerM. Blake Rice, P.E.Area ManagerChristopher M. Rogers, P.E.Engineering Manager
September 12, 2014
Mr.Joel Duke
Planning Director
City of Prattville
102 West Main Street
Prattville, Al 36067
Re:Glennbrooke Subdivision Phase III
Dear Joel:
I wanted to take a moment to thank both you and the members of the selected City of Prattville Planning
Commission Committee for your time and effort regarding the above referenced project.I am confident we
will be able keep everyone’s best interests at heart and be able to move this project forward.
I wanted to send a quick letter summarizing the outcome of yesterday’s Committee meeting. In general,
the Committee and the Developer agreed to two items in order for the lots in question to be allowed to
remain.The first of these items is the park will be enlarged slightly by reducing the amount of curvature in
the road bordering the park to the North.Some of the property allocated to the adjacent residential lots will
be relocated into the park.
The second item is a little more complicated and will require a further approval down the timeline of the
project.Stone Martin Builders had previously intended to build a series of walking trails within the larger
greenspace areas of the development.It was suggested by the Committee these trails would be very
secluded and difficult for the City’s emergency personnel to reach if needed.Therefore, it was agreed the
funds allocated by Stone Martin Builders for these amenities would instead be utilized for the City Park.
This will result in the Park being developed now instead of years in the future. Stone Martin agreed to
employ a Landscape Architect to design the Park Amenities and build those amenities during the next
Phase of construction.It will take some time to get the Landscape Plans completed; therefore, it was
determined the final approval of Glenbrooke Plat IV-A would be subject to approval of the Landscape Plan.
This agreement will benefit both the development and the City and all agreed it was a well developed
compromise.
Sincerely,
Barrett-Simpson, Inc.
M.Blake Rice, P.E.
Area Manager
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LOCATION MAP
CITY OF PRATTVILLEPLANNING COMMISSION
Riverchase North 7 Subdivision