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06 - June 09 Planning & Development Department 102 West Main Street  Prattville, Alabama 36067  334-595-0500  334-361-3677 Facsimile planning.prattvilleal.gov CITY OF PRATTVILLE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT A G E N D A June 9, 2015 4:00pm Call to Order: Roll Call: Chairman Leo Jamieson, Vice-Chairman James Miles, Mr. Jerry Cimis, Mr. Mac Macready, and Mrs. Jerry Schannep. Minutes: March 10, 2015, April 14, 2015 and May 12, 2015 Old Business: None New Business: 1. 150609-01 VARIANCE To allow an accessory structure in the side yard. 618 Madison Drive R-5 Zoning District (Patio Garden Homes) Glenn Graham, Petitioner District 3 2. 150609-02 USE-ON-APPEAL To allow church use on property. 1343 A-B-C South Memorial Drive B-2 Zoning District (General Business) Abundant Life Church, Petitioner District 6 3. 150609-03 VARIANCE To reduce the landscape buffer requirements. 1794 East Main Street B-2 Zoning District (General Business) Guardian Credit Union, Petitioner District 5 Miscellaneous: Adjourn: Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment June 9, 2015 Minutes Page 1 of 3 City of Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment Minutes June 9, 2015 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) was called to order by Vice- Chairman James Miles at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday,June 9, 2015. ROLL CALL: Present:Vice-Chairman James Miles,Mr. Gerald Cimis,Mr. Mac Macready,Mrs. Jerry Schannep and Alternate member Mr. Jerry Crosby.Absent:Chairman Leo Jamieson. Quorum Present Staff present:Mr. Joel Duke, City Planner and Ms.Alisa Morgan,Secretary. Vice-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: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: VARIANCE To allow an accessory structure in the side yard. 618 Madison Drive R-5 Zoning District (Patio Garden Homes) Glenn Graham, Petitioner Mr. Duke introduced the request for the variance for property at 618 Madison Drive. He stated thatthe petitioner’s request is to place a detached garage in the side yard. He stated that an accessory structure must be located behind the rear building line of the house. Glenn Graham, petitioner,presented the request for an accessory structure on his property.He stated that there is no other viable place to put the structure. He stated that the proposed structure would be same material as the house as required by the HOA. He stated that the steep slope of the land does not allow for placement in the rear yard. Vice-Chairman Miles opened the public hearing.There were none to speak. The public hearing was closed. Mr. Duke confirmed that the lot is irregular shape. He stated that the terrain limits use of the rear yard. After no further comments, questions, or discussion, the vote was called. The BZA voted unanimously to approve the request for a variance to allow an accessory structure in the side yard on property at 618 Madison Drive. Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment June 9, 2015 Minutes Page 2 of 3 USE-ON-APPEAL To allow church use on property. 1343 A-B-C South Memorial Drive B-2 Zoning District (General Business) Abundant Life Church, Petitioner Mr. Duke introduced the use-on-appeal request to allow a church use on property at 1343 A,B,C South Memorial Drive.He stated that the supplemental application provided by the petitioner details the church use, activities and hours of operation.He stated that the building’s parking spaces, which are under common ownership,should accommodate the required parking. Geno Tolver, petitioner,presented the request for a church use on property at 1343 South Memorial Drive. He stated that the main activity would be services on Wednesday night and Sunday morning. David Kahn, owner of property, stated that he would ensure that there is no conflict in cross parking with all tenants. Vice-Chairman Miles opened the public hearing.There were none to speak. The public hearing was closed. Mr. Cimis stated concerns for parking requirements when the church holds large events. Mr. Tolver stated that they have a contingency plan when they hold large events, which is to use the Doster Center, where they are currently meeting. He stated that they plan to expand to their own property at a later date. After no further comments, questions, or discussion, the vote was called. Mr.Cimis moved to approve the request as submitted. Mrs. Schannep seconded the motion. The BZA voted unanimously to approve the use-on-appeal to allow a church use on property at 1343 A-B-C South Memorial Drive. VARIANCE To reduce the landscape buffer requirements. 1794 East Main Street B-2 Zoning District (General Business) Guardian Credit Union, Petitioner Mr. Duke introduced the variance request to reduce the landscape buffer requirements on property at 1794 East Main Street.He stated that the petitioner’s request is to reduce the setback from 10’. He stated that there will be no reduction in the amount of vegetation.He stated that the layout is to help maintain the alley way that currently serves as a direct route into Burger King.He stated that the shopping center has a cross access parking agreement. Brad Flowers of Flowers & White Engineering, LLC, petitioner’s representative, stated that the north parking will remain as it exists. He stated that they are requesting a depth reduction from 10’ to 6’ on the east and west sides and10’ to 5’ on the north side. Vice-Chairman Miles opened the public hearing.There were none to speak. The public hearing was closed. After no further comments, questions, or discussion, the vote was called. The BZA voted unanimously to approve the variance to reduce the landscape buffer requirements as submitted on property at 1794 East Main Street. Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment June 9, 2015 Minutes Page 3 of 3 MISCELLANEOUS: ADJOURN: After no further comments, questions or discussion the meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alisa Morgan,Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustment DATE:5/19/15 APPLICATION TYPE:Variance (150609-01) PROPERTY LOCATION or DESCRIPTION: 618 Madison Drive PETITIONER(S) AND AGENT(S): Glenn Graham Jr. ZONING DISTRICT(S)R-5 Zoning District (Single Family Residential) REQUESTED ACTION:To allow an accessory structure in the side yard. ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCE: Article 6.General Provisions. Appendix A-ZoningOrdinance Section 68 Definitions Accessory structure.Any detached minor building in the rear of the main building consisting of masonry or frame walls and roof, one (1) or two (2) stories in height, necessary as an adjunct to the use or occupancy of a principal or main structure. Yard, Rear.The yard extending across the entire width of the lot between the main building, including covered porches, and the rear lot line. Yard, Side.The yard extending along a side lot line, from the front yard to the rear yard, between the main building, including covered porches and carports, and such lot line.