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BILL GILLESPIE, JR.
MAYOR
J. SCOTT STEPHENS, AICP
DIRECTOR
C ITY O F P R A TTVILLE
P LA N N IN G C OMM IS S IO N
A GEN D A
October 17, 2019
3:00 p.m.
Call to Order:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gillespie, Councilman Cables, Chairman Smith, Vice-Chairman Gardner, Chief Johnson, Mrs. Carpenter,
Mr. Hayden, Mr. Jackson, and Mr. Mullins.
Minutes:
September 19, 2019 and October 4, 2019 (Special Meeting)
Old Business:
1. Preliminary Plat: McGriff Street at Washington Ferry Road Subdivision
Location: Southwest corner of McGriff Street & Washington Ferry Road
Petitioner: Goodwyn Building Company
Representative: Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc.
Public Hearing
District 7
2. Sketch Plan: Messiah Ministries of Alabama at Old Farm Lane
Location: West side of Old Farm Lane
Petitioner: Messiah Ministries of Alabama, Inc.
Representative: Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc.
District 5
3. Zoning Amendment: B-2 (General Business), R-3 (Single Family Residential) & FAR (Forest, Agricultural,
Recreation) to R-5 (Patio Garden Homes)
Location: West side of Old Farm Lane and north of Howard Murfee Drive
Petitioner: Messiah Ministries of Alabama, Inc.
Representative: Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc.
Public Hearing
District 5
New Business:
4. Zoning Amendment: R-2 (Single Family Residential) to R-3 (Single Family Residential)
Forest Trail Subdivision
Location: Forest Trail and East Main Street
Petitioner: Sean Hale
Public Hearing
District 3
5. Sketch Plan: East 6th Street Plat 1
Location: NE corner of Northington Street & 6th Street
Petitioner: Steve Till
District 2
6. Zoning Amendment: R-2 (Single Family Residential) & R-3 (Single Family Residential) to R-3 (Single Family
Residential)
East 6th Street Plat 1
Location: Northington Street and East Sixth Street
Petitioner: Steve Till
Public Hearing
District 2
7. Zoning Amendment: FAR (Forest, Agricultural, Recreation) & unzone to FAR (Forest, Agricultural,
Recreation), R-3 (Single Family Residential) & B-2 (General Business)
Location: US Highway 82 at McQueen Smith Road.
Petitioner: William Howard Murfee Irrevocable Trust.
Representative: Goodwyn Mills & Cawood, Inc.
Public Hearing
District 3
8. Zoning Amendment: R-2 (Single Family Residential)
Parcels 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17
Hollybrooke Plats 1-4, 6-9
Location: Old Ridge Road at Calumet Pkwy and Bluegrass Drive
Petitioner: City of Prattville
Public Hearing
District 3
9. Zoning Amendment: B-2 (General Business)
Parcel 25
Location: East side of Rocky Mount Road north of Pinnacle Way
Petitioner: City of Prattville
Public Hearing
District 7
10. Preliminary Plat: Hedgefield Plat 3
Location: Hedgefield Drive & Hedgefield Way
Petitioner: PRLD, LLC
Representative: Goodwyn Mills & Cawood, Inc.
Public Hearing
District 5
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11. Preliminary Plat: Hedgefield Plat 4
Location: Hedgefield Drive & Old Quarters Road
Petitioner: PRLD, LLC
Representative: Goodwyn Mills & Cawood, Inc.
Public Hearing
District 5
Miscellaneous:
Adjourn:
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
October 17, 2019 Call to order: Chairman Tim Smith called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.
Roll Call: Mr. Stephens called the roll. Members present were Mayor Bill Gillespie, Chairman Tim Smith, Vice-Chairman Reuben Gardner, Chief Dallis Johnson, Mrs. Paula Carpenter, and Mr. Martin Jackson.
Absent: Councilman Richard Cables, Mr. Seth Hayden and Mr. Mugs Mullins. (Quorum present) Staff present: Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary.
Minutes: Chief Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the September 19, 2019 and October 4, 2019 (Special Meeting) meetings. Mrs. Carpenter seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Old Business: 1. Preliminary Plat: McGriff Street at Washington Ferry Road Subdivision Location: Southwest corner of McGriff Street & Washington Ferry Road Petitioner: Goodwyn Building Company Representative: Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc. The requested item was held at the previous meeting (September 19th) and sent to a committee for further review of eliminating the curb and gutter, sidewalk and allow Lot 10 on septic sewer as requested by the petitioner.
Chief Johnson provided the committee report that was held on October 10, 2019. He stated that the city’s staff consensus is that curb and gutter can be installed which will assist with the drainage and sidewalks should be placed as required by subdivision regulations. Mr. Stephens added that the committee also was acceptable to Lot 10 being on septic sewer. Chairman Smith opened the floor for public comments. There were none. The public hearing was closed. After no further comments, the vote was called. Mrs. Carpenter moved to amend the motion to approve contingent that a gutter system be installed as approved by the City Engineer and sidewalks be installed
according to subdivision regulations. Chief Johnson seconded the motion. The motion to amend passed unanimously.
After no further discussion, the vote was called. The amended motion to approve passed unanimously.
2. Sketch Plan: Messiah Ministries of Alabama at Old Farm Lane Location: West side of Old Farm Lane Petitioner: Messiah Ministries of Alabama, Inc. Representative: Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc. The requested item was held at the previous meeting (September 19th) and sent to a committee for further review.
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Chief Johnson provided the committee report that was held on October 10, 2019. He stated that there will be a turn-around put in place at the point of 1000 feet of the road. The remaining 250 or more feet will allow for future road connections. Mayor Gillespie asked if there is a time line when the second access will be completed. Mr. Gillian stated that as soon as this development is started connection can be made to the Exchange North road, but does not have a time line as to when the road will be developed.
After no further discussion, the vote was called. The motion passed by majority vote as recorded. Favor: Chairman Smith, Mr. Gardner, Chief Johnson, Mrs. Carpenter, and Mr. Jackson. Oppose: Mayor
Gillespie. 3. Zoning Amendment: B-2 (General Business), R-3 (Single Family Residential) & FAR (Forest, Agricultural, Recreation) to R-5 (Patio Garden Homes) Location: West side of Old Farm Lane and north of Howard Murfee Drive Petitioner: Messiah Ministries of Alabama, Inc. Representative: Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc. The requested item was held at the previous meeting (September 19th) and sent to a committee for further review. Chairman Smith opened the public hearing. Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, concerned about the use of the property and asked if R-5 zoning is
not approved will the developer continue and build under current zoning. Also, if the R-5 zoning is approved and the church does not build that will open the entire lot to R-5 lot sizes.
After no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Greg Gillian of Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc., petitioner’s representative, stated that the strip of property north of the development was gifted by property owners to the west for road development. He stated that if R-5 zoning is not approved, the church may not be developed. Mrs. Carpenter stated that she is agreeable with the concept if the church is developed, but opposes if all the property is zoned for R-5 lots. She stated that she favors the proposed lots for church and street is zoned R-5 and the remainder of the property keep its current zoning. Mr. Gillian stated that the developer and the church is agreeable with the R-5 zoning of the property to include the church and street. Mrs. Carpenter moved to amend the motion to approve contingent that the R-5 zoning is limited to the
proposed residential and the church as presented on the sketch plan and the remaining B-2 be rezoned to R-3. Chief Johnson seconded the motion.
The motion to amend passed unanimously. After no further discussion, the vote was called. Mayor Gillespie moved to hold until further information can be provided about the future development of the property to the west and full clarity of the proposed development. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. The motion to hold passed unanimously. Chairman Smith changed the order that the new business items were heard.
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New Business: 10. Preliminary Plat: Hedgefield Plat 3 Location: Hedgefield Drive & Hedgefield Way
Petitioner: PRLD, LLC Representative: Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. Mr. Stephens introduced the preliminary plat for Hedgefield Plat 3. He stated that it is a continuation of the existing Hedgefield 1 and 2.
Max Vaughn of Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc., petitioner’s representative, presented the preliminary plats of Hedgefield Plat 3 and Hedgefield Plat 4. He stated that Plat 4 will make the connection to the
existing Plat 1 to Old Quarters Road. Chairman Smith opened the floor for public comments. There were none. The public hearing was
closed. Mr. Gardner introduced a resolution recommending the approval of the preliminary plat of Hedgefield Plat 3 and moved for its approval. Mrs. Carpenter seconded the motion. After no further discussion, the vote was called. The motion to approve passed unanimously. 11. Preliminary Plat: Hedgefield Plat 4
Location: Hedgefield Drive & Old Quarters Road Petitioner: PRLD, LLC Representative: Goodwyn Mills & Cawood, Inc. Mr. Stephens introduced the preliminary plat for Hedgefield Plat 4.
Chairman Smith opened the floor for public comments. There were none. The public hearing was closed. Mrs. Carpenter introduced a resolution recommending the approval of the preliminary plat of Hedgefield Plat 4 and moved for its approval. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion.
After no further discussion, the vote was called. The motion to approve passed unanimously. 4. Zoning Amendment: R-2 (Single Family Residential) to R-3 (Single Family Residential) Forest Trail Subdivision Location: Forest Trail and East Main Street Petitioner: Sean Hale Mr. Stephens introduced the zoning amendment request for Forest Trail Subdivision. He stated that the petitioner is requesting to rezone the property from R-2 to R-3. He stated that both zoning allows for single family residential. The minimum lot width for R-2 is 75ft. and R-3 minimum lot width of 60ft.
Brian McBrayer of Larry E. Speaks & Associates, petitioner’s representative, presented the zoning request for the proposed Forest Trail Subdivision. He stated that because of the topography it is much difficult to build anything bigger than what is being proposed. He stated that the sketch plan provided is to show the developer’s intent to not develop the entire property to maintain some of the wooded area. Chairman Smith opened the floor for public comments.
Camellia Moore, 819 Running Brook Drive, presented her questions about the proposed development to the commission and they were answered by Chairman Smith.
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Phil Shelton, 871 Running Brook Drive, spoke in opposition to the request. Pat Fondren, 869 Running Brook Drive, spoke on concerns for the wildlife. Tony Primavera, 872 Running Brook Drive, wanted to know how many houses would be eliminated if built under R-2 zoning requirements. After no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Sean Hale, petitioner, addressed the public comment stating that two houses would be eliminated if built under R-2 zoning requirements. He stated they would like to maintain the existing a 15ft buffer between
the rear of the existing houses on Running Brook and the proposed site. Mr. McBrayer also addressed public comments stating that there will be no access from Main Street. He stated that the City owns property to the west of this development and it is designated as green space. Mrs. Carpenter stated that this proposed development will be built in a well-established R-2 zoning district and felt that the denser district would not fit well into the existing neighborhood. Mr. Jackson introduced a resolution recommending the zoning of Forest Trail Subdivision from R-2 to R-3 and moved for its approval. Mr. Gardner seconded the motion. After no further discussion, the vote was called. The motion to approve failed by majority vote as recorded. Favor: Mr. Gardner. Oppose: Mayor Gillespie, Chairman Smith, Chief Johnson, Mrs. Carpenter, and Mr. Jackson.
6. Zoning Amendment: R-2 (Single Family Residential) & R-3 (Single Family Residential) to R-3 (Single Family Residential) East 6th Street Plat 1 Location: Northington Street and East Sixth Street Petitioner: Steve Till Mr. Stephens introduced the sketch plan of East 6th Street Plat 1 and the zoning amendment request from R-2 & R-3 to R-3. He stated that the 6th Street corridor is mostly zoned R-3 and the Northington Street corridor is zoned R-2. He stated that the southwest corner of this lot is located in the Prattville Historic District and would require a Certificate of Appropriateness from that Commission to build. He stated that the sketch plan shows five lots fronting North Northington Street with a private access easement to
the rear and 13 lots off 6th Street facing inward to a new proposed cul-de-sac. Chairman Smith opened the floor for public comments. The following citizens spoke in opposition to the request with concerns that the proposed development would increase drainage problems, increase traffic, and safety concerns. All submitted letters are attached and made a part of the minutes.
Rex Musgrove, 162 N. Northington Street Robert Hastings, 141 N. Northington Street Jack Mazzanovich, 159 N. Northington Street
Don Allred, 360 N. Northington Street Nicky Davis, 140 N. Northington Street Kate Musgrove, 232 Deerwood Drive, member of the Historic Preservation Commission. Jean Davis, 140 N. Northington Street, member of the Historic Preservation Commission. Rachel Bott, 344 N. Northington Street Lia Muir, 301 Wetumpka Street (presented letter from Barbara & Rob Gaston, 113 N. Washington St.)
Steve Faulkner, 282 N. Northington Street
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Martin Stage, 270 N. Northington Street Kim Williams, 225 Wetumpka Street Richard Allen, 236 N. Northington David Williams, 225 Wetumpka Street Harry Culp, 199 E. 6th Street After no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Smith introduced a resolution recommending the approval of the rezoning of East 6th Street Plat 1 from R-2 and R-3 to R-3 and moved for its approval. Mrs. Carpenter seconded the motion.
Mrs. Carpenter stated that rezoning to smaller lots is not the expectation of the existing neighborhood and she does not favor the request.
Mr. Gardner stated that he would like to see the character of the neighborhood maintained as is. Mayor Gillespie stated that he would like to see the property developed the best that it could, but it should not disrupt the neighborhood. He asked if there were alternate plans for development if the property is not rezone. Mary Anne Wingard, petitioner’s representative addressed the Mayor’s comments. She stated that only the houses that will front N. Northington Street need rezoning to R-3. She stated that they will lose only one lot facing N. Northington Street if developed under current zoning. Mayor Gillespie asked if they have had conversation with the Historical Society and if it seemed as
though it would work. Mrs. Wingard answered in the affirmative. Mayor Gillespie moved to hold the request. Chief Johnson seconded the motion.
Mayor Gillespie stated that by holding the request, his hopes are that the Planning Department, the Historical Society, and the developer will all get together and work out solutions to develop this property.
After no further discussion, the vote was called. The motion to hold passed by majority vote as recorded. Favor: Mayor Gillespie, Mr. Gardner, Chief Johnson, and Mrs. Carpenter. Oppose: Mr. Jackson and Chairman Smith. Chairman Smith allowed Ms. Musgrove to address the Commission again. She stated that the development presented has not been presented before the Historic Preservation Commission for review. After a brief discussion of the matter presented, Mayor Gillespie requested a roll call vote to hold the request. It was a unanimous vote to not hold the request and proceed with voting.
The vote was called. The vote passed unanimously to deny the rezoning request. Chairman Smith called for a five minute recess. After the recess, all members returned except for Mayor
Gillespie. 5. Sketch Plan: East 6th Street Plat 1 Location: NE corner of Northington Street & 6th Street Petitioner: Steve Till Mr. Jackson introduced a resolution recommending the approval of the sketch plan of East 6th Street Plat 1 and moved for its approval. Mr. Gardner seconded the motion.
Mr. Gardner moved to table the request. The motion failed for a lack of a second.
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After no further discussion, the vote was called. The motion failed by unanimous vote.
7. Zoning Amendment: FAR (Forest, Agricultural, Recreation) & unzone to FAR (Forest, Agricultural, Recreation), R-3 (Single Family Residential) & B-2 (General Business) Location: US Highway 82 at McQueen Smith Road. Petitioner: William Howard Murfee Irrevocable Trust. Representative: Goodwyn, Mills, & Cawood, Inc. Mr. Stephens introduced the zoning amendment request to rezone property located off Highway 82 and McQueen Smith Road from FAR and unzoned to a combination of FAR, B-2, and R-3. He stated that
the petitioner has submitted a color coded chart of the proposed rezoning. Derril Strickland of Goodwyn, Mills, & Cawood, Inc., petitioner’s representative presented the rezoning
request of property off Highway 82 and McQueen Smith Road. He stated that Parcel C adjoins existing residential zoned property. He stated that the only major full access into the development is directly across from the existing Old Quarters Road. Chairman Smith opened the public hearing. Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, spoke in opposition to the request. She stated that her main concern is the amount of building that is going on there. She stated that she would like a moratorium on it. After no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Mrs. Carpenter asked if the proposed zonings conform to the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Stephens replied that the proposed zonings did comply with the Comprehensive Plan.
After no further discussion, the vote was called. The motion to approve passed unanimously. 8. Zoning Amendment: R-2 (Single Family Residential) Parcels 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 Hollybrooke Plats 1-4, 6-9 Location: Old Ridge Road at Calumet Pkwy and Bluegrass Drive Petitioner: City of Prattville Mr. Stephens introduced the zoning amendment request to zone property in the Hollybrooke Subdivision to R-2. He stated that several properties in the Hollybrooke subdivision were annexed as part of the State’s local legislation in 2018 (Act# 2018-183). Upon reviewing the area to establish zoning, it was realized that the entire neighborhood is zoned FAR. He stated that Hollybrooke appears to be built to R-2 standards. He stated that an informational meeting was hosted at City Hall on October 10th to answer any questions from residents.
Chairman Smith opened the floor for public comments. There were none. The public hearing was closed.
Chief Johnson introduced a resolution recommending approval of the zoning amendment for the Hollybrook Subdivision and moved for its approval. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. After no further discussion, the vote was called. The motion to approve passed unanimously. 9. Zoning Amendment: B-2 (General Business) Parcel 25 Location: East side of Rocky Mount Road north of Pinnacle Way
Petitioner: City of Prattville
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Mr. Stephens introduced the zoning amendment request to zone property on the east side of Rocky Mount Road. He stated that Parcel 25 was annexed as part of the State’s local legislation in 2018 (Act# 2018-183). Upon reviewing the area to establish initial zoning it has been determined that B-2 is a reasonable zoning classification for this property. Chairman Smith opened the floor for public comments. There were none. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Jackson introduced a resolution recommending approval of the zoning amendment for Parcel 25 on Rocky Mount Road and moved for its approval. Chief Johnson seconded the motion.
After no further discussion, the vote was called. The motion to approve passed unanimously.
Miscellaneous Business:
Mr. Stephens congratulated Commissioner Chief Johnson and presented to him a certificate for completing all of the training and becoming a Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 5:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Alisa Morgan, Secretary Prattville Planning Commission
Attachments
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For more information contact Cathy Dickerson at 334-595-0121 or by email at
cityclerk@prattvilleal.gov.
Public Records Request Form can be found on the city’s website.
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