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Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment
September 10, 2013 Minutes
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City of Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment
Minutes
September 10, 2013
CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) was called to order by
Chairman Leo Jamieson at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday,September 10, 2013.
ROLL CALL:
Present:Chairman Leo Jamieson,Mr. Mac Macready, Mr. James Miles and Commander Michael
Whaley.Absent:Vice-Chairman Mrs. Jerry Schannep and Mr. Gerald Cimis.
Quorum Present
Staff present:Mr. Joel Duke, City Planner and Ms.Alisa Morgan,Secretary.
Chairman Jamieson 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 encroach 5’into the required 20’ frontage landscape depth.
1805 East Main Street
B-2 Zoning District (General Business)
Larry Blumberg & Assoc., Inc./Compass Bank, Petitioner
Mr. Duke introduced the variance request to encroach into the frontage landscape depth. He stated
that the redevelopment of the property requires conforming to current guidelines.He stated that the
existing power easement prevents requirements from being met. He stated that there would be no
direct access from Main Street and that the existing second access point would not change.
Ross Dorough, petitioner’s representative for Larry Blumberg & Assoc., Inc.,stated that the lot layout
would remain the same. He stated that the existing building would be torn down. He stated that the
parking requirements would be met.
Chairman Jamieson 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 encroach 5’ into the required 20’ frontage landscape
depth as submitted on property at 1805 East Main Street.
Approved 10/8/13
Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment
September 10, 2013 Minutes
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VARIANCE
To build on a lot less than the required 6000ft2.
MeHarry Street
R-4 Zoning District (Multi Family Residential)
Habitat for Humanity, Petitioner
Mr. Duke introduced the variance request to build a home on a lot less than 6000ft2 on property at
vacant lot on Meharry Street.He stated that the property was plotted as lots 9 and 10 of the College
Heights Subdivision at 25’ width and 100’ depth. He stated that all other setback requirements of the
R-4 District would be met.
Tom Risher of Habitat for Humanity of Autauga/Chilton Counties,petitioner’s representative, stated
that lot was 4780ft2.He stated that the proposed home would provide quality housing for the resident.
Chairman Jamieson opened the public hearing.There were none to speak.The public hearing was
closed.
Chairman Jamieson stated that previous approvals of similar request had benefited both occupants and
the communities. He stated that it was a workable solution for the city.
After no further comments, questions, or discussion, the vote was called.The BZA voted
unanimously to approve the variance to build on a lot less than the required 6000ft2 on property
at MeHarry Street.
MISCELLANEOUS:
None
ADJOURN:
After no further comments, questions or discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alisa Morgan,Secretary
Board of Zoning Adjustment