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2211 November 8 BZA Pkt (Draft) 102 West Main Street \ Prattville, AL 36067 \ 334. 595.0500 \ prattvilleal.gov BILL GILLESPIE, JR. MAYOR J. SCOTT STEPHENS, AICP DIRECTOR CITY OF PRATTVILLE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT A G E N D A November 8, 2022 4:00pm Call to Order: The Pledge of Allegiance: Invocation: Roll Call: Chairman Charles Knapp, Vice-Chairman Billy Barrett, Jr., Mr. Jerry Crosby, Mr. Greg Duke, and Ms. Sarah Johnson. Character Trait of the Month: Honesty… Being truthful in what I say and do. Committee Reports: Old Business: None New Business: 1. 221108-01 VARIANCE: To allow commercial use in a FAR Zoning District Fairview Ave and Summit Pkwy Tom Allen, Petitioner Public Hearing District 3 2. 221108-02 SPECIAL EXCEPTION: Outdoor Parking Storage 2181 Cobbs Ford Road Ray Boles, Petitioner Public Hearing District 5 Minutes: October 11, 2022 Adjourn: DR A F T Draft Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment October 11, 2022 Minutes Page 1 of 2 City of Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment 1 Minutes 2 October 11, 2022 3 4 5 CALL TO ORDER: 6 The regular meeting of the Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) convened at 4:00 p.m. on 7 Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in the Prattville City Hall Council Chambers. After the pledge of Allegiance, 8 Mr. Parker gave the invocation. 9 10 ROLL CALL: 11 Members present were Chairman Charles Knapp, Vice-Chairman Billy Barrett, Mr. Greg Duke, and Ms. 12 Sarah Johnson. Mr. Jerry Crosby was absent. Also present was supernumerary member Mr. Neal Parker. 13 14 Quorum Present 15 16 Staff present were Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner; Mr. Tommie Williams, Planner; and Ms. Alisa 17 Morgan, Secretary. 18 19 20 CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH: 21 The Character Trait of the Month is Respect…Treating others with honor and dignity. 22 23 Chairman Knapp stated the governing rules for the Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment and the procedure 24 of the meeting. 25 26 COMMITTEE REPORTS: 27 There were no reports to be made. 28 29 OLD BUSINESS: 30 SPECIAL EXCEPTION: 31 To allow a mini-storage facility in Downtown Overlay District 32 475 E Main Street 33 Preston & Stacey Jennings, Petitioners 34 35 Mr. Stephens presented the special exception request to allow a mini storage unit on property located at 36 475 E. Main Street and provided an overall review of the hearing at the previous (September 13) meeting. 37 38 Preston & Stacey Jennings, petitioners, presented the request to allow a mini-storage facility on property 39 locate at 475 E. Main Street. They stated that they are proposing to construct a 19000 ft2 2-story metal 40 building with brick veneer and hardie siding. 41 42 Mr. Parker stated that the BZA received an email on environmental concerns of asbestos. He asked the 43 petitioner’s if they were aware and considered all that is involved with the development of this project. 44 Mrs. Jennings replied that they have considered all that may be involved, but cannot move forward until 45 they are certain that they have approval for the special exception. 46 47 Mr. Stephens commented that the Downtown Overlay District has a list of requirements that must be 48 adhered to in developing in the district. 49 50 Chairman Knapp opened the floor for public comments. Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, inquired 51 about the dumpster’s location and stated that the use proposed is not proper for the district. 52 53 Gerald Cimis, 141 N. Chestnut Street, stated that he was concerned for the health and safety of the 54 DR A F T Draft Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment October 11, 2022 Minutes Page 2 of 2 citizens, and the contractors, and the owners, should there be asbestos present, during any demolition or 55 remodeling and was concerned if the petitioners understood their responsibilities and risks, in 56 demolishing/renovating this structure. He presented an Environmental Phase I Study conducted in 2015 57 by Environmental-Materials Consultants, Inc. prepared for the City of Prattville in 2015 (attached and 58 made a part of the minutes). 59 60 The Jennings addressed the public comments stating that they are not certain at this time where the 61 dumpster will be located as they are currently seeking approval to allow the use before they can move 62 forward with the development and stated that they are well aware of the risk and responsibilities 63 associated with taking on this existing structure. 64 65 Rachel Nichols of LAH Commercial Real Estate, spoke in favor of the request as an agent to the 66 petitioners. 67 68 After no further comments, the public hearing was closed. 69 70 Chairman Knapp opened the discussion for the Board. Chairman Knapp opened the discussion for the 71 Board. After their discussion, the vote was called. Mr. Barrett moved to establish the findings of fact 72 stating that 1) development of the proposed use is in the public interest and meets the spirit of the City of 73 Prattville Zoning Ordinance; 2) the proposed mini storage facility is an allowable special exception, and is 74 not a prohibited use in a B-2 district; and 3) the proposed use will not cause substantial adverse impact to 75 adjacent or nearby properties or uses. Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion to approve the 76 findings of fact passed unanimously. 77 78 After no further discussion, the vote was called. Mr. Parker moved to approve the request as proposed 79 based on the approved findings of fact contingent that all applicable city, state, and federal requirements 80 be met to include required environmental assessment and/or remediation if needed. Ms. Johnson 81 seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. 82 83 NEW BUSINESS: 84 There was no new business to discuss. 85 86 MINUTES: 87 Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the September 13, 2022, regular meeting. Mr. Barrett seconded 88 the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. 89 90 MISCELLANEOUS: 91 92 ADJOURN: 93 After no further comments, questions, or discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m. 94 95 Respectfully submitted, 96 97 98 99 Alisa Morgan, Secretary 100 Board of Zoning Adjustment 101 DR A F T Page 1 of 4 Board of Zoning Adjustment Staff Report Variance 221108-1 MEETING DATE: November 8, 2022 PETITIONER: Tom Allen/Kyle Shirley PROPERTY OWNER: Tom Allen SUBJECT ADDRESS: SE Corner of Fairview Ave and Summit Parkway REQUEST: Commercial Use in an FAR zone CURRENT ZONING: F.A. R (Forest, Agriculture, and Recreation LOCATION: SE Corner of Fairview Ave and Summit Parkway SURROUNDING LAND North: B-4 (bank and undeveloped) USES AND ZONING: South: FAR (church) East: FAR (commercial use) West: B-2 (tire/auto repair) DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY: Previous Requests: None found Conditions of Previous Approval: N/A DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE REQUEST: This is a variance request to allow commercial uses, with restrictions, in a B-2 (General Business) zoning district. DR A F T Page 2 of 4 ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCED: The provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in which item 1 is requested are referenced in the section described below: §3.01 Uses Uses specified as "permitted by right" are permitted on application to the Director. Special Exception uses require approval of the Board. If a use is not specifically referred to in this Ordinance, its status may be determined by the Director by reference to the most clearly analogous use in the applicable Table of Permitted Uses. If the Director determines that a proposed use is not clearly analogous to a use in the Table of Permitted Uses, the Director refers the matter to the Board. If the Board determines that the use is compatible with the purpose of the district and with its permitted uses, it may consider the use as a Special Exception. Once the status of an unlisted use has been determined, that determination applies subsequently to all uses of the same type. §6.01 FAR Forest, Agricultural, Recreation District The purpose of this district is to provide areas for agriculture, forestry, environmental conservation, single family residential on large lots and similar uses of open land. §6.01.01 Uses. Refer to Table 6-1 for uses permissible in the FAR District. 1. Refer also to §7.22 Temporary Uses. 2. All uses not classified as permitted or Special Exception uses are prohibited DR A F T Page 3 of 4 Article 12. – Board of Zoning Adjustment §12.04 Variances §12.04.01 The Board may authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variances from the terms of this Ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this Ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the ordinance is observed and substantial justice is done. §12.04.02 A variance may be granted in such individual cases upon a finding by the Board that an unnecessary hardship does, in fact, exist. In no case may the Board grant a variance that permits the land or structure to be occupied by a use prohibited in the applicable zoning district. §12.04.03 It is the intent of this Ordinance that a variance be issued only to mitigate a physical condition of a parcel of land which poses a practical barrier to its development and use as otherwise permitted by this Ordinance. Variances are limited to the minimum adjustment necessary to enable the reasonable use of the land. §12.04.04 The Board uses the following guidelines in evaluating variance requests: 1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are generally not applicable to other lands structures, or buildings in the same district. 2. A literal interpretation of the ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of the ordinance. 3. The special conditions, for which relief is sought, did not result from actions of the applicant (self-imposed hardship); 4. Granting of the variance is in harmony with the intent and purposes of the ordinance; 5. The variance will not adversely affect surrounding property, the general neighborhood, or the community as a whole; 6. The variance will not allow the establishment of any use expressly or by implication prohibited in the applicable district; 7. The variance requested is the minimum adjustment necessary to enable the legal use of the land or structure. ANALYSIS: The property owner petitioned the Planning Commission requesting a rezoning of this property from FAR to B-2. At its February 18, 2021, meeting, the Planning Commission voted to recommend the rezoning to B-2 to the City Council. At the City Council’s May 18, 2021, meeting, the rezoning ordinance failed to receive enough ‘yes’ votes to pass, so the subject property remained FAR. The reason for some of the ‘no’ votes was due to concerns of traffic impact to the area if all uses that are permitted in B-2 were considered. The petitioner is requesting a use variance for any commercial use other than NAICS code 445110. “The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy” (source: https://www.census.gov/naics/). In other words, the petitioner is requesting a use variance to allow commercial uses, but excepting out certain uses that the petitioner feels would create the traffic impact the City Council was concerned about at this location. The NAICS code is a means of classifying various economic activities into sectors, subsectors, groups, and industries. NAICS Code 445110 is defined as: 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) This industry comprises establishments generally known as supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food, such as canned and frozen foods; fresh fruits and vegetables; and fresh and prepared meats, fish, and poultry. Included in this industry are delicatessen- type establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food. (2022 NAICS Manual) DR A F T Page 4 of 4 See also supplemental information provided by petitioner. EVALUATION: Reviewed By: Scott Stephens, City Planner Applicant’s Hardship: From Application: “This is a commercial area with traffic concerns” Evaluation: The petitioner requests a variance to allow any commercial use other than NAICS code 445110. If the Board desires to consider granting the variance request, staff’s recommendation would be to limit it to only uses permitted by right in B-2 (General Business) zoning district, or through the proper process for special exceptions allowable in B-2, with the exception of uses described by NAICS code 445110 and as further exemplified in the petitioner’s request. DR A F T Findings of the Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment Variance Case Number: 221108-1 Whereas, the Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment has received an application from Tom Allen requesting a variance of the requirements of the Prattville Zoning Ordinance on the property at the SE corner of Fairview Ave and Summit Parkway, and Whereas, _the SE corner of Fairview Ave and Summit Parkway _ is located in an _F.A. R_ zoning district, and Whereas, Tom Allen is the owner of the property, and Whereas, the proposed variance to the Prattville Zoning Ordinance is as follows: To allow any commercial use other than NAICS code 445110 Having reviewed the submitted application and all supplemental information and heard testimony from the applicant and other interested parties and considered possible conditions, on _November 8, 2022, the Board of Zoning Adjustment finds: 1. Special conditions and circumstances [do / do not] exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are generally not applicable to other lands structures, or buildings in the same district. 2. A literal interpretation of the ordinance [would / would not] deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of the ordinance. 3. The special conditions, for which relief is sought, [did / did not] result from actions of the applicant (self-imposed hardship); 4. Granting of the variance [is / is not] in harmony with the intent and purposes of the ordinance; 5. The variance [will / will not] adversely affect surrounding property, the general neighborhood, or the community as a whole; 6. The variance [will / will not] allow the establishment of any use expressly or by implication prohibited in the applicable district; 7. The variance requested [is / is not] the minimum adjustment necessary to enable the legal use of the land or structure. DR A F T FAIRVIEW AVE SU M M I T P K W Y OLD FARM WY OL D F A R M L N N OLD R I D G E R D N MC Q U E E N S M I T H R D N CO V E R E D B R I D G E P K W Y JOSIE RUN STATION DR DOLLY CIR OL D R I D G E R D N Location Map - Fairview Ave & Summit Pkwy ±0 1,000500 Feet Locations are approximate Legend Project Area Prattville City Limit Autauga_Parcels Elmore_Parcels Streets DR A F T SU M M I T P K W Y Aerial Map - Fairview Ave & Summit Pkwy ±0 200100 Feet Locations are approximate Legend Project Area Prattville City Limit Autauga_Parcels Elmore_Parcels Streets DR A F T FAIRVIEW AVE SU M M I T P K W Y OLD FARM WY OL D F A R M L N N OLD R I D G E R D N MC Q U E E N S M I T H R D N CO V E R E D B R I D G E P K W Y JOSIE RUN STATION DR DOLLY CIR OL D R I D G E R D N B-2 B-2B-2 B-4 O-1 B-4 F.A.R.R-4 R-4 B-2 R-4 F.A.R. R-5 F.A.R. F.A.R. Zoning Map - Fairview Ave & Summit Pkwy ±0 1,000500 Feet Locations are approximate Legend Project Area Prattville City Limit Autauga_Parcels Elmore_Parcels Streets DR A F T DR A F T 1 Stephens, Scott From:Kyle Shirley <kyle@mcdowellfaulk.com> Sent:Thursday, November 3, 2022 8:40 To:Stephens, Scott Subject:[EXTERNAL]Tom Allen Variance Request Attachments:DOLLAR GENERAL NAICS CODE.pdf; NAICS Code 445110.pdf Scott,  Please find attached information related to NAICS Code 445110. I believe on the application, I listed the predecessor code. I have  updated the code to the most recent version. I’ve also attached supporting documents that provide a more detailed explanation  of the code and provides example businesses that fall within that code. I also provided the NAICS code which they associated  with Dollar General.  Kyle  Kyle C. Shirley McDowell, Faulk & Shirley, L.L.C. 145 West Main Street Prattville, AL 36067 334-365-5924 334-365-6016 fax Kyle@mcdowellfaulk.com This email originated from outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is  safe. If you are unsure if the email is safe, please forward it to help@prattvilleal.gov.   DR A F T DR A F T DR A F T DR A F T DR A F T DR A F T DR A F T DR A F T DR A F T DR A F T DR A F T DR A F T DR A F T DR A F T DR A F T DR A F T Page 1 of 5 Board of Zoning Adjustment Staff Report Special Exception 221108-02 MEETING DATE: November 8, 2022 PETITIONER: Ray Boles PROPERTY OWNER: Ray Boles SUBJECT ADDRESS: 2181 Cobbs Ford Road REQUEST: Outdoor Parking Storage CURRENT ZONING: B-2 General-Business LOCATION: Cobbs Ford Road behind Murphy USA SURROUNDING LAND North: General Business (B-2) USES AND ZONING: South: General-Business (B-2) East: General Business (B-2) West: Forest, Agriculture, and Recreation (F.A.R) DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY: N/A DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST: 1. A Special Exception has been requested for the construction of outdoor parking for storage ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCED §12.03 Special Exceptions §12.03.01 The Board hears and decides requests for approval of Special Exceptions as set out in this Ordinance. §12.03.02 Special Exceptions require application to the Board on forms provided by the Director. §12.03.03 Notice of the scheduled hearing is given to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with board rules. §12.03.04 The Board reviews the request for compliance with this Ordinance and all other applicable codes and DR A F T Page 2 of 5 ordinances of the City. Before granting any Special Exception, the Board must make written findings determining that the proposed Special Exception will not: 1. Be contrary to the public interest and will ensure that the spirit of this Ordinance is observed; 2. Permit the establishment of use prohibited in the zoning district; and 3. Cause a substantial adverse impact on property or improvements in the vicinity or in the applicable district. §12.03.05 The Board may impose such conditions for approval that it deems necessary in the particular case to protect the public interest and the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and this Ordinance. Such conditions apply to the land, structure, and use for which the Special Exception is granted and not to a particular person. Violations of conditions lawfully attached to any Special Exception constitute violations of this Ordinance. §12.03.06 Board approval of a Special Exception pertains solely to that specific use at the location specified in the application. Such approval is not transferable to another use at that location or the same use at another location. §12.03.07 Special Exception approval lapses and will be of no effect if, after one year from the date of Board approval, no construction or change in use pursuant to the approval has taken place. The Board may, for good cause shown, specify a longer period of time in conjunction with its approval. §12. – Board of Zoning Adjustment Below is the staff assessment of the three general questions applicable to Special Exception (§12.03.04): 1. Is the proposed use in the public interest? Does the proposed development meet the spirit of the City of Prattville Zoning Ordinance? The proposed use will not be contrary to the public interest and will be in the spirit of the zoning ordinance. Outdoor Storage is a special exception in a B-2 General-Business District. 2. Is the proposed use an allowable Special Exception and not a prohibited use in a B-2 district? The requested use is an allowable Special Exception and is not specifically a prohibited use in a General- Business district 3. Does the proposed use cause a substantial adverse impact on adjacent or nearby properties or uses? The proposed use should not cause a substantial adverse impact on property or improvements in the vicinity or in this B-2 district. The Board shall review the application for compliance with this ordinance and all other applicable codes and ordinances of the city. The Board shall make written findings determining that the proposed Special Exception will not (§12.03.04): 1. Be contrary to the public interest and will insure that the spirit of this ordinance is observed; or 2. Permit the establishment of a use prohibited in the zoning district; or 3. Cause a substantial adverse impact on property or improvements in the vicinity or in the district in which the proposed use is located. DR A F T Page 3 of 5 ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes outdoor vehicle storage in a B-2 General business district. The lot currently has gravel on it that the vehicles will park on for storage. The parcel is located behind Murphy USA on Cobbs Ford Road. Outdoor Storage is allowed in the Zoning Ordinance in a B-2 district under the special exception clause. PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION: Reviewed by: Tommie Williams, Planner Evaluation: The BZA board should be aware of the screening separation requirements of certain site elements from public areas and adjoining properties. The board should determine if additional screening will be needed or necessary. The subject site does abut to a commercial parking lot that is also being used for storage of vehicles. PICTURES DR A F T Page 4 of 5 DR A F T Page 5 of 5 DR A F T Aerial Map - 2181 Cobbs Ford Road ±0 10050 Feet Locations are approximate Legend Project Area Prattville City Limit Autauga_Parcels Elmore_Parcels Streets DR A F T COBBS FORD RD TH E E X C H A N G E N CO B B S F O R D L N OL D F A R M L N S SUGA R E X C H A N G E VICTORIA PL KO R N E G A Y D R ZE L D A P L TH E E X C H A N G E Location Map - 2181 Cobbs Ford Road ±0 1,000500 Feet Locations are approximate Legend Project Area Prattville City Limit Autauga_Parcels Elmore_Parcels Streets DR A F T COBBS FORD RD TH E E X C H A N G E N CO B B S F O R D L N OL D F A R M L N S SUGA R E X C H A N G E VICTORIA PL KO R N E G A Y D R ZE L D A P L TH E E X C H A N G E B-2B-2 B-2 R-4 B-2 R-4 R-4 B-2F.A.R. B-2 B-2 B-2 P.U.D. P.U.D. R-4 B-2 B-2 P.U.D. P.U.D. Zoning Map - 2181 Cobbs Ford Road ±0 1,000500 Feet Locations are approximate Legend Project Area Prattville City Limit Autauga_Parcels Elmore_Parcels Streets DR A F T COBBS FORD RD TH E E X C H A N G E N CO B B S F O R D L N OL D F A R M L N S SUGA R E X C H A N G E VICTORIA PL KO R N E G A Y D R ZE L D A P L TH E E X C H A N G E Future Land Use Map - 2181 Cobbs Ford Road ±0 1,000500 Feet Locations are approximate Legend Project Area Prattville City Limit Autauga_Parcels Elmore_Parcels Downtown Commercial & Mixed Use Conservation & Green Space I Conservation & Green Space II Mixwed-Use Residential Mixed-Use Commercial Open Space General Commercial & Mixed Use General Industrial Light Industrial General Institutional Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential - Powell/Hwy 31 Very Low Density Residential Low Density Residential Streets DR A F T Findings of the Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment Special Exception Case Number: 221108-02 Whereas, the Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment has received an application from Ray Boles requesting a Special Exception to construct outdoor parking storage in a business district on the property at 2181 Cobbs Ford Road; and Whereas, 2181 Cobbs Ford Road is located in a B-2 General Business zoning district; and Whereas, Ray Boles is the owner of the property located at 2181 Cobbs Ford Road. Having reviewed the submitted application and all supplemental information and heard testimony from the applicant and other interested parties on November 8, 2022, the Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment finds that: 1. Development of the proposed use (is or is not) in the public interest and (meets or does not meet) the spirit of the City of Prattville Zoning Ordinance, and 2. The proposed material (is or is not) an allowable special exception, and (is or is not) a prohibited use in a B-2 district, 3. The proposed use: a. (Will or will not) cause substantial adverse impact to adjacent or nearby properties or uses, and/or, b. requires the following conditions and safeguards to mitigate any impact to adjacent properties and land uses (Choose from the following list and add specific details, or add others) i. Ingress and egress to the property, ii. Off street parking iii. Refuse and service areas iv. Screening and buffer zones v. Signs, exterior lighting vi. Required yards and open space vii. Other factors to promote compatibility with adjacent properties. DR A F T