2210 October 11 BZA
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 October 11, 2022 4:00pm 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. Call to Order: Character Trait of the Month: Respect…Treating others with honor and dignity. Committee Reports: Old Business: 1. 220913-02 SPECIAL EXCEPTION: To allow a mini-storage facility in Downtown Overlay District 475 E Main Street Preston & Stacey Jennings, Petitioners
Held 9/13 District 2
New Business:
None Minutes: September 13, 2022 Adjourn:
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City of Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment Minutes October 11, 2022 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) convened at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in the Prattville City Hall Council Chambers. After the pledge of Allegiance, Mr. Parker gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL: Members present were Chairman Charles Knapp, Vice-Chairman Billy Barrett, Mr. Greg Duke, and Ms.
Sarah Johnson. Mr. Jerry Crosby was absent. Also present was supernumerary member Mr. Neal Parker. Quorum Present
Staff present were Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner; Mr. Tommie Williams, Planner; and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary. CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH: The Character Trait of the Month is Respect…Treating others with honor and dignity. Chairman Knapp stated the governing rules for the Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment and the procedure of the meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS: There were no reports to be made. OLD BUSINESS: SPECIAL EXCEPTION: To allow a mini-storage facility in Downtown Overlay District 475 E Main Street Preston & Stacey Jennings, Petitioners
Mr. Stephens presented the special exception request to allow a mini storage unit on property located at 475 E. Main Street and provided an overall review of the hearing at the previous (September 13) meeting. Preston & Stacey Jennings, petitioners, presented the request to allow a mini-storage facility on property locate at 475 E. Main Street. They stated that they are proposing to construct a 19000 ft2 2-story metal building with brick veneer and hardie siding. Mr. Parker stated that the BZA received an email on environmental concerns of asbestos. He asked the petitioner’s if they were aware and considered all that is involved with the development of this project. Mrs. Jennings replied that they have considered all that may be involved, but cannot move forward until they are certain that they have approval for the special exception.
Mr. Stephens commented that the Downtown Overlay District has a list of requirements that must be adhered to in developing in the district.
Chairman Knapp opened the floor for public comments. Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, inquired about the dumpster’s location and stated that the use proposed is not proper for the district.
Gerald Cimis, 141 N. Chestnut Street, stated that he was concerned for the health and safety of the
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citizens, and the contractors, and the owners, should there be asbestos present, during any demolition or remodeling and was concerned if the petitioners understood their responsibilities and risks, in demolishing/renovating this structure. He presented an Environmental Phase I Study conducted in 2015 by Environmental-Materials Consultants, Inc. prepared for the City of Prattville in 2015 (attached and made a part of the minutes). The Jennings addressed the public comments stating that they are not certain at this time where the dumpster will be located as they are currently seeking approval to allow the use before they can move forward with the development and stated that they are well aware of the risk and responsibilities
associated with taking on this existing structure. Rachel Nichols of LAH Commercial Real Estate, spoke in favor of the request as an agent to the
petitioners. After no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Chairman Knapp opened the discussion for the Board. After their discussion, the vote was called. Mr. Barrett moved to establish the findings of fact stating that 1) development of the proposed use is in the public interest and meets the spirit of the City of Prattville Zoning Ordinance; 2) the proposed mini storage facility is an allowable special exception, and is not a prohibited use in a B-2 district; and 3) the proposed use will not cause substantial adverse impact to adjacent or nearby properties or uses. Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion to approve the findings of fact passed unanimously. After no further discussion, the vote was called. Mr. Parker moved to approve the request as proposed based on the approved findings of fact contingent that all applicable city, state, and federal requirements be met to include required environmental assessment and/or remediation if needed. Ms. Johnson
seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS:
There was no new business to discuss. MINUTES:
Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the September 13, 2022, regular meeting. Mr. Barrett seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS: ADJOURN: After no further comments, questions, or discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Alisa Morgan, Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustment
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Board of Zoning Adjustment
Staff Report
Special Exception 220913-02
MEETING DATE: September 13, 2022
PETITIONER: Preston & Stacey Jennings
PROPERTY OWNER: American Legion Post 122
SUBJECT SITE: 475 E Main St
REQUEST: Mini-storage facility located in the Downtown Overlay District
CURRENT ZONING: B-2 (General Business) & Downtown Overlay District
LOCATION: North side of E Main Street, east of New Moon Dr and west of RR crossing
SURROUNDING LAND North: B-2 and R-3 (Oak Hill Cemetery) USES AND ZONING: South: B-2 (General Business) East: B-2 (General Business) West: B-2 (General Business)
DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY: N/A
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:
1. A Special Exception has been requested for the construction of a mini-storage facility in the Downtown
Overlay District
ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCED:
The provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in which item 1 is requested are referenced in the section described below:
Table 5-1: Uses Permitted in Nonresidential Districts (excerpt)
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§6.03.02 Use Standards
1. Where permitted in the underlying zoning district, the following uses require Special Exception approval by the Board:
d. mini-storage facility (also subject to subject to §7.14)
§7.14 Mini-Storage Facilities
§7.14.01 The use of storage compartments is limited to the storage of personal property. However, this does not preclude periodic auctions held on the premises to dispose of abandoned items.
§7.14.02 No storage of volatile, toxic or explosive materials is permitted, either inside the structure or on the
premises
§7.14.03 The Director may require screening around the perimeter of the site as part of Site Plan approval. Any
outdoor storage must be screened from public view and from adjoining properties as required in §10.03
Screening.
Article 12. – Board of Zoning Adjustment
Below is the staff assessment of the three general question applicable to Special Exception (§12.03.04): 1. Is proposed use in the public interest? Does the proposed development meet the spirit of the City of Prattville
Zoning Ordinance?
The purpose of the Downtown Overlay District “is to assure new development, redevelopment and reinvestment
in Downtown Prattville is consistent with its walkable, historic development pattern and to promote a diversity of
business, institutional and other compatible uses” (§6.03). Because of the design requirements of the Downtown
Overlay District, the new structure will have to built with materials more compatible with the downtown area and
will have a less-obvious appearance of a typical mini-storage. However, mini-storage facilities are inherently
automobile dependent and would not be considered a walkable use.
2. Is the proposed use an allowable Special Exception and not a prohibited use in a B-2 district or Downtown
Overlay Zone? The requested use is an allowable Special Exception and is not specifically a prohibited use in a B-2 district.
3. Does the proposed use cause substantial adverse impact to adjacent or nearby properties or uses?
The proposed use should not cause a substantial adverse impact on property or improvements in the vicinity due
to is being an interior accessed, storage facility. However, the proposed use is dependent upon automobile a
moving truck traffic in and out of the facility.
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.
The following are suggested questions, additional information, and/or conditions that may be considered:
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1. Parking and equipment – what equipment, vehicles, etc, if any, may be stored on the property? Where will they be
stored and what screening is proposed?
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Scott Stephens, City Planner
Evaluation: Subject property is located within the Downtown Overlay District, adjacent to the Prattville Historic
District. The purpose of this overlay is “is to assure new development, redevelopment and
reinvestment in Downtown Prattville is consistent with its walkable, historic development pattern
and to promote a diversity of business, institutional and other compatible uses.” The BZA should
determine if this use is compatible with that purpose and if the location is suitable for the
proposed use. The Board may impose conditions for approval that it deems necessary to protect
the public interest and the intent of the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance. Conditions to
consider include additional landscaping or screening to shield the view of any on-site equipment
or vehicle parking/storage.
Note that the applicant-submitted site plan is only conceptual and has not been fully evaluated for
compliance with the zoning ordinance, building code, or other applicable regulations.
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