2307 July 11 BZA102 West Main Street \ Prattville, AL 36067 \ 334. 595.0500 \ prattvilleal.gov
BILL GILLESPIE, JR.
MAYOR
J.SCOTT STEPHENS, AICPDIRECTOR
CITY OF PRATTVILLE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT A G E N D A July 11, 2023 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: Discipline … Choosing behaviors to help me reach my goals.
Committee Reports:
Old Business:
None
New Business: 1. 230711-01 SPECIAL EXCEPTION:Structure-Metal Siding
Howard Murfee Drive Jeffrey & Rebecca Nichols, Petitioners
Public Hearing District 5
Minutes: June 13, 2023
Miscellaneous:
Adjourn:
Approved 8/8/2023
Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment
July 11, 2023 Minutes
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City of Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment Minutes July 11, 2023 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) convened at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in the Prattville City Hall Council Chambers. After the Pledge of Allegiance, invocation and reading the Character Trait, the meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Members present were Chairman Charles Knapp, Vice-Chairman Billy Barrett, Mr. Jerry Crosby, Mr.
Greg Duke. Ms. Sarah Johnson was absent. Also present was supernumerary member Mr. Neal Parker. Quorum Present
Staff present were Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner, Mr. Joshua McKinney, Planner, Ms. Bria Hudson, Planner, and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary. CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH: The Character Trait of the Month is Discipline … Choosing behaviors to help me reach my goals. 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:
There was no old business to discuss. NEW BUSINESS: SPECIAL EXCEPTION: Structure-Metal Siding Howard Murfee Drive Jeffrey & Rebecca Nichols, Petitioners Mr. Stephens introduced the special exception request to allow a structure with metal siding on property located at vacant lots 4 & 5 of the Summit at Old Farm Plat 2 on Howard Murfee Drive. He stated that the proposed structure will have metal siding on the side façade. The street facing façade (front) will be brick. Jeffrey and Rebecca Nichols, petitioners, presented the request to allow a structure with side façade of metal siding on property located at Howard Murfee Drive. They stated that the building will be used for a swim facility.
Chairman Knapp opened the floor for public comments. There were none. The public hearing was closed. Chairman Knapp opened the discussion for the Board. 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 metal siding 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.
Approved 8/8/2023
Prattville Board of Zoning Adjustment
July 11, 2023 Minutes
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After no further discussion, the vote was called. Mr. Parker moved to approve the request as submitted based on the approved findings of fact. Mr. Crosby seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. MINUTES: Mr. Duke moved to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2023, regular meeting. Mr. Crosby seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS: ADJOURN:
After no further comments, questions, or discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Alisa Morgan, Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustment
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Board of Zoning Adjustment
Staff Report
Special Exception 230314-01
MEETING DATE: July 11, 2023
PETITIONER: Jeff & Rebecca Nichols
PROPERTY OWNER: Jeff & Rebecca Nichols
SUBJECT SITE: Lots 4 & 5 of the Summit at Old Farm Plat NO. 2
REQUEST: To allow metal siding on exterior of structure
CURRENT ZONING: B-2 (General Business)
LOCATION: Howard Murfee Dr.
SURROUNDING LAND North: R-3, Church (Messiah Lutheran)
USES AND ZONING: South: B-2 & R-4; Undeveloped, Residential Multifamily Residential
East: B-2; Undeveloped
West: B-2; Undeveloped
DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Requests: None found
Conditions of Previous Approval: N/A
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:
1. Special Exception to allow metal siding on side facades of structure
ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCED:
Article 5 Nonresidential Districts, §5.01 General Regulations, §5.01.03 Additional Regulations:
Appearance Standards. The following standards apply except the M-1 and M-2 Districts:
a. The use of metal siding on any street-facing and side facades is subject to approval by the Board of
Adjustment in accordance with §12.03 Special Exceptions.
Section 12.03 Special Exceptions
The Board shall review the application for compliance with this ordinance and all other applicable codes and ordinances
of the city. The Board must make written findings determining that the proposed use-on-appeal 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 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.
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ANALYSIS:
Petitioner is proposing a new building for a swim facility on the north side of Howard Murfee Dr near the cul-de-sac.
They are requesting a special exception to allow metal siding on the side facades. They are proposing street facing façade
of brick..
The Zoning Ordinance states, “The use of metal siding on any street-facing and side facades is subject to approval by the
Board of Adjustment.”
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