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2310 October 19 PC 102 West Main Street \ Prattville, AL 36067 \ 334. 595.0500 \ prattvilleal.gov BILL GILLESPIE, JR. MAYOR J. SCOTT STEPHENS, AICP DIRECTOR CITY OF PRATTVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA October 19, 2023 3:00 p.m. Call to Order: Roll Call: Mayor Gillespie, Councilman Chambers, Chairman Gardner, Vice-Chairman Daniel, Deputy Fire Marshal Allen, Mrs. Carpenter, Mr. Hayden, Mr. King, and Mr. Mullins. Minutes: September 21, 2023 Committee Reports: Old Business: 1. Preliminary Plat: Ferguson Plat 1 Location: 358 & 378 W 6th Street Owner: Scott Ferguson Representative: Alabama Land Surveyors, Inc. Held 9/21 Public Hearing District 1 New Business: 2. Preliminary Plat: Noland Trails Plat 1 Location: South side of Highway 14 west of County Road 29 Owner: Blackrock Lands, LLC Representative: Flowers & White Engineering, LLC Public Hearing District 1 3. Preliminary Plat: Forest Trail Plat 1 Location: 1470 Forest Trail Owner: Sean Hale Representative: Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc. Public Hearing District 6 4. Zoning Amendment: FAR (Forest, Agricultural, Recreation) to T-1 (Manufactured Home Subdivision) Location: 1214 County Road 57 Owner: Josh Jones Public Hearing District 1 Miscellaneous: Adjournment: Approved 11/16/2023 Prattville Planning Commission October 19, 2023 Minutes Page 1 of 4 CITY OF PRATTVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 19, 2023 Call to order: Chairman Reuben Gardner called the regular meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Roll Call: Ms. Morgan called the roll. Members present were Mayor Bill Gillespie, Deputy Fire Marshal Craig Allen, Chairman Reuben Gardner, Vice-Chairman Ken Daniel, Mrs. Paula Carpenter, and Mr. Robert King. Councilman John Chambers, Mr. Seth Hayden, and Mr. Mugs Mullins were absent. (Quorum present) Staff present: Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner; Mr. Joshua McKinney, Ms. Bria Hudson; Planners, and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary. Minutes: The minutes of the September 21, 2023 regular meeting were unanimously approved. Committee Reports: None Old Business: 1. Preliminary Plat: Ferguson Plat 1 Location: 358 & 378 W 6th Street Owner: Scott Ferguson Representative: Alabama Land Surveyors, Inc. This item was withdrawn at the request of the applicant. New Business: 2. Preliminary Plat: Noland Trails Plat 1 Location: South side of Highway 14 west of County Road 29 Owner: Blackrock Lands, LLC Representative: Flowers & White Engineering, LLC Ms. Hudson introduced the preliminary plat of Noland Trails Plat 1. The property is zoned FAR (Forest, Agricultural, Recreation) which allows single-family residential. She stated that the petitioner is requesting waivers to the Subdivision Regulations on sidewalk, utilities, scale, and sheet size. Brad Flowers of Flowers & White Engineering, LLC, petitioner’s representative, presented the preliminary plat of Noland Trails Plat 1. He stated that the proposed approximate 177-acre plot will be subdivided into 15 lots which will have 4 access points on Highway 29 and 2 access points on Highway 14. Mayor Gillespie asked how the development will affect the existing floodplain and the existing properties in the area. Mr. Flowers stated that all the proposed lots have good usable, buildable land. He stated that proposed Lot 15 will have a joint access drive. No house site will be in the 100 year or 500-year floodplain. He stated that the property crosses the creek slightly so a portion of the property has been provided for maintenance of the creek and to keep the creek in its natural state. Mayor Gillespie stated that the city does not maintain Noland Creek. Mr. Flowers agreed and understood stating that that is the reason for developing only 15 lots and for purchasing property across the creek to ensure that the natural state of the creek remains after construction. Approved 11/16/2023 Prattville Planning Commission October 19, 2023 Minutes Page 2 of 4 Chairman Gardner opened the floor for public comments. Shannon Moore, 132 County Road 29 presented a letter to the commission to read in her stead because of laryngitis. Her comments were addressed by city staff and the Commission. After no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Mrs. Carpenter introduced a resolution approving the requested waivers and moved for its approval. Fire Chief Allen seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Mrs. Carpenter introduced a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Noland Trails Plat 1 with requested waivers and moved for its approval. Mr. Daniel seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. 3. Preliminary Plat: Forest Trail Plat 1 Location: 1470 Forest Trail Owner: Sean Hale Representative: Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc. Mr. McKinney introduced the preliminary plat of Forest Trail Plat 1. He stated that the proposed preliminary plat creates five additional lots. There is an existing residence on the property. He stated that the property is zoned R-2 and no waivers are being requested. He stated that the property was presented for rezoning to R-3 in 2019 which the Planning Commission unanimously denied the request. Mr. Stephens provided additional graphic. Chairman Gardner opened the floor for public comments. Bryan McBrayer of Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc., petitioner’s representative presented the preliminary plat of Forest Trail Plat 1. He stated that the property was presented in 2019 for a rezoning to configure smaller lots which was denied approval. The proposed plat complies with the Subdivision Regulations and the zoning requirements of R-2 district. Mayor Gillespie had questions about the curvature of the proposed cul-de-sac stating that it needed to be more rounded. Mr. McBrayer stated that what is shown on the map is the right-of-way and not the street but is willing to put a radius there if the Commission felt more comfortable. Mayor Gillespie stated that he feels the same with this presentation as he did in 2019 that every lot is not developable and he has concerns with the number of the proposed lots presented. He stated that he also has concerns about the ingress and egress to access sewer lateral lines for maintenance and feels more should be provided in addition to the existing 10-foot easement. Mr. McBrayer stated in his experience that the proposed easement location that Mayor Gillespie suggested is a very difficult way to access the laterals. Robert Strichik, District 6 Councilor, 888 Running Brooke Drive, spoke as a resident and on behalf of his constituents in opposition to the proposed subdivision, concerned that residence will be used for rentals and the buffer of trees that they would potentially lose. Sean Hale, petitioner, 1470 Forest Trail, stated that the property had the existing stub out when he purchased it. He stated that he is developing the property to the subdivision standards. Mayor Gillespie asked him to explain how his driveway will develop during this process. Mr. Hale explained that his current driveway will come next to Lot 5 and curve down to his area, similar to the way it is now. He stated that his driveway currently drives into Lot 5, but it will be reconfigured to curve into the cul-de-sac. He addressed the easement to the sewer lateral stating that there is currently a dedicated R.O.W. currently in place. Mayor Gillespie asked Mr. Hale if he was opposed to allow egress and ingress for maintenance to the sewer laterals. Mr. Hale stated that he wasn’t opposing it he just doesn’t understanding the need for it. Mayor Gillespie asked if he would entertain reducing the proposed number of lots to fewer lots. Mr. Hale stated that the proposed plat meets all the requirements of the subdivision regulations and the zoning requirements and did not have a valid reason to reduce the number of lots. Approved 11/16/2023 Prattville Planning Commission October 19, 2023 Minutes Page 3 of 4 Pamela Prestige, 857 Running Brook Drive, spoke in opposition to the request with concerns of lot size and residential size and how this development will cause a loss in property value. Also spoke on concern with construction trucks in and out of the area and that the proposed homes will be used as rentals. She stated that she was also speaking for some of her neighbors who couldn’t make the meeting. Mr. McBrayer addressed the comment on the lot size stating that the proposed lot sizes will be slightly larger than the average lot size in the existing neighborhood. Nanette Shelton, 871 Running Brook Drive, spoke in opposition to the request against the use for rental homes and felt the area is too small to accommodate the additional houses. After no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Daniel introduced a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Forest Trail Plat 1 and moved for its approval. Mrs. Carpenter seconded the motion. In their discussion, Mr. Hale addressed the concern about rental use stating that his current plan is to develop one lot immediately for his daughter and the remaining lots are undetermined at this time. Mayor Gillespie asked that he would consider reducing the number of lots because of the terrain, he is concerned that force fitting homes in the area would cause future problems. Mr. Hale explained that he understood the Mayor’s position, but he had diligently planned this development according to regulations and it does meet subdivision standards. Mr. Daniel moved to hold the request until the next meeting to allow the Commissioners to view the site. Mr. King seconded the motion. The motion to hold passed unanimously. Note: The next meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2023. 4. Zoning Amendment: FAR (Forest, Agricultural, Recreation) to T-1 (Manufactured Home Subdivision) Location: 1214 County Road 57 Owner: Josh Jones Mr. Stephens provided the staff report for the zoning amendment of the property located at 1214 County Road 57. He stated the property is zoned FAR and the petitioner is requesting to rezone the one-acre lot to T-1 which allows for one manufactured home per lot. He stated that the petitioner plans to use the manufactured home temporarily until they subdivide the property then deed that one-acre lot for residential use. Josh Jones, petitioner, presented the rezoning request to allow for a manufactured home on the lot. He stated that he wants to subdivide the one-acre from the 10-acre property to deed to his brother for future single-family dwelling. The mobile home will be used until they build and the current zoning does not allow for manufactured homes. Chairman Gardner opened the floor for the public comments. Carolyn Jones, 1214 County Road 57 stated that she and her husband refurbished a mobile home and wants to place it on the property and live there until they are able to build. She stated that the property will be subdivided regardless of the rezoning. The following adjacent property owners on County Road 57 and County Road 85 spoke in opposition to the request concerned that the zoning is not appropriate for the area and that a manufactured home will negatively impact their property value. Alex Ganster, Robert Hurley, Shane Stovall, Mike & Linda Casey, Chase Jones, Clay Carver, Marla Cruz, Allen Kennedy, Lisle Babcock, Lisa White, Sandra Jones, Marsha Wood, and Maggie Jones. Mike Jones & Anna Mae Jones, 1321 Upper Kingston Road, and Maggie Jones, 1214 County Road 57, spoke in favor of the request. Approved 11/16/2023 Prattville Planning Commission October 19, 2023 Minutes Page 4 of 4 The public hearing was closed after the public comments. The Planning Department also received notices of public comments. Letters attached and made a part of the minutes. Chief Allen introduced a resolution recommending approval of the rezoning of 1214 County Road 57 from FAR to T-1 and moved for its approval. Mrs. Carpenter seconded the motion. In their discussion, the Commission felt that the proposed T-1 zoning was not appropriate for the area in comparing to the Future Land Use Map. The motion to approve failed by unanimous vote. Miscellaneous: Adjourn: There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alisa Morgan, Secretary Prattville Planning Commission 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. From:Stephens, Scott To:James Monk Cc:Morgan, Alisa Subject:RE: [EXTERNAL]Ferguson Plat No. 1 Date:Thursday, October 19, 2023 1:27:54 PM Received. We’ll inform the Planning Commission.     J. Scott Stephens | scott.stephens@prattvilleal.gov | 334.595.0501 From: James Monk <james@alsinc.us>  Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2023 13:27 To: Stephens, Scott <Scott.Stephens@prattvilleal.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL]Ferguson Plat No. 1   Scott, Due to a design change and timing of the meeting we are requesting the plat be removed and not heard at this time. I will make the updates and resubmit next week to start the process over.   Kindly, James D. 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Alabama Land Surveyors, Inc. does not accept Planning Commission Staff Report SUBDIVISION NAME: Noland Trails Preliminary Plat No.1 MEETING DATE: October 19, 2023 BACKGROUND: Applicant/Representative: Flowers & White Engineering, LLC Owner: Blackrock Lands, LLC Property Location: AL HWY 14 & Autauga County Road 29 Property Identification: Autauga County: 18 07 25 0 000 004.000 &18 07 25 0 000 004.002 Property Size: 177.48 +/- acres Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Designation: Low Density Single Family Residential Current Zoning District: F.A.R. (Farming, Agricultural, and Recreation) Current Land Use: Low Density Single Family Residential DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY: Previous Requests: May not be exhaustive N/A SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: Direction Land Use Zoning North Residential F.A.R. (Farming, Agricultural, and Recreation) South Residential F.A.R. (Farming, Agricultural, and Recreation) East Residential F.A.R. (Farming, Agricultural, and Recreation) West Residential Unincorporated EVALUATION/COMMENTS: Street Connectivity: The proposed 16 lots have frontage on AL Hwy 14 or Autauga County Road 29. Water/Sewer: Public water is available but public sewer is not. Zoning District Lot Standards: WAIVERS REQUESTED: The following waivers are requested: 1. Sidewalk (Subdivision Regulations § 4.3) 2. Utilities (Subdivision Regulations § 5.2 -section 10) 3. Scale (1”=200) (Subdivision Regulations § 5.2 – section 20) 4. Sheet size (Subdivision Regulations § 5.2 – section 20) Subdivision Regulations § 1.8: Where the Planning Commission finds that hardships or practical difficulties may result from strict compliance with these regulations and/or the purposes of these regulations may be served to a greater extent by an alternative proposal, it may waive or vary these subdivision regulations so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured, provided that such waiver shall not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of these regulations. Further provided, the Planning Commission shall not approve waivers unless it is determined that: a. The granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public safety, health, or welfare or injurious to other property; b. The relief sought will not vary the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Staff Comments: The proposed preliminary plat will have 15 lots with the required frontage on a public street. The flag lots will have a shared drive way with a minimum stem width of 30ft. Please note that road access to Hwy 14 will need approval from the Alabama Department of Transportation. The access points for the lots on Co Rd 29 have access easements between multiple lots in order to reduce driveway cuts. Driveways will need to seek a permit from the Engineering Department prior to construction. There are no sidewalks or curb and gutter in the vicinity. Reviewed by: Bria Hudson, Planner Recommendation: Approve with waivers HWY 14 W CO RD 29 Aerial Map ±0 1,600800 Feet Locations are approximate Project Area Prattville City Limits HWY 14 W CO RD 29 F O G A RTY RD WADS W ORTH LN SIMMONS RD Location Map ±0 1,900950 Feet Locations are approximate Project Area Prattville City Limits HWY 14 W CO RD 29 Zoning Map ±0 1,600800 Feet Locations are approximate Project Area Prattville City Limits F.A.R. Zoning Map Amendment for 1214 Co Rd 57 Page 1 of 2 Planning Commission Staff Report Zoning Map Amendment ZONING MAP AMENDMENT REQUEST: Proposed Zoning Map Amendment from FAR to T-1 MEETING DATE: October 19, 2023 BACKGROUND: Applicant/Representative: Josh Jones Owner: Josh Jones Property Location: 1214 County Road 57 Property Identification: Autauga County: 18010100000010180 Property Size: 10+/- Acres (requested rezoning is 1.0+/- acres) Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Designation: Low Density Residential Current Zoning District: FAR (Forest, Agricultural, Recreation) Proposed Zoning District T-1 (Manufactured Home Subdivision) Existing Land Use: Residential / Undeveloped DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY: Previous Requests: May not be exhaustive None Known SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: Direction Land Use Zoning North Single-Family Residential FAR South Undeveloped FAR East Single-Family Residential FAR West Single-Family Residential Unincorporated Zoning Map Amendment for 1214 Co Rd 57 Page 2 of 2 EVALUATION: Proposed Use: The applicant is proposing to rezone to allow for a manufactured home Street Connectivity: Existing lot fronts along Co Rd 57 (future subdivision proposed for subject lot) Water/Sewer: Public water is in the area; public sewer is not. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN / FUTURE LAND USE MAP: On April 15, 2021, the Planning Commission adopted an updated Prattville Comprehensive Plan. The Future Land Use Plan and Map in Land Use + Transportation section (pg. 40) of the document shows the subject parcel in a Low Density Residential zone. The boundaries of land use categories shown on the Future Land Use map should not be interpreted rigidly, but the general pattern should be observed to support comfortable transitions between uses. PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS The existing lot is zoned FAR and has a single-family house currently on it. The proposal is to rezone the approximately 1.0+/- acre, northeastern corner of the existing lot to T-1 to allow a manufactured home to be located on it (the proposed Lot 2 in the attached preliminary plat [plat not being considered at the 10/19/2023 meeting]). The applicant has stated his intent to submit a preliminary plat for consideration to subdivide the existing lot into two lots, one of which will coincide with the requested rezoning. Note that without the subdivision, no additional dwelling unit may be placed on the parcel (i.e. only one dwelling unit allowed per parcel) regardless if the rezoning is approved. All incorporated property in the area is zoned FAR. The majority of the nearby dwellings are single-family homes, however there are two manufactured homes within several hundred feet (one is in an FAR zone and one is unincorporated). Staff recommends this request be postponed until the plat can be heard concurrently, or any recommendation be conditioned on the subsequent preliminary plat be approved by the Commission. Reviewed by: Scott Stephens, City Planner Recommendation: Postpone or Condition Recommendation on Preliminary Plat Approval *Note that Planning Commission action on rezoning requests is a recommendation to the City Council CO RD 57 Aerial Map ±0 200100 Feet Locations are approximate Project Area Prattville City Limits CO RD 57 CO RD 85 TURNERCRS Location Map ±0 400200 Feet Locations are approximate Project Area Prattville City Limits CO RD 57 CO RD 85 TURNERCRS Zoning Map ±0 400200 Feet Locations are approximate Project Area Prattville City Limits F.A.R. 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. You don't often get email from stovallroofing20@aol.com. Learn why this is important From:Stephens, Scott To:Morgan, Alisa Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL]opposing rezoning on 57 Date:Tuesday, October 17, 2023 2:29:32 PM         J. Scott Stephens | scott.stephens@prattvilleal.gov | 334.595.0501   From: stovallroofing20@aol.com <stovallroofing20@aol.com>  Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 14:28 To: Stephens, Scott <Scott.Stephens@prattvilleal.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL]opposing rezoning on 57   This is Shane Stovall at 1204 county road 57, Looking at the situation we are facing, There are a couple reasons i'm opposing this issue: 1.) Our Property value does not need to be altered in any way. 2.) My bedroom is on the North side and where the new driveway will go will be right by our house and the Trailer will basically be in our backyard.3.) If he is granted this what is to stop him from putting more trailers on thesmall piece of property. So once again im opposing the rezoning issue. Thanks, Shane Stovall October 18, 2023 Prattville Planning Commission Attention: Bill Gillespie, Jr. and J. Scott Stephens Good afternoon, My name is Marla Cruz, I live on 1206 County Road 57. I am a retired lawyer who worked in the Real Estate and mortgage divisions for a commercial bank. I was in charged of revising for compliance and quality control of legal documents like deeds, appraisals etc., so I have some knowledge concerning real estate values and how they can be affected. The proposal to change the zoning of the area in question should demonstrate that the owner has a reasonable necessity like: 1. Undue hardship, showing that the property cannot be used without the change. 2. The owner must show that there is no detriment to the area that can affect other neighbors and property values. One of the goals of zoning is to maintain a restriction on the land use, the law will mandate what a person can build on their property, it also controls and maintains a wholesome and uniform community, and this should be a primary consideration. Most of the properties around the proposed zoning change, are valued around $700 to $900 thousand dollars, whose owners are either retired and or are still working and they value their hard earned money for which they paid for their properties. When you have this type of budget and are looking to buy, you would go to an area where the property values are similar, the people have more or less the same personal behavior, moral and community values as you and the whole character of the neighborhood is to your standards. That is why with this type of budget you don’t go to a trailer park to purchase a house. Rezoning this area to a Manufactured Home Subdivision will affect not only the value of the properties around but also the tranquility, safety, right to live peacefully and every day peace of mind. This can cause a heavy burden on the people and what price do you put on your everyday mental healthy living? Rezoning will permit and open the door for this type of property and everything that it implies, there are no guarantees. As of today, there are two trailers in the area and my neighbors can attest to the various negative situations that they have endured for which they have had to call and involve the police. For all the reasons previously stated, I oppose the rezoning. Thank you. 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. From:Elizabeth Ashley Byrd To:Stephens, Scott; Planning Subject:[EXTERNAL]Public hearing for 1214 County Road 57 Date:Wednesday, October 18, 2023 6:27:29 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from elizabethashleybyrd@gmail.com. Learn whythis is important Regretfully I am unable to attend the meeting due to my commitment as an emergency department nurse. Nevertheless, I would like to express my concerns in writing. My name isAshley Byrd, and I have been a resident of 1243 County Road 57 since 2018. I take great pride in my home and the tranquil beauty of the rural setting I have come to love. I understand that the proposed project involves rezoning the area on CR 57 to accommodate atrailer park. I wish to voice my strong opposition to this proposal for several compelling reasons. Firstly, the proposed location is near the intersection of CR 57 and CR 85, which alreadyposes risks for drivers due to the curve in the road from either side. Introducing multiple residences, should the trailer park be approved, would undoubtedly increase the risk ofaccidents at this already precarious location. Next, while I hold no prejudice against individuals living in house trailers, I do have reservations about trailer parks in general. These establishments often prioritize profit over thewell-being of their tenants, resulting in numerous adverse outcomes. My concern lies in the long-term consequences of such developments. Trailer parks often lead to diminishingproperty values, given that house trailers tend to depreciate over time. A Bloomberg report by M. Kirk in 2017 reveals that mobile homes, often classified as personal property, can lose upto 50% of their original value in just three years. As a result, even if the initial trailers are well-maintained, their value and the value of surrounding properties will deteriorate over time. Furthermore, history has shown that lot rents in trailer parks tend to increase, making livingconditions financially burdensome for residents. Maintenance of these parks often declines, as owners have little incentive to invest in upkeep, knowing that tenants may feel trapped andhave limited alternative housing options. Trailer parks often perpetuate cycles of poverty among their residents while enriching the park owners. There is a risk that even if the projectstarts locally, it could eventually be sold to corporations or investors who prioritize profits over the residents' welfare. Moreover, there are safety concerns regarding the environment within trailer parks. While problems may not be immediately apparent, there is potential for safety issues to arise as suchareas become less desirable to live in. I would like to encourage everyone who has a stake in this decision to review the articles I have sourced for more information on the potential repercussions of this proposal. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/03/15/what-happens-when-investment-firms- acquire-trailer-parks https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-25/why-trailer-parks-hinder-the-american-dream Sincerely, Ashley Byrd 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. From:Jenny Blankenburg To:Planning; scott.stephens@prattville.gov Subject:[EXTERNAL]Public Hearing Zoning for 1214 County Road 57 Date:Thursday, October 19, 2023 1:38:01 PM Attachments:Josh Rezoning Letter.docx zoning 1.png zoning 2.png Some people who received this message don't often get email from jblank86@hotmail.com. Learn why this isimportant To whom it may concern, My name is Jennifer Jones and I'm attaching my letter of concern opposing the rezoning of Josh Jones' property at 1214 County Road 57. Kind Regards, Jennifer Jones 334.730.8875 Jennifer Jones 1215 County Road 85 Pratville, AL 36067 Pratville Planning Department Response to the Zoning Amendment to Rezone FAR to T-1 Loca�on: 1214 County Road 57 Pratville Planning Commission, Thank you for your �me in reading my family’s concerns on the rezoning of 1214 County Road 57. First and foremost, we are very much opposed to rezoning this property to T-1. When purchasing our property, we were able to increase surrounding property values by developing, maintaining, and building a permanent structured home. We were given guidelines on the size of our home, parameters on where the home could be placed on the property, and the types of animals we could keep. This was to ensure and protect the other property owners around us would have increased property values as well. By adding a T-1 rezoning, this would allow for the poten�al of mul�ple mobile homes to be moved in. The value of property with mobile homes vs. the value with structured homes is significantly lower. In fact, how many mobile home units, in a T-1 zone for 1 acre, can legally be placed? I would also like to address the trend in our area. Trending in our area of County Road 85 and County Road 57 are new permanent structure builds. Since 2017, at least 10 or more permanent structured homes have been built with a mean value, but not limited to, $500,000. I have atached two pictures of the current zoning in our area. There are no T-1 zonings. Currently, 1203 County Road 85 has housed a registered Sex Offender, and the owner has trespassed on mul�ple proper�es. The mobile home at 1202 County Road 85 has had mul�ple late-night par�es that resulted in police involvement and underage drinking. Unfortunately, this was our experience with the two mobile homes on our street. I hope you can understand why we would not like to add another mobile home near our property. October 18, 2023 Prattville Planning and Development 102 West Main Street Prattville, Alabama 36067 Good evening Mr. Scott Stephens, We are: Michael S. Casey – Retired Agriculture District Specialist – Alabama Education and Retired Georgia Young Farmer Advisor for Seminole County Georgia. Linda S. Casey- Chief Financial Officer for Ronin Securities LLC and 10 other Florida LLC’s under Ronin Securities LLC and Corporation of Washington State, Spain and Indonesia companies . We purchased our home at 1209 County Road 85, on March 21, 2022. Average value of homes in this area is 500k – 900k. My husband and I have invested thousands in our home and 10 acre property. We never thought there would be a single wide trailer in our back door when we purchased and made this investment. Privacy has always been very important. This is a very negative impact for us. By rezoning this partial of land proposed by Josh Jones, will have a huge economic impact value of our property and other properties in our area. This is why we are not in agreement with this rezoning proposal protecting our property values. Another issue the easement – There is an issue with easement from County Road 57. Due to the fact this is a busy highway anyway on this curve, not sure how the city of Prattville will allow this. My aunt, Marla Cruz, purchased a small home, on county road 57 and will not give access thru her easement so they can get to their property. She is a single woman living at this location and does not want cars driving by her driveway at all hours of the day and night. We have been told by Josh Jones that his brother wanted to build a house on part of this 10 acres owned by Josh Jones. Never said anything about a refurbished, 11 year old trailer. It may take years before a house is built, so there is no term of how long they can live in that trailer. Also seems interesting how the designated 1 acre is the farthest corner away from Josh’s house. It won’t be an eye sore for him. I have attached a view that I will be seeing on a daily basis from my home and family pool. No PRIVACY and tranquility. Please know we are totally against this proposal. Mike and Linda Casey A: Proposed location of the 1 acre. Farthest corner away from Josh’s home. The closest to our property line and visual view of the trailer. B: Easement issue on a busy highway.