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BILL GILLESPIE, JR.
MAYOR
J. SCOTT STEPHENS, AICP DIRECTOR CITY OF PRATTVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA June 20, 2024 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:
May 16, 2024
Committee Reports:
Old Business:
None
New Business:
1. Zoning Amendment: B-2/R-3 to INST Location: Old Farm Lane S (N of 334 Old Farm Lane S) Owner: Prattville Lutheran Mission Representative: David Slocum
Public Hearing
District 5
2. Preliminary Plat: Randall Bishop Plat 1 Location: Red Rock Ridge Owner: Randall Bishop
Public Hearing
District 3
3. Preliminary Plat: Carter-Bridge Creek Road Plat 1 Location: East of Bridge Creek Road and West of Parkview Drive Owner: Goodwyn Building Company, Inc. Representative: Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc.
Public Hearing
District 1
4. Zoning Amendment: R-2 to FAR Location: 1241 Upper Kingston Road Owner: Russ and Jessica Sanders
Public Hearing
District 1
Miscellaneous:
Adjournment:
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1 CITY OF PRATTVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION 2 MINUTES 3 May 16, 2024 4 5 Call to order: 6
Chairman Reuben Gardner called the regular meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. 7 8 Roll Call: 9 Ms. Morgan called the roll. Members present were Councilman John Chambers, Chairman Reuben Gardner, 10 Vice-Chairman Ken Daniel, Deputy Fire Marshal Craig Allen, Mr. Seth Hayden, Mr. Robert King, and Mr. 11 Mugs Mullins. Mayor Bill Gillespie and Mrs. Paula Carpenter were absent. 12 13 (Quorum present) 14 15 Staff present: Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner; Mr. Joshua McKinney and Ms. Bria Hudson, Planners; and Ms. Alisa 16 Morgan, Secretary. 17
18 Minutes: 19 Mr. Mullins moved to approve the minutes of the April 18, 2024 regular meeting. Mr King seconded the motion. 20
The motion passed unanimously. 21 22 Committee Reports: 23
None 24 25 Old Business: 26 There was no old business to discuss. 27 28 New Business: 29 1. Preliminary Plat: Randall Bishop Plat 1 30 Location: Red Rock Ridge 31 Owner: Randall Bishop 32 33 This item was withdrawn at the petitioner’s request. 34 35 2. Sketch Plan: The Cottages at Prattville 36 Location: Highway 82 E & Constitution Ave. 37
Owner: DHS-1 Holding, Inc., DHS-2 Holding, Inc., DHS-3 Holding, Inc., and Gresham Place 38 Representative: Barrett-Simpson, Inc. 39 40
Mr. Stephens introduced the sketch plan of the Cottages at Prattville. He stated that a sketch plan is a non-41 binding, optional precursor to a plan, which the developers are submitting for feedback from staff and the 42 Commission. Going forward and prior to a preliminary plan or plat is voted upon, a public hearing will be held. 43
He went through a brief history of the existing PUD at this location and its regulations and development. 44 45 John Baumhauer and Mike Baker of Forge Residential, Eric Wadsworth of Wadsworth Architecture, and Blake 46 Rice of Barrett-Simpson, presented the sketch plan of the Cottages at Prattville. Mr Baumhauer noted that this 47 proposal has fewer units than submitted previously and also that the street indicated on the plan between Coffee 48 Exchange and Constitution Ave is proposed to be public. 49 50 Mayor Gillespie provided comments via telephone (not for purposes of quorum or for voting). He expressed 51 concerns about the proposal to make the street public and stated that he felt the setback along Constitution should 52 be 30 feet, in similar fashion to the single-family residential portion inside HomePlace. He further stated if the 53 street were to be made public, there should not be parallel parking along it. The commercial zoned area could 54
be accessed via access easement. 55
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Mayor Gillespie asked about the previous discussions and agreements on the on-site well, landscaping, irrigation. 56 Mr Baumhauer stated that those agreements would be honored. He reiterated his belief that the proposed street 57 should not be public. 58
59 Councilman Chambers asked about, if the street was private, would the developers consider making it gated. Mr 60 Baker said they did not prefer that nor did the property owner. Councilman Chambers expressed concerns about 61
the public road, landscaping, setbacks, and sewer. 62 63 Mr Daniel stated he felt the concept met the intent of the ordinance but did want more details on the landscaping. 64 65 Mr Mullins said he was in favor of the street being public. Mr Gardner stated he felt the public road would be 66 positive. 67 68 Mr. Hayden introduced a resolution approving the sketch plan of the Cottages at Prattville moved for its approval. 69 Mr. Mullins seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. 70 71 3. Zoning Amendment: R-2 to O-1 72 Location: 201 Wetumpka Street 73 Owner: South Central Bell Telephone Company 74 Applicant: City of Prattville 75 76 Mr. Stephens introduced the zoning amendment that is requesting to be rezoned to Office District. He stated 77 that the City was requesting the rezoning. 78
79 Chairman Gardner opened the floor for public comments. There were none. The public hearing was closed. 80 81 Mr. King introduced a resolution recommending approval of the rezoning of 201 Wetumpka Street rezoning 82 from R-2 to O-1 and moved for its approval. Mr. Mullins seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed 83 unanimously. 84 85 4. Zoning Amendment: B-1 to B-2 86 Location: 819 Smith Ave 87 Owner: Vinson Family Enterprises, LLC 88 Applicant: City of Prattville 89 90 Mr. Stephens introduced the zoning amendment that is requesting to be rezoned to B-2, General Business. 91 92
Chairman Gardner opened the floor for public comments. Yvonne Thomas, 947 Davis Street, spoke in 93 opposition to the request. There were no other comments. The public hearing was closed. 94 95 Mr. Chambers introduced a resolution recommending approval of the rezoning of 819 Smith Avenue from B-1 96 to B-2 and moved for its approval. Mr. Mullins seconded the motion. 97 98
Mr. King notified the chairman that he needed to depart. 99 100 The commissioners asked for some clarification on the request and the differences between B-1 and B-2. 101
102 The motion to approve failed to pass with six nay votes (unanimous). 103 104
105 Miscellaneous: 106 107 Adjourn: 108 There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:22 p.m. 109 110
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Respectfully submitted, 111 112
113 Alisa Morgan, Secretary 114 Prattville Planning Commission 115
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Planning Commission Staff Report
Zoning Map Amendment
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
REQUEST:
Proposed Rezoning from R-3/B-2 to Institutional
MEETING DATE: June 20, 2024
BACKGROUND:
Applicant/Representative: Michael T. Maher
Owner: Southern Dist. CEF % Rev Stephen S Linck
Property Location: 318 Old Farm Ln.
Property Identification: Autauga County: 26030700010230010; 26030700010230020; 26030700010230030
Property Size: 8.78 +/- Acres
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Designation: Medium Density Residential
Current Zoning District: R-3 (Single Family Residential) / B-2 (General Business District)
Proposed Zoning District INST (Institutional)
Existing Land Use: Undeveloped / Church
DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Requests:
May not be exhaustive N/A
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SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING:
EVALUATION:
Proposed Use: Day Care on the undeveloped lot; existing church use to remain
Street Connectivity: Street frontage to Old Farm Ln.
Water/Sewer: Public water and sewer are in the area.
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 an Medium 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 applicant wants to rezone the parcels from R-3 and B-2 into INST (Institutional). Proposed land use would be for a day care. Request includes the existing Messiah Lutheran Church also. This property is immediately south of the new entrance to Highland Farms (under construction).
Reviewed by: Joshua McKinney, Planner
Recommendation: Approve
*Note that Planning Commission action on rezoning requests is a recommendation to the City Council
Direction Land Use Zoning
North F.A.R (single family residential) F.A.R (Forest, Agricultural, Recreation)
South Nichols Swim
Facility/Undeveloped
B-2 (General Business District)
East Prattville Water Works Board F.A.R (Forest, Agricultural, Recreation)
West Undeveloped R-3 (Single Family Residential District)
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Street view of property from Old Farm Ln
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Old Farm Ln (looking south) Old Farm Ln (looking north)
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Street View of Messiah Lutheran Church
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Planning Commission Staff
Report
SUBDIVISION NAME: Randall Bishop Plat No. 1
MEETING DATE: June 20, 2024
BACKGROUND:
Applicant/Representative: Randall Bishop
Owner: Randall Bishop
Property Location:
901 & 801 Red Rock Ridge
Property Identification: Autauga County: 18051500000010600 &18061400000020240
Property Size: 41 +/- acres
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Designation: Low Density Residential
Current Zoning District: F.A.R and R-1
Current Land Use: Low Density Residential
DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Requests:
May not be exhaustive
N/A
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SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Residential R-1 (Single-Family
Residential District)
South Residential F.A.R (Low Density Residential)
East Residential F.A.R (Low Density Residential)
West Recreational F.A.R (Low Density
Residential)
EVALUATION/COMMENTS:
Street Connectivity: The proposed lot 1B, 2B, AND 3B will have frontage on Red Rock Ridge, however Red Rock Ridge is a private drive and not a public street. There is stated easement access to Golson Road, approximately
2,600 ft away
Water/Sewer: Public water is available. Public sewer is not in the vicinity.
Zoning District Lot Standards:
WAIVERS REQUESTED:
The following waivers are requested:
1. Contours (Subdivision Regulations § 5.2 (18)) 2. Street frontage on a public street (Subdivision Regulations § 4.6 (3))
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.
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Staff Comments:
The proposed preliminary plat will reconfigure two existing lots into three lots without the required frontage on a
public street. This area was part of the Golson Place Subdivision that was recorded in 2009. In 2018, the owners of the property within the subdivision petitioned the Prattville City Council to vacate the rights-of-way within the
subdivision (see Resolution Book 2018, Page 060), and the Council granted the request. This resulted in the
streets and drives in the Golson Place Subdivision becoming private (i.e. no longer public streets or public rights-of-way). Among the signatories of the petition to the City Council included Randall B. Bishop, Blake Butler Bishop, Amy Maria Bishop, and James D. Knight. These are the same owners of the property requesting the subdivision today.
Because of the vacation of the right-of-way, the existing subject property does not have frontage on a public street. The new lots proposed as part of this subdivision will not have frontage on a public street as is required by Subdivision Regulations § 4.6 (3). The proposed preliminary plat does indicate an access easement for the properties has been recorded granting access back to Golson Road. A waiver has been requested from this
requirement (see attached letter). There are a number of concerns about the plat:
• Unclear and inaccurate depiction of floodway (Subdivision Regulations § 5.2 (17))
• No graphic indication of Special Flood Hazard Area and only vague statement that it even exists (§ 5.2 (17))
• No Base Flood Elevation lines or cross section lines (§ 5.2 (17))
• Existing zoning labeled but no indication of where the boundaries are (§ 5.2 (16))
• Vicinity map illegible (§ 5.2 (15)) Note that there are numerous misspellings and/or typographic errors throughout the plat. Additionally, the legal
description on the submitted plat states that the property goes to and along the centerline of the Rogers Branch,
which is indicated as straight lines on the plat. However, the surveyor states that the submitted plat meets the Alabama standards of practice. That may be a question to be determined by the Alabama Board for Engineers & Land Surveyors.
The Planning Commission should determine if the access easement granting access to Golson Road will meet the
spirit and intent of the Subdivision Regulations and “will not be detrimental to the public safety, health, or welfare or injurious to other property.” It is approximately 2,600ft from Golson Road (the nearest public street) to the subject property.
Reviewed by: Bria Hudson, Planner
Recommendation: Disapproval. Note that reasons for disapproval must be provided for the record.
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Excerpt from FIRM 01001C0333E:
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Planning Commission
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SUBDIVISION NAME: Carter Bridge Creek Rd Plat No. 1
MEETING DATE: June 20, 2024
BACKGROUND:
Applicant/Representative: Gregory M. Gillian, Larry Speaks and Associates
Owner: Thomas & Rita Carter (Frances Carter Estate) and Russ & Jessica Sanders
Property Location: East of Bridge Creek Rd and west of Parkview Drive
Property Identification: Autauga County: 10 09 32 4 001 006.003 & 10 09 32 3 001 006.001 & 10 09 32 4 001 006.013
Property Size: 8.92 +/- acres
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Designation: Medium Density Residential
Current Zoning District: R-2 & FAR
Current Land Use: Residential and Undeveloped
DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY: Previous Requests:
May not be exhaustive
Preliminary Plat– Approved on February 15th, 2024 (no final plat recorded)
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Residential (Windrose Neighborhood) R-2 (Single-Family Residential)
South Residential F.A.R (Single-Family Residential)
East Residential R-2 (Single-Family Residential)
West Residential F.A.R.
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EVALUATION/COMMENTS:
Street Connectivity: The proposed Lots 4 and 5 will have street frontage to Bridge Creek Road.
Water/Sewer: Public water is available. Public sewer is available along Parkview Drive but not Bridge Creek Road.
Zoning District Lot Standards:
WAIVERS REQUESTED:
The following waivers are requested: 1. Infrastructure improvements including sidewalks and curb & gutter along Bridge Creek Rd (Subdivision Regulations § 4.3)
2.
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 reconfigure existing property into two existing lots with the required frontages on a public street. The previous preliminary plat request was approved at the February 2024 Planning Commission
meeting to subdivide one lot into 3 existing lots. However, since that approval, the property owner now desires to configure the property in a different way. The same waivers were requested and granted by the Planning Commission on the previous request. There are no sidewalks or curb and gutter along Bridge Creek Road in this area. However, there are sidewalks and curb &
gutter on Parkview Drive.
Reviewed by: Bria Hudson, Planner
Recommendation: Approve with waivers
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Zoning Map Amendment
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
REQUEST:
Proposed Rezoning from F.A.R and R-2 to F.A.R
MEETING DATE: June 20, 2024
BACKGROUND:
Applicant/Representative: Russ and Jessica Sanders
Owner: Transferring from Thomas Carter to Sanders
Property Location: 1268 Bridge Creek Rd
Property Identification: Autauga County: 10093240010060030
Property Size: ~ 7 +/- Acres
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Designation: Medium density residential
Current Zoning District: R-2 (single family residential) & F.A.R (Forest,
Agricultural, Recreation)
Proposed Zoning District F.A.R
Existing Land Use: Undeveloped / Residential
DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Requests:
May not be exhaustive February 16, 2024 – Carter-Bridge Creek preliminary plat approved (no final plat)
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SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING:
EVALUATION:
Proposed Use: Continued residential. Possible agricultural.
Street Connectivity: Street frontage to Parkview Dr.
Water/Sewer: Public water and sewer are in the area.
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 an Medium 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 applicant wants to rezone the parcel from F.A.R & R-2 to F.A.R. The applicant does not currently propose any additional changes to the property. On this same agenda is a proposed preliminary plat to add the currently zoned R-2 property to the F.A.R zoned lot.
Reviewed by: Joshua McKinney, Planner
Recommendation: Approve
*Note that Planning Commission action on rezoning requests is a recommendation to the City Council
Direction Land Use Zoning
North WindRose Neighborhood R-2 (Single-Family Residential District)
South Single-Family Residential F.A.R (Forest, Agricultural, Recreation)
East Single-Family Residential F.A.R (Forest, Agricultural, Recreation) / R-2 (Single-Family
Residential)
West Sing-Family Residential F.A.R. (Farming, Agricultural, and Recreation)
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