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BILL GILLESPIE, JR. MAYOR J.SCOTT STEPHENS, AICPDIRECTOR
CITY OF PRATTVILLE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT AGENDA LOCATION: 124 W Main Street-2nd Floor February 11, 2025 4:00pm
The Pledge of Allegiance:
Invocation:
Roll Call:
Chairman Charles Knapp, Vice-Chairman Billy Barrett, Jr., Mr. Jerry Crosby, Ms. Sarah Johnson, and Ms. Sheila Savage.
Call to Order:
Character Trait of the Month: Sensitivity ... Using my senses to perceive the true attitudes and emotions of others.
Committee Reports:
Old Business:
None
New Business: 1. 250211-01 Special Exception:Accessory Dwelling 627 Vintage Way Esther Deneve, Petitioner
Public Hearing District 7
2. 250211-02 VARIANCE:Vary the setback requirements 300 Angela Street George Goodwyn, Petitioner
Public Hearing District 7
Minutes: December 10, 2024
Bylaws Review:
Election of Officers:
Adjourn:
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Board of Zoning Adjustment
Staff Report
Special Exception 250211-01
MEETING DATE: February 11, 2025
PETITIONER: Esther Deneve
PROPERTY OWNER: Esther Deneve
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 627 Vintage Way
REQUEST: Special Exception for accessory dwelling
CURRENT ZONING: R-5 (Patio Home)
LOCATION: 627 Vintage Way
SURROUNDING LAND North: R-5 (Patio Home) / Residential
USES AND ZONING: South: R-5 (Patio Home) / Residential
East: R-5 (Patio Home) / Residential
West: R-5 (Patio Home) / Residential
DEVELOPEMNT STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Requests: None found
Conditions of Previous Approval: N/A
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST:
A special exception has been requested to allow an accessory dwelling in R-5 Residential District.
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ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCED:
The provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in which item 1 is requested is referenced in section described below:
§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
ordinances of the City. Before granting any Special Exception, the Board must make written finding 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 a 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.
§7.01 Accessory Dwellings
Accessory Dwellings may only be permitted as an accessory use to a permitted single-family detached dwelling in
accordance with the following:
§7.01.01 Permit Required. An Accessory Dwelling Permit is required for all accessory dwellings. Accessory dwellings
may be maintained in perpetuity but only in compliance with these regulations. Any accessory dwelling permitted use will
automatically expire whenever:
1. The accessory dwelling is altered to the extent it no longer conforms to the plans approved by the City
2. Required off-street parking is no longer provided on the premises
3. The permittee ceases to own or reside on the premises (applies to R-1, R-2 and FAR Districts only)
§7.01.02 Limitation in R-1, R-2 and FAR Districts. Because the R-1, R-2 and FAR Districts are intended for
singlefamily detached dwellings, an accessory dwelling may only be permitted when the owner of the principal dwelling
resides on the premises. This ensures that the accessory dwelling remains subordinate to the principal dwelling.
§7.01.03 Area and Dimensional Requirements. Accessory dwellings are permitted only on lots of at least 7,500 sf,
except where the district requires a larger lot. If the principal dwelling is not connected to sanitary sewer service,
minimum lot requirements of the health department or similar authority apply to each of the dwellings.
1. Accessory dwellings must be set back from lot lines as required in §4.01.03 Additional Regulations. If detached from
the principal dwelling, the accessory dwelling must be set back at least ten feet from the principal dwelling.
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2. The habitable floor area of an accessory dwelling must be at least 200 sf but not more than 50% of the gross floor area
of the principal dwelling or 1,000 sf, whichever is more restrictive. If detached, accessory dwellings are also subject to the
cumulative area permitted for accessory structures.
3. Detached accessory dwellings may not be located closer to any front lot line than the principal dwelling.
§7.01.04 Additional Requirements
1. Separate utility meters are not permitted for Accessory Dwellings.
2. No more than one accessory dwelling is permitted on the lot of a single-family detached dwelling, regardless of the lot
size.
3. Accessory dwellings may have a separate 911 address for emergency purposes. If a separate mailbox
is used for the accessory dwelling, it must be co-located with the mailbox for the principal dwelling, in accordance with
US Postal Service regulations.
4. One parking space, in addition to that required for the principal dwelling, must be provided.
5. Accessory dwellings must comply with the Building Code, be installed on a permanent foundation and must maintain
the appearance of the principal dwelling, including colors, materials and architectural style.
6. Accessory dwellings may not have separate vehicular access from the street. If the lot abuts an alley, access to the
accessory dwelling may be from the alley regardless of whether the principal dwelling has access from the alley.
7. An accessory dwelling may not be sold separately from the principal dwelling unless there is sufficient lot area to
subdivide the property into lots meeting the area and dimensional requirements of the district.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a special exception to allow an accessory dwelling unit within the R-5 zoning district. The
proposed unit will be 526 square feet and will be located at the rear of the principal structure. The property provides adequate
off-street parking, meeting the zoning ordinance requirements. The proposed dwelling unit addition will feature matching
materials to ensure alignment with the aesthetics of the principal structure and roofing. The applicant plans to extend a
sidewalk along the side of the house, providing direct access to the unit without requiring entry through the principal
structure. Additionally, the unit will be connected to the gated patio, which is not visible from the right-of-way.
Reviewed by: Bria Hudson, Planner
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Board of Zoning Adjustment
Staff Report
Variance 250211-01
MEETING DATE: February 11, 2025
PETITIONER: George Goodwyn
PROPERTY OWNER: Goodwyn Holding LLC
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 300 Angela St.
REQUEST: Variance from rear setback requirements
CURRENT ZONING: R-2 (Single-Family Residential District)
LOCATION: 300 Angela St.
SURROUNDING LAND North: R-2 (Single-Family) / Residential USES AND ZONING: South: R-2 (Single-Family) / Residential East: R-2 (Single-Family) / Residential
West: R-2 (Single-Family) / Residential DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Requests: N/A
DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE REQUEST:
1. The applicant is requesting a variance from the minimum back yard setback requirements (§ 4 Table 4-2)
APPLICANT’S HARDSHIP (FROM APPLICATION):
“The original home burned down. Because of such a big front yard setback, this would make the new house way to
shallow. We are asking for a rear yard variance due to the hardship required by the rear lot line, the increased front yard setback and because the original house was much closer to the rear lot line.”
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ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCED
§4 AREA AND DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
§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 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.
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ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a variance from the required rear yard setbacks due to the irregular shape of the lot. The
subject property is zoned R-2 which requires a 40ft rear setback. The proposed residential will encroach approximately
10’ into the required rear yard setback of 40ft. The previous residence was destroyed by a house fire.
Reviewed by: Joshua McKinney, Planner
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