2503 March 17 BZA (SP MTG )
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 AGENDA LOCATION: 124 W Main Street-2nd Floor SPECIAL MEETING March 17, 2025 4:00pm The Pledge of Allegiance: Invocation: Roll Call: Chairman Charles Knapp, Vice-Chairman Billy Barrett, Jr., Ms. Sarah Johnson, Ms. Sheila Savage, and Mr. Jonathan Wynn.
Call to Order: Character Trait of the Month: Discernment … Understanding the deeper reasons why things happen. Committee Reports: Old Business: None
New Business: 1. 250311-01 SPECIAL EXCEPTION:
Metal Siding Old Ridge Road N (Vacant Lot) Webb Builders, Petitioner
Public Hearing
District 3
2. 250311-02 SPECIAL EXCEPTION:
Metal Siding 2091 Fairview Ave Webb Builders, Petitioner
Public Hearing
District 3
3. 250311-03 VARIANCE: Vary site plan requirements 962 Washington Ferry Road Willie Jackson, Petitioner
Public Hearing District 2
4. 250311-04 VARIANCE: Sign regulations 508 McQueen Smith Road S Dr. Anthony Spina, Petitioner
Public Hearing District 4
5. 250311-05 VARIANCE: Accessory structure 255 Murfee Drive Patti Atchison, Petitioner
Public Hearing District 7
Minutes: February 25, 2025 (Special Meeting)
Adjourn:
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Board of Zoning Adjustment
Staff Report
Special Exception 250311-01
MEETING DATE: March 11, 2025
PETITIONER: Webb Builders
PROPERTY OWNER: Steve Walters
SUBJECT ADDRESS: Old Ridge Rd N
REQUEST: Variance to allow metal siding for the exterior design of the structure
CURRENT ZONING: B-2 (Commercial)
LOCATION: West side of Old Ridge Rd N
SURROUNDING LAND North: Commercial / B-2
USES AND ZONING: South: Commercial / B-2
East: Commercial/Residential / B-2/R-5
West: Commercial / B-2/PUD
LOCATION HISTORY:
Previous Requests: N/A
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST:
1. The applicant is requesting a Special Exception to allow metal siding on structure.
APPLICANT’S HARDSHIP (FROM APPLICATION):
“Metal siding”
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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.
ANALYSIS:
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The applicant proposes to construct a 40-foot-tall structure featuring metal siding designed to complement the
overall aesthetics of the development's interior. The proposed metal siding will mimic the appearance of board
and batten and will be accented with stone and glass elements to provide visual variation and reduce the
prominence of the metal façade.
The structure is intended for recreational use, with further details to be provided by the applicant regarding
specific activities and functions.
Please note:
According to Zoning Ordinance Section 5.01.03, the use of metal siding is prohibited and may require
additional review or approval for consideration of alternative materials.
Reviewed by: Bria Hudson, Planner
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Board of Zoning Adjustment
Staff Report
Special Exception 250311-02
MEETING DATE: March 11, 2025
PETITIONER: Webb Builders, Inc
PROPERTY OWNER: Long Lewis Ford
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 2091 Fairview Ave, Prattville, AL 36066
REQUEST: Metal siding for new “Detail Shop”
CURRENT ZONING: B-4 (Highway Commercial District)
SURROUNDING LAND North: F.A.R. (undeveloped)
USES AND ZONING: South: B-4 (B-4; Pratts Mill Shopping Center across Fairview Ave)
East: B-2 (Woodsprings Suits/undeveloped)
West: B-4/F.A.R. (Chick-Fil-A/Undeveloped)
DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Requests: 04/14/2015: Landscape Variance, Approved
07/09/2019: Temporary structure in a Business District, Approved
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:
1. Requesting metal siding for new “Detail Shop” that will match the existing “Truck Shop”
ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCED:
Article 5 Nonresidential Districts
§5.01.03 4. 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.
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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.
ANALYSIS:
Long Lewis Ford is requesting to apply similar reverse roll sheets to the exterior of a new “Detail Shop” that will match
the existing “Truck Shop”. There is currently undeveloped land behind the “Truck Shop.”
Reviewed by: Joshua McKinney, Planner
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Board of Zoning Adjustment
Staff Report
Variance 250311-03
MEETING DATE: March 11, 2025
PETITIONER: Willie Jackson
PROPERTY OWNER: Willie Jackson & Frank Jackson
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 962 Washington Ferry Rd.
REQUEST: Variance from B-2 parking and landscaping requirements
CURRENT ZONING: B-2 (General Business District)
LOCATION: 962 Washington Ferry Rd.
SURROUNDING LAND North: B-2 (General Business) / Undeveloped
USES AND ZONING: South: RD-1 (Single-Family) / Residential
East: B-1 (Neighborhood Business) / Hilltop LLC
West: B-2 (General Business) / Residential
DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Requests: N/A
DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE REQUEST:
1. The applicant is requesting a variance from required parking and landscaping requirements (§ 8 & 10)
APPLICANT’S HARDSHIP (FROM APPLICATION):
“Drive way present and in the future, I want to rebuild a home”
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ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCED
§8-1 REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES BY USE
§10 TABLE 10-2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
§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 parking and landscaping requirements. The subject property is zoned B-2
which requires new development to have parking and landscaping. The structure is 12x20 (240sf). There was a home on
the property but burned down years ago. Mr. Jackson has interest to build a new home on the property in the future.
On April 12th, 2025, Mr. Jacksons property, and some surrounding properties zoned B-2 along CO Rd 4 and Washington
Ferry Rd, will go before Planning Commission to be rezoned to R-3. Businesses that are operating in the proposed
rezoning amendment, will not be allowed to expand once rezoned.
Reviewed by: Joshua McKinney, Planner
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Board of Zoning Adjustment
Staff Report
Variance 250311-04
MEETING DATE: March 11, 2025
PETITIONER: Dr. Anthony Spina
PROPERTY OWNER: HDF Holdings
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 508 McQueen Smith Road South
REQUEST: Variance from the maximum allowable square footage for signs
CURRENT ZONING: B-2 (General Business District)
LOCATION: 508 McQueen Smith Road South
SURROUNDING LAND North: B-2 (Multifamily Dwellings) / The Mills Apartments USES AND ZONING: South: B-2 (General Business) / Sonic / Car Wash / Hancock Bank East: B-2 (General Business) / Wal-Mart
West: B-2 (General Business) / Harbor Freight DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Requests: N/A
DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE REQUEST:
1. Variance from the maximum allowable square footage for signs (§ 9.08.02 (a.))
APPLICANT’S HARDSHIP (FROM APPLICATION):
“Based on the hardships of the size and shape of the property, the significant distances of the building from the two
nearby roads, the impaired visibility of the building by structures between it and East Main Street, and the impaired visibility caused by the crepe myrtles along the McQueen Smith Road South side along the Hancock Whitney Building. Sign ordinance would deprive of the rights commonly enjoyed by others, particularly his predecessor.”
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ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCED
§9.08.02 (2(a)) Nonresidential District Regulations
a. Attached signs may not be larger than two square feet of sign area per linear foot of wall on which
the tenant has a main entrance or 200 sf, whichever is more restrictive. This sign area may be
distributed anywhere on the building. However, regardless of wall length each tenant is permitted
an attached sign or signs of at least 40 sf in total area. An additional attached sign is permitted for
tenant spaces with a secondary façade along an adjoining public street or on-premises parking
area. The additional attached sign is limited to 65% of the sign area on the primary facade.
§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.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a variance from the maximum allowable square footage for signs. The applicant is proposing a
321sf sign for the east and south face of the building. Attached signs may not be larger than two square feet of sign area
per linear foot of wall on which the tenant has a main entrance (Zoning Ordinance 9.08.02 (2. (a)). An additional
attached sign is permitted for tenant spaces with a secondary façade along an on-premises parking area. The additional
attached sign is limited to 65% of the sign area on the primary façade.
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Table 1. Showing calculated square footage (sf) of building façade signage. Allowed 180 sf (90 ft x 2)
Building Façade Sign Total
Premier Eye Associates 321 sf
Overall Total 321 sf (maximum allowed:180 sf)
Primary Façade facing McQueen Smith Rd S.
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Table 2. Showing calculated square footage (sf) of secondary building façade signage. Allowed 117 sf (180 ft x .65)
Secondary Facade Total
Premier Eye Associates 321sf
Overall Total 321 sf (maximum allowed:117 sf)
Secondary Façade facing a private street
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Board of Zoning Adjustment
Staff Report
Variance 250311-05
MEETING DATE: March 11, 2025
PETITIONER: Patti Atchison
PROPERTY OWNER: Patti Atchison & Melani Benton
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 255 Murfee Dr
REQUEST: Variance setback requirements for Accessory Structure
CURRENT ZONING: R-2 (Single-Family)
LOCATION: East side of Murfee Dr,
SURROUNDING LAND North: Commercial / R-2
USES AND ZONING: South: Commercial / R-2
East: Residential / R-2/ B-2
West: Commercial / R-2
LOCATION HISTORY:
Previous Requests: N/A
DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE REQUEST:
1. The applicant is requesting a variance from setback requirements for accessory structure.
APPLICANT’S HARDSHIP (FROM APPLICATION):
Replacing an existing accessory structure that was struck by a falling tree during a storm.
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ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCED:
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§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.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to install an accessory structure that will be an enclosed shed measuring either 16' x 18'
or 16' x 20', with a total area ranging from approximately 288 sq ft to 320 sq ft, depending on the final design.
In addition, the applicant plans to add an unenclosed lean-to attachment for extra storage, utilizing the
remaining 8 to 10 feet of the existing concrete pad.
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The accessory structure will be placed on an existing 16' x 28' concrete pad. The applicant is requesting a
variance from the required 5-foot setback from both the principal structure and property lines, as the proposed
structure is set back approximately 3 feet.
Please note that because the structure will exceed 200 sq ft, and is required to include reflective exterior
materials or cladding that are compatible with the design and aesthetics of the principal structure, in compliance
with Zoning Ordinance Section 4.1.3.
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