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C ITY O F P RA TTV ILLE
P LA N N IN G C OMM IS S IO N
A GEN D A
May 21, 2015
3:00pm
Call to Order:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gillespie, Councilman Boles, Chairman Smith, Vice-Chairman Gardner, Chief Johnson, Mrs. Carpenter,
Mr. Hindman, Mr. McAuley, and Mr. Nelson.
2. Re-Plat: Exchange at HomePlace 1-B
Location: Cobbs Ford Road & Sugar Exchange
Owner: DH Holdings-1, Inc.
Representative: AllSouth Corporation
Held 4/16
District 5
New Business:
3. Zoning: M-1 (Light Industrial)
Horace Davis Property
Location: County Road 4 at Jensen Road
Petitioner: Horace Davis
Representative: Larry E. Speaks & Associates
Public Hearing
District 2
4. Zoning: R-4 (Multi-Family Residential)
Laney Property
Location: Highway 14 and Old Ridge Road
Petitioner: Laney Properties, LTD
Representative: Larry E. Speaks & Associates
Public Hearing
District 3
Miscellaneous:
Adjourn:
Minutes:
March 19, 2015 and April 16, 2015
Old Business:
1. Preliminary Plat: Oak Creek Plat 3
Location: Dunvegan & Portree Drive
Owner: Magna Development & Builders, LLC
Engineer/Representative: Larry Speaks & Associates
Held 3/19, 4/16
District 1
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
May 21, 2015
Call to order:
Chairman Tim Smith called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.
Roll Call:
The secretary called the roll.Present:Mayor Bill Gillespie, Councilman Ray Boles,Chairman
Tim Smith,Vice-Chairman Reuben Gardner,Chief Dallis Johnson,Mr. Mark Hindman and Mr.
Bobby Nelson.Absent:Mrs. Paula Carpenter and Mr.Roy McAuley.
(Quorum present)
Staff present:Mr.Joel Duke,City Planner and Ms.Alisa Morgan, Secretary.
Minutes:
None
Old Business:
1.Preliminary Plat: Oak Creek Plat 3
Location: Dunvegan & Portree Drive
Owner: Magna Development & Builders, LLC
Engineer/Representative: Larry Speaks &Associates
Greg Gillian of Larry Speaks & Associates, petitioner’s representative, stated that they are
working on water pressure issues. He stated that the developer request to hold the request.
Chief Johnson moved to hold the item at the petitioner’s request. Mr. Gardner seconded the
motion.
The motion to hold passed by unanimously.
2.Re-Plat: Exchange at HomePlace 1-B
Location: Cobbs Ford Road & Sugar Exchange
Owner: DH Holdings-1, Inc.
Representative: AllSouth Corporation
Mr. Duke stated that he had received a letter from the petitioner wishing to withdraw the request
for the re-plat of Exchange at HomePlace 1-B.
Mayor Gillespie moved to withdraw the item at the petitioner’s request.Councilman Boles
seconded the motion.
The motion to withdraw the request passed unanimously.
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New Business
3.Zoning: M-1 (Light Industrial)
Horace Davis Property
Location: County Road 4 at Jensen Road
Petitioner: Horace Davis
Representative: Larry E. Speaks & Associates
Stephen Speaks of Larry E.Speaks & Associates, petitioner’s representative, introduced the
zoning request to M-1 for the Horace Davis Property.
Chairman Smith opened the public hearing.
Tanzania Johnson, 212 County Road 4 West, spoke to concerns of how the zoning of industrial
use would affect the existing residents in the area.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Gardner introduced a resolution recommending approval of the zoning of Horace Davis
Property to M-1 and moved for its approval. Chief Johnson seconded the motion.
Mr. Duke provided the staff report for the zoning of Horace Davis Property. He stated that the
zoning request is running concurrent with annexation request. He stated that the proposed zoning
request is consistent with the 2010 Comprehensive Future Land Use Plan.He stated that further
evaluation is needed of possible negative impact on the existing Spring Hill community.
Mr. Speaks stated that they are willing to work with the Commission to adjust their proposal to
minimize impacts to the existing neighborhood. He stated that there is currently no potential
buyer.
Councilman Boles moved to hold the request and have it sent to committee for further review.
Mr. Gardner seconded the motion.
The motion to hold passed unanimously.
Chairman Smith along with Mr. Gardner and Mr. Hindman were selected to the Horace Davis
Property zoning committee.
4.Zoning: R-4 (Multi-Family Residential)
Laney Property
Location:Highway 14 and Old Ridge Road
Petitioner:Laney Properties, LTD
Representative: Larry E. Speaks & Associates
Greg Gillian of Larry Speaks & Associates, petitioner’s representative, presented the zoning
request of the Laney Property. He stated that the 13.80 acre property located at Highway 14 and
Old Ridge Road is proposed for multi-family use.
Chairman Smith opened the public hearing.
Councilor Denise Brown of District 3,804 Wynwood Dr.,addressed the commission on behalf of
the residents of the district. She stated that the residents that she spoke with are in opposition to
the request. She stated that increase in traffic was a major concern. She stated that the zoning
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should be in the best interest for the city.She stated that in the best interest of the residents of the
neighborhood and the city of Prattville the rezoning request should be rejected.
The following residents were in attendance to speak in opposition to the request.
Glenn Davis, 521 Ashton Oak Drive
Debbie Acker, 754 Glennbrooke Blvd
William Mayfield, 2279 Gathering Way
Maurice Barnes, 569 Ashton Oak Drive
Kareem Brooks, 1802 Riverton Drive
Tammy Brown, 765 Glennbrooke Drive
Willie Mixon, 101 Strodes Creek Court
Peter Go, 762 Glennbrooke Blvd
Wanda Ellis, 1526 Trolley Road
Jon Kosciuszko, 1607 Trolley Road
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace Street
Earl B. Wise, 803 Bluegrass Drive
R. Shawn Locklear, 1962 Calumet Parkway
Leroy Davis, 758 Glennbrooke Blvd
Christy Curry, 382 Sydney Drive
Ronald Johnson, 233 Kendrick Way
Also, letters and e-mails of opposition (made a part of the minutes) were received in the Planning
Department along with a Petition, listing residents in opposition to the rezoning request.
The public hearing was closed.
Councilman Boles introduced a resolution recommending approval of the zoning of Laney
Property to R-4 and moved for its approval. Mayor Gillespie seconded the motion.
Mr. Duke provided the staff report of the zoning of the Laney Property.He stated that there is
currently no proposed development.He stated that 2010 Comprehensive Plan shows this area as
commercial. He stated that high density housing performs best when integrated into a
neighborhood with a mixture of housing choices.He stated that it may require more time and
information to determine the best zoning designation.
The motion to recommend approval was denied unanimously.
Miscellaneous Business:
Mr. Duke presented a request for Eastwood Phase 2 to re-plat lots 3 and 4 into 1 lot.
Mr. Gardner moved to approve the re-plat of lots 3 and 4 of Eastwood Phase 2 into 1 lot. Mr.
Nelson seconded the motion.
The motion to approve passed unanimously.
Adjourn:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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May 21,2015
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Alisa Morgan,Secretary
Prattville Planning Commission
CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Planning Commission
Planning Department Staff Report
REZONING
APPLICATION
DATE May 18, 2015
PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT
Petitioner: Laney Properties, LTD
Property Owner: Laney Properties, LTD
Agent: Larry E. Speaks and Associates, Inc.
Location: Lot 1, Laney Property, Plat 1. Northeast corner of the Old
Ridge Road/Riverton Drive. Please see Attachment A.
Development Status and History
Submission Status: Applicant is requesting the rezoning of 13.80 acres (See
Attachment B) platted in December 2014 as Lot 1 of the
Laney Property, Plat 1. The request shifts the property
from FAR, Forest, Agricultural, Recreation to R-4, Multi-
family Residential.
The applicant has not indicated a specific use of the
property other than allowing it to be marketed for higher
density residential.
Previous Approvals: Sketch Plan as “Laney Property” – Planning Commission
approval August 21, 2008.
Preliminary Plat/Final Plat as “Laney Property, Plat 1 –
Planning Commission approval December 18, 2014
Conditions of Previous
Approvals:
Sketch Plan approval grant contingent on addressing
items in Planning Department staff report. August 21,
Laney Property – Northeast corner of the Old
Ridge Road/Riverton Drive intersection
Rezoning – RZ-2015-04
Lot 1, Laney Property, Plat 1
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2008 P.C. resolution and staff report included as
Attachment C.
Property Configuration
Acreage: 13.80 acres
Proposed Number of Lots
and Configuration:
Rezoning request is not accompanied by a development
plan or subdivision plat. Applicant has stated plans to
market property for higher density residential uses.
Proposed Uses: Medium and high density residential, including multi-
family.
Consistency with Adopted
Future Land Use Plan
The Future Land Plan/Map in Section 2.2 of the Prattville
Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Planning
Commission on January 21, 2010 shows the subject
property as Commercial. The proposed higher density
residential zoning is inconsistent with the future land use
plan. Plan consistency is discussed in greater detail in
the staff analysis.
Current Zoning:
Currently zoned FAR, Forest Agricultural Recreation.
Proposed Zoning:
R-4, Multi-family Residential
Permitted Uses in R-4 Districts: Dwellings and
apartments for any number of families. Permitted uses
common to all R districts.
Uses Permitted on Appeal in R-4 Districts: Clubs, not
conducted for profit; rooming and boarding houses. (See
regulations common to all "R" Districts, listed above.)
Uses Permitted on Appeal in all R districts.
Full permitted uses include in Attachment D
Surrounding Developments
and Uses:
As shown on the location map included as Attachment A,
the property is surrounded by a mixture of commercial
and residential uses. These uses are summarized below:
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• North – Hollybrooke Subdivision - low/medium
density residential – single units on ¼ acre lots.
• South – General Business/Highway Commercial
developments fronting Alabama 14 East and planned
extensions of Old Farm Lane and Boardroom Drive.
• East – Prattville Business Park and Interstate
Court subdivisions – general business
• West – Riverchase North Subdivision - low and
medium density residential.
Street Extensions or New
Streets:
None proposed within the subject property. Public street
extensions may be necessary with further development.
The southern boundary of the subject lot is formed by a
planned northward extension of Old Farm Lane from AL
14 East to Old Ridge Road at its intersection with Riverton
Drive. The roadway will be constructed jointly by the City
of Prattville and Autauga County as a part of an economic
development agreement with Long Lewis Ford and Laney
Properties. Work on the street is scheduled to begin by
Fall 2015.
Water and Sewer: Adequate potable water service is available to the site
from the Prattville Water Works Board. Mains are
available for connection on Old Ridge Road and planned
extension of Old Farm Lane.
City of Prattville sanitary sewer mains do not extend to
the subject property. The nearest sanitary sewer main is
approximately 1,200 feet south at Alabama Highway 14
E.
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION
Reviewed by: Joel T. Duke, AICP
City Planner
Site Visits Conducted: Various times during March and April 2015
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Recommendation: The requested change requires additional study by the
Planning Commission. The Commission should address:
1. Consistency with the adopted land use plan.
2. Appropriateness of location for high density
residential uses. If an appropriate location, what
considerations should be given to the transitions
between subject site and the Hollybrooke
neighborhood?
3. If the subject property is an inappropriate location for
the requested R-4, what is the ideal zoning
designation?
Staff Comments:
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan - On January 21, 2010, the Planning Commission
adopted an updated Prattville Comprehensive Plan. The Future Land Plan and Map in
Section 2.2 of the document shows the subject parcel and the applicant’s remaining property
as “Commercial” (See Attachment E). According to Page 2.14, this land use category
includes “any and all types of commercial uses. As such, it is limited in its application,
applied only to high-traffic intersections and corridors, and rarely to more than a parcel in
depth.” As the Old Ridge Road corridor develops over the next decade, the subject property
and the remainder of the Laney Property are the optimal locations for many of the
commercial uses needed to serve the neighborhood. Designating the property R-4, Multi-
family Residential classification forces the commercial uses to other less desirable locations.
The parcel is also isolated from the surrounding residential uses. While it abuts a single-
family residential neighborhood (Hollybrooke), there are no direct public-accessible
connections. The sole connections to the adjacent and nearby residential areas would be
streets with high traffic volumes and no sidewalks. Higher density housing often functions
well as the transition zone between intense commercial uses and low density residential,
but it should not be an inaccessible island separated from the social and economic fabric of
the community. High density housing performs best when integrated into a neighborhood
with a mixture of housing choices.
Appropriate Zoning – Old Ridge Road and Old Farm Lane will be Prattville’s growth
corridors for the next two decades. As a result, areas of both retail/service commercial and
higher density housing will be needed to accommodate an evolving market. While the
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subject property may not be best suited for the requested R-4 classification, the Commission
should take the opportunity to recommend an appropriate zoning designation to the
applicant and the City Council. B-2, General Business is the most requested classification
for properties developing along a high traffic volume corridor. The Commission and Council
have worked together over the years to manage access to B-2 lots and require significantly
more landscaping and screening, but B-2 standards still offer little protection to adjacent,
less intense land uses. With the rear lines of 14 signal family residential lots in the
Hollybrooke subdivision forming the subject parcel’s northern boundary, B-2 General
Business may not be the best designation. The Commission should consider whether a B-
1, Neighborhood Commercial, or even O-1, Office, designation might offer both the
commercial land needed for the corridor and protection for an established neighborhood.
Determining the best designation may require more time and information than is available
at the May 21 Commission hearing.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Location Map
B. Applicant Survey/Plot
C. August 2008 Sketch Plan “Laney Property” Resolution and Staff Report
D. Residential District Classifications
E. Future Land Use Map – Subject Property Indicated
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Surrounding Developments
and Uses:
As shown on the location map included as Attachment A,
the property is surrounded by a mixture of commercial
and residential uses. These uses are summarized below:
• North – Hollybrooke Subdivision - low/medium
density residential – single units on ¼ acre lots.
• South – General Business/Highway Commercial
developments fronting Alabama 14 East.
• East – Prattville Business Park and Interstate
Court subdivisions – general business
• West – Riverchase North Subdivision and
Riverchase Commercial Subdivision – general
business bordering the southern portion and low
density residential on the northern portion.
Street Extensions or New
Streets:
The sketch plan includes two public streets. The first is a
continuation of the widened and realigned Old Farm Lane
running generally north and south connecting Alabama
14 East and Old Ridge Road North. This street is
proposed as an 80’ right-of-way section intersecting
Alabama 14 opposite Arvind Way. Over the next five
years, the Alabama Department of Transportation will
complete a widening Old Farm Lane northward from
Cobbs Ford Road and a realignment of its intersection
with Alabama 14. The new intersection will generally
correspond with Arvind Way.
The second proposed street runs generally east/west
along the north line of the proposed 10 acre parcel. The
50’ wide right-of-way street connects the Old Farm Lane
extension to an extension of Boardroom Drive included in
the current sketch plan for Prattville Business Park
subdivision.
Water and Sewer: Potable water is available at the site from the Prattville
Water Works Board. Water mains are available from
several locations surrounding the site. The highest
capacity line is a 12” running on the east side of Old
Ridge Road North.
Sanitary sewer service is available to the site through the
City of Prattville. An 8” main is available at the southeast
corner of the property.
Unique Features: The Laney property is located within the city’s planned
north/south arterial corridor for eastern Prattville. This
corridor generally follows the current Old Farm Lane and
Old Ridge Road. The Laney property provides the link
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between the two sections of the corridor.
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION
Reviewed by: Joel T. Duke, AICP
City Planner
Site Visits Conducted: August 13 and 14, 2008
Recommendation: Approval with modifications based on staff review.
Staff Comments:
1. Land Use – The owner/developer has provided information on the planned
retail commercial use to be location on the ten acre parcel. Additional
information should be provided for the remaining 49 acres. This information is
necessary to assist with alignment of the Old Farm Lane extension and planned
roadway access points. Staff has requested additional information on potential
uses for the FAR parcel. Preferable and compatible uses include medium and
higher density residential, office commercial or neighborhood commercial uses.
2. Old Farm Lane extension – The presented 80’ right-of-way should be widened
to 100’ or 120’; accounting for its future connection to Old Ridge Road and
projected traffic volumes as areas served by the Old Ridge Road develop. The
future intersection of the new street and Old Ridge Road should be located
south of Riverton Drive (Riverchase North Subdivision). The alignment of the
new street should match the proposed ALDOT intersection at Arvind Way
(realignment of Old Farm Lane).
3. Service Road – The proposed 50’ right-of-way street running east/west serves
as a connection to adjacent commercial properties and removes local traffic
from the major arterial corridors such as Alabama 14 and Old Ridge Road. The
street location, one or more lots removed from the arterial corridor, continues
the city’s recent practice used on Cobbs Ford Road and U S 82 in the Town
Center and High Point Center developments. Allowing for connectivity between
developments, the 50’ right-of-way service road should be adjusted to align with
East/West portion of Boardroom Drive in the Prattville Business Park
development. In addition, the service road should be generally extended
westward to Old Ridge North. Future local streets may be required as additional
information is provided concerning possible land uses on the sketch.
COMMENTS FROM OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS
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Engineering Department:
1. What is the storm-water detention plan for this 59 acre parcel? Will it be handled
jointly or on individual parcels?
2. Note that City Of Prattville sign will remain.
3. Right In/Right Out not permitted.
4. Extend 50 ft. service road from the east, and continuing it to the west. Align this
proposed 50 ft. with proposed ROW to the east
5. Extend sewer in street or add 20 ft. Sanitary Sewer ROW adjacent to service
road Hwy. 14 ROW.
6. Provide overall Sanitary Sewer Plan.
7. Show all proposed access points to Service Road and Old Ridge Road.
Fire Department:
1. Future plans must show approved hydrant locations at all approved intersections
with distances between hydrants as per City Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Location Map
B. Sketch Plan
C. Staff Modified Sketch Plan
CITY-WIDE PLANSS e c t i o n 2 . 2
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Figure: 2.1 - Future Land Use
Low-Density Residential
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Commercial
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Mixed-Use - Commercial
Mixed-Use - Residential
Conservation & Greenspace
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