1506 - June 18
Planning & Development Department
102 West Main Street Prattville, Alabama 36067 334-595-0500 334 -361-3677 Facsimile
planning.prattvilleal.gov
C ITY O F P RA TTV ILLE
P LA N N IN G C OMM IS S IO N
A GEN D A
June 18, 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.
Minutes:
March 19, 2015, April 16, 2015 and May 21, 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, 5/21
District 1
2. Zoning: M-1 (Light Industrial)
Horace Davis Property
Location: County Road 4 at Jensen Road
Petitioner: Horace Davis
Representative: Larry E. Speaks & Associates
Held 5/21
District 2
New Business:
3. Preliminary Plat: Oaks of Buena Vista Plat 5
Location: Buena Vista Blvd. & Cotton Blossom Way
Owner: Oaks of Buena Vista, LLC
Representative: Larry Speaks & Associates
Public Hearing
District 7
4. Preliminary Plat: Oaks of Buena Vista Plat 6
Location: Vintage Way
Owner: Oaks of Buena Vista, LLC
Representative: Larry Speaks & Associates
Public Hearing
District 7
5. Final Plat: Oaks of Buena Vista Plat 4-B
Location: Buena Vista Blvd.
Owner: Oaks of Buena Vista, LLC
Representative: Larry Speaks & Associates
District 7
Miscellaneous:
Adjourn:
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
June 18, 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,Chairman Tim Smith,Vice-Chairman
Reuben Gardner,Chief Dallis Johnson,Mrs. Paula Carpenter,Mr. Mark Hindman and Mr. Bobby
Nelson.Absent:Councilman Ray Boles,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
Mr. Duke the preliminary plat of Oak Creek 3 had been held previously to work out water pressure
issues. He stated that they are working on the matter but had not been resolved.
Greg Gillian of Larry Speaks & Associates, petitioner’s representative, stated that the developer is
willing to hold the request until the question is resolved.
Mr. Nelson moved to hold the item until August 2015 with applicant’s consent. Mayor Gillespie
seconded the motion.
The motion to hold passed by unanimously.
2.Zoning: M-1 (Light Industrial)
Horace Davis Property
Location: County Road 4 at Jensen Road
Petitioner: Horace Davis
Representative: Larry E. Speaks & Associates
Chairman Smith stated the subcommittee met on June 16. As a result of the meeting the petitioner
has requested to hold the matter until the next meeting. In addition, residents who were in
attendance at the committee meeting requested an opportunity to speak to the Commission.
Chairman Smith recognized those wanting to address the Commission.
Tanzania Johnson, 212 County Road 4 West, concerned that the proposed zoning and possible
development would cause potential displacement of the neighborhood.
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Reverend Freddie Fox, representing Spring Hill Church, stated that the proposed zoning could
have a negative impact on the existing community. He stated that more information is needed
regarding the type of development that is proposed for the property.
Kimberly Pickett, 165 E. Sixth Street Apt.D, spoke concerning the safety of the children that
reside in the neighborhood and those that attend the Boys & Girls Club and Spring Hill Park
located in the area. She stated that the zoning was not wise for the existing community.
Councilman Willie Wood, representing District 2, stated that he was concerned about the mass
rezoning of the property’s 230 acre with no specified proposal of development.
Stephen Speaks of Larry E. Speaks & Associates, petitioner’s representative,stated that they had
met the committee and agreed to meet again on July 7. He expected bring a sketch plan proposal
for development of the subject property.
Mr. Duke stated that issues discussed at the committee meeting were:
1. Entire property (230 acre) zoned M-1
2. Idea of roads connecting to Jensen Road
3. Alternative land uses
Mr. Duke stated that those items of discussion were held until the next committee meeting
schedule for July 7, 2015 at 4:00.
Mayor Gillespie moved to hold the request. Mr. Nelson seconded the motion.
The motion to hold passed unanimously.
New Business:
3.Preliminary Plat: Oaks of Buena Vista Plat 5
Location: Buena Vista Blvd. & Cotton Blossom Way
Owner: Oaks of Buena Vista, LLC
Representative: Larry Speaks & Associates
Greg Gillian of Larry Speaks & Associates, petitioner’s representative, introduced the preliminary
plat of Oaks of Buena Vista Plat 5.
Chairman Smith opened the public hearing. There were none to speak. The public hearing was
closed.
Mrs. Carpenter introduced a resolution recommending approval of the preliminary plat of Oaks of
Buena Vista Plat 5 and moved for its approval. Mr. Gardner seconded the motion.
Mr. Duke provided the staff report for the preliminary plat of Oaks of Buena Vista Plat 5. He
stated that there were minor items to be cleared on a resubmitted plat. He recommended approval.
The motion to approve passed unanimously.
4.Preliminary Plat: Oaks of Buena Vista Plat 6
Location: Vintage Way
Owner: Oaks of Buena Vista, LLC
Representative: Larry Speaks & Associates
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Chairman Smith opened the public hearing. There were none to speak. The public hearing was
closed.
Mrs. Carpenter introduced a resolution recommending approval of the preliminary plat of Oaks of
Buena Vista Plat 6 and moved for its approval. Mr. Nelson seconded the motion.
Greg Gillian of Larry Speaks & Associates, petitioner’s representative, introduced the preliminary
plat of Oaks of Buena Vista Plat 6. He stated that the property extend the cul-de-sac of Vintage
Way. He stated that annexation of the property is in the process.
Mr. Duke provided the staff report of the preliminary plat of Oaks of Buena Vista Plat 6. He
stated that the subdivision meets city guidelines. He suggested that any approval be made
contingent upon sewer connection or annexation.
Mayor Gillespie moved to approve contingent upon annexation into city limits. Mrs. Carpenter
seconded the motion.
The motion to amend passed unanimously.
The motion to approve the amended motion passed unanimously.
5.Final Plat: Oaks of Buena Vista Plat 4-B
Location: Buena Vista Blvd.
Owner: Oaks of Buena Vista, LLC
Representative: Larry Speaks & Associates
Mr. Gardner introduced a resolution recommending approval of the final plat of Oaks of Buena
Vista Plat 4-B and moved for its approval. Mr. Nelson seconded the motion.
Greg Gillian of Larry Speaks & Associates, petitioner’s representative, introduced t he final plat of
Oaks of Buena Vista Plat 4-B. He stated that this is the remaining property approved under the
preliminary plat for Plat 4.
Mr. Duke provided the staff report of the preliminary plat of Oaks of Buena Vista Plat 4-B. He
stated that the subdivision is substantially complete.
The motion to approve passed unanimously.
Miscellaneous Business:
Mr. Duke presented the complete study of the Martin Luther King (MLK) Neighborhood Study
for review. He stated that the adoption process would require a public hearing and an amendment
to the master plan.
Adjourn:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alisa Morgan,Secretary
Prattville Planning Commission
Planning & Development Department
102 West Main Street Prattville, Alabama 36067 334-595-0500 334 -361-3677 Facsimile
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 16, 2015
TO: Prattville Planning Commission
FROM: Joel T. Duke, City Planner
RE: June 18, 2015 - Agenda
Please accept this memorandum as the Planning Department staff report for items on the June
18, 2015 agenda.
1. Preliminary Plat – Oak Creek, Plat 3 – Dunvegan Drive and Portree Drive: In July 2002,
the Planning Commission granted approval for the sketch plan of the Oak Creek
Subdivision. The initial phase of 54 lots extending Live Oak Drive from Court Street to Upper
Kingston Road was completed in January 2005. In July 2007, the Commission approved a
request by Mack Post to revise the initial sketch plan to reconfigure the remaining 52 acres
north of Live Oak Drive into 115 single-family lots zoned R-3. At the March 2015
Commission meeting, Magna Development and Builders, LLC proposed development of 49
of the sketch plan lots in two separate preliminary plats. The first plat (Plat 2) contained two
lots and a short street extension on the north end of Portree Drive. The Commission granted
approval for the Plat 2 on March 19, 2015. The second plat (Plat 3) contains 47 lots on
extensions of Dunvegan Drive and Portree Drive. The street and lot layouts are consistent
with the approved sketch plan. After discussion regarding the availability of water pressure
and flow, the Commission elected to hold the request until the April meeting. The plat was
held at the request of the applicant at the April 16 and May 21 meetings. At this time, the
applicant and the Prattville Water Works Board are working to address the water pressure
question.
2. Zoning: M-1 (Light Industrial) - Horace Davis Property - County Road 4 at Jensen
Road: The request to rezone 230 acres south of County Road 4 was tabled and sent to
committee following a public hearing on May 21. A subcommittee (Hindman, Gardner, and
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Smith) met with the petitioner on June 16 to review the request and discuss alternatives.
The committee will provide a report at the June 18 meeting.
3. Final Plat: Oaks at Buena Vista, Plat 4-B – North end of Buena Vista Boulevard: On
June 19, 2014, the Oaks of Buena Vista, LLC received Planning Commission approval for a
preliminary plat containing 50, R-5 zoned residential lots on an extension of Buena Vista
Boulevard. The petitioner is requesting approval of a final plat, Oaks at Buena Vista, Plat 4-
B, containing 18 of the approved lots. The subdivision is substantially complete. Staff
recommends approval.
Included with this memorandum for your review are:
Attachment A: Oaks at Buena Vista, 4-B, 5 and 6 - Location Map
Attachment B: Oaks at Buena Vista, 4-B, final plat layout
4. Preliminary Plat – The Oaks of Buena Vista, Plat 5 – Buena Vista Boulevard and
Cotton Blossom Way: The Oaks of Buena Vista, LLC requests approval of a 30 lot
subdivision contained in 5.61 acres at the northern end of Buena Vista Boulevard and
Cotton Blossom Way. The subdivision’s typical lot is 45’ x 135’ fronting the required 50’
right-of-way street. The plat matches the sketch plan approved by the Commission and R-5
zoning approved by the City Council on May 5, 2014. City staff has reviewed the
development and requested minor changes. All outstanding items are expected to be
resolved by hearing time. Recommend approval.
Included with this memorandum for your review are:
Attachment C: Oaks at Buena Vista, 5, final plat layout
5. Preliminary Plat – The Oaks of Buena Vista, Plat 6 – Buena Vista Boulevard: The Oaks
of Buena Vista, LLC requests approval of a 12 lot subdivision contained in 3.07 acres at the
current end of Vintage Way. The subdivision’s typical lot is 45’ x 135’ fronting the required
50’ right-of-way street. The plat is located outside the city limits. Connection to the city’s
sanitary sewer will not be permitted without annexation or approval by the City Council.
Recommend tabling item until annexation or sewer question can be resolved.
Attachment D – Plat 6 – Overall Layout
If you have any questions concerning these items, please do not hesitate to contact me or stop
by the office.
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