1907 July 9Planning & Development Department
102 West Main Street Prattville, Alabama 36067 334- 595- 0500 334-361-3677 Facsimile
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
A G E N D A
July 9, 2019
4:00pm
Call to Order:
Roll Call:
Chairman James Miles, Vice-Chairman Jerry Crosby, Mr. Charles Knapp, and Mrs. Jerry Schannep.
Minutes:
May 14, 2019
Old Business:
1. 190611-01 VARIANCE:
To replace an existing non-conforming accessory structure encroaching
into the required 5’ setback.
345 First Street
R-3 Zoning District (Single Family Residential)
Ruth Skinner, Petitioner
District 1
2. 190611-02 USE-ON-APPEAL:
To allow a structure for temporary use.
2091 Fairview Avenue
B-4/FAR Zoning Districts (Highway Commercial/Forest Agricultural Recreation)
Long Lewis of the River Region, Inc., Petitioner
District 3
New Business:
3. 190709-01 VARIANCE:
To allow a structure to encroach into the required building setbacks.
458 Ceresa Drive
T-1 Zoning District (Mobile Home Subdivision)
Lucy Hall, Petitioner
District 7
4. 190709-02 VARIANCE:
To allow changes to the parking requirements.
410 East Main Street
B-2 Zoning District (General Business)
The Broadway Group, LLC, Petitioner
District 1
5. 190709-03 VARIANCE:
To allow a structure to encroach into the required front yard setback.
1122 Geneva Street
R-2 Zoning District (General Business)
Patrick Briney, Petitioner
District 6
Miscellaneous:
Adjourn
Plan approved by the BZA 7/9/19
CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Planning Department Staff Report
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Variance 190611-01 Page 1
6-11-19
SUMMARY FACTS # Variance 190611-01:
PETITIONER: Ruth Skinner
PROPERTY OWNER: Same as above
SUBJECT SITE: 345 1st Street
REQUEST: Accessory structures not meeting 5’ rear yard setback
CURRENT ZONING: R-3 (Single-Family Residential)
LOCATION: Northeast Corner of 1st & Moncrief Streets
FUTURE LAND-USE MAP: Low-Density Residential
SURROUNDING LAND North: Prattville Church of Christ Parking (R-3)
USES AND ZONING: South: Prattville Kindergarten School (R-3)
East: Single-Family Residential (R-3)
West: Prattville Church of Christ Parking (R-3)
DEVELOPEMNT STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Variance Requests/Approval: No Previous Approvals
Conditions of Previous Approval: N/A
DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE REQUEST:
1. A Variance of 5’ feet has been requested to allow for an accessory structure and open frame
carport attached to the accessory structure within the rear yard.
ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCED:
The provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in which item 1 is requested is referenced in section
described below: Section 71. - Residential district requirements.
District Use Regulations
Space and Height
Regulations
All "R"
Districts
USES PERMITTED: Accessory structures: gardens,
playgrounds and parks; public buildings, including
public schools and libraries; satellite dishes or discs
as herein defined by that ordinance, and no other;
and parking of recreational vehicles, as herein
defined subject to the or
MINIMUM YARD SIZE: For public
and semi-public structures: Front
Yard: 35 feet; Rear Yard: 35 feet;
Side Yard: 35 feet. For accessory
structures: Front Yard: 5 feet; Rear
Yard: 5 feet.
CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Planning Department Staff Report
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Variance 190611-01 Page 2
6-11-19
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicants request of a proposed accessory structure and is depicted in the attached site plan. This
parcel is on a corner lot with no side yard and a limited rear yard space. Moreover, the majority of this lot
is taken up by front yard space facing two public streets due the primary structures placement on the lot.
The previous accessory structure in which the applicant wishes to replace was a non-conforming use in an
R-3 district. With the replacement of this accessory structure in its current footprint, our zoning standards
require a 5’ rear yard setback. The petitioner is proposing to replace this accessory structure in its existing
footprint at an estimated zero lot line, and also add an additional open frame structure that will serve as a
carport up to the front building line of the adjacent house.
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Austin Brass
Site Visits Conducted: May
ATTACHMENTS
A. aerial and property map
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Agenda Item #1
CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Planning Department Staff Report
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Use On Appeal 190611-02 Page 1
6-11-19
SUMMARY FACTS # Use-On-Appeal 190611-02:
PETITIONER: Long Lewis of the River Region, Inc.
PROPERTY OWNER: LLRR Properties, LLC
SUBJECT SITE: Rear of 2091 Fairview Ave
REQUEST: Temporary Use Structure for Car Dealer
CURRENT ZONING: B-4 (Highway Commercial)
LOCATION: Rear of Northeast corner of Old Farm Lane & Fairview Ave
FUTURE LAND-USE MAP: Commercial
SURROUNDING LAND North: Vacant Land (FAR)
USES AND ZONING: South: Long Lewis Ford Dealership (B-4)
East: Vacant Land (B-2)
West: Vacant Land (B-4)
DEVELOPEMNT STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Requests/Approval: April 14th, 2015; Landscape Variance, Approved
Conditions of Previous Approval: N/A
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:
1. A Use on Appeal for the placement of a temporary structure in a Business District,
ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCED:
The provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in which item 1 is requested is referenced in section
described below: Section 72. - Business district requirements.
TEMPORARY STRUCTURE: Where such structures shall be used for a period of not to exceed 18
months prior to construction of a permanent structure, which will replace the temporary structure. The
owner must give evidence, satisfactory to the Board of Zoning Adjustment, of such owner's good faith
and intent to construct or have constructed, a permanent structure. Under no circumstances shall such
structures be authorized as a residence or habitation.
Temporary structure referenced from majority business districts for interpretation
CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Planning Department Staff Report
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Use On Appeal 190611-02 Page 2
6-11-19
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant’s request of a temporary structure is depicted in the attached site plan. This proposed 1350
sq.’ temporary structure will be placed 19’ 3’’ from the front property line and will be used as the office
for a proposed Mitsubishi dealership before construction of a permeant building.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Staff recommends the following conditions. If additional conditions are given during the public hearing,
they shall be given as conditions and added to the following:
1. That the temporary structure be removed off site in a reasonable time frame that is before the 18
month period. (board may question petitioner about a time frame)
2. That an ingress/egress plan of how vehicles and pedestrians will enter the lot be submitted to the
Planning & Development Department before the placement of the temporary structure.
3. That parking area of proposed lot have a surface area other than grass.
4. That no vehicles/ RV’s be parking or stored in the public right-of-way at any time.
5. If a temporary sign/banner is placed, that it be placed according to business zoning standards
setback at least 10’ from the front property line facing Old Farm Lane.
6. That northern portion of the parcel be zoned from FAR (Forest, Agriculture, Recreation) to B-4
(Highway Commercial) and with application formally submitted to the Planning & Development
Department by September 17th, 2019.
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Austin Brass
Site Visits Conducted: June 6th, 2019
ATTACHMENTS
A. aerial and property map
2091
I 65 S
I 65 N
FAIRVIEW AVE
OLD FARM LN N
SUMMIT PKWY
BENSON ST
CALUMET PKWY
MCQUEEN SMITH RD N
RIVERTON DR
I 65 N ON RAMP
OLD FARM WY
I 65 N OFF RAMP
COVERED BRIDGE PKWY
ASHTON OAK DR
MALWEST DR
BUSINESS PARK DR
OLD RIDGE RD N
GLENNBROOKE BLVD
MEADOWVIEW LN
OVERTON DR
BOARDROOM DR
ASHTON OAK CT
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Agenda Item #2
CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Planning Department Staff Report
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Variance 190709-01 Page 1
7-9-19
SUMMARY FACTS # Variance 190709-01:
PETITIONER: Lucy Hall
PROPERTY OWNER: Samuel M. Abney
SUBJECT SITE: 458 Ceresa Drive
REQUEST: Mobile home not meeting 20’ front yard setback
CURRENT ZONING: T-1 (Mobile Home Subdivision)
LOCATION: End of Ceresa Drive
FUTURE LAND-USE MAP: Low-Density Residential
SURROUNDING LAND North: Singe-Family Residential (T-1)
USES AND ZONING: South: Single-Family Residential/Vacant Lot (T-1)
East: Vacant Land (T-1)
West: Single-Family Residential/Vacant Lot (T-1)
DEVELOPEMNT STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Variance Requests/Approval: No Previous Approvals
Conditions of Previous Approval: N/A
DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE REQUEST:
1. A Variance of 18’ feet (est.) has been requested to allow for a mobile home to be placed
within the front yard setback.
ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCED:
The provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in which item 1 is requested is referenced in section
described below: Section 76. – Mobile home district requirements.
(T-1) Mobile Home Subdivision Zoning Standards
Minimum Yard Size Minimum Lot Size Permit
Use
Regulations
Front
Yard
Rear
Yard
Side Yard Area in
Sq. Ft
Width
building
line
No person shall park
or place a mobile
home on any lot
herein provided
without first obtaining
a permit from the
City. The minimum
fee for such permit
shall be twenty-five
dollars ($25.00).
USES
PERMITTED:
Mobile home
for single-
family
dwelling
20’ 10’ 10’ one
side, 6’
other side
6,500 60’
CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Planning Department Staff Report
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Variance 190709-01 Page 2
7-9-19
STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP FROM APPLICANT:
“It should not have been setup without a permit. I own the property all around it so I don’t see any
reason it’s not alright where it sits. Even though it’s not set up where we would like to have it, I
think it will be fine where it is”.
STAFF REVIEW:
On May 14th, 2019, the City of Prattville Planning & Development Department received a Manufactured
Home Installation permit for a mobile home at 458 Ceresa Drive. It is always standard that a permit be
approved before the placement of any mobile home. The mobile home in question was placed prior to
receiving permit approval. Upon further review, staff had observed that the mobile home did not meet the
Mobile Home Subdivision front yard setback requirement of 20’. It was of initial concern that the mobile
home could have possibly been placed in the public right-of-way, however it was later verified that the
mobile home was estimated to be 2’ off of the front property line. It was noted to the property owner that
Ceresa Drive had a 30’ pavement width, with a 10’ right-of-way on both sides, and that the front property
line did not begin at the pavement of Ceresa Drive. It should be of consideration that there be a unique
circumstance to why this mobile home should be placed in its current location not meeting the 20’ front
yard setback. Per the applicant’s statement of hardship, owning the property all around it would not merit
a legitimate hardship. A unique topographic variation of the land unique among neighboring parcels could
hold standing as hardship.
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Recommendation: Consideration given by the board that a hardship of mobile home
placement does exist at this location.
Reviewed by: Austin Brass, Senior Planner
Site Visits Conducted: May & June 2019.
ATTACHMENTS
A. aerial and property map
LINA DR
ABNEY DR
CAROL ST
SHADY HILL RD
SUMMERHILL RD
CERESA DR
IMOGENE ST
MARLETTE DR
LAWRENCE ST
PELHAM LN
ANN CT
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LINA DR
CERESA DR
PELHAM LN
WILLIAM WOOD DR
WILLIAM WOOD CT
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LINA DR
ABNEY DR
CERESA DR
SUMMERHILL RD
SHADY HILL RD
MARLETTE DR
PELHAM LN
CAROL ST
WILLIAM WOOD DR
T-1
R-2
F.A.R.
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Planning Department Staff Report
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Variance 190709-03 Page 1
7-9-19
SUMMARY FACTS # Variance 190709-03:
PETITIONER: The Broadway Group LLC.
PROPERTY OWNER: Pearson Rope, LLC
SUBJECT SITE: 410 East Main Street
REQUEST: To reduce the number of parking stalls required by Ordinance
CURRENT ZONING: B-2 General Business
LOCATION: South side of East Main Street
FUTURE LAND-USE MAP: Mixed-Use- Commercial
SURROUNDING LAND North: Commercial (M-1)
USES AND ZONING: South: Single-Family Residential (B-2 & T-1)
East: Commercial/ Single-Family Residential (B-2 & T-1)
West: Commercial/ Single-Family Residential (B-2 & R-3)
DEVELOPEMNT STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Variance Requests/Approval: No Previous Approvals
Conditions of Previous Approval: N/A
DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE REQUEST:
1. A Variance of 59 parking stalls has been requested to reduce the number of parking stalls
from 94 required by Ordinance to 35 parking stalls.
ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCED:
The provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in which item 1 is requested is referenced in section
described below: Article 11. –Business Parking Requirements
Article 11, City of Prattville Parking Requirements
Retail Sales or service
establishment not
elsewhere specified
Three (3) spaces per first fifteen hundred (1500) square feet of gross floor
area plus one space per one hundred (100) square feet of gross floor area.
STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP FROM APPLICANT:
“94 parking stalls will not fit on our proposed 1.97 acre lot as we have to maintain a 30’ buffer
from the ditch to our west and allow room for associated parking for our site and allow room for
detention”.
CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Planning Department Staff Report
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Variance 190709-03 Page 2
7-9-19
STAFF REVIEW:
A freestanding retail store is being proposed on an undeveloped 1.97 acre lot with the intention to be
subdivided at 410 East Main Street. In addition, the retail store will be located in a B-2 Zoning District
that does permit this use by right. Within the applicant’s submittal, the proposed building will have a
gross floor area of 10,566 sq. ft., thus requiring 94 parking stalls as referenced in Article 11, Parking
Requirements. The applicant is seeking relief from this parking requirement by a reduction of 59 parking
stalls with an overall proposal of 35 stalls.
RECOMMENDED CONDTIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Proposed building façade have no visible metal siding and include architectural details that create
visual interest such as windows, false windows, vertical elements/pilasters, different materials,
colors, or textures.
2. A continuation of the design theme from the façade to the visible portions of the sides an
adequate distance to provide a pleasing appearance and avoid an abrupt transition at the building
corners.
3. If awning is provided, no visible metal surfaces.
4. Building sign be externally lit, and freestanding sign have elements that match the building
façade and be externally lit.
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Recommendation: Approval contingent upon conditions of approval.
Reviewed by: Scott Stephens, Planning Director; Austin Brass, Senior Planner
Site Visits Conducted: May & June 2019.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Aerial zoning and property map
E MAIN ST
PRATT ST
1ST ST
WATER ST
DOSTER ST
HALLMARK DR
NEW MOON DR
MONCRIEF ST
S NORTHINGTON ST
DOSTER RD
PARKWOOD DR
E 3RD ST
KNOB HILL RD
NEW MOON CT
WATER ST
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NEW MOON CT
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HALLMARK DR
NEW MOON DR
MONCRIEF ST
S NORTHINGTON ST
DOSTER RD
PARKWOOD DR
E 3RD ST
KNOB HILL RD
NEW MOON CT
WATER ST
R-3
T-1
M-1
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R-2
R-2
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B-2
O-1
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Planning & Development Department
102 West Main Street Prattville, Alabama 36067 334- 595- 0500 334- 361-3677 Facsimile
planning.prattvilleal.gov
TO: Board of Zoning Adjustment
FROM: Thea Langley, HPC Chair
DATE: July 9, 2019
RE: Historic District Expansion
The Historic Preservation Commission has been is discussion with the Mayor, Council, and staff
about the possibility of expanding the boundaries of the historic district. The proposal is to
expand the historic district along Main Ave eastward, from near Northington Street to the
overpass of the railroad.
The HPC’s goal is to protect the historic character of our preferred community. Please be
mindful of this when considering any requests before the BZA in this area.
Thank you for all you do for our great city!
CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Planning Department Staff Report
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Variance 190709-03 Page 1
7-9-19
SUMMARY FACTS # Variance 190709-03:
PETITIONER: Patrick Briney
PROPERTY OWNER: Same as above
SUBJECT SITE: 1122 Geneva Street
REQUEST: To place an attached carport addition within the front yard
setback
CURRENT ZONING: R-2: Single-Family Residential
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Oates Rd & Geneva St.
FUTURE LAND-USE MAP: Low-Density Residential
SURROUNDING LAND North: Single-Family Residential (R-2)
USES AND ZONING: South: Single-Family Residential (R-2)
East: Single-Family Residential (R-2)
West: Single-Family Residential (R-2)
DEVELOPEMNT STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Variance Requests/Approval: September 9th, 2014: BZA request denied, accessory
. structure in side yard setback.
Conditions of Previous Approval: N/A
DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE REQUEST:
1. A Variance has been requested to allow for an attached carport to be placed within the 35’
front yard setback.
ZONING ORDINANCE REFERENCED:
The provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in which item 1 is requested is referenced in section
described below: Section 71. – Residential district requirements.
(R-2) Residential District Zoning Standards
Minimum Yard Size Minimum Lot Size Maximum Height/ Area
Use
Regulations
Front
Yard
Rear
Yard
Side Yard Area in
Sq. Ft
Width
building
line
35 feet of 2 ½ stories
Max Building Area: 25%
USES
PERMITTED:
Single-family
dwellings
35’ 40’ 10’ 10,500 75’
CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Planning Department Staff Report
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Variance 190709-03 Page 2
7-9-19
STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP FROM APPLICANT:
“Request carport so that we can get in and out cars without getting wet. We are both disabled and
cannot move quickly”.
STAFF REVIEW:
On March 26th, 2019, the City of Prattville Planning & Development Department received a permit
application for a carport at 1122 Geneva Street. Staff denied the permit on April 1st, 2019 due to the fact
that it extended into the 35’ front yard setback per R-2 Zoning. A formal comment letter was given to Mr.
Briney stating the reasons for this permit denial. On May 31st, 2019, a stop work order was given by
planning staff, as the carport addition had been partially constructed as shown in the permit site plan that
was previously denied on April 1st, 2019.
The subject site serves as a corner lot; therefore, there are two front yard setbacks facing both Geneva
Street & Oates Road. The primary structure is built to current R-2 zoning standards, having a 35’ setback
from the front property line facing both streets. The applicant has constructed this carport addition
encroaching into the 35’ front yard setback facing Geneva Street. Per the applicant’s statement of
hardship, having a carport placed here without getting wet would not merit a legitimate hardship. A
unique lot dimension or topographic variation could be considered hardship that would not be self-
induced by the property owner.
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Recommendation: Consideration given by the board that a hardship for the proposed carport
addition is warranted as presented.
Reviewed by: Austin Brass, Senior Planner
Site Visits Conducted: May & June 2019.
ATTACHMENTS
A. aerial and property map
OATES RD
GENEVA ST
DERAMUS ST
PERRYDALE LP
JOSEPHINE CT
FAULK AVE
BEVERLY AVE
JOSEPHINE AVE
VIRGINIA ST
DERAMUS CT
PAIGE CT
CLARA ST
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OATES RD
GENEVA ST
BEVERLY AVE
PERRYDALE LP
PERRYDALE LP
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OATES RD
GENEVA ST
DERAMUS ST
PERRYDALE LP
JOSEPHINE CT
FAULK AVE
BEVERLY AVE
JOSEPHINE AVE
VIRGINIA ST
DERAMUS CT
PAIGE CT
CLARA ST
R-2
B-1
B-2
R-6
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