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BILL GILLESPIE, JR.
MAYOR
J. SCOTT STEPHENS, AICP
DIRECTOR
C ITY O F P R A TTVILLE
P LA N N IN G C OMM IS S IO N
A GEN D A
August 20, 2020
3:00 p.m.
Call to Order:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gillespie, Councilman Cables, Chairman Smith, Vice-Chairman Gardner, Chief Johnson, Mrs. Carpenter,
Mr. Hayden, Mr. Jackson, and Mr. Mullins.
Minutes:
July 16, 2020
Old Business:
1.Sketch Plan: Henderson Property
Location: Henderson Lane and US Highway 31 N
Petitioner: William Henderson
Representative: Flowers and White Engineering, LLC
Tabled 6/18, 7/16
District 3
2.Zoning Amendment: R-2 (Single Family Residential) to R-3 (Single Family Residential)
Henderson Property
Location: Henderson Lane and US Highway 31 N
Petitioner: William Henderson
Representative: Flowers and White Engineering, LLC
Tabled 6/18, 7/16
District 3
New Business:
3.Preliminary Plat: Lee Subdivision Plat #1
Location: Ridge Terrace
Petitioner: Scott & Mandy Lee
Public Hearing
District 3
4.Preliminary Plat: Midtown Oaks Plat 5
Location: South of Sunset Drive and Honeysuckle Drive
Petitioner: Goodwyn Building Company, Inc.
Representative: Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc.
Public Hearing
District 7
5.Zoning Amendment: R-2 (Single Family Residential) to R-3 (Single Family Residential)
Midtown Oaks Plats 5 & 6
Location: South of Sunset Drive and Honeysuckle Drive
Petitioner: Prattville Development Group, LLC
Representative: Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc.
Public Hearing
District 7
6.Zoning Amendment: R-2 (Single Family Residential) & O-1 (Office District) to B-1 (Local Shopping Business)
Location: 1124 & 1114 East. Main Street
Petitioner: Karen Jackson
Public Hearing
District 6
7.Subdivision Regulations Amendment: Flag Lots
8.Subdivision Regulations Amendment: Access Roads
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July 16, 2020 45 Call to order: 6 Chairman Tim Smith called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. 78
Roll Call: 9 Members present were Mayor Bill Gillespie, Councilman Richard Cables, Chairman Tim Smith, Vice-10 Chairman Reuben Gardner, Mrs. Paula Carpenter, Mr. Seth Hayden, and Mr. Martin Jackson. Absent: Chief 11
Dallis Johnson and Mr. Mugs Mullins. 12 13 (Quorum present) 14 15 Staff present: Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner; Mr. Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner; Mr. Tommie Williams, 16 Planner; and Alisa Morgan, Secretary. 17 18 Minutes: 19 Councilman Cables moved to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2020 meeting. Mr. Jackson seconded the 20 motion. The motion passed unanimously. 21 22 Old Business: 23 1. Preliminary Plat: Batts Retreat Plat #124 Location: Ridge Trail 25 Petitioner: Rachael & Josh Batts 26 27 This item was held at the previous meeting and sent to committee for further review. Chairman Smith 28 provided the report from the committee meeting stating that subdividing the property would meet the 29 qualifications of the zoning district and meets the subdivision regulations. 30 31
Mayor Gillespie stated that he could not support the subdividing of the lots because the flag shape lot 32 being created and the use intended for the existing neighborhood was for 5 acre or larger lots, and 33 referenced the subdivision regulations, Article V, Section F (1), which states that lot sizes should 34 adhere to the type of development or use intended. 35 36 Chairman Smith stated that flag shaped lots are not prohibited in the subdivision regulations. 37 38 Mrs. Carpenter stated that as a member of the subcommittee for the Batts property she is not in favor 39 of flag lots because it would set a precedent that she is not comfortable setting. 40 41 After their discussion, the vote was called. The motion to approve failed for a lack of six affirmative votes as 42 recorded. Favor: Mr. Jackson, Councilman Cables, Mr. Hayden, and Chairman Smith. Oppose: Mrs. 43 Carpenter, Mr. Gardner, and Mayor Gillespie. 44 45
Mr. Gardner stated that in past proposals of flag lots the Planning Commission has denied approval 46 and he could not support approval of the proposed flag lot on Batts property. 47 48 49 2. Sketch Plan: Henderson Property50 Location: Henderson Lane and US Highway 31 N 51 Petitioner: William Henderson 52 Representative: Flowers and White Engineering, LLC 53 54 3. Zoning Amendment: R-2 (Single Family Residential) to R-3 (Single Family Residential)55 DRAFT
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Henderson Property 56 Location: Henderson Lane and US Highway 31 N 57 Petitioner: William Henderson 58
Representative: Flowers and White Engineering, LLC 59 60 Councilman Cables moved to hold action on the Henderson Property at the petitioner’s request until 61 the August meeting. Mr. Hayden seconded the motion. The passed unanimously. 62 63
New Business: 64 4. Preliminary Plat: Center 4 Pain Plat 165 Location: Fairview Avenue & Jasmine Trail 66 Petitioner: The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health 67 Representative: Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc. 68 69 Brian McBrayer of Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc., petitioner’s representative, presented the preliminary 70 plat of Center 4 Pain Plat 1. He stated that the proposed lot is less than 4 acres and is located south of the 71 current Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions building. 72 73 Mr. Stephens presented the staff report of the preliminary plat of Center 4 Pain Plat 1. He stated that the 74 property is zoned B-2 for general business. He stated that the property is near a stub from Medical Center 75 Drive to the rear and the city would like to see future connections to Tyner Trail, and that any future subdivision 76 of this existing land would need a sketch or master plan. 77 78 Chairman Smith opened the floor for public comments. There being none, the public hearing was closed. 79 80
Mr. McBrayer addressed the future connections that they hope to implement. 81 82 Mr. Jackson introduced a resolution recommending the approval of the preliminary plat of Center 4 Pain Plat 83 1 and moved for its approval. Mr. Gardner seconded the motion. 84 85 The vote was called. The motion to approve passed unanimously. 86 87 5. Zoning Amendment: R-2 (Single Family Residential) to B-2 (General Business)88 Location: Highway 82 and Washington Ferry Road and Johnson Street 89 Petitioner: W. T. Stanfield 90 91 William Terry Stanfield, 138 Pierce Lane, petitioner, presented the rezoning request of property located on 92
Highway 82 and Washington Ferry Road, near Johnson Street. He stated that the 2.7 acre lot would be 93 developed for restaurant use. 94 95 Chairman Smith opened the floor for public comments. There being none, the public hearing was closed. He 96 stated that he had reservations about rezoning the property to B-2 without a potential sketch plan to show the 97 proposed use of the property. 98 99 Mr. Gardner introduced a resolution recommending the rezoning of the Stanfield property on Highway 82 and 100
Washington Ferry Road and Johnson Street and moved for its approval. Mrs. Carpenter seconded the motion. 101 102 Mr. Stephens provided the staff report for the proposed rezoning request. He stated that in November 2019 103
the property on the south side was similarly requested for a zoning amendment to B-2, but the council approved 104 the rezone to B-1. He stated that the majority of the tract has frontage along US HWY 82. As an Alabama 105 Department of Transportation (ALDOT) maintained highway corridor, controlled access points allow for no 106
future ingress/egress connections other than the existing access points currently placed. He stated that the 107 petitioner has submitted a site survey indicating the potential purchase of right-of-way from ALDOT at the 108 NE corner of the parcel at the Robinson Street & Washington Ferry Road intersection. After right-of-way 109 DRAFT
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improvement are made, access to this parcel would be inadequate for commercial use to existing gravel city 110 streets, Robinson Street at the north & Johnson Street to the west. 111 112 After their discussion, the vote was called. Mrs. Carpenter moved to amend the rezoning request to B-1. 113 Councilman Cables seconded the motion. The motion to amend passed unanimously. 114 115 After no further discussion, the vote was called. The amended motion to approve passed unanimously. 116 117
6. Preliminary Plat (Time Extension): Dawson’s Mill Plats I – IV118 Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Moses Road 119 Owner: Dawson’s Mill, LLC 120 Representative: Larry Speaks & Associates, Inc. 121 122 Mrs. Carpenter introduced a resolution recommending the approval of the time extension of the preliminary 123
plat of Dawson’s Mill Plat 1 and moved for its approval. Mr. Gardner seconded the motion. 124
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After no further discussion, the vote was called. The motion to approve passed unanimously. 126
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Councilman Cables introduced a resolution recommending the approval of the time extension of the 128
preliminary plat of Dawson’s Mill Plat IV and moved for its approval. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. 129
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After no further discussion, the vote was called. The motion to approve passed unanimously. 131
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Miscellaneous Business:133
Chairman Smith stated that the Commission needs to address the issues of concern with flag shaped lots and 134
better define the direction they want to go in dealing with them. 135 136 Mr. Stephens presented the Commission information regarding how the county and other surrounding 137
counties and municipalities address flag lots. He stated that at the discretion of the Chairman, to form a 138 committee to address flag shape lot or the staff can gather and prepare the information for review at the next 139 meeting. Chairman Smith left it to the staff to prepare the information for the Commission to review at the 140 next meeting. 141 142 Mr. Stephens also presented to the Commission an excerpt of the 2015 International Fire Code as adopted by 143 the City of Prattville. He stated that Section D107 deals with the number and distances of required access 144 roads for residential developments. He stated that this is a good concept and asked that the Commission 145 give consideration to either adopting this section as part of the subdivision regulations or some language that 146 will address access roads. Chairman Smith asked that the staff would prepare this information for review by 147 the Commission at the next meeting. 148 149 Adjourn: 150 There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:06 p.m. 151 152 Respectfully submitted, 153 154 155 156 Alisa Morgan, Secretary 157 Prattville Planning Commission 158 DRAFT
From:Stephens, Scott
To:H. Kenneth White, Jr.
Cc:Morgan, Alisa
Subject:RE: Henderson property
Date:Friday, August 14, 2020 9:46:45 AM
Received. Thank you.
J.Scott Stephens | scott.stephens@prattvilleal.gov | 334.595.0501
-----Original Message-----From: H. Kenneth White, Jr. <kwhite@flowersandwhite.com>Sent: Friday, August 14, 2020 9:45To: Stephens, Scott <Scott.Stephens@prattvilleal.gov>Subject: Henderson property
ScottPlease postpone the sketch plan and rezoning for the above mentioned project to the September planningcommission agenda. Innes is working with an adjacent property owner to achieve another entrance and needs someadditional time.
ThanksKJ
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Preliminary Plat for Lee Subdivision Plat 1
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Planning Commission
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SUBDIVISION NAME: Preliminary Plat for Lee Subdivision
MEETING DATE: August 20, 2020
A.BACKGROUND:
Applicant/Representative: Scott and Mandy Lee
Owner: Scott and Mandy Lee
Property Location: 1002 Ridge Terrace, Northwest Corner of Ridge Terrace and
Ridge Trail intersection
Property Identification: Autauga County 10083400010010000
Property Size: 3.00 +/- Acres
Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
Designation: Low-Density Residential
Current Zoning District: FAR (Forest, Agriculture, Recreation
Existing Land Use: Vacant / Undeveloped Land
B.DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Requests:
May not be exhaustive
No Previous Requests
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C.SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING:
D.EVALUATION/COMMENTS:
Street Connectivity: Proposed subdivision borders Ridge Terrace and Ridge Trail. No additional streets are
proposed in plat.
Water/Sewer: This site does NOT have access to existing municipal water or municipal sewer. Residences on
this street use personal/private septic systems and well water systems.
FAR - Forest, Agriculture, Recreation District Standards:
Lot requirements for uses in FAR zoning include the following:
MINIMUM SETBACKS AND YARD SIZES:
Front – 50 Feet
Rear – 40 Feet
Sides – 20 Feet
MINIMUM/MAXIMUM YARD SIZE:
Minimum Area – 40,000 sq ft
Minimum Width at Building Line – 200 Feet
Maximum Lot Coverage – 20%
Staff Comments:
This preliminary plat proposes to cut out a 3.00 +/- acre tract from Autauga County parcel 10083400010010000.
Reviewed by: Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner
Recommendation: Approve
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Vacant / Undeveloped FAR
South Vacant / Undeveloped FAR
East Vacant / Residential FAR
West Vacant / Undeveloped FAR
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Planning Commission
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SUBDIVISION NAME: Preliminary Plat for Midtown Oaks 5
MEETING DATE: August 20, 2020
A.BACKGROUND:
Applicant/Representative: Goodwyn Mills & Cawood on behalf of HD&D Land
Company, LLC
Owner: HD&D Land Company, LLC
Property Location: South of Sunset Drive at Honeysuckle Drive
Property Identification: Autauga County 19051530070440000
Property Size: 9.324 +/- Acres (36 lots)
Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
Designation: Mixed-Use Residential
Current Zoning District: R-2 Single Family Residential
Existing Land Use: Vacant / Undeveloped Land
B.DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Requests:
May not be exhaustive
5/21/2020 Sketch Plan Approved by PC
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C.SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING:
D.EVALUATION/COMMENTS:
Street Connectivity: Proposed subdivision connects Sunset Drive and Honeysuckle Drive with a connecting street
in between.
Water/Sewer: This site has access to existing municipal water or municipal sewer.
R-3 Single Family Residential District Standards:
Lot requirements for uses in R-2 vs. R-3 Zoning:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Single Family Residential (Midtown Oaks) R-3
South Vacant / Undeveloped R-2 / FAR
East Vacant / Undeveloped R-2
West Single-Family Residential (Abney Estates) R-2
R-2 Single Family Residential R-3 Single Family Residential
Minimum Lot Size 10,500 ft2 7,500 ft2
Minimum Width at Building Line 75 feet 60 feet
Maximum Lot Coverage 25% 35%
Front Setback 35 feet 25 feet
Rear Yard 40 feet 30 feet
Side Yards 10 feet / 10 feet 8 feet / 6 feet
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Staff Comments:
This preliminary plat proposed to subdivide this 9.324 +/- acre parcel into 36 lots. This plat is an extension of the
Midtown Oaks Subdivision. Preliminary plat meets staff requirements contingent property is rezoned to R-3 prior to
preliminary plat approval (ZN 2020-04).
Reviewed by: Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner
Recommendation: Approve, Conditioned on rezoning approval to R-3 (ZN 2020-04)
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Planning Commission
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REZONING REQUEST: Proposed Zoning Map Amendment from R-2(Single-Family Residential) to R-
3 (Single-Family Residential) for Property located at Sunset Drive and
Honeysuckle Drive (Midtown Oaks Plat 5 & 6)
MEETING DATE: August 20, 2020
The information provided in this staff report has been included for the purpose of reviewing the proposed
rezoning. There may be additional requirements placed on the property through the Site Plan Review process to
address development regulations & access.
A.BACKGROUND
Case No. ZN 2020-04
Applicant/ Owner: Prattville Development Group, LLC
Representative: Goodwin, Mills & Cawood
Property Location: South of Sunset Drive at Honeysuckle Drive
Property Identification Number: Autauga County: 19051530070440000
Property Size: 20.58+/- acres
Current Future Land Use Map
(FLUM) Designation: Mixed-Use Residential
Current Zoning District: R-2 (Single Family Residential)
Requested Zoning District: R-3 (Single-Family Residential)
Existing Land Use: Undeveloped / Vacant Land
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B.DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY
Previous Requests/Approval: Sketch Plan Approved by PC 5/21/2020
(May not be exhaustive)
C.ANALYSIS:
Proposed Use:The applicant is requesting a zoning designation of R-3 (Single-Family
Residential). The applicant proposes to develop single-family residential
housing. This is an extension of the Midtown Oaks Subdivision.
Street Connectivity: A new street right-of-way (Currently labeled as Street C) will connect with
Sunset Drive & Honeysuckle Drive. Also, a new street connection is being
shown connecting with an existing stub out at Honeysuckle Drive.
Water/ Sewer: Water and sewer are available on site.
Surrounding Land Use Zoning
North Residential (Midtown Oaks Subdivision) R-3 (Single-Family Residential)
South Undeveloped FAR (Forest, Agriculture, Recreation)
East Undeveloped R-2 (Single-Family Residential)
West Residential R-2 (Single-Family Residential)
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Differences between R-2 (Single-Family Residential) and R-3 (Single-Family Residential)
D.THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/STAFF COMMENTS:
The subject site has a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation of Mixed-Use Residential.
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner
Site Visits Conducted: July, 2020
Recommendation: Approve. This proposed rezoning meets the Future Land Use
Classification of the Comprehensive Plan, Mixed-Use
Residential.
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Minimum Width at Building Line 75 feet 60 feet
Maximum Lot Coverage 25% 35%
Front Setback 35 feet 25 feet
Rear Yard 40 feet 30 feet
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From:Stephens, Scott
To:Morgan, Alisa
Cc:Williams, Tommie
Subject:Jackson Rezoning
Date:Wednesday, August 12, 2020 6:54:03 PM
Just talked to Ms Jackson. We can withdraw the request.
J. Scott Stephens | scott.stephens@prattvilleal.gov | 334.595.0501
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Text Amendment: Flag Lots
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Planning Commission
Staff Report
TEXT AMENDMENT: Proposed amendment to Subdivision Regulations, Article V, Section F. – Lots, to provide
specific requirements and guidance if and when flag lots are proposed in subdivisions
MEETING DATE: August 20, 2020
Please see attachment with proposed language to amend the Subdivision Regulations, Article V (General
Requirements and Minimum Design Standards), Section F (Lots). The proposed language will define and provide
specific requirements for flag lots if a subdivider desires to utilize them in a design.
Reviewed by: Scott Stephens
Recommendation: Approve
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Article V, Section F. - Lots.
(8)Flag lots: Lots so shaped that the building area is set back from the street on which it fronts,
and includes an access strip (the stem) connecting the building area to the street.
a. Flag lots may be allowed in a subdivision to better utilize irregularly shaped property or areas
with other limitations.
b. The minimum area for a flag lot shall be at least twice that of the minimum area required by
the underlying zoning or other minimum lot area requirements.
c. The stem shall be at least 25 feet in width along its full length from street frontage to building
area.
d. Flag lots may be created in groups not exceeding two. In such cases, the stems must be
adjacent. Non-adjacent flag lot stems on the same side of the street shall be separated by a
distance of at least 300 feet. Stems shall be at least 50 feet from any intersection.
e. Setback requirements must be met within the main building area of the lot.
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Text Amendment: Access Roads
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Staff Report
TEXT AMENDMENT: Proposed amendment to Subdivision Regulations, Article V, Section B. – Streets, to
provide specific requirements and guidance for access roads into subdivisions.
MEETING DATE: August 20, 2020
Please see attachment with proposed language to amend the Subdivision Regulations, Article V (General
Requirements and Minimum Design Standards), Section B (Streets). The proposed language will define and
provide specific requirements for the number of access roads, as well as a minimum distance of separation (or
‘remoteness’), in residential subdivisions.
Reviewed by: Scott Stephens
Recommendation: Approve
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Article V, Section B. - Streets.
(1) General regulations:
l.Developments of one- or two-family dwellings, where the number of dwelling units exceeds
30, shall be provided with at least two separate access roads. Where multiple access roads are
required, at least two shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length
of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a
straight line between accesses. Where the planning commission finds that hardships my result
from strict compliance with this section it may, after receiving an opinion from the Fire Marshal
and any other appropriate staff, consider the following exceptions:
1.All dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system
2. Adequate access points provided for future development
3. Reduction of distance between access roads with the following conditions:
i.Additional fire hydrants provided as determined by the Fire Marshal
ii. No overhead utilities installed in development (i.e. no large utility or power poles)
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