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BILL GILLESPIE, JR.
MAYOR
J. SCOTT STEPHENS, AICPDIRECTOR
CITY OF PR ATTVILLE PLANNING COMMISSIONAGENDA March 18, 2021 3:00 p m.
Call to Order:
Roll Call: Mayor Gillespie, Councilman Chambers, Chairman Smith, Vice-Chairman Gardner, Chief Johnson, Mrs. Carpenter, Mr. Daniel, Mr. Hayden, and Mr. Mullins.
Minutes:
February 18, 2021; March 11, 2021 (Public Hearing)
Committee Reports:
Old Business:
1.Sketch Plan: Redfield Road Property [WITHDRAWN]
Location: Eastwood Blvd and Redfield Road Petitioner: Aliant Bank Representative: Flowers & White Engineering, LLC
Held 1/21, 2/18
District 5
2.Zoning Amendment: B-2 (General Business) to R-4 (Multi-Family Residential)Court Manor, Ltd.
Location: 202 Nisbett CourtPetitioner: Pine Creek Apartments, Ltd.Representative: Barrett-Simpson, Inc.
Held 2/18
Public Hearing
District 4
New Business:3.Zoning Amendment: R-2 (Single Family Residential) to B-2 (General Business)
Location: 987 East Main Street Petitioner: Juanita Jones
Public Hearing
District 6
4.Annexation: Glennbrooke 8 Extension
Location: South of Old Ridge Road adjacent to Glennbrooke 8Owner: David L. Avant/Diane R. AvantRepresentative: Barrett-Simpson, Inc.
Public Hearing
District 3
5.Zoning Amendment: R-3 (Single Family Residential)Glennbrooke 8 Extension
Location: South of Old Ridge Road adjacent to Glennbrooke 8Owner: David L. Avant/Diane R. Avant
Representative: Barrett-Simpson, Inc.
Public Hearing
District 3
6.Preliminary Plat: Glennbrooke 8, Plat 1Location: South of Old Ridge Road adjacent to Glennbrooke 7
Owner: David L. Avant/Diane R. AvantRepresentative: Barrett-Simpson, Inc.
Public Hearing
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7. Zoning Amendment: R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) to B-2 (General Business) Lot A & Lot B, The Reserve, a replat of Lot #8 High Point Town Center Plat 2-A Location: Old Farm Lane S & Vista Point Blvd Petitioner: BVCV High Point, LLC
Public Hearing
District 3
8. Sketch Plan: Smith Property Phase 2 Location: Highway 31, Highway 82 and McQueen Smith Road
Owner: H. D. & D. Land Company Representative: Barrett-Simpson, Inc.
District 7
9. Proposed Ordinance Amendment: R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) text amendment.
Public Hearing
10. Project Prattville 2040 -Adoption
Public Hearing
Miscellaneous:
Adjourn:
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION 1 MINUTES 2 3 February 18, 2021 4 5 Call to order: 6 Chairman Tim Smith called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. 7 8 Roll Call: 9 Members present were Mayor Bill Gillespie, Councilman John Chambers, Chairman Tim Smith, Vice-Chairman 10 Reuben Gardner, Chief Dallis Johnson, Mr. Seth Hayden, and Mr. Mugs Mullins. Absent: Mrs. Paula Carpenter 11 and Mr. Ken Daniel. 12 13
(Quorum present) 14 15 Staff present: Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner; Mr. Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner; Mr. Tommie Williams, 16
Planner; and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary. 17 18 Minutes: 19
Mr. Gardner moved to approve the minutes of the January 21, 2021 meeting. Councilman Chambers seconded 20 the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 21 22 Committee Reports: 23 Mr. Stephens provided an update on the progress of the Comprehensive Plan. He stated that the public hearing 24 for its adoption is proposed for March 11, 2021 at 6:00. 25 26 He stated that work session for the BVCV Property was held on February 6, 2021. He provided a brief report of 27 the work session. He stated that the staff’s recommendation has not changed since the work session. 28 29 He stated that the petitioner’s representative for the Redfield Road Property sketch plan has requested an extension 30 until next month. 31 32 Old Business: 33 1. Sketch Plan: Redfield Road Property 34 Location: Eastwood Blvd and Redfield Road 35 Petitioner: Aliant Bank 36 Representative: Flowers & White Engineering, LLC 37 38 The petitioner requested that the sketch plan of the Redfield Road Property be held until the next meeting 39
(March 18). 40 41 2. Zoning Amendment: R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) to B-2 (General Business) 42 BVCV Property 43 Location: Old Farm Lane S & Vista Point Blvd. 44 Petitioner: City of Prattville 45 46 The BVCV Property request for rezoning from R-4, Multi-Family to B-2, General Business was held at 47 the previous meeting (1/21). The Commission voted to hold and send to committee for further review. 48 49 Chairman Smith called for the vote. The motion to approve failed by 4/3 vote as recorded: Oppose: 50
Chairman Smith, Chief Johnson, Mr. Hayden, and Mr. Mullins. Favor: Mayor Gillespie, Vice-Chairman 51 Gardner, and Councilman Chambers. 52 53 54 55 56 DRAFT
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New Business: 57 3. Zoning Amendment: FAR (Forest, Agricultural, & Recreation) to B-2 (General Business) 58 Location: Fairview Avenue and Summit Parkway 59 Petitioner: The Broadway Group, LLC 60 61 Mr. Williams provided the staff report for the zoning amendment request from FAR to B-2. He stated that the 62 petitioner’s request for B-2 zoning for the one (1) acre lot is consistent with adjacent and surrounding zonings 63 and with the future land use plan. 64 65 Kelly Steele of The Broadway Group, LLC, petitioner’s representative, presented the rezoning request for the 66 property located at Summit Parkway and Fairview Avenue. She stated that the proposed structure will access 67 from Summit Parkway. She stated that the commercial retail structure will meet all setback requirements. 68 69
Chairman Smith opened the floor for public comments. 70 71 Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, addressed her preference to the type of business that should be at this location. 72
Ms. Steele addressed the comment stating that the use of the property would be in keeping with the B-2 zoning 73 district. 74 75
Paul Harper, adjacent property owner, expressed his concerns about traffic and access to the property. Mr. 76 Stephens addressed the comment stating that the access would be addressed at the site planning stage of the 77 development. 78 79 After no further comments, the public hearing was closed. 80 81 Mr. Mullins introduced a resolution recommending approval of the rezoning of Summit Parkway & Fairview 82 Avenue and moved for its approval. Mr. Gardner seconded the motion. 83 84 The motion to approve passed unanimously. 85 86 4. Zoning Amendment: B-2 (General Business) to R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) 87 Court Manor, Ltd. 88 Location: 202 Nisbett Court 89 Petitioner: Pine Creek Apartments, Ltd. 90 Representative: Barrett-Simpson, LLC 91 92
The petitioner’s representative submitted a request to hold until the next meeting (March 18). 93 94 5. Sketch Plan: Thrash Property Sketch Plan 95 Location: Old Farm Lane & Rocky Mountain Road (north of High Pointe shopping center) 96 Owner: Betty Thrash 97 Petitioner: Flowers and White Engineering, LLC. 98 Representative: Flowers and White Engineering, LLC. 99 100 Mr. Hayden introduced a resolution recommending approval of the sketch plan of the Thrash Property 101 and moved for its approval. Mr. Mullins seconded the motion. 102 103 Mr. Rigsby provided the staff report for the sketch plan of Thrash Property. He stated that the proposed 104 plan was initially submitted for 75 lots on 25 acres of the western side of the property under R-3 105 designation. Since that report, the applicant resubmitted the sketch plan to accommodate 67 lots on the 106
25 acres. He stated that the applicant has proposed to rezone this portion of the property to R-3 single 107 family residential and keep the eastern portion at its current zoning of FAR. 108 109
Ken White of Flowers and White Engineering, LLC, petitioner’s representative, introduced the sketch 110 plan of the Thrash Property. He stated that the proposed plat has a larger width lot size than the 60 ft 111 required in the R-3 district. He stated that the stub out to the east has been provided as staff 112 DRAFT
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recommended for future connection but there are no current development plans for the eastern portion of 113 the property. 114
115 Jim Matthews, developer, provided additional information on the concept of the proposed community as 116 one focused on people aged 55 and older. 117 118 After their discussion, the vote was called. The motion to approve passed unanimously. 119 120 6. Zoning Amendment: FAR (Forest, Agricultural, & Recreation) to R-3 (Single Family Residential) 121 Thrash Property 122 Location: Old Farm Lane & Rocky Mount Road (north of High Pointe shopping center) 123 Owner: Betty Thrash 124 Representative: Flowers and White Engineering, LLC 125 126 Chief Johnson introduced a resolution recommending the rezoning of the Thrash Property from FAR to 127 R-3 and moved for its approval. Mr. Mullins seconded the motion. 128
129 Mr. Rigsby provided the staff report for the rezoning of the Thrash Property that was previously presented 130 in the Thrash Property Sketch Plan. 131
132 Chairman Smith opened the floor for public comments. 133 134 Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, spoke on the rezoning request. 135 136 After no further comments, the public hearing was closed. 137 138 The vote was called. The motion to approve passed unanimously. 139 140 7. Preliminary Plat: Southern Development, Plat 1 141 Location: 606 South Memorial Drive 142 Owner: Donnie Hendrix 143 Representative: James Monk 144 145
Mr. Rigsby provided the staff report for the preliminary plat of Southern Development, Plat 1. He stated 146
that the plat proposes to subdivide the property into two parcels. He stated that the preliminary plat 147 proposes to separate the former Rite-Aid building from the remainder of the strip shopping center and 148 bank building. 149
150 Chairman Smith opened the floor for public comments. There were none. The public hearing was 151 closed. 152 153 Mr. Mullins introduced a resolution recommending approval of the preliminary plat of Southern 154
Development, Plat 1 and moved for its approval. Mr. Gardner seconded the motion. 155 156 James Monk of Alabama Land Surveyors, Inc., petitioner’s representative, presented the preliminary 157 plat for the Southern Development, Plat 1. He stated that there will be no changes or construction to 158 the building. The parcel is to be conveyed to a different owner. 159
160 The motion to approve passed unanimously. 161 162 8. Proposed Ordinance Amendment: Maximum height in R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) district. 163 164 The proposed amendment request was withdrawn. 165 166
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Miscellaneous Business: 168
169 Adjourn: 170 There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:53 p.m. 171 172 Respectfully submitted, 173 174
175 176 Alisa Morgan, Secretary 177 Prattville Planning Commission 178 DRAFT
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION 1 PUBLIC HEARING 2 MINUTES 3 4 March 11, 2021 5 6 Call to order: 7 Chairman Tim Smith called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 8 9 Roll Call: 10 Members present were Mayor Bill Gillespie, Councilman John Chambers, Chairman Tim Smith, Vice-Chairman 11 Reuben Gardner, Mr. Seth Hayden, Mrs. Paula Carpenter, and Mr. Ken Daniel. Attending via Zoom was Chief 12 Dallis Johnson. Absent: Mr. Mugs Mullins 13
14 (Quorum present) 15 16
Staff present: Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner; Mr. Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner; and Mr. Tommie Williams, 17 Planner. 18 19
This meeting was held in the Council Chamber at Prattville City Hall, along with a virtual option through Zoom. 20 21 Mr. Stephens gave a presentation to introduce the members of the Planning Commission, Mayor and 22 Council, Advisory Committee, and other groups and individuals who played a role in the development of 23 the update to the comprehensive plan, Project Prattville 2040. His presentation included references to the 24 Code of Alabama about the functions of the Planning Commission and comprehensive master plans, and 25 their legal basis. Mr. Stephens then turned the presentation over to Mr. Jason Fondren of KPS Group, the 26 lead consultant hired to help draft the proposed plan update. 27 28 Mr. Fondren presented on the timeline of the update process and reported on much of the feedback 29 received from community surveys, meetings, and interviews. He explained the various parts of the 30 proposed plan and its maps and other information. 31 32 Chairman Smith opened the public hearing and invited those present to speak. 33
34 Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, asked about plans for widening or adding a center turn lane on Main 35 Street near Memorial Dr. 36
37 Mr. Fondren added that after a recent workshop with the Autauga County Heritage Association, a desire 38 was expressed to use the previous Continental Eagle ‘R&D Building’ and ‘Cotton House’ as an 39
interpretive center and museum to tell the story of the Daniel Pratt Gin Company, and it was discussed 40 how the proposed project would fit into the overall fabric of the downtown area. Mr. Fondren suggested 41 adding a paragraph about this into the proposed plan. 42 43 Participants on Zoom were invited to speak as well. Iris Korthauer asked about communicating with land 44 owners around proposed transportation corridors. Ms. Korthauer also read questions posed by other 45 participants on Zoom. 46 47 The chat transcript and e-mails received have been attached to these minutes. 48 49 Mr. Stephens announced that Project Prattville 2040 would be on the Commission’s March 18th agenda to 50
be considered for adoption. 51 52 53 Adjourn: 54 There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m. 55 56 DRAFT
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BILL GILLESPIE, JR.
MAYOR
J. SCOTT STEPHENS, AICP DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: J. Scott Stephens, Planning Director
DATE: March 12, 2021
RE: Project Prattville 2040 Public Hearing
The Planning Commission held a public hearing at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall on
March 11, 2021, for the proposed, updated comprehensive plan, Project Prattville 2040. The
meeting was also streamed on Zoom, where members of the public were able to participate.
Please find below the transcript from the chat session from the Zoom meeting, as well as attached
emails from the public.
18:11:17 From John Dean : Is he going to read every slide to us?
18:44:24 From Iris Korthauer : The transportation plan assumes that the Powell Family will
"sell their land" or all the city to build a road through land they own....has anyone even spoken with
the Powell Family?
18:44:58 From Iris Korthauer : Same thing for the connector from Fairview to 31 -- great idea,
but has the land actually been surveyed for feasibility? I think part of that goes over swamp lan.
18:46:28 From Tee Barnes : 3 Questions.
18:46:54 From Tee Barnes : 1. Is there a plan to attract and support minority businesses?
18:47:11 From Richard Emanuel to Prattville Planning(Direct Message) : Has a Prattville
Welcome Center been considered? Could be located below the clock tower at Home Place.
18:47:29 From Tee Barnes : 2. Is there a plan for Neighborhood Restoration?
18:47:55 From Richard Emanuel : Has a Prattville Welcome Center been considered? Could
be located below the clock tower at Home Place.
18:48:13 From Angela Mccall : Great questions Ms Barnes
18:48:20 From Prattville Planning to Richard Emanuel(Direct Message) : We'll allow voice
comments on here shortly
18:48:26 From Tee Barnes : 3. Is there a plan to create sub committees or a citizens review
board? DRAFT
18:48:56 From Christopher Dowing : intersection of hwy 31 and 82. people run the red light
constantly. are there plans for a red light camera or any other means to stop this?
18:49:18 From Richard Emanuel : What about putting a right turn lane from Cobb Ford Road
onto McQueen Smith?
18:49:24 From Prattville Planning : We're about to make comments available on here
18:49:46 From Prattville Planning : Use the 'raise your hand;' function if you'd like to speak
18:50:28 From Iris Korthauer : Scott, I don't see that. I did type in questions.
18:50:45 From Scott Stephens : Do you want to speak?
18:51:30 From Dr. Gerald Cimis : Although required every 10 years, there should be a
schedule to revise the Plan annually.
18:52:03 From Iris Korthauer : found the button!
18:52:25 From Christopher Dowing : I agree with annual revisiting of the plan.
18:52:42 From Scott Stephens : Iris I’ll get you on to speak
18:56:31 From Christopher Dowing : please read
18:58:06 From Dr. Gerald Cimis to Prattville Planning(Direct Message) : >Although
required every 10 years, there should be a schedule to revise the Plan annually. Jerry Cimis
18:58:53 From Davis Thomas : what are the plans for the land between fire statiin 2 and hwy
14. on old farm lane
18:59:00 From Christopher Dowing : thx for reading!
18:59:05 From Davis Thomas : station
18:59:21 From Tee Barnes : Thanks for reading. I'm driving
18:59:37 From Iris Korthauer : your welcome....
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Stephens, Scott
From:Jon Lee <jlfinnegan@
Sent:Wednesday, March 10, 2021 6:46 PM
To:Stephens, Scott
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Re: [EXTERNAL]Comp Plan video
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sender and know the content is safe. If you are unsure if the email is safe, please forward it to help@prattvilleal.gov.
Found typo ‐ on Page 46, under Community Image ‐ first sentence ‐ should be "that" instead of "hat". Also, learned a
new word. Looked up sharrows. Bet others don't know either! Question, couldn't find anything about the widening of
Main between Memorial to Tara (think that is where the center turn lane starts?0 Any hope of at least getting a center
turn lane for that stretch?
On 3/10/2021 4:14 PM, Stephens, Scott wrote:
> Yes. I will record the Zoom part and we'll do the regular recording like we do for PC or Council meetings.
>
> Do you have any questions or concerns about the plan? See any typos? Anything we can look at early we'll go ahead
and prepare to discuss if we can.
>
>
>
> J. Scott Stephens | scott.stephens@prattvilleal.gov | 334.595.0501
>
> ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐
> From: Jon Lee <jlfinnegan@
> Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 3:18 PM
> To: Stephens, Scott <Scott.Stephens@prattvilleal.gov>
> Subject: [EXTERNAL]Comp Plan video
>
> This email originated from outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the
sender and know the content is safe. If you are unsure if the email is safe, please forward it to help@prattvilleal.gov.
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> Scott,
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> Is the Public Hearing for the Project Prattville 2040 Comp Plan on
> Thursday going to be videotaped? This would be helpful for those that can't go nor zoom. Thanks, Jon Lee
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Stephens, Scott
From:April Gray <aprilgray@
Sent:Friday, March 12, 2021 9:35 AM
To:Stephens, Scott
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Prattville plan
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Hi Scott
I attended the presentation last night and wasn’t sure it was the appropriate time to bring up this question so thought I
would email instead.
I live in the Riverchase North neighborhood. Since the neighborhood was connected to the ever expanding, still growing
Glennbrook a lot of people cut through our neighborhood to get to round‐a‐bout on Old Ridge.
I understand that the plans were approved without requiring Stone Martin to build another exit to Hwy 14.
However, there is another short expanse in our neighborhood from Ashton Oak to hwy 14 that needs a little work to
complete and it’s flat.
So, are there any plans to pave that portion? I understand it was approved years ago but not required to be completed.
It is a greatly needed as an alternative route and would assist in cutting down some of the traffic that now speeds down
Riverchase drive. (Especially since that new phase was added with all the new houses on Trolley, etc.)
I’ve lived in this house almost 16 years and never had the amount of cars coming through like we do now.
Also, I loved the idea of putting a park on this side of town! Yes, please, with walking trails.
Thank you for your time and consideration, April Gray
508 Overton Dr
Prattville Alabama
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Planning Department Staff Report Rezoning
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TO: City of Prattville Planning Commission
FROM: Tommie Williams, Planner
DATE: March 18, 2021
SUBJECT: Proposed Zoning Map Amendment from B-2 (General Business) to R-4 (Multi-Family) for Property located on Nisbett Court
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 2021-03
Applicant/ Owner: Pine Creek Apartments, Ltd.
Representative: Barrett-Simpson, Inc.
Property Location: 202 Nisbett Court
Property Identification Number: 1901023000001045
Property Size: 5.54 acres +/-
Current Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Designation: Multi-Family
Current Zoning District: B-2 (General-Business)
Proposed Zoning District: R-4 (Multi-Family)
Existing Land Use: Developed/Apartments
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B. DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY Previous Requests/Approval: March 9,1999: Use-On-Appeal was granted for apartments
C. ANALYSIS:
Proposed Use: The applicant is requesting to have multi-family zoning for a parcel of land located at 202 Nisbett Court. The correct
zoning for multi-family is R-4 (which the petitioner is
requesting) but it is currently zoned B-2 (General-Business). Multi-family use is no longer allowed under the B-2 zoning classification, but multi-family was permitted at this site through a use-on-appeal (a/k/a special exception
use) dated March 9, 1999. Although this use-on-appeal
option is no longer available in B-2, this site is grandfathered in under the legal non-conforming use doctrine.
Street Connectivity: Nisbett Court provides access to Jasmine Trl.
Surrounding Land Use Zoning
North Residential R-2 (Single-Family Residential)
South Residential R-3 (Single-Family Residential)
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Water/ Sewer: Water and sewer are available
• R-4, Multi Family District: Permitted uses within the R-4 zoning district include the following:
Multi-Family District
USES PERMITTED:
Dwellings and apartments for
any number of families.
USES PERMITTED ON
APPEAL:
Clubs, not conducted for
profit; rooming and boarding
houses. (See: regulations
common to all "R" Districts,
listed above.)
MINIMUM YARD SIZE: Front Yard: 25 feet; Rear Yard: 30 feet;
Side Yard: 8 feet on one side; 6 feet on the other side
MINIMUM LOT SIZE: Area in Square Feet: One- or two-family
dwellings 6,000; For each additional family unit, add: 5 feet.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 35 feet; 3 stories.
MAXIMUM BUILDING AREA PERCENT: 40%
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Tommie Williams, Planner
Site Visits Conducted: February 2021 Recommendation: Approval
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C. ANALYSIS:
Proposed Use: The applicant is requesting a zoning reclassification from R-2 (Single-Family). The applicant would like to rezone one parcel located at 987 East
Main Street to B-2 (General Business). The applicant is interested in selling the dwelling and rezoning the parcel to B-2. This does fit with the general area since there are businesses and residential houses already located in the vicinity.
Street Connectivity: East Main is one of the most traveled roads in Prattville. It is an existing developed road which connects to Spencer Street. This area is highly connected with multiple ways to access the dwellings. Water/ Sewer: Water and sewer are available on site. ARTICLE 7. - DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS Section 72. - Business district requirements
B-2
USES PERMITTED: Any retail or wholesale
business or service not specifically restricted or
prohibited. Major auto repair; funeral homes; places
of amusement and assembly; business recycling
facilities, community recycling facilities and
community recycling receptacles; any use permitted
in a B-1 Local Shopping District; offices, hotels,
banks, post offices, theaters and similar services.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE: It is the intent of
the ordinance that lots of sufficient size be
used for any business or service use to
provide adequate parking and loading
space in addition to the space required for
the other operations of the business or
service.
Surrounding Land Use Zoning
North Residential R-2 (Single-Family Residential)
South General Business B-2 (General Business)
East Office O-1 (Office District)
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USES PERMITTED ON APPEAL: Animal clinics,
hospitals or kennels, dry cleaners and laundries.
Manufacturing incidental to a retail business where
articles are sold at retail on the premises, not
specifically prohibited herein. Any use permitted or
permitted on appeal in the R-3 Residential District,
and subject to all district requirements of an R-3
District as specified in Section 71, hereof
MINIMUM YARD SIZE: None specified.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 65 feet or 5
stories.
D. THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/STAFF COMMENTS:
The subject site has a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation of Low Density Residential.
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Tommie Williams, Planner
Site Visits Conducted: March 2021
Recommendation: Approve. This proposed rezoning meets the general fabric of the
area. It will not cause in adverse hardships on adjacent property
owners. If B-2 is to intensive the commission may consider O-1
or B-1 instead.
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Planning Commission
Staff Report
ANNEXATION
ANNEXATION: Proposed Annexation for property off Old Ridge Road adjoining Glennbrook
Phase 8
MEETING DATE: March 18, 2021
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. AN 2021-01
Applicant/ Owner: David L. Avant and Diane R. Avant
Representative: Blake Rice, Barrett-Simpson, Inc.
Property Location: Old Ridge Road, north and west of Glennbrook 8
Property Identification Number: Autauga County 1007350000004002
Property Size: 6.14 acres (1 lot)
Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
Designation:
Unincorporated at time of FLUM – surrounded by
Low-Density Residential
Current Zoning District: Unincorporated
Existing Land Use: Undeveloped / Vacant Land
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B. DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY
Previous Requests:
May not be exhaustive September 19, 2019 – Master Plan Approval by PC
C. ANALYSIS:
Proposed Use: The applicant is requesting annexation of 6.14 acre parcel adjoining
previously annexed Glennbrook Phase 8 for the development of single-
family residential building lots.
Street Connectivity: Tract proposed for annexation borders Glennbrooke Phase 8 will connect
with Tullahoma Drive and future Glennbrooke Phase 9 streets.
Water/ Sewer: Water and Sewer are available
Surrounding Land Use Zoning
North
Residential Unincorporated
South Vacant / Residential Unincorporated / R-3
East
Future Residential (Glennbrooke 7 & 8) R-3
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THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/STAFF COMMENTS:
The subject site is not part of the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) because it was not incorporated at the
time of the current FLUM.
On January 21, 2010, the Planning Commission adopted an updated Prattville Comprehensive Plan. The Future
Land Use Plan and Map in Section 2.2 of the document shows the subject parcel as surrounded by “Low- Density
Residential”. The property is part of the Glennbrooke Master Plan and will incorporate stormwater facilities as
part of previously annexed Glennbrook 8.
1. Low-density residential is most appropriate for the surrounding context. The development of single-
family residential homes supports the vision of this area with development that is of similar compatibility
to what is existing in adjacent residential districts such as the neighborhood located directly north of Old
Ridge Road.
2. Maintain and improve the street grid wherever possible. The goal of the comprehensive plan here is
to create free flowing streets in keeping with our continued culture of greater neighborhood connectivity
within the City of Prattville. This proposed development has adequate connectivity.
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner
Site Visits Conducted: March, 2021
Recommendation: Approve. This proposed annexation meets the consistency of the
surrounding land use of the comprehensive plan. Annexation of
this property will help eliminate “donut-holes” of unincorporated
property within the City. Annexation requires final approval from
the City Council recommendation from the Planning
Commission.
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B. DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY
Previous Requests:
May not be exhaustive September 19, 2019 – Master Plan Approval by PC
C. ANALYSIS:
Proposed Use: The applicant is requesting a zoning classification of R-3 (Single-Family
Residential for a 6.14 acre vacant parcel for the development of single-
family residential building lots.
Street Connectivity: Tract proposed for rezoning will connect with Tullahoma Drive and future
Glennbrooke phase 9 streets.
Water/ Sewer: Water and Sewer are available
Surrounding Land Use Zoning
North
Residential Unincorporated
South Vacant / Residential Unincorporated / R-3
East
Future Residential (Glennbrooke 7 & 8) R-3
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ARTICLE 7. - DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
R-3, Single-Family Residential District:
Permitted uses within the R-3 zoning district include the following:
Single-Family Dwellings
MINIMUM SETBACKS AND YARD SIZES:
Front— 25 feet
Rear— 30 feet
Sides— 8 feet & 6 feet
MINIMUM/MAXIMUM LOT SIZE:
Minimum Area—7,500 sq ft
Minimum Width at Building Line—60 ft
Maximum Lot Coverage— 35%
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/STAFF COMMENTS:
The subject site is not part of the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) because it was not incorporated at the
time of the current FLUM.
On January 21, 2010, the Planning Commission adopted an updated Prattville Comprehensive Plan. The Future
Land Use Plan and Map in Section 2.2 of the document shows the subject parcel as surrounded by “Low- Density
Residential” that could be supported by this proposed rezone. The property is currently unincorporated.
1. Low-density residential is most appropriate for the surrounding context. The development of single-
family residential homes supports the vision of this area with development that is of similar compatibility
to what is existing in adjacent residential districts such as the neighborhood located directly north of Old
Ridge Road.
2. Maintain and improve the street grid wherever possible. The goal of the comprehensive plan here is
to create free flowing streets in keeping with our continued culture of greater neighborhood connectivity
within the City of Prattville. This proposed development has adequate connectivity.
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PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner
Site Visits Conducted: March, 2021
Recommendation: Approve. This proposed rezoning meets the general fabric of the
area. R-3 residential is consistent with the intent of the Low-
Density Residential FULM designation surrounding subject
property. It will not cause in adverse hardships on adjacent
property owners.
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D. EVALUATION/COMMENTS:
Street Connectivity: The proposed plat extends Charleston Drive and Tullahoma Drive further north from
Glennbrooke Phase 7 and connects to Witherspoon Drive via Maggie Drive, Tull Drive and Tullahoma Drive
Water/Sewer: Public water and sewer is available
R-3 (Single Family Residential) District Standards:
Lot requirements for uses in R-3 zoning include the following:
MINIMUM SETBACKS AND YARD SIZES:
Front—25 feet
Rear—30 feet
Sides—8 feet & 6 feet
MINIMUM/MAXIMUM LOT SIZE:
Minimum Area—7,500 square feet
Minimum Width at Building Line—60 feet
Maximum Lot Coverage—35 percent
Staff Comments:
This proposed preliminary plat, Glennbrook Phase 8, is a continuation of the master planned Glennbrook Subdivision.
This preliminary plat proposes to subdivide 69.04 acres into a residential subdivision with 92 lots. Street connectivity
will occur at Tullahoma Drive and Charleston Drive at the south and with Witherspoon Drive, Maggie Drive, and
Tull Drive within this phase. Additionally, Phase 8 proposes to connect to future phase 9 to the west.
Reviewed by: Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner
Recommendation: Approve
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B. DEVELOPMENT STATUS & HISTORY
Previous Requests:
May not be exhaustive
3/7/2006: Rezoned by Council from FAR to B-2
7/2/2019: Rezoned by Council from B-2 to R-4
2/18/2021: Rezoning request for entire 38 acre area from R-4 to B-2
before Planning Commission; motion failed.
A developer, on behalf of the property owner, appeared before the Planning Commission at its
4/19/2019 meeting requesting the rezoning from B-2 to R-4. His stated intention was to rezone the eastern 30+/- acres to R-4 and leave two outparcels along Old Farm as B-2. During the meeting, it was presented that plans were for approximately 180 units. The Commission voted to recommend the rezoning to R-4, however the submitted legal description and map included the
entire 38+/- acre parcel to be included in the R-4 request. The ordinance presented to the Council included the
legal description of the whole parcel, and was voted on and approved to rezone to R-4 at the 7/2/2019 Council meeting. At the 8/15/2019 Commission meeting, a preliminary plat was presented to the Commission that would
subdivide the 38+/- acre parcel into three parcels (two parcels along Old Farm Lane and one 30+/- acre parcel
for the proposed apartments). It was stated that the intention was to request rezoning of the two Old Farm Ln lots to be rezoned back to B-2. The City requested the Planning Commission to rezone the entire 38+/- acre area from R-4 to B-2 at the
1/21/2021 meeting where a public hearing was held. The request was postponed and a work session held to
discuss further. The request was voted on at the 2/18/2021 and the motion failed by a vote of three in favor, and four against the motion to rezone. As of this report, the request has not appeared before the City Council.
C. ANALYSIS:
Surrounding Land Use Zoning
North Water Tower/Residential/Undeveloped FAR
South Lowes / High Point Town Center B-2
East Vacant / High Point Town Center R-4 & B-2
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Proposed Use: “General business use” (from application)
Street Connectivity: The parcels (Lots A and B) have frontage along Old Farm Lane. However, access from Old Farm Ln will be restricted and access will be required to come from Lot C.
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ARTICLE 7. - DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
Requirements of R-4 (Existing) and B-2 (Proposed) Zoning Districts:
• R-4, Multi-Family Residential District: Permitted uses within the R-4 zoning district include the following:
Apartments
Multi-family dwellings
• B-2, General Business District:
Permitted uses within the B-2 zoning district include the following:
Motel or Hotel
Restaurants
Filling stations
Places of amusement & assembly
Major auto repair
Recycling facilities
Offices
Shopping Center/ Retail
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D. THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/STAFF COMMENTS:
The subject site has a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation of Mixed Use-Transitional.
On January 21, 2010, the Planning Commission adopted an updated Prattville Comprehensive Plan. The Future Land Use Plan and Map in Section 2.2 of the document shows the subject parcel as “Mixed-Use Transitional”.
Mixed-Use Transitional is “designed specifically to support a broad range of redevelopment types while limiting
additional retail that might soften the existing market,” and “is geared towards creating a model of development and
redevelopment that augments and supports the existing retail corridor on Cobbs Ford Road.” Suggested uses are “office, housing (of a variety of densities), hospitality, institutional, light industrial, flex office and greenspace, among others. Retail might be accommodated, but at a very limited scale, and of a purely local-serving variety.”
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Scott Stephens, City Planner
Site Visits Conducted: March 2021
Recommendation: Approve.
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D. EVALUATION/COMMENTS:
Street Connectivity: The proposed sketch plan consists of three outlets. Two outlets are on McQueen Smith Road
and one is located on highway 31. There will be no outlet on to US Hwy 82.
Water/Sewer: Public water and sewer is available
R-3 (Single Family Residential) District Standards:
Lot requirements for uses in R-3 zoning include the following:
MINIMUM SETBACKS AND YARD SIZES:
• Front—25 feet
• Rear—30 feet
• Sides—8 feet & 6 feet
MINIMUM/MAXIMUM LOT SIZE:
• Minimum Area—7,500 square feet
• Minimum Width at Building Line—60 feet
• Maximum Lot Coverage—35 percent
Staff Comments: The applicant is proposing to develop 84 single family homes on 35.35 acres of property. Public
water and sewer are available. Street connectivity consists of three outlets. Two outlets are on
McQueen Smith Road and one is located on highway 31. There will be no outlet on to US Hwy
82. The proposed sketch does match the fabric of the surrounding area. Residential neighborhood
is located to the east and parcel zoned R-3 is located to the north.
Reviewed by: Tommie Williams, Planner
Recommendation: Approve
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102 West Main Street \ Prattville, AL 36067 \ 334. 595.05 00 \ prattvilleal.gov
BILL GILLESPIE, JR.
MAYOR
J. SCOTT STEPHENS, AICP DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Scott Stephens, Planning Director
DATE: March 18, 2021
RE: Proposed Zoning Text Amendment – Multi-family Developments
Please see attached the proposed draft of multi-family standards. The proposal is to amend the
current Section 67 - Multifamily housing projects.
Below is the current Section 67 proposed to be deleted:
Section 67. - Multifamily housing projects.
In the case of a multifamily housing project consisting of a group of two (2) or more
buildings to be constructed on a plot of ground of at least four (4) acres not subdivided into
the customary streets and lots and not to be so subdivided or where existing or contemplated
street and lot layout make it impracticable to apply the requirements of this ordinance to the
individual buildings in such housing projects, the application of such requirements to such
housing projects shall be done by the Board of Zoning Adjustment with the advice of the
Planning Commission, in a manner that will be in harmony with the character of the
neighborhood, will insure substantially the same character of occupancy, a density of land
use no higher and a standard of open space at least as high as required by this ordinance in
the district in which the proposed project is to be located, and will provide layout design and
public utilities in harmony with the general requirements and minimum standards of design
of the subdivision regulations of the municipality.
In no case shall the Board of Zoning Adjustment authorize a use or a building height or
building area prohibited in the district in which the housing project is to be located.
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Section 71. - Residential district requirements.
District Use Regulations
Space and Height
Regulations
R-4
USES PERMITTED: Dwellings and apartments for any number
of families. USES PERMITTED ON APPEAL: Clubs, not conducted for
profit; rooming and boarding houses. (See: regulations
common to all "R" Districts, listed above.)
MINIMUM YARD SIZE: Front Yard: 25 feet;
Rear Yard: 30 feet; Side Yard: 8 feet on one
side; 6 feet on the other side.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE: Area in Square Feet: One
or two family dwellings 6,000; For each
additional family unit, add: 5 feet.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 35 feet; 3 stories.
MAXIMUM BUILDING AREA PERCENT: 40%
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Sec. 67 Multifamily Development
A. Multifamily developments of five units or more are subject to the following standards and to administrative site
plan review to assure that the layout of buildings, open spaces, circulation, drainage and infrastructure is in harmony with the equivalent standards of the City Subdivision Regulations.
B. Definitions. For the purposes of this Section, the following terms are defined as follows:
1. Articulation, articulated. Changes in the depth along the building façade such as attached columns, wall recesses, horizontal banding, cornices, etc. to provide depth and variety to the façade.
2. Fenestration, fenestrated. The pattern of window and door openings on a façade.
3. Low Impact Design. A site planning and engineering design approach to managing stormwater runoff that
emphasizes conservation and use of natural features, infiltration, and on-site storage and treatment
involving landscape elements integrated into the design of the site. This approach uses engineered small-scale hydrologic controls to replicate predevelopment hydrology through infiltrating, filtering,
storing, evaporating, and detaining runoff close to its source.
4. Open Space, Improved. Open space that has been created or modified by man including but not limited to
parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, ball fields, plazas, landscaped green spaces.
5. Pervious pavement. Paving materials that allow water to penetrate into the ground below, including concrete paving blocks, concrete grid pavers, perforated brick pavers and similar paving materials. This shall not
include compacted gravel.
6. Rain garden. A planted depression or hole that allows stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces to be
absorbed into the ground.
7. Swale. An open, grassed or vegetated channel used to partially treat stormwater, attenuate flooding potential and convey stormwater.
C. A Site Development Plan must provide for, at a minimum:
1. Convenient vehicular servicing of the buildings, satisfactory circulation of traffic in the parking areas and appropriate access management.
2. A preliminary plan or engineering report providing for the site grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewerage and water supply.
3. Suitable access points adjoining public streets serving the proposed development, which must be properly illuminated to reduce traffic hazards.
4. Waste collection facilities must be provided and must be the responsibility of the property owner or manager.
D. Site Development Standards
1. The arrangement of buildings, open spaces, parking areas and drives must be suitable to existing topography to avoid extensive grading.
2. Barracks formations, in which buildings and parking areas are arranged and concentrated in a dense, rectilinear pattern are discouraged. Where rectilinear arrangements are proposed, courtyards or similar improved open spaces must be integrated into the arrangement of buildings and parking areas. Multifamily
buildings may not be surrounded on all sides by parking and driveways.
3. Multifamily buildings must be oriented toward streets, interior drives and improved open spaces, not
adjacent properties. A multifamily building may be aligned along a parking area provided it is also oriented
toward a street, interior drive or improved open space.
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(b) Building entrances must be accessible from the street, interior drive or open space they face.
4. Building spacing. Buildings must be spaced no less than the sum of their lengths divided by three ((A+B)/3),
as shown in Figure 67-1. In no case may buildings be placed closer together than 20 ft. Required building spacing is measured perpendicularly from the longer of the two building walls at the closest point between
the two buildings.
Figure 67-1: Minimum Building Spacing
5. Parking and Driveways
(a) Off-street parking must be provided in the following amounts:
(i) 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit
(ii) 2 spaces per unit of two or three bedrooms
(iii) 3 spaces per unit of four or more bedrooms
(iv) One visitor parking space per four units
(b) Visitor parking requirements may be reduced when approved on-street parking is available along the
property frontage and by only the amount of approved on-street parking spaces contained within the frontage of the multifamily property.
(c) Off-street parking must be located to the side or rear of buildings, and may not extend forward of the front building line. When located to the side of buildings and adjacent to a public street, off-street
parking areas may not occupy more than 30% of each perimeter public street frontage. The Director
may waive these requirements when off-street parking is located forward of the front building line on adjoining properties on both sides of the multifamily site; however, these requirements may not be
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(b) All common open spaces and recreational areas must be well maintained in a safe and orderly condition. Open spaces must be oriented to receive adequate sunlight.
(c) Improved open space must be graded and sodded, at a minimum, to accommodate use by residents, and should be consolidated into one or a few central locations to assure accessibility and usability.
(d) Open space and recreational areas are counted toward improved open space requirement as follows:
(i) Required setback areas do not count unless they otherwise meet the standards of this Subsection. Spaces must be large enough to support leisure and recreational activity; no
dimension may be less than 15 ft.
(ii) Gazebos, pavilions and similar open structures provided for the use of residents are permitted in improved open spaces.
(iii) For developments containing forty or more units, children’s playground area must be provided within one or more common open spaces in the amount of 50 sf per unit. The minimum size of any
playground is 2,000 sf. Children’s play areas must be located so that they are visible from dwelling units and near pedestrian activity. This does not apply to age-restricted developments established by covenant or equivalent private restriction. If an age-restricted multifamily
development, constructed after the effective date of this requirement, proposes to modify or dissolve its age-restrictions, it must be made to conform as nearly as practicable to this
requirement as approved by the Director.
(iv) Covered porches, decks, or patios may be counted toward no more than 25% of the required open space. To qualify, such spaces must be at least 35 sf in area with no dimension less than five
feet. Such spaces may not be counted when they are completely inset into the building; they must project at least two feet beyond the wall plane.
7. Stormwater Management. Stormwater retention or detention facilities must be integrated, to the greatest
extent practicable, into the design of parking areas and open spaces as landscape amenities and should include low impact design techniques such as swales and rain gardens. The use of cisterns to capture
stormwater for on-site irrigation is also encouraged. Stormwater management facilities located within an
open space may only be counted as improved open space if it is designed so that it need not be fenced and is landscaped and useable by residents .
8. Service, Loading and Waste Collection. Each development must be provided with a service area or areas for waste collection. Each such area must be located behind the front building line and away from public
views but must be conveniently accessible to vehicles collecting such waste and to residents. The location
of such areas must minimize negative visual, noise, odor and other impacts to adjoining streets, on-site dwellings and adjacent developments. Each such area must be paved with concrete and screened by an
opaque fence or wall at least as tall as the waster container and as otherwise approved by the Director. The enclosure must have an opaque gate or closure that will be kept closed when not being accessed.
9. Storage Units. At least 280 cubic feet of dedicated storage space must be provided per each unit. Storage
may be provided within each unit or building or elsewhere on site. Interior and hall closets, pantries and similar spaces or parts thereof do not count toward this requirement.
10. Fire Protection.
(a) No portion of any building may be located farther from a fire hydrant than may be reached with 500 ft of hose.
(b) If the adopted fire prevention and protection codes are in conflict, then the more restrictive requirements will prevail.Every multifamily building must be accessible to fire trucks equipment as required and approved by the Fire Department. Provided adequate clearance, such access may be
located along an interior drive, within a parking lot or within any open area adjacent to each building. The acceptable distance between buildings and the fire truck access area must be determined by the
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E. Pedestrian Access Standards. A pedestrian circulation system meeting the following standards must be provided:
1. Walkways must connect the pedestrian circulation system to adjacent public streets.
2. If not already provided, a publicly accessible sidewalk at least five feet wide must be provided along all
public street frontages.
3. Walkways must connect the main entrances of all buildings. For buildings fronting on a public street, a public sidewalk may be counted toward this standard. Walkways must be provided that connect building
entrances to parking areas and common areas and facilities.
4. Walkways must be provided to connect to any public trails or similar bicycle-pedestrian facilities adjoining the site.
5. Materials Standards for Pathways.
(a) Walkways must be of concrete or masonry pavers and at least five feet wide except that walkways
serving no more than four units may be four feet wide.
(b) Except as provided in Item c below, walkways must be clearly defined and designed so as to be separated from vehicular use areas through the use of raised curbs, elevation changes, bollards,
landscaping, different paving materials or similar methods. Striping alone does not meet this requirement. If a raised path is used it must be at least four inches high. Bollard spacing must be no
further apart than five feet on center.
(c) A vehicular drive may be counted toward pedestrian access if the drive provides access to 16 or fewer parking spaces and is surfaced with paving blocks, bricks, or other special paving.
F. Privacy and Security Standards.
1. When a multifamily building is located adjacent to a public street, any stairway must be enclosed within the building or otherwise screened from public street views. For street-facing buildings, upper floor units must
be accessed from within the building interior or from an exterior walkway that overlooks an interior courtyard or similar common area.
2. Separation must be provided between windows of ground floor dwelling units and adjacent walkways,
parking areas and common open spaces, including:
(a) A horizontal separation at least ten feet deep including a landscaped bed containing at least one row
of evergreen shrubs with a mature height of at least three feet; and/or
(b) Vertical separation so that the bottom edge of a ground-floor window is at least five feet above the grade of the adjacent walkway, parking area or open space.
3. Entrances and porches of individual units must be set back at least seven feet from walkways and at least twelve feet from the curb line of any driveway or parking area.
4. Developments are encouraged to raise the ground floor of residential buildings at least 30 inches above the
adjoining sidewalk or parking area to enhance privacy.
G. Lighting Standards. Lighting should eliminate adverse impacts of light spillover; provide attractive lighting
fixtures and layout patterns that contribute to a unified exterior lighting design; and provide exterior lighting for safe vehicular and pedestrian access to and within a development, while minimizing impacts on adjacent
properties.
1. Pedestrian Lighting. Pedestrian-level, bollard lighting, ground-mounted lighting, or other low, glare-controlled fixtures mounted on building or landscape walls must be used to light walkways.
2. Lighting Height. Light poles and lighting structures may not be taller than 20 feet.
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4. Illumination Areas . Pedestrian areas, driveways, and parking areas must be illuminated to maintain safe lighting levels for pedestrian and vehicular movement.
5. Spillover Glare. Light fixtures must use full cut-off lenses or hoods to prevent glare and light spillover onto adjacent properties, buildings, and roadways.
H. Architectural Standards.
1. Four-sided design. All building elevations must reflect consistent design, textures, colors, and features. All walls must be articulated and fenestrated to provide visual interest.
2. Building Articulation. All buildings must include the following architectural design features at intervals of no more than 30 ft along all facades facing a street, open space or parking area:
(a) Vertical building articulation. Minimum depth and width of articulation is 36 inches and four feet,
respectively, if corresponding with a change in color or building material and/or roofline. Otherwise, minimum depth and width of articulation is ten feet and 15 ft, respectively. Porches and projecting
balconies, including those that are partially recessed, count toward this requirement.
(b) Articulation of the “base, middle and top”. This typically includes a distinctive design for the portion of
the elevation along the foundation and ground floor, consistent articulation of middle floors, and a distinctive roofline.
3. Diversity of Building Types. Multi-building developments must provide different architectural designs to
achieve visual interest and variety, particularly where multiple buildings front on the same public street. Changes in building colors or reversal of facade designs are not sufficient to comply with this standard. To
meet this requirement, changes must include a combination of at least two of the following: vertical articulation (meeting the requirements of (a) above), fenestration, building materials, and roof design.
4. Accessory structures. Accessory structures must reflect the same design and finish as principal buildings.
5. Roof Design.
(a) Multifamily buildings must have a minimum 5:12 roof pitch. Alternative roof designs will be considered
provided design elements are included to help the building and its roofline fit into the site’s context.
(b) All buildings must incorporate variations in the roofline. The maximum length of any continuous roofline is 40 ft. The use, alone, of dormers and/or gables is not sufficient to comply with this
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Left: Continuous roofline exceeds 40 ft. Right: Acceptable variation in roof design.
(c) Eaves must extend beyond the supporting wall at least 16 inches.
I. Building Details and Materials.
1. Changes in material should occur at the horizontal divisions between the base, middle and top and on inside
corners. “Heavier” materials, such as masonry, should be used on the base.
2. Exterior Finishes. Building facades must incorporate a coordinated color scheme consisting of matte
finishes. A “coordinated color scheme” includes a limited number of complementary colors that are used
throughout the development; and in the case of developments with multiple buildings, primary façade colors may alternate from building to building provided trim colors, materials and/or other design features visually
tie together individual buildings. Neutral or earth tone colors are recommended. Gloss finishes may be used for trim and accent. Fluorescent and metallic paints are prohibited.
3. Windows
(a) Transparent windows facing the street are required. At least 15% of each street-facing facade must be fenestration. All other facades must have a minimum fenestration area of 10%.
(b) Windows must be recessed or project at least two inches from the wall plane or window trim must be
used at least four inches in width with color that contrasts with the base building color. Exceptions will be considered where the design includes other distinctive window or facade treatment that adds visual
interest to the building.
4. Preferred Building Materials. Building exteriors must be constructed from high quality, durable materials as
follows:
(a) Brick or other masonry. When used for the facade of any building, concrete blocks must be split, rock- or ground-faced and may not exceed 25% of the masonry area of the facade. To add visual interest,
the use of specialized textures and/or colors used effectively with other building materials and details are encouraged. Plain concrete block or plain concrete may be used only as foundation material if the
foundation material is not revealed more than three feet above finished grade at the foundation wall.
(b) Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) and similar troweled finishes (stucco) must be trimmed in wood, masonry, or other approved materials and may not be used adjacent to grade.
(c) Horizontal wood and cementitious siding. Composite boards manufactured from wood or other products, such as hardboard or plankboard, may only be used when the board product is less than nine inches wide.
5. Prohibited Materials. The following materials are prohibited in locations visible from the public right-of-way and adjoining properties
(a) Plywood siding (including T-111 or similar plywood), except when used as a component in board and
batten siding
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(d) Chain link fencing (except for temporary purposes such as a construction site or as a gate for a refuse enclosure)
(e) Crushed colored rock/crushed tumbled glass
(f) Noncorrugated and highly reflective sheet metal
6. Vinyl may be used as a trim material. Vinyl siding is permissible as an accent material comprising no more
than 30% of any building façade and only when the board size is less than six inches wide. However, vinyl siding it may not be used adjacent to grade. Vinyl siding cannot be painted, which limits opportunities for
changing building colors as part of future renovations.
7. Corrugated metal siding is permissible as an accent material comprising no more than 30% of any building façade.
J. Landscaping. Screening must be provided to conceal certain site elements, including but not limited to, mechanical equipment, loading and waste collection areas, from public view. In addition to any required parking
lot landscaping, buffers and screening, landscaping must include the following:
1. Foundation Planting. All street-facing elevations must have landscaping along any exposed foundation. The landscaped area may be along the outer edge of a porch instead of the foundation. This landscaping
requirement does not apply to portions of the building facade that provide access to the building. Foundation landscaping must meet the following standards:
(a) The landscaped area must be at least three feet wide.
(b) There must be at least one three-gallon shrub for every three lineal feet of foundation or the minimum spacing necessary for healthy growth as recommended by a landscape professional.
2. Landscaping techniques include the following:
(a) Preserve existing trees and native vegetation whenever possible.
(b) Use plants that require low amounts of water, including native drought-resistant species.
(c) Use low-impact design techniques, including pervious pavement, swales, and rain gardens, to manage stormwater in parking lots.
(d) Locate trees along street frontages at appropriate spacing so that, at maturity, ground floor entrances
are clearly visible from the street and sidewalk.
(e) Plant a mix of evergreen and deciduous plants to maintain year-round color and interest.
(f) Install shrubs, grasses and other non-tree vegetation, as appropriate, for ground cover in landscaping beds, open spaces and other unpaved areas.
3. An irrigation method must be included in the landscaping plan. Underground irrigation systems should be
used whenever possible to avoid drought loss.
K. Additional Standards
1. Traffic Impact Study and Plan. A traffic impact study and plan, prepared by a Traffic Engineer, must be
furnished together with the Site Plan for all developments of 100 units or more, or as may be required by the City Engineer. The study must be prepared in accordance with generally accepted standards for traffic
studies. The traffic study must show, in detail reasonably satisfactory to the City Engineer, the effect that the proposed development will have on the area adjacent to and near the site. The study must make
recommendations with respect to what additional traffic controls will be needed adjacent to or near the site
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2. Drainage Study and Plan. For each development, a drainage study and plan must be furnished as part of the Site Plan. Such study must be prepared by a Professional Engineer. The plan must show, in detail,
reasonably satisfactory to the City, the effect that the proposed development will have on the site and the land adjacent to and near the site. The plan must include drainage, grading, excavation, topography,
erosion and sedimentation, stormwater detention and floodplain management controls. The plan must
provide for such structures and devices as may be required by the City’s stormwater rules and regulations.
L. Site Plan Requirements. In addition to the site plan requirements in Section 10, the following must be provided
as necessary to determine compliance with the applicable standard:
1. Dimensions between buildings and calculations, Subsection D, Paragraph 4
2. Parking calculations in table form, Subsection D, Paragraph 5
3. Open space plan (as separate sheet or as part of landscaping plan), specifying all required improved and other open spaces with overall dimensions, area (sf) for each, proposed use and improvements, including a
table with areas and percentages, Subsection D, Paragraph 6
4. Location and amount of dedicated storage space, Subsection D, Paragraph 10
5. Pedestrian circulation plan, with dimensions, materials in relation to open spaces, buildings and vehicular
areas, Subsection E
6. Dimensioned plan or illustration of privacy and security measures, including method of horizontal and/or
vertical separation, Subsection F
7. Lighting plan, Subsection G
8. Dimensioned diagrams or illustrations of building and roof articulation for each unique building plan,
Subsection H
9. Typical elevations for each unique building plan, including building details materials and percentages of fenestration and materials used on facades, Subsection I
10. Traffic Impact Study and Plan, if required, Subsection K
DRAFT
102 West Main Street \ Prattville, AL 36067 \ 334. 595.05 00 \ prattvilleal.gov
BILL GILLESPIE, JR.
MAYOR
J. SCOTT STEPHENS, AICP DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: J. Scott Stephens, Planning Director
DATE: March 12, 2021
RE: Project Prattville 2040 Adoption
The process to update the City’s comprehensive master plan began in February of 2020. After
numerous surveys, community meetings, interviews, studies, and draft reviews, the final draft of
Project Prattville 2040 is ready for the Commission’s consideration for adoption.
The Code of Alabama, 1975, §11-52-10, requires that before a plan is adopted, a public hearing must
be held. On March 11, 2021, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to receive input from
the community on Project Prattville.
Section 11-52-10 further states, “The adoption of the plan …shall be by resolution of the
commission carried by the affirmative votes of not less than six members of the commission….”
Find attached to this memo a draft resolution for your consideration.
DRAFT
RESOLUTION
[Adopting Project Prattville 2040, the comprehensive master plan for the City of Prattville] WHEREAS, the Prattville Planning Commission has the function and duty, pursuant to Section 11-52-8, Code of Alabama, 1975, to make and adopt a comprehensive master plan for the physical development of the City and its surrounding areas; and WHEREAS, the Prattville Planning Commission adopted Project Prattville, the most recent update to the comprehensive plan on January 21, 2010; and WHEREAS, the City of Prattville and the Prattville Planning Commission began the process to further update
Project Prattville in February 2020; and WHEREAS, the Commission has engaged in surveys, interviews, and public meetings of the community,
including residents, educators, civic and religious leaders, and local business and industry leaders, and has studied the present conditions and future growth of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has created an updated, comprehensive master plan entitled Project Prattville 2040, which is made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development of the City of Prattville, in order to best promote the health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare; and WHEREAS, the Commission held a public hearing on Project Prattville 2040 on March 11, 2021. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Prattville Planning Commission that Project Prattville 2040, the comprehensive master plan for the City of Prattville, including its text, maps, tables, illustrations, and other descriptive matters, is adopted, and supersedes and replaces any prior master plan or comprehensive plan previously adopted by the Commission.
ADOPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF MARCH, 2021.
____________________________
Tim Smith, Chairman
____________________________ Reuben Gardner, Vice-Chairman ____________________________ Paula Carpenter
____________________________
John Chambers ____________________________ Ken Daniel ____________________________ Bill Gillespie, Jr.
____________________________
Seth Hayden ____________________________ Dallis Johnson ____________________________ Patrick “Mugs” Mullins
I, Alisa Morgan, Secretary to the Prattville Planning Commission, hereby certify and attest that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of the resolution duly adopted by the Prattville Planning Commission at a regular meeting on the 18th day of March, 2021.
____________________________ Alisa Morgan, Secretary DRAFT