PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2004
6:00 P.M.

The Prattville City Council met in Public Hearing on October 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Roll was called and all were recorded as being present.

AGENDA ITEMS

1. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A RESTAURANT RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE TO LIA & MARK MUIR, LLC, D/B/A THE DAILY GRIND.

Lia Muir, 211 Doe Drive, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council to ask for council support in her request to sell beer and wine. Councilman Miller questioned if food would be served with the alcohol. Ms. Muir stated that if meals or appetizers were not served, snacks would be available on the tables. Councilman Argo asked if Ms. Muir had plans to enlarge her building and she stated that she plans to add a deck which will overlook the creek walk.

The following citizens appeared before the Council in favor of the proposed Resolution: Michael Jones, 320 Northington Street, Prattville, AL 36067, owner of the Stained Glass Emporium; June Booth, 1417 Indian Hills Road, Prattville, AL 36067; Mark Muir, 211 Doe Drive, Prattville, AL 36067; Denise King, 823 Cottage Lane, Prattville, AL 36067; Estelle Call, 419 Cargil Drive, Prattville, AL 36067.

The following citizens appeared in opposition to the proposed Resolution: Beverly Meeks, 104 Grove Court, Prattville, AL 36067, representative of The Carousel of Shops; George Kennedy, 136 W. Main Street, Prattville, AL 36067, owner of Main Street Toys.

2. ORDINANCE: REQUEST TO REZONE FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF COBBS FORD ROAD AND ALABAMA 6.

Mr. Clyde Chambliss of Chambliss Engineering and representative of Home Place Farms, appeared before the Council to request support in their efforts to preserve the community’s nature. Councilman Macready questioned how much of the proposed property is in Elmore County. Mr. Chambliss stated that approximately 40% is in Elmore County while 60% is in Autauga County.

Mr. Jimmy Sanford, 973 McQueen Smith Road, Prattville, AL 36066, stated that it was critical to develop this property to meet the needs of the community and to maintain natural resources. Councilman Renegar questioned the length of the development process. Mr. Sanford stated that
their plans are to begin development on the Autauga County side. He further stated that there will be no more than 24 homes.

City Planner Joel Duke stated that Mr. Joe Turner and Mr. Jimmy Sanford plan to present some proposed changes to the original request to rezone. These changes provide open space in the residential and park areas, as well as the provisions to protect a stream.

ADJOURN:

There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Renegar made the motion to adjourn and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The meeting closed at 6:25 p.m.

APPROVED:

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Gina P. Smith
City Clerk

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Dean R. Argo, President
Prattville City Council