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Chris Kitchens, the petitioner, said the structure will be used for storage of holiday items and will have no plumbing. He told the board the proposed location would be approximately 8.5 feet from one side property line and about 25 feet from the rear; the board required a minimum setback of 5 feet from property lines and reiterated that no plumbing be installed.

A motion to approve the coverage variance with those conditions passed by voice vote. Board members emphasized the petitioner must ensure drainage does not spill onto neighboring properties and that the structure meet setback and non-plumbing conditions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MONTGOMERY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (February 20, 2025)","oneSentenceSummary","A coverage variance for a 273-square-foot accessory structure at 4109 Fawnsdale Drive was approved with conditions requiring the structure be at least 5 feet from property lines and include no plumbing.","taxTitle","Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Alabama","taxId",3930,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6318253,"Owner ordered to move privacy fence back to align with house corner; height allowed to remain",488,2198000,2686000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2367836-cf88e0eb7410027a450bf6a7e880ddb8&start=2198&end=2686","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2367836-cf88e0eb7410027a450bf6a7e880ddb8/thumbnail_2198000.jpg","/articles/6318253/Montgomery-City/Montgomery-County/Alabama/Owner-ordered-to-move-privacy-fence-back-to-align-with-house-corner-height-allowed-to-remain","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6318253-e86c019bd34d7df79b74b0d30bfc3a96/orig.mp4?Expires=1771215343&Signature=nLNFF0Cr6PN4Mmv4lXkb8nq7h2ATUDOVugURBSJwFCbLT7iH9OYsOkbiOLMFFc34T4Nz1vBzQo-vHxZBWoM4qsrULzrI5~s2ZVT2E~QpzmJFDwjfVEnhtuS0UWeH1xxyRuq-KZQy19qfl94KGn5DMIUsQUzIXXIwlKKbpbxP3787-McJYRjZS0Z7Js1l7bZCpGR77ZUW3F3rOYjbha-bUcv2d5EjanuIi3bZj5TgHMVIDUWnTm4RdFP5bgaHGVxjHy-KyTW4BoqKfvnijLo2yrx8q2p6q1vtfgY8W7yV7CCELYqHAVdmpyIxNZ20Gq1cgIn9VTubqUJMgpK4GHQq~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board approved a variance allowing a tall privacy fence to remain at 1834 Highland Avenue provided the petitioner moves the fence back to align with the corner of the house to address front-yard setback requirements.

Joanne Lopez, representing Holly Oasis LLC, said the fence was replaced to protect short-term tenants and prevent break-ins: “It’s become a safety concern of ours,” she told the board and said the company had provided photos and video of attempted thefts. Staff confirmed the fence was built on the front property line and that the R60S front-yard setback is 20 feet.

Board members discussed setback options and ultimately approved a motion requiring the petitioner to move the fence back to align with the corner of the house (board members described that as about 15 feet in this case) while allowing the current height to remain. The motion passed by voice/hand vote. Staff said the complaint originated as a 311 call and that no neighbors were present in opposition.

The petitioner agreed to comply with the relocation requirement and asked for clear guidance on the required setback; staff said they would provide the fence setback and coop/permit guidelines as applicable. The board recorded the condition and will follow up to ensure the fence is moved as directed.","The board granted a variance allowing the existing 6-foot-3-inch privacy fence to remain if the petitioner moves the fence back to align with the corner of the house (approximately 15 feet) to address front-yard setback requirements; the board noted the fence had been replaced without a permit after a 311 complaint.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6318255,"Board approves special exception for electrical substation on Perimeter Parkway parcel",340,1746000,2086000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2367836-cf88e0eb7410027a450bf6a7e880ddb8&start=1746&end=2086","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2367836-cf88e0eb7410027a450bf6a7e880ddb8/thumbnail_1746000.jpg","/articles/6318255/Montgomery-City/Montgomery-County/Alabama/Board-approves-special-exception-for-electrical-substation-on-Perimeter-Parkway-parcel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6318255-8954604a3138600a7cccbe3344f61fcd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771215343&Signature=EwXP5NhehEoVgDI4ldmqwKN6G5TvPH10eN6Y99JWY-41LaU8RsQeQ7rMsxxwrn0D3en1FyFBoDtlgFAtDWeQI9RZq5cEM4-Zkc3n-3zsbTqLKWOLw91HqszKfJLLEWOkZWkZWMg52bBVCUidRrlrglNjs2NbUZF1vlO5QSgPPfu6~sAo9GbqX86E0RF83-yaXdp~u5kkqLcLL-iazY942awAzA6XWKKlwtXClWu518pc3xMIWaV4PYlGRzkaZpy~c2P9KvTpgUDwlnzzEMrwcT4cZ-vjoOij6VcL-~tT1Bi5G07~4L7HBdOaVZRdWdGeTVjXdEx0uGdN1ryQBDOj0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board approved a special exception allowing construction of an electrical substation on property along Perimeter Parkway to serve a proposed data center project.

Dylan Rusk, representing CLOP Montgomery Alabama LLC and Oppiden Investment Company, told the board Alabama Power will handle substation construction and provided technical details, including that the substation will be sized to meet expected load. Rusk described it as “a 25 megawatt or MBA substation,” and said the data center building itself will be roughly in the 18-megawatt range; he also said a will-serve letter from Alabama Power supports the project.

Board members asked about building height (applicant said the data center building height is 39 feet), staffing (the applicant said 12 employees) and truck traffic (applicant said deliveries would be infrequent). After brief discussion the board approved the special exception as requested by the applicant.

The applicant said the landowner will retain ownership of the parcel and will grant Alabama Power an easement for the substation. The board’s approval was recorded by voice/hand vote with the membership present.","CLOP Montgomery Alabama LLC received approval for a special exception to allow construction of an electrical substation on a parcel along Perimeter Parkway; the applicant said Alabama Power will construct the substation and a will-serve letter was provided.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6318258,"Board restricts chickens at Cherry Hill property to four after noise complaint",161,1565000,1726000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2367836-cf88e0eb7410027a450bf6a7e880ddb8&start=1565&end=1726","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2367836-cf88e0eb7410027a450bf6a7e880ddb8/thumbnail_1565000.jpg","/articles/6318258/Montgomery-City/Montgomery-County/Alabama/Board-restricts-chickens-at-Cherry-Hill-property-to-four-after-noise-complaint","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6318258-fb14a7b9adbe1d0239c59113c1777e5b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771215343&Signature=flcfo1ZXLCmEcJcMPgKOhal1voIiyg28R9MhSuZGmcxjFKtT0UDl5WstFdqBkd28udJCKyfmbj7FOV3fON59If5JgTmUUPUANArol2QjhjxYtklBYcsVBiu3ezbsWfQrA5zEXHF41kMGM77a4sYQbifeZTp82voTJS6NpJ4RlfW~KtYIoQDOQ2xM9u1ZvYDmbJ2Vc4xAvBHQWAa6am9jBXVstiP~bJF-LJYJ96oZM6jzE9PpDFKx9tK-obc2mcAmUbjMXrJWIxfcirjZQxf3RmRK1y4d706qTuyCRgFr8e0bwLDKMsKGUr87h8bIW5kbcNavtwzS5xRgwrGzus8mPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board limited the number of chickens at a Cherry Hill Road property after a complaint about backyard noise and assessed lot size against city poultry guidance.

Maria Macario, the petitioner for 5912 Cherry Hill Road, told the board she kept six chickens in a coop. Staff measured the lot at about 0.19 acres and advised that under city poultry guidance the lot size allows a maximum of four chickens. The complaint reported hearing chickens in the backyard.

The board voted to restrict the property to four chickens, require maintenance of a coop that meets city standards, and to prohibit roosters. The vote was unanimous among members present.

Staff said the complaint came through the city's 311 system; the petitioner provided that the birds are in a coop and that she planned to comply with the board’s direction. The board recorded the condition and reminded the petitioner the approval is subject to the city's coop requirements and that failure to comply could prompt enforcement action.","A special-exception request for six chickens at 5912 Cherry Hill Road was limited to four chickens and a required coop after staff measured the lot and cited poultry guidance permitting four for that lot size; the petitioner must remove roosters.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6318262,"Board limits animals at two adjacent Garden Street lots after neighbor complaints",1147,357000,1504000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2367836-cf88e0eb7410027a450bf6a7e880ddb8&start=357&end=1504","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2367836-cf88e0eb7410027a450bf6a7e880ddb8/thumbnail_357000.jpg","/articles/6318262/Montgomery-City/Montgomery-County/Alabama/Board-limits-animals-at-two-adjacent-Garden-Street-lots-after-neighbor-complaints","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6318262-9ccb5a983da2c128554fd77aaa238578/orig.mp4?Expires=1771215343&Signature=bKFjeltpwAPe0sHiBlqmdEdSlVuGFDCA5BwcAPoPc50R1g1EEPNIsoo1Ba73RZQJ4CTWC51CeEJsNHizj4EJYzJx6iUa3dNXVlwT47siBsnnk6hUSkZK8x6AybseQ3altb-wqLFahTcoKB9GbdtMRgPbJH9Zoo0JBVJnbYYqSFWHZbq0hVjVGvqLJFawGztviJI9gKj9W01kwnyqd9~TAWzE0xNpo2UFcckSNDD6mYVKNa9-hBHS3llvcHm8ArCeEzv73IRo~4DlAkyZxPKDf1uG48-LZ3YTVT5pg5P~eDQjPes-TCoePWvhFaAscN1zRG3YojWkzPlEhN5dreSF2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Montgomery City Board voted to allow a limited number of chickens and goats at two adjacent properties on Garden Street while imposing conditions after neighbors described animals roaming and property damage.

Neighbors, including Rosie Orem, a Garden Street block captain with the Children’s Improvement Association, told the board they had seen goats eating flowers and roaming the neighborhood. “I counted up 12 goats across the street eating up my neighbor's flowers,” Orem said during public comment. Petitioners asked for permission to keep poultry and goats on two separate lots, 49 and 51 Garden Street.

The board examined the zoning rules and lot sizes. Staff reported each lot measures about 0.22 acres; under city poultry guidance that would normally allow four chickens per lot. The board noted past practice limiting backyard poultry and, after discussion and an initial motion to delay so neighbors could gather evidence, approved a motion limiting the two properties to three chickens per lot (six total) with one coop on each lot, and two goats per lot (four total) so long as the goats are fenced in the backyard. The board also required coops meet city standards.

Opponents asked for stricter limits: several residents said they preferred no more than two goats total and no more than six chickens total from the neighborhood petition; the board’s decision reflects a compromise between those requests and the petitioner’s original request. The board discussed enforcement: members said newly received complaints and photographic evidence could prompt the board to revisit the approvals. Chairman John Stanley emphasized that future verified complaints could lead to modification or revocation of the permission.

The board made clear there is no specific city limit for goats in the zoning code and that number restrictions for livestock are not spelled out in the poultry regulations; the board therefore imposed the goat limit as a condition of the special-exception approval. The decision was reached by voice/hand vote with the full membership present and recorded as in favor.","The Montgomery City board approved limits on chickens and goats at 49 and 51 Garden Street after neighbors complained of animals roaming and property damage; the board set limits at three chickens per lot, two goats per lot, and required a coop on each lot that meets city code.","actionData","errors"]

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