Planning commission rejects B3→B2 rezoning request for Prattville Square outparcels after neighbors raise access and parking concerns

The Prattville Planning Commission on June 12 voted not to recommend rezoning roughly 1.17 acres at North Memorial Drive and Tompkins Street from B3 (community shopping) to B2 (general business); the motion failed when commissioners recorded opposition and the chair announced “nays have it.” The applicant, listed on the agenda as McIntyre Land Company Inc. with Goodwin Mills and Caywood Inc. as the petitioner representative, was not fully present; Judy Jones with Goodwin Mills and Caywood told the commission that Mr. McIntyre called but was not able to attend the meeting. Jones said the schematic shown to planning staff depicted a strip‑style center with office and retail…