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1907-July 25Planning & Development Department 102 West Main Street  Prattville, A l abama 36067  334- 595- 0500  334-361-3677 Facsimile p l anning.prattvilleal.gov C I T Y O F PRATTVILLE H I S T ORIC PRESERVATION C OMMISSION AGENDA July 25, 2019 4:30 p.m. Call to Order: Roll Call: Chairman Langley, Vice-Chairman Price, Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. McCord, and Ms. Musgrove. Minutes: June 27, 2019 Old Business: None New Business: 1. CA1907-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Alteration-Add wood corbel to the building 146 West Main Street Michael Thompson, Petitioner Public Hearing 2. CA1907-02 Certificate of Appropriateness Alteration-Replace windows and doors, replace awning, adding brick surface, add fabric canopy 132 & 134 Third Street Tommy Trucks, Petitioner Public Hearing Miscellaneous: Adjourn: Approved 9/26/19 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission July 25, 2019 Minutes Page 1 of 2 CITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES July 25, 2019 Call to order: The regular meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission was called to order on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Roll Call: The secretary called the roll. Members present were Chairman Thea Langley, Mr. Will Barrett, Mrs. Jean Davis, Mr. Scott Ferguson, Mr. Joel McCord, and Mrs. Kate Musgrove. Members Absent: Vice- Chairman Gray Price. Quorum present Also present was Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner; Mr. Austin Brass, Senior Planner; and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary. Minutes: Mr. Barrett moved to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2019 meeting. Mrs. Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed by majority vote. (Mrs. Musgrove abstained). Old Business: There was no old business to discuss. New Business: Certificate of Appropriateness Alteration-Add wood corbel to the building 146 West Main Street Michael Thompson, Petitioner Mickey Thompson, petitioner, stated that they are proposing to add two 100 year old 4’x3’ vintage wood corbels which will be placed at each end of the glass on the front of the building at property at 146 West Main Street. Mr. Brass provided staff comments. He stated that the building is non-contributing, but adding historic elements to a building adds character to the district. After no further discussion, the vote was called. Mr. McCord moved to approve the request as presented. Ms. Musgrove seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. There were no public comments on this request. Certificate of Appropriateness Alteration-Replace windows and doors, replace awning, adding brick surface, add fabric canopy 132 & 134 Third Street Tommy Trucks, Petitioner Tommy Trucks, petitioner, presented the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to make alterations on property located at 132 & 134 Third Street. He stated that he is proposing to replace windows and doors, adding brick surface, and replace awnings to match both buildings. Approved 9/26/19 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission July 25, 2019 Minutes Page 2 of 2 Mr. Brass provided the staff comments. He stated that the petitioner is proposing to replace windows & doors; replace metal awning at 132 Third Street building. At 134 Third Street building the proposal is to replace windows, doors & metal on front; replace metal with brick & add metal awning. He stated that the doors replacement should be wood or dark anodized metal with a clear glass single light opening. He stated that the proposed brick façade offers an historic appearance that is cohesive to other historic storefronts within the District. He stated that recommendation is made that the brick façade and windows have a cohesive look to 132 Third Street. He also stated that there is no additional signage proposed for the buildings or awnings. Mr. Trucks stated that the awnings on both buildings will be similar of metal material and bronze color. The doors will be of wood material. He stated that because the widow’s widths are different for each building he would like to treat them individually as they are and not make them match. After no further discussion, the vote was called. Mr. Ferguson moved to approve the request as presented contingent that the awnings are of metal material and the brick façade extend to the top of the building. Mr. Barrett seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. There were no public comments on this request. Miscellaneous: Adjourn: With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alisa Morgan, Secretary Historic Preservation Commission CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 146 W Main Street– CA1907-01 DATE July 22nd, 2019 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: Michael A. Thompson Property Owner: Connie Dismukes Agent: N/A Location: 146 W Main Street Review Status and History Submission Status: Fifth request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for this address. Previous Approvals: April 25 th , 2019: CA 19004-01 Approved, placement of iron buttresses on front metal posts (2) November 28 th , 2018: CA 1811-05 Approved, wood/glass doors at front entrance September 27 th , 2018- CA 1809-02 Approved, signage and awning May 15 th , 2008- CA 0805-01 Front awning; Approved. Rear awning; Approved. Repainting stucco façade; Approved. Two front support columns, Denied. Replacement of front doors, Approved with options. Front façade signage; Approved. Rear Fence; Approved Page 2 of 3 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details Ellis-Newton Building c.1912. (non-contributing) Originally constructed as two-single story brick units. Presently combined as single store front with stuccoed façade. (Source: Thomason and Associates, 2007 Inventory of Daniel Pratt Historic District) Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition The following alteration has been requested by the applicant. See the application included as Attachment A for a description of each element. 1. Add vintage wood corbel to front of building. PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION: Reviewed by: Austin Brass, Senior Planner Site Visits Conducted: July 22 nd , 2019 Recommendation: Approval, contingent upon staff comments. Evaluation: Since the subject property/structure was initially developed as and remains a commercial structure, the requested alterations were reviewed against the standards contained in the Prattville Commercial Design Review Guidelines Manual. The relevant sections of manual are included. Staff comments/evaluations are summarized at the end of each section. Item 1- Storefronts- (page 32) Storefronts are defining elements of the commercial and historic character of the downtown business district. Historic storefronts should be retained, visible, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. 1. Historic storefronts are their component elements, such as display windows, bulk-heads, transoms, doors, cornices, pillars, and pilasters, should be retained and maintained. 2. Historic storefront and their component elements should remain visible Page 3 of 3 3. Deteriorated or damaged storefronts or elements should be repaired so that the storefront retains its historic appearance. 4. Missing storefronts or elements should be replaced so that they replicate the historic storefront or other historic examples. Staff Comments: Item 1- Add vintage wood corbel to front of building This storefront alteration consists of the addition of vintage wood corbel to the front of the building. As noted in previous submissions, the Commission approved the placement of iron buttresses on (2) front metal posts for the building on April 25 th 2019. It is recommended that the petitioner give details during the public hearing to the specific placement of this vintage corbel upon the building façade. Adding historic elements to a non-contributing building such as this could add to the character of the district and give this building a period style appearance if placed appropriately. Often times, commercial buildings of the early 20th and late 19 th century had detailed cornice that was supported by corbel at or above a building’s roofline. ATTACHMENTS A. Application and attachments B. Location Map CA1907-01 CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 132/134 Third Street– CA1907-02 DATE July 22nd, 2019 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: Tommy Trucks Property Owner: Same as above Agent: N/A Location: 132/134 Third Street Review Status and History Submission Status: First request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for this address. Previous Approvals: None 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details None listed in inventory for these address. Autauga County Tax records indicate 134 W Third street as being built in 1973 & 132 W Third Street as being built in 1964. Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition The following alteration has been requested by the applicant. See the application included as Attachment A for a description of each element. 1. Remove windows & doors; remove metal awning and replace with fabric at 132 Third street building. 2. Remove windows, doors & metal on front; replace metal with brick & add fabric canopy at 134 Third street building. Page 2 of 5 PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION: Reviewed by: Austin Brass, Senior Planner Site Visits Conducted: July 22 nd , 2019 Recommendation: Approval, contingent upon staff comments. Evaluation: Since the subject property/structure was initially developed as and remains a commercial structure, the requested alterations were reviewed against the standards contained in the Prattville Commercial Design Review Guidelines Manual. The relevant sections of manual are included. Staff comments/evaluations are summarized at the end of each section. Item 1- Storefronts- front storefront windows & facade (page 32) Storefronts are defining elements of the commercial and historic character of the downtown business district. Historic storefronts should be retained, visible, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. 1. Historic storefronts are their component elements, such as display windows, bulk- heads, transoms, doors, cornices, pillars, and pilasters, should be retained and maintained. 2. Historic storefront and their component elements should remain visible 3. Deteriorated or damaged storefronts or elements should be repaired so that the storefront retains its historic appearance. 4. Missing storefronts or elements should be replaced so that they replicate the historic storefront or other historic examples. Item 2 – Awnings – front storefront Awnings (pages 16 and 17) 1. Awnings with appropriate materials and colors may be added to buildings. 2. Awning installation should not damage the building or its architectural features. 3. Awnings should be constructed of canvas or acrylic or be vinyl coated. 4. Awning materials should have traditional patterns such as solid colors or stripes. Colors may vary but should complement the overall building color and be similar to accent storefront or window accent colors. Loud or garishly colored awnings are discouraged. Page 3 of 5 6. Awnings should be located above windows, doors, or storefronts or attached to porches. They should not hide architectural features. If applied to storefronts, they should stop short of overlapping the outermost structural piers. 7. An awning’s shape should mimic that of the opening to which it is attached. For rectangular openings, a shed form is appropriate. The use of bubble, concave, or convex forms is discouraged. 8. If cleaning is desired, sweeping the underside with a broom and hosing the upper side with clean water, then allowing it to dry completely, is an appropriate method. Twice annually, it is appropriate to clean awnings by scrubbing them with a soft brush and soap (not detergent), rinsing, and drying. Every two to three years awnings may require professional cleaning and waterproofing. Item 3. Replace Doors and Entrances Door and Entrances (page 18) Doors are often central visual elements. Historic entrances and doors should be retained, visible, maintained, and if needed, repaired. Missing or severely deteriorated doors should be replaced with historically appropriate doors. Screen, storm, and security doors should note detract from the historic appearance of their building. Doors and Entrances (page 18) 1. Historic doors should be retained and maintained. 2. Primary entrances to commercial buildings should be universally accessible. If this is not possible, alternative entrances should be available, clearly marked, and maintained to the same standards as the primary entrance. 3. If historic doors do not allow for universal access, they should be retrofitted to provide it. 4. Deteriorated or damaged historic doors should be repaired using methods that allow them to retain their historic appearance and as much of their historic fabric as possible. Epoxy is helpful in strengthening and replacing deteriorated wood. 5. Owners are encouraged to replace missing or severely damaged historic doors with new doors that replicate the originals or other historic examples. 6. Clear-glass single-light painted wood doors with or without paneling are most appropriate for replacing primary doors in the district’s commercial buildings. The opening in secondary entrances may be smaller or doors may be solid wood. Dark or bronze anodized metal, though less appropriate, may be substituted for wood. Page 4 of 5 Staff Comments: Item 1- Storefronts. 132 Third Street: This storefront alteration consists of the replacement of façade windows and doors with the addition of a canvas style awning in lieu of the existing metal awning. The proposed replacement of the facade doors are similar in nature with what appears to be a slight reduction in the transom window above the double doorway. The existing facade windows are not coordinated as one has a crossbar that is missing from the original. This proposal shows the new façade windows as having a vertical crossbar element. No signage is being proposed on this storefront. 134 Third Street: This storefront alteration consists of the replacement of the entire front façade with the removal of the existing metal siding, awning, windows & doors. A proposed brick façade will cover the entire front of the building with a reduction of the existing window and door area to one single double door and (3) windows. The brick façade offers an historic appearance that is cohesive to other historic storefronts within the District. It would be recommended that a crossbar element be added to the (3) façade windows to match the proposed windows at 132 Third Street. Furthermore, matching masonry piers & cornice may be recommended in lieu of what appears to be metal ends of the façade and top cornice. No signage is being proposed on this storefront. Item 2- Awnings. 132 Third Street: This proposed alteration consists of the replacement of a flat metal awning with a canvas style awning that is typical of most awnings within the historic district. The awning has a neutral grey color that compliments the brick façade. There will be no logos or text added to the awning. 134 Third Street: Likewise, this awning will match the awning of 132 Third Street with a canvas style material that is consistent with most awnings in the District. There will be no logos or text added to the awning. Item 3- Doors & Entrances: 132 Third Street: The proposed doorway appears to be an appropriate model for the replacement of commercial doors. The doors should be made of wood or dark anodized metal with a clear-glass single-light opening. 134 Third Street: The proposed doorway appears to be an appropriate model for the replacement of commercial doors. The doors should be made of wood or dark anodized metal with a clear-glass single-light opening. Page 5 of 5 ATTACHMENTS A. Application and attachments B. Location Map