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1810 Oct 25 Planning & Development Department 102 West Main Street  Prattville, Alabama 36067  334-595-0500  334-361-3677 Facsimile planning.prattvilleal.gov C ITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA October 25, 2018 4:30 p.m. Call to Order: Roll Call: Chairman Langley, Vice-Chairman Price, Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Davis, Ms. Kirkpatrick, Mr. McCord, and Ms. Musgrove. Minutes: September 27, 2018 Old Business: None New Business: 1. CA1810-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations- Sign/Awning 150 West Main Street Margaret Ezell, Petitioner Public Hearing 2. CA1809-02 Certificate of Appropriateness Demolition 116 Branch Street James Garnett, Petitioner Public Hearing Miscellaneous: Adjourn: Approved 11/29/18 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission October 25, 2018 Minutes Page 1 of 2 CITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES October 25, 2018 Call to order: The regular meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission was called to order on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Roll Call: The secretary called the roll. Members present were Vice-Chairman Gray Price, Mrs. Jean Davis, Ms. Lenore Kirkpatrick Mr. Joel McCord, and Mrs. Kate Musgrove. Members Absent: Chairman Thea Langley and Mr. Will Barrett. Quorum present Also present was Mr. Robby Anderson, City Engineer; Mr. Austin Brass, Senior Planner and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary. Vice-Chair Price presided over the meeting. Minutes: Mrs. Davis moved to approve the minutes of the September 27, 2018 meeting. Ms. Kirkpatrick seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Old Business: There was no old business to discuss. New Business: Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations- Sign/Awning 150 West Main Street Margaret Ezell, Petitioner Margaret Ezell, petitioner’s representative, presented the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to make alterations at 150 East Main Street. She stated that the existing awning covering building 150-152 West Main Street would be removed and the proposed awning would cover building 150 only. She stated that the proposed awning’s size is 6’ and the lettering will be approximately the size as seen on the adjacent Uncle Mick’s awning. Austin Brass, Senior Planner, provided the staff report for the proposed alterations at 150 East Main Street. He stated that the existing awning is worn and agrees that it should be replaced. He stated that the staff would work with Ms. Ezell to ensure that the size of the letters are in compliance with the guidelines. He also stated that there are no guidelines restrictions on the peacock that is proposed to attach to the awning and the Commission should decide if it is appropriate as presented. Vice-Chair Price opened discussion for the Board. After no further discussion, the vote was called. Ms. Musgrove moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. There were no public comments. Approved 11/29/18 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission October 25, 2018 Minutes Page 2 of 2 Certificate of Appropriateness Demolition 116 Branch Street James Garnett, Petitioner James Garnett, petitioner, presented the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish a structure on property located at 116 Branch Street. He stated that the property was used as a rental for residential use. He stated that the structure burned in December 2017 and has been declared unsafe and unfit for human occupancy by the city’s Chief Building Official (letter attached and made a part of the minutes). He stated that he wants to remove the structure and use the lot for greenspace for property behind it on Fifth Street, which he also owns. He stated that he no longer wants to rent property and has plans to sell the property on Fifth Street. Austin Brass presented the request for Certificate of Appropriateness for 116 Branch Street. He stated that the property is a non-contributing historic structure. He stated that based on its non-contributing significance and a letter from the city’s Building Official, demolition of the structure is appropriate. Vice-Chair Price opened discussion for the Board. After no further discussion, the vote was called. Ms. Musgrove moved to approve the request as submitted based on supporting letter from the Chief Building Inspector stating that the structure is unsafe and uninhabitable. Mr. McCord seconded the motion. Vice-Chair Price opened the floor for public comments. Ananias Perry, representative of the Ward Chapel Church, inquired about any proposed changes to the access to the property. Mr. Garnett stated that there will be no changes to access the property. After no further public comments, the public hearing was closed. After no further discussion from the board, the vote was called. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Miscellaneous: Vice-Chair Price presented to the Commission consideration to reschedule the regular meeting in November since it falls on the Thanksgiving holiday. With consensus from the board, the regular meeting scheduled in November was rescheduled to November 29, 2018 at its regular time. Adjourn: With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alisa Morgan, Secretary Historic Preservation Commission CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 150 and 152 West Main St – CA1810-01 DATE October 21st, 2018 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: Margaret Ezell Property Owner: Albert Striplin Agent: N/A Location: 150-152 West Main Street Review Status and History Submission Status: First request for COA for this address Previous Approvals: None Conditions of Previous Approvals: None 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details 150-152 West Main Street (circa 1900, contributing) contributing structure – One story, brick with plain parapet above molded cornice; two units built initially as store and office by S.D. McLemore. Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition The following changes have been requested by the applicant. See the application included as Attachment A for the owner’s description of each item. 1. Install new awning for 150 W Main Street that will replaced a shared awning for 150-152 West Main Street. Signage will be placed on awning with a body of a peacock above the awning that includes a tail coming down sewn on the fabric. Page 2 of 3 PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION Reviewed by: Austin Brass Site Visits Conducted: October 2018 Recommendation: Approval– based off of solid color, location, and style of awning. Item 1: 1. Install new awning for 150 W Main Street that will replaced a shared awning for 150-152 West Main Street. Signage will be placed on awning with a body of a peacock above the awning that includes a tail coming down sewn on the fabric. Evaluation: 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/evaluation follow the relevant sections. 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/evaluation follow the relevant sections. Item 1 – Awnings – front storefront and rear doorways. 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. 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. Page 3 of 3 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. ATTACHMENTS A. Application and attachments B. Location Maps W 3RD ST W MAIN ST TICHNOR ST S CHESTNUT STS COURT STBRIDGE STE MAIN ST E 3RD ST LOCATION MAP A City of PrattvilleAlabama Historic Preservation Commission Case-1810-01 Certificate of Appropriateness 150 West Main Street Legend County Tax Parcel ²1 inch = 500 feet HPC Case- CA1810-01 Certificate of Appropriateness150 West Main Street 1ST ST W 4TH ST W 5TH ST E 3RD ST E MAIN ST MAPLE ST QUAIL RUN B R ID G E S T DOSTER STS NORTHINGTON STS CHESTNUT STS WASHINGTON STE 5TH ST E 4TH ST S COURT STP L ET C H E R S T W 3RD ST WETUMPKA ST MONCRIEF STW MAIN ST SELMA HWYTICHNOR ST D O S T E R R DCOLLEGE STN COURT STDEERWOOD DR HUNTS ALY N CHESTNUT STLOWER KINGSTON RD N WASHINGTON STSPRUCE STPINE RIDGE RD P R A T T C E M E T A R Y PRATTVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY THOMAS LNDEER RUN DROAK CREEK CIRN COURT STLOCATION MAP B City of PrattvilleAlabama Historic PreservationCommission Case 1810-01 150 West Main Street ²1 inch = 800 feet Certificate of Appropriateness 1810-01 150 West Main Street ^ CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 116 Branch Street – CA1809-02 DATE October 23rd, 2018 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: James Garnett Property Owner: James Garnett Agent: N/A Location: 116 Branch Street Review Status and History Submission Status: Initial request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for this address. Previous Approvals: N/A Conditions of Previous Approvals: N/A 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details 116 Branch Street (Ward-Ford House) (1945, non- contributing). Frame house with asbestos-shingle siding, shallow gabled roof, small gabled porch at front. Note, Historic inventory has address listed incorrectly as 116 West Fifth Street. Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition The following changes have been requested by the applicant. See the application included as Attachment A for the owner’s description of each item. 1. Remove the house from the property by means of demolition. Page 2 of 2 PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION Reviewed by: Austin Brass Site Visits Conducted: October 2018 Recommendation: • Item 1: Approval due to non-contributing status to the historic character of the district. Evaluation: The requested alterations were reviewed against the standards contained in the Prattville Residential Design Review Guidelines Manual. The relevant sections of manual are included. Staff comments/evaluations are summarized at the end of each section. Item 1, Demolition of residential structure at 116 Branch Street Demolition (page 55) Demolition of buildings that contribute to the historic character of the district results in an irreversible loss to the physical fabric of the community. Demolition of such buildings is an outcome to be avoided. 1. Demolition is appropriate if the building does not contribute to the historic character of the district. 2. Applicants for demolition and the Historic Preservation Commission should explore possibilities for selling or reusing historic buildings, preferably onsite but also in other locations, as alternatives to demolition. 3. Demolitions may be appropriate if the denial of the demolition will result in a demonstrable economic hardship to the owner. ATTACHMENTS A. Application/Location Maps W 5TH ST W 4TH STN COURT STE 4TH ST E 5TH ST N CHESTNUT STHUNTS ALYS COURT STS CHESTNUT STBRANCH STN COURT STLOCATION MAP A City of PrattvilleAlabama Historic Preservation Commission Case-1809-02 Certificate of Appropriateness 116 Branch Street Legend County Tax Parcel ²1 inch = 500 feet HPC Case- CA1089-02 Certificate of Appropriateness116 Branch Street E 6TH ST W 4TH ST E MAIN ST 1ST ST W 6TH ST N COURT STW 5TH ST E 3RD ST WE TUM PKA ST 7TH ST MAPLE ST BOOTH ST DOSTER STN NORTHINGTON STGIN SHOP HILL RDLOWER KINGSTON RD COSBY CTBRIDGE STPRATT ST8TH ST 9TH ST S NORTHINGTON STU P P E R K I N GS T O N R D E A S Y S TBENT TREE DRS CHESTNUT STS WASHINGTON STE 5TH ST E 4TH STWALNUT STS COURT STW 3RD ST MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRNEW MOON DRNEWBY ST DEERWOOD DR MONCRIEF STPINE STW MAIN ST RUSSELL LNTICHNOR ST N CHESTNUT STP L ET C H E R S T PINECREST ST HALLMARK DRROY ST WOODL A N D AC R E S DR HUNTS ALY SELMA HWYEA S Y C T BOOTH LNN WASHINGTON STKNOB HILL RD P R A T T C E M E T A R Y DOUGLAS CI RNEW MOON CTWARREN CI RRAILROAD ST BRANCH STBENT TREE CTN COURT STLOCATION MAP B City of PrattvilleAlabama Historic PreservationCommission Case 1809-02 116 Branch Street ²1 inch = 800 feet Certificate of Appropriateness 1809-02 116 Branch Street ^