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1806 June 28 Planning & Development Department 102 West Main Street  Prattville, Alabama 36067  334-595-0500  334-361-3677 Facsimile planning.prattvilleal.gov CITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA June 28, 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: May 24, 2018 Old Business: 1. CA1805-02 Certificate of Appropriateness Fence 115 Maple Street Tom Miller, Petitioner New Business: 2. CA1806-02 Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations, Deck Addition, Sign 163 West Main Street Debra Pace Odam, Petitioner Public Hearing 3. CA1806-03 Certificate of Appropriateness New Structure-Awning 235 South Chestnut Street Spiller Furniture & Mattress, Petitioner Public Hearing 4. CA1806-04 Certificate of Appropriateness New Structure-construct an open wall shed with hip roof South Chestnut Street and First Street Autauga Creek Improvement Committee, Petitioner Public Hearing Miscellaneous: Staff Approval:  178 East Fourth Street (Sign-St. Mark’s Church) 1806-01 Adjourn: Approved 8/23/18 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission June 28, 2018 Minutes Page 1 of 3 CITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES June 28, 2018 Call to order: The regular meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission was called to order on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 4:56 p.m. Roll Call: The secretary called the roll. Members present were Chairman Thea Langley, Vice-Chairman Gray Price, Mrs. Jean Davis, Ms. Lenore Kirkpatrick, and Mr. Joel McCord. Members Absent: Mr. Will Barrett and Mrs. Kate Musgrove. Quorum present Also present was Mr. Joel Duke, City Planner and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary. Minutes: Mr. Price moved to approve the minutes of the May 24, 2018 meeting. Mrs. Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Langley changed the order that the agenda items were heard. New Business: Certificate of Appropriateness New Structure-construct an open wall shed with hip roof South Chestnut Street and First Street Autauga Creek Improvement Committee, Petitioner Skip Lobmiller, petitioner’s representative, presented the request to construct an open wall shed with roof at the intersection of South Chestnut Street and First Street. He stated that the roof is needed to protect the permanent display of McNeill Mill Turbine from sun damage. Mr. Duke provided the staff report for the request to for a new structure to be placed at the corner of South Chestnut Street and First Street. He stated that the structure will be similar to the wells on Doster Road. He stated that the staff has no objections. Chair Langley opened the floor for public comments. Iris Korthauer, 444 Cargill Street, spoke in favor of the request. After no further public comments, the public hearing was closed. Chair Langley opened discussion for the Board. After no further discussion, the vote was called. Mrs. Davis moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness to allow a new structure-construct an open wall shed with hip metal roof as submitted. Mr. Price seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Approved 8/23/18 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission June 28, 2018 Minutes Page 2 of 3 Certificate of Appropriateness Fence 115 Maple Street Tom Miller, Petitioner The Certificate of Appropriateness was heard and approved at the May 24 meeting. The petitioner is seeking to make modifications to the approved Certificate of Appropriateness. Tom & Linda Miller, petitioners, presented pricing options for the fence in the rear yard at property located at 115 Maple Street. He stated that the proposed options (Attachments A & B) are least expensive and more in line with his request. Attachment C reflects what the Commission approved (Attachment made a part of the minutes). He stated that in consideration to the proposed options, he is requesting that the Commission grant an exception to what has been approved. Mr. McCord stated that modification could be made to allow 1/3 ornamental fencing and 2/3 landscaping for the “L” shape side of fencing. Mr. Miller stated that he could move forward with the modification. After no further discussion, the vote was called. Mr. McCord moved to modify the previous approval of the “L” shape area of fencing of ornamental and chain link to change the west property line section of ornamental fencing to the grass area and chain link remainder and across to creek. Mrs. Kirkpatrick seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed by 4/1 vote as recorded. Favor: Chairman Thea Langley, Mrs. Jean Davis, Ms. Lenore Kirkpatrick, and Mr. Joel McCord. Oppose: Mr. Gray Price. Certificate of Appropriateness New Structure-Awning 235 South Chestnut Street Spiller Furniture & Mattress, Petitioner Shane Spiller, petitioner, introduced the request to place a sign at 235 South Chestnut Street. He stated that they are making improvements to the building. The sign company installed the sign without business license or obtaining a building permit. Mr. Duke provided the staff report for the proposed sign at 235 South Chestnut Street. He stated that the structure is a non-contributing historic structure. He stated that the “before” picture, submitted with the application, is more in character with older buildings downtown. He stated that the sign can be constructed to fit as an awning, but the existing awning would have to be removed. Mr. Spiller stated that the existing awning is perfect fit for the building. He wants a sign not a new awning. Mr. Duke stated that if the sign can be modified to fit flat against the building, it will be appropriate. Chair Langley opened discussion for the Board. After no further discussion, the vote was called. Mrs. Davis moved to deny the request as submitted and suggested the petitioner work with the Planning staff to design the sign to guidelines and be reviewed at staff level. Mr. McCord seconded the motion. The motion to deny passed unanimously. There were no public comments. Approved 8/23/18 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission June 28, 2018 Minutes Page 3 of 3 Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations, Deck Addition, Sign 163 West Main Street Debra Pace Odam, Petitioner Debra Pace Odom, petitioner, presented the request to make alterations on property located at 163 West Main Street. She stated that they want to build a deck similar to the deck at Patsy’s Pins & Needles. They want to open the back windows that have been bricked. Mr. Duke provided the staff report for the request to make alterations on property located at 163 West Main Street. He stated that the structure is a contributing historic structure. He stated that concept of the proposed items 1-4 is appropriate, but additional details need to be provided before approval. He stated that the sign request (item 5) is appropriate for rear doors. An image of the actual sign is needed prior to permit approval. He stated that all items meet the guidelines and can be handled at staff level with additional details provided. Chair Langley opened discussion for the Board. After no further discussion, the vote was called. Mrs. Davis moved to table until additional details can be provided and reviewed. Mr. Price seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Miscellaneous: Mr. Duke stated that the item, 178 East Fourth Street (Sign), was approved under expedited review. Adjourn: With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alisa Morgan, Secretary Historic Preservation Commission 1ST ST E 3RD ST E MAIN ST S NORTHINGTON STS CHESTNUT STS WASHINGTON STE 4TH ST MAPLE STS COURT STW 3RD ST BRIDGE STW 4TH ST W MAIN ST TICHNOR ST COLLEGE STHUNTS ALY P L E T C H E R S T OAK CREEK CIR^_ HPC Case - CA1806-04 Certificate of AppropriatenessIntersection of S. Chestnut St &First St LOCATION MAP A City of PrattvilleAlabama Historic Preservation Commission CA1806-04 Certificate of AppropriatenessIntersection of S. Chestnut St &First St ²1 inch = 200 feet 1ST ST MAPLE ST S CHESTNUT STP L E T C H E R S T OAK CREEK CIR143 137123 127 135 131 342 108 110 112 114 116 118 120 122 124 126 128 133 341 335 331 325 106 150 148136 141 121 119 ^_ HPC Case - CA1806-04 Certificate of AppropriatenessIntersection of S. Chestnut St &First St LOCATION MAP B City of PrattvilleAlabama Historic Preservation Commission CA1806-04 Certificate of AppropriatenessIntersection of S. Chestnut St &First St ²1 inch = 60 feet Legend County Tax Parcel 2018 CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 235 South Chestnut Street – CA1806-03 DATE June 26, 2018 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: Spiller Furniture and Mattress Property Owner: Spiller Company Agent: N/A Location: 235 South Chestnut Street Review Status and History Submission Status: First submission for this address. Previous Approvals: N/A Conditions of Previous Approvals: None 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details 235 South Chestnut Street (circa 1960, non- contributing) Non-contributing structure – not included in 1984 or Thomason inventories. Per Autauga County Revenue Commissioners Office, the structure was completed in 1960. Brick façade on concrete block. Aluminum storefront. 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 canvas awning above existing metal awning. New canvas awning will include store logo. Page 2 of 4 PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION Reviewed by: Joel T. Duke, AICP Site Visits Conducted: June 2018 Recommendation: Request Modification – Option 1 - remove existing awning and install new awning at a level closer to existing awning. New awning may be across width of the storefront or only over the doorway. Awning may contain sign. Option 2 – keep existing awning and install a new, indirectly illuminated sign. 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. Item 1. Install canvas awning above existing metal awning. New canvas awning will include store logo. Awnings (Page 16) Historically, shopkeepers commonly used awnings on their stores. As air conditioning became more common after the 1940s, awning use declined. Awnings can add historic character to late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century buildings, advertise, and conserve energy. Their use is encouraged in both commercial and residential settings. 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. 5. Fixed metal, vinyl, or wood awnings are discouraged. Internally lit awnings are also less appropriate. Page 3 of 4 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. Signs (page 29) Signs are important elements in the historic and commercial character of the downtown business district, and historic signage should be retained and maintained. Signs are also important means of advertising and establishing business identities. 1. Historic signs should be retained, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. 2. New signs should be of traditional materials such as finished wood, glass, copper, or bronze. 3. New signs should be installed in locations historically used for signs such as on awnings, on upper façade walls covering five percent or less of the wall surface, inside windows, or projecting from the building façade or elevation. Signs should not cover or obscure architectural features. 4. New signs should be properly proportioned relative to their buildings. 5. Letters should be eighteen or less inches high and should cover sixty percent or less of the total sign area. 6. Colors used in signs should be coordinated with their buildings. Three colors or less should be used per sign. 7. Mounting equipment should be anchored in mortar, not bricks or stones, and should avoid damaging the building. Analysis: The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations completed without the required sign or building permits. The applicant is requesting approval for an awning installed to replace a wall sign removed during recent maintenance and repainting work. The subject structure has an existing flat metal awning supported by anchor rods extending from the façade. The additional awning was installed over the existing awning. The additional awning is canvas over an aluminum frame. The ends of the aluminum frame remain open. According to the applicant, no additional work on the additional awning is proposed. The additional awning appears to be a sign designed to mimics an awning design or an incomplete awning. The design, as a sign or an awning, does not meet the Commission’s Page 4 of 4 guidelines. A redesign and correction is needed to bring the design closer to the simpler style of the building and the district guidelines. Option 1 would be removal of the existing awning and installation of the new awning at lower level. The new awning may cover the width of the storefront, or may be smaller and cover only the doorway. The ends of the awning frame should be covered with canvas. The new awning may contain a sign. Option 2 would be to keep the existing awning and install a new indirectly illuminated sign. ATTACHMENTS A. Application and attachments B. Location Maps 1ST ST E 3RD ST E MAIN ST S NORTHINGTON STS CHESTNUT STS WASHINGTON STE 4TH ST MAPLE STS COURT STW 3RD ST BRIDGE STW 4TH ST W MAIN ST TICHNOR ST COLLEGE STHUNTS ALY P L E T C H E R S T OAK CREEK CIR^_ HPC Case - CA1806-03 Certificate of Appropriateness235 S. Chestnut Street LOCATION MAP A City of PrattvilleAlabama Historic Preservation Commission CA1806-03 Certificate of Appropriateness235 S. Chestnut Street ²1 inch = 200 feet E MAIN STS CHESTNUT STW MAIN ST TICHNOR ST 138 241 113 119 120 101 113 119 129 135 141 147 163 234 102 122 239 237 211218 114 136 243 B243 A HPC Case - CA1806-03 Certificate of Appropriateness235 S. Chestnut Street LOCATION MAP B City of PrattvilleAlabama Historic Preservation Commission CA1806-03 Certificate of Appropriateness235 S. Chestnut Street ²1 inch = 60 feet Legend County Tax Parcel 2018 CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 163 West Main Street – CA1806-02 DATE June 26, 2018 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: Debra Pace (Odom) Property Owner: Jules M. Moffett Agent: N/A Location: 163 West Main Street Review Status and History Submission Status: Second request for COA for this address Previous Approvals: May 2016 – Case CA1603-04 – Received Expedited COA for exterior sign Conditions of Previous Approvals: N/A 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details 163 – 165 West Main Street (1920, contributing) – This one-story brick building is divided into two commercial units, each with a circa 1960 storefront. A metal cornice with modillions surmounted by a parapet spans them both. 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. Restore/replace three (3) exit doors on rear façade. Doors may be installed as Dutch doors to permit food vending. 2. Restore/replace four (4) windows – remove bricked openings 3. Build deck connecting two doorway – two options provided in application Page 2 of 4 4. Build walkway to deck at 161 W. Main Street (Patsy’s Pins and Needles) 5. Signs – added to restored rear doors – metal 6. Add gate to city constructed and maintained walkway railing. PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION Reviewed by: Joel T. Duke, AICP Site Visits Conducted: June 2018 Recommendation:  Items 1 and 2: Approval of concept – withhold final approval until details are presented and reviewed.  Items 3 and 4: Approval of concept – withhold final approval until deck plan is selected and railing details provided. Requires City of Prattville approval for encroachment into easement.  Item 5: Approval conditional – final design presented to Planning Department for review. Evaluation: The requested alterations were reviewed against the Commission’s Certificate of Appropriateness review policy and 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. Restore/replace three (3) exit doors on rear façade. Doors may be installed as Dutch doors to permit food vending. Doors and Entrances (Page 18) Doors are often buildings’ central visual elements, so are particularly important features. 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 not detract from the historic appearance of their building. 5. Owners are encouraged to replace missing or severely damaged historic doors with new doors that replicate the originals or other historic examples. Page 3 of 4 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. Analysis: Insufficient detail is provided at this time to determine the style and appropriateness of the proposed doors. Dutch doors are permissible. Details needed regarding openings (windows), panels, materials, and casings proposed. Item 2. Restore/replace four (4) windows – remove bricked openings Windows (Page34) Windows are prominent building components. They help to establish the rhythm of a building or streetscape. Sometimes, particularly in industrial buildings, they are the dominant visual element of a building exterior. Historic windows should be retained, visible, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. 4. Missing windows or elements should be replaced so that they replicate the historic windows or other historic examples. 5. Replacement windows should be of wood to match the original. The use of vinyl or aluminum clad windows may also be appropriate if they match the original window. Analysis: Insufficient detail is provided at this time to determine the style and appropriateness of the proposed windows. Details needed regarding number of openings panes, casings, and materials proposed. Items 3 and 4. Build deck connecting two doorway – two options provided in application Decks (Page 37) Decks are popular modern features. If added to district buildings, they should be constructed on a building’s rear elevation or another location not visible from the street. 1. Decks should be located on the rear elevations of buildings. They may also be located on a side elevation if screened from view from the street through fencing or plants or on the roof if screened from view through placement or parapets. 2. Decks should be constructed of wood or metal. Page 4 of 4 3. Decks should be stained or painted so that their colors are compatible with those of their buildings. 4. Decks should be simple in design. Wood balusters should be less than three inches apart and less than two inches in width and depth. Analysis: Insufficient detail is provided at this time to determine the style and appropriateness of the proposed deck. Details needed regarding railings and preferred layout. Proposed deck is also located in easement granted to City of Prattville for access and utilities. A deck may be permitted if it does not limit access to utilities. Item 5. Signs – added to restored rear door – metal Signs (page 29) Signs are important elements in the historic and commercial character of the downtown business district, and historic signage should be retained and maintained. Signs are also important means of advertising and establishing business identities. 1. Historic signs should be retained, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. 2. New signs should be of traditional materials such as finished wood, glass, copper, or bronze. 3. New signs should be installed in locations historically used for signs such as on awnings, on upper façade walls covering five percent or less of the wall surface, inside windows, or projecting from the building façade or elevation. Signs should not cover or obscure architectural features. 4. New signs should be properly proportioned relative to their buildings. 5. Letters should be eighteen or less inches high and should cover sixty percent or less of the total sign area. 6. Colors used in signs should be coordinated with their buildings. Three colors or less should be used per sign. 7. Mounting equipment should be anchored in mortar, not bricks or stones, and should avoid damaging the building. Analysis: Presented sign example is appropriate for rear doors. Image of the actual sign will be required prior to permit approval ATTACHMENTS A. Application and attachments B. Location Maps 1ST ST E 3RD ST E MAIN ST MAPLE ST S WASHINGTON STS CHESTNUT STB R I D G E S T W 3RD ST W MAIN STS COURT STTICHNOR ST DOSTER STCOL LEGE STHUNTS ALY P L E T C H E R S T SELMA HWYOAK CREEK CIR^_ HPC Case - CA1806-02 Certificate of Appropriateness163 West Main Street LOCATION MAP A City of PrattvilleAlabama Historic Preservation Commission CA1806-02 Certificate of Appropriateness163 West Main Street ²1 inch = 200 feet W MAIN ST BRIDGE STS COURT STMAPLE ST 243 110 121 169 150 152 160164 166 187185 183181179177175173 161 139 167 163 137 135 133 157 155 153 147 145 141 131 127 125 113 119 102 140 138 136 144146154176 172 156 124 101 HPC Case - CA1806-02 Certificate of Appropriateness163 West Main Street LOCATION MAP B City of PrattvilleAlabama Historic Preservation Commission CA1806-02 Certificate of Appropriateness163 West Main Street ²1 inch = 60 feet Legend County Tax Parcel 2018