1712-Dec 12Planning & Development Department
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C I T Y O F PRATTVILLE
H I S T ORIC PRESERVATION C OMMISSION
AGENDA
December 7, 2017
4:30 p.m.
Call to Order:
Roll Call:
Chairman Langley, Vice-Chairman Price, Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Davis, Ms. Kirkpatrick, Ms. Musgrove, and Mr. Smith.
Election of Officers:
Minutes:
September 28, 2017
Old Business:
None
New Business:
1. 1712-01 Certificate of Appropriateness
New Structure-Accessory structure
241 Doster Street
Earl Irvine, Petitioner
Public Hearing
Miscellaneous:
Staff Approval:
132 Tichnor Street-Sign
Adjourn:
Approved 1/25/18
Prattville Historic Preservation Commission
December 7, 2017 Minutes
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
December 7, 2017
Call to order:
The regular meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission was called to order on Thursday,
December 7, 2017 at 4:32 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, Mrs. Kate Musgrove, and Mr. Larry Smith. Members absent:
Mr. Will Barrett.
Quorum present
Also present were Mr. Joel Duke, City Planner and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary.
Minutes:
Mrs. Davis moved to approve the minutes of the September 28, 2017 meeting. Mr. Smith seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
Certificate of Appropriateness
New Structure-Accessory structure
241 Doster Street
Earl Irvine, Petitioner
No petitioner or a representative was present to address the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness at
241 Doster Street.
Mr. Duke stated that the recently installed fence was approved and permitted, but the accessory structure
was not, and was placed prior to obtaining a permit from the city.
Mrs. Davis moved to proceed with action without representation from the petitioner. Mr. Price seconded
the motion. The motion to proceed passed unanimously.
Mr. Duke provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness at 241 Doster Street. He stated
that this is the second request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for this address. In February 2014, the
previous owner was granted approval to replace the shed roof on the NW corner of the main structure. He
stated that the structure is not a contributing historic structure. He stated that the proposed 12’ x 20’ pre-
fabricated accessory structure is setback 5’ from the north and west property lines (rear/west corner of the
lot). It is constructed of metal siding, one 12’ face houses a metal roll-up door and one 20’ face includes a
door and two windows. He stated that page 50 of the residential guidelines addresses outbuildings. The
proposal does not meet the requirements of Guideline 4 requiring that the building and roof forms be
complementary and compatible with the main structure or Guideline 5 suggesting that the materials used
should be compatible with the main structure.
Chair Langley opened discussion for the board.
Mr. Smith stated the proposal does not meet the guidelines.
Approved 1/25/18
Prattville Historic Preservation Commission
December 7, 2017 Minutes
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Ms. Davis asked for clarity if the petitioner was aware of the guidelines and approval required before the
structure was placed. Chair Langley affirmed that the petitioner was aware of the District’s guidelines
and permit requirements.
After no further discussion, the vote was called.
Mrs. Davis moved to deny the request because it did not meet the requirements of Outbuildings
Guidelines 4 and 5; structure to be removed in 30 days. Ms. Musgrove seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
There were no public comments.
Miscellaneous:
Mr. Duke informed the HPC of the staff’s approval of a sign placement at 132 Tichnor Street. He stated
that the new sign matched was previously there; it was keeping within the guidelines.
Adjourn:
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alisa Morgan, Secretary
Historic Preservation Commission
CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Historic Preservation Commission
Planning Department Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
241 Doster Street – CA1712-01
DATE
December 5, 2017
PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT
Petitioner: Earl Irvine
Property Owner: Same as Petitioner
Agent: N/A
Location: 241 Doster Street
Review Status and History
Submission Status: Second request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for this
address.
Previous Approvals: CA1402-01, February 27, 2014 – Approved replacement
of existing shed roof on the NW corner of the main
structure.
Conditions of Previous
Approvals:
No conditions.
1984/2007 Historic
Properties Inventory
Details
241 Doster Street is not listed in the assessment of
historic structures completed for the 1984 National
Register nomination or the 2007 inventory completed
by Thomason and Associates. The wood frame
structure is listed by the Autauga County Revenue
Commissioner’s Office as being built in 1946 and
remodeled in 2008.
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. Construct a new 12’ x 20’ (240 square foot) accessory structure setback 5’ from
the north and west property lines (rear/west corner of the lot). Proposed structure
is pre-fabricated and constructed of metal siding. One 12’ face houses a metal
roll-up door and one 20’ face includes a door and two windows.
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PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION
Reviewed by: Joel T. Duke, AICP
Site Visits Conducted: November 30, 2017
Recommendation: Items 1: Approval with modifications to structure or site to
further screen the accessory building from Doster Street.
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. Construct a new 12’ x 20’ (240 square foot) accessory structure setback 5’
from the north and west property lines (rear/west corner of the lot). Proposed
structure is pre-fabricated and constructed of metal siding. One 12’ face houses a
metal roll-up door and one 20’ face includes a door and two windows.
Outbuildings (page 50)
Outbuildings contribute to the historic and residential character of the district.
Historic outbuildings should be retained and maintained. New outbuildings should
use design, materials, and placement that support the district’s historic character.
2. New outbuildings should be smaller than the adjoining main building.
3. New outbuildings should be simple in appearance.
4. New outbuildings should use building and roof forms compatible to those used in
the adjoining main building.
5. New outbuildings should use materials compatible to those used in the adjoining
main buildings. Outbuildings that are not visible from public vantage points or have
very limited visibility may use modern synthetic siding materials.
Analysis:
a. The proposed new/replacement garage meets Guidelines 2, and 3 for
Outbuildings.
b. It does not meet Guideline 4 requiring that the building and roof forms be
complementary and compatible with the main structure.
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c. The structure does not meet Guideline 5 suggesting that the materials used
should be compatible with the main structure.
d. Guideline 5 provides some relief from the standard if visibility of the structure is
somewhat limited from the street frontage. Given the non- contributing status of
the main structure, simple screening with fencing or landscaping may permit use
of the proposed structure.
Analysis:
The applicant’s proposed structure was added to the site prior to obtaining a Certificate of
Appropriateness or building permit. The present location on the site is visible from the street.
While the applicant cannot easily alter the structure to meet Guidelines 4 and 5, it can be
moved or otherwise screened from view.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Application and attachments
B. Location Map
1ST ST
DOSTER ST
SELMA HWY
S NORTHINGTON ST
S WASHINGTON ST
DOSTER RD
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305
346
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250
404
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345
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COA 1712-01
241 Doster Street
LOCATION MAP
City Alabama of Prattville
COA 1712-REQUEST 01
241 Doster Street
² 1 inch = 80 feet
Legend
ADDRESS_POINTS
County Tax Parcel