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06 - June 25 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 25, 2015 4:30 p.m. Call to Order: Roll Call: Chairman Langley, Vice-Chairman Price, Mr. Barrett, Ms. Chieves, Mrs. Davis, Ms. Kirkpatrick and Mr. Smith. Minutes: March 26, 2015 Old Business: None New Business: 1. CA1506-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Demolition-Carport & New Structure-Pool House 271 East Main Street Wayne & June Lambert, Petitioners Public Hearing 2. CA1506-02 Certificate of Appropriateness Alteration-Replace tile steps with brick façade 346 South Washington Street William A. Sawyer, Petitioner Public Hearing 3. CA1506-03 Certificate of Appropriateness Alteration-Addition of front porch 143 First Street Lowrence A. Bock, Petitioner Public Hearing 4. CA1506-4 Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations 121 West Fifth Street Gerald & Beverly Cimis, Petitioners Public Hearing 5. CA1506-5 Certificate of Appropriateness Alteration-Replace rear porch screen w/windows & door 263 East Main Street Madeira Powell, Petitioner Public Hearing 6. CA1506-06 Certificate of Appropriateness New Structure-Pool w/deck 225 Wetumpka Street David & Kim Williams, Petitioners Public Hearing Miscellaneous: Adjourn: CITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES June 25, 2015 Call to order: The regular meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission was called to order on Thursday, June 25,2015 at 4:33 p.m. Roll Call: The secretary called the roll. Members present were Chairman Thea Langley,Vice-Chairman Gray Price, Mr. Will Barrett,Mrs. Jean Davis,Ms. Lenore Kirkpatrick and Mr. Larry Smith.Members Absent:Mrs. Kate Chieves. Quorum present Also present was Mr. Joel Duke, City Planner and Ms.Alisa Morgan, Secretary. Minutes: There were no minutes available for approval. Old Business: There was no old business to discuss. New Business: Certificate of Appropriateness Demolition-Carport & New Structure-Pool House 271 East Main Street Wayne & June Lambert, Petitioners Wayne Lambert, petitioner, presented the request for Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish existing rotted wooden carport covering to allow construction of a pool house in the same location. He stated that his son Ben is the builder. Mr. Duke provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness requested for the proposed request to demo existing carport and replace with a new 12’x22’ out building to be used as a pool house . He stated that the structure is not visible from Main Street and will require Board of Zoning Adjustment approval to place in the side yard. Ben Lambert stated that the structure would have French doors compatible to the existing side door on the home.He stated that the south side wall currently proposed without window and will be similar to garage color to match the house (brown/white).He stated that they are agreeable to placing the siding with full sheet plywood (faux stucco) and French style door instead of garage style door and placing a window on the south side wall. There were no public comments. Mr.Barrett moved to approve the demolition and construction of a new structure as submitted contingent that a window is added on the south wall at 271 East Main Street.Mr.Price seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Certificate of Appropriateness Alteration-Replace tile steps with brick façade 346 South Washington Street William A. Sawyer, Petitioner Willie Sayer, petitioner, presented the request for Certificate of Appropriateness to replace tile steps with brick to follow to sidewalk. Mr. Duke provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness to make alterations to the tile steps. He stated that past alterations to 346 South Washington Street have diminished the 1835 structure and likely would not meet the Commission’s present guidelines. The past modifications make it difficult to visually distinguish the historic structure from its additions.He stated that the guidelines require that historic driveways, sidewalks, and walkways be retained and maintained. Mr. Smith stated that he was not in favor of paving to the sidewalk. Mr. Barrett moved to approve the replacement of existing tile steps with brick and deny replacement of concrete walkway to sidewalk with prick pavers at 346 South Washington Street. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. There were no public comments. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Certificate of Appropriateness Alteration-Addition of front porch 143 First Street Al Bock, Petitioner Al Bock, petitioner, presented the request for Certificate of Appropriateness to add a front porch to property at 143 First Street. He presented sample materials of roof, lattice and porch railings. Mr. Duke provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness to make alteration to add a front porch to the property at 143 First Street (district address listed as 149 First Street). He stated that the previous wood porch was removed. He stated that the proposed request is compatible to the building. Mr. Price moved to approve the addition of a front porch as submitted and to consider wood lattice at 143 First Street. Mr. Barrett seconded the motion. There were no public comments. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations 121 West Fifth Street Gerald & Beverly Cimis, Petitioners Gerald Cimis, petitioner, presented the request for Certificate of Appropriateness to make the following alterations. 1. Remove lattice screen-replace with four (4) square columns 2. Replace cinderblock steps and aluminum handrail with wooden steps and handrail 3. Replace concrete sidewalk from base of step with period bricks 4. Gravel existing dirt drive way. Mr. Duke provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness to make alterations to property at 121 West Fifth Street. He stated that the petitioner’s proposed request is in keeping with the historic appearance of the structure and the Commission’s guidelines.He stated that the guidelines require that historic driveways, sidewalks, and walkways be retained and maintained. There were no public comments. Mr. Smith moved to approve the request as submitted and deny bricking the sidewalk.Mrs. Davis seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Certificate of Appropriateness Alteration-Replace rear porch screen w/windows & door 263 East Main Street Madeira Powell, Petitioner Skip Jones of JDJ Builder, Inc., petitioner’s representative, presented the request to make alterations to remove screened porch and replace with windows and door on property. Mr. Duke provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness for property at 263 East Main Street stating that the porch will be retained. The modifications to remove the front porch screen and replace with glass windows and an exterior metal door are in keeping with the guidelines. There were no public comments. Mrs. Davis moved to approve the request as submitted with suggestion of removing the steps. Mrs. Kirkpatrick seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Certificate of Appropriateness New Structure-Pool w/deck 225 Wetumpka Street David & Kim Williams, Petitioners David and Kimberly Williams, petitioners, presented the request to add a new 18’x36’ pool with concrete deck on property. Mr. Duke provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness for property at 225 Wetumpka Street stated that the pool with deck request as submitted was in keeping with the guidelines. There were no public comments. Mr. Price moved to approve the request as submitted. Mrs. Davis seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Miscellaneous: Adjourn: With no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alisa Morgan,Secretary Historic Preservation Commission CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 271 E. Main Street – CA1506-01 DATE June 23, 2015 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: Wayne and June Lambert Property Owner: Same as Petitioner Agent: N/A Location: 271 E. Main Street Review Status and History Submission Status: Second request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for this address. Previous Approvals: CA1006-01 – On June 29, 2010, HPC approved the addition of a deck, deck railing, and awning to the front of structure and an exterior door to the east side. Conditions of Previous Approvals: N/A 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details 271 East Main Street (circa 1945, contributing): This house is a one-and-a-half story side-gabled block with a front gabled ell. Its lower level has a brick veneer and its upper level is covered in stucco and half timbering. A small front porch with a wood balustrade is present. 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. Demolition and removal of existing open carport on the west side of the lot, adjacent to main structure. See application for statement of hardship. Page 2 of 4 2. Construction of new 12’ x 22’, 1 story, wood-frame structure in place of the demolished structure. Structure will have 6/12 (26.57º) pitched roof covered with three-tab asphalt shingles and cement fiber lap siding. PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION Reviewed by: Joel T. Duke, AICP Site Visits Conducted: June 23, 2015 Recommendation:  Item 1: Consider three questions presented in the staff analysis.  Item 2: Proposed building meets the Commission guidelines for size and materials. The Commission should carefully review the proposed appearance compared to the main structure. 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 and removal of existing two-story accessory structure west of the main structure. 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 characte r. 1. Historic outbuildings should be retained and maintained. 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. Page 3 of 4 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. Demolition may be appropriate if the denial of the demolition will result in a demonstrable economic hardship on the owner. Analysis: The Commission should address three main questions with this request. 1. To what extent does the individual structure contribute to the overall property and the historic district? The accessory structure is not mentioned in the 1984 National Register nomination forms and survey. The structure was not specifically listed as contributing to the historic nature of the main structure. 2. Can the existing structure be rehabilitated on site or preserved by moving another site? 3. Has the applicant demonstrated sufficient hardship to meet the Commission’s guidelines and justify removal? Item 2. Construction of new 12’ x 22’, 1 story, wood-frame structure in place of the demolished structure. Structure will have 6/12 (26.57º) pitched roof covered with three-tab asphalt shingles and cement fiber lap siding. North wall will contain a 7’ x 8’ roll-up garage door. West and east walls show a single pane window on each. An elevation is not provided for the south, or street facing, wall. See application for complete details. 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 i n 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. Page 4 of 4 Analysis: a. The proposed location on the lot is within the side yard as defined by the city’s zoning ordinance. A zoning variance from the Board of Zoning Adjustment will be required unless the structure is shifted to a location completely behind the main structure and at least five feet off the side property line. b. The proposed new/replacement garage meets Guidelines 2, 3, and 4 for Outbuildings. Since the proposed structure is visible on two sides; from both Northington Street and potentially East Main Street, its compatibility with the site and district are important. 1. In general, the asphalt shingle roof and style of the proposed structure match the main structure and surrounding properties. The proposed cement fiber siding in the style and configuration presented in the application sufficiently mimics the wood siding common in the district. 2. With the potential visibility from East Main Street, the Commission should request information on the south wall. The south wall should include at least one window. ATTACHMENTS A. Application and attachments B. Location Map C. Staff photos – main structure – June 23, 2015 CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 346 South Washington Street – CA1506-02 DATE June 23, 2015 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: William A. Sayer Property Owner: Same as Petitioner Agent: N/A Location: 346 South Washington 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 346 South Washington Street, Spigener House (circa 1835 and circa 1985, non-contributing): This one-and-a-half story central-hall frame house with a side-gabled, raised-seam metal roof has a three bay façade that includes a central entrance with sidelights and transom and a four-over-four window to each side. At the front is an early-twentieth-century half-hipped brick-pier and post porch. To the north, a small, recessed hyphen with one double-hung window connects a circa 1985 side gabled addition on a brick pier foundation with three double-hung windows in its façade. The addition is slightly smaller than the historic building. 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. Page 2 of 3 1. Replace tile façade on existing front steps with brick façade. 2. Replace existing concrete walkway between front steps and city sidewalk with brick pavers – herringbone pattern. PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION Reviewed by: Joel T. Duke, AICP Site Visits Conducted: June 23, 2015 Recommendation: Item 1: Consider modifications to request Item 2: Denial due to inconsistency with guidelines 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. Replace tile façade on existing front steps with brick façade. Porches (Page 27) Porches are one of the most defining characteristics of historic houses. Historic porches should be retained, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. New porches should be sympathetic to the historic appearance of building to which they are attached. 1. Historic porches visible from the street should be retained and maintained. 2. Deteriorated or damaged porches should be repaired and missing elements replaced. The materials used in repairs should allow the porch to maintain its historic appearance. 3. If the historic porch is missing, it is appropriate to replace it. Replacement porches should use materials and styles that are compatible with the building to which they are attached. Analysis: Past alterations to 346 South Washington Street have diminished the 1835 structure and likely would not meet the Commission’s present guidelines. The past modifications make it difficult to visually distinguish the historic structure from its additions. In the case of 346 S. Washington Street, the Commission’s goal should be preserving as much of the remaining historic character as possible. Page 3 of 3 The proposed project replaces ceramic tiles that covered the concrete steps and block knee walls. The applicant proposes to replace the tile with brick. The replacement material is similar to the porch foundation and brick lattice, however, it does not appear that the applicant intends to paint the new bricks to match the rest of the front façade. In addition, the brick work appears to be somewhat out of scale with the existing brick-piers and post supporting the porch. The new work should complement the structure. Care should be taken to blend these new architectural feature into the existing structure. Item 2. Replace existing concrete walkway between front steps and city sidewalk with brick pavers – herringbone pattern. Driveways, Sidewalks, and Walkways (page 44) Driveways, sidewalks, and walkways are common district features. Historic examples should be retained and maintained, and new construction should follow historic examples. 1. Historic driveways, sidewalks, and walkways should be retained and maintained. 5. Many district residences have narrow concrete walkways connecting the sidewalk or street to the main entrance. New walkways should follow these historic models. Analysis The requested modifications do not meet Guideline 5. Maintenance of the simpler concrete walk is consistent with the guidelines and overlay pattern in the district. ATTACHMENTS A. Application and attachments B. Location Map C. Staff Photos – June 23, 2015 CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 143 First Street – CA1506-03 DATE June 23, 2015 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: Lowren A. Bock Property Owner: Same as Petitioner Agent: N/A Location: 143 First 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 149 First Street (circa 1850, contributing) This one-and-a-half story, central-hall, frame building with a gabled roof has two pairs of exterior end chimneys and a shed-roofed front porch with chamfered supports resting on cinderblock pedestals. 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. Addition of 8’ x 20’ front porch (dimensions revised by applicant post submission) PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION Reviewed by: Joel T. Duke, AICP Site Visits Conducted: June 23, 2015 Page 2 of 2 Recommendation: Items 1: Approval 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. Add 8’ x 20’ front porch per attached drawing. Wood deck, post, rails, and balusters and metal shed roof. Porches (Page 27) Porches are one of the most defining characteristics of historic houses. Historic porches should be retained, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. New porches should be sympathetic to the historic appearance of building to which they are attached. 1. Historic porches visible from the street should be retained and maintained. 2. Deteriorated or damaged porches should be repaired and missing elements replaced. The materials used in repairs should allow the porch to maintain its historic appearance. 3. If the historic porch is missing, it is appropriate to replace it. Replacement porches should use materials and styles that are compatible with the building to which they are attached. Analysis: The applicant’s plans to restore the appearance of the porch to an earlier time period is in keeping with the Commission’s guidelines and the spirit of the preserving the exteriors of the district’s structures. Style of earlier porch is noted in the National Register description. ATTACHMENTS A. Application and attachments B. Location Map C. Staff Photos – June 23, 2015 CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 121 West Fifth Street – CA1506-04 DATE June 23, 2015 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: Gerald and Beverly Cimis Property Owner: Same as Petitioner Agent: N/A Location: 121 W. Fifth 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 121 West Fifth Street, Jones House (circa 1890, contributing): The Jones House is a rectangular one- story frame building with an ell covered with a gable roof. It has a central chimney, and a half -hipped historic porch with modern screening is across the façade. 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 existing screening with lattice and screen door on the front of the porch and replace with 4 square (approximately 12” square) columns. 2. Replace the severely worn and degraded cinderblock steps and aluminum handrail with wooden steps and handrails. 3. If feasible, replace the cement sidewalk from the base of the steps to the City sidewalk with period bricks that appear to be original and were salvaged from the Page 2 of 3 house. If this is not possible, attempt to repair the existing broken cement sidewalk, or replace with new cement sidewalk. 4. Add gravel to the existing dirt driveway. PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION Reviewed by: Joel T. Duke, AICP Site Visits Conducted: June 23, 2015 Recommendation: Items 1 - 4: Approval 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. Remove the existing screening with lattice and screen door on the front of the porch and replace with 4 square (approximately 12” square) columns. Item 2. Replace the severely worn and degraded cinderblock steps and aluminum handrail with wooden steps and handrails. Porches (Page 27) Porches are one of the most defining characteristics of historic houses. Historic porches should be retained, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. New porches should be sympathetic to the historic appearance of building to which they are attached. 1. Historic porches visible from the street should be retained and maintained. 2. Deteriorated or damaged porches should be repaired and missing elements replaced. The materials used in repairs should allow the porch to maintain its historic appearance. 3. If the historic porch is missing, it is appropriate to replace it. Replacement porches should use materials and styles that are compatible with the building to which they are attached. Analysis: The applicant’s plans to restore the appearance of the porch to an earlier time period is in keeping with the Commission’s guidelines and the spirit of the preserving the exteriors of the district’s structures. The addition of a railing to the steps is a minor allowance. Page 3 of 3 Item 3. If feasible, replace the cement sidewalk from the base of the steps to the City sidewalk with period bricks that appear to be original and were salvaged from the house. If this is not possible, attempt to repair the existing broken cement sidewalk, or replace with new cement sidewalk. Item 4. Add gravel to the existing dirt driveway. Driveways, Sidewalks, and Walkways (page 44) Driveways, sidewalks, and walkways are common district features. Historic examples should be retained and maintained, and new construction should follow historic examples. 1. Historic driveways, sidewalks, and walkways should be retained and maintained. 2. Driveways should be of gravel, concrete ribbons, grass and dirt, or concrete. Blacktop and asphalt driveways were not historically features of the district, and should be avoided. Driveways should be located to the side of the house. 5. Many district residences have narrow concrete walkways connecting the sidewalk or street to the main entrance. New walkways should follow these historic models. Analysis The requested modifications and additions are in keeping with the historic appearance of the structure and the Commission’s guidelines. ATTACHMENTS A. Application and attachments B. Location Map C. Staff Photos – June 23, 2015 CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 263 East Main Street – CA1506-05 DATE June 23, 2015 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: Maderia Powell Property Owner: Same as Petitioner Agent: Skip Jones, JDJ Builder, Inc. Location: 263 East Main 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 263 East Main Street (circa 1950, contributing) This one-and-a-half-story side-gabled block with a front gabled ell has a brick veneer and a front porch with brick posts. 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 screen and door from south face of rear porch and replace with glass – creating a sun porch. 2. Remove screen and door from east face of rear porch and replace with framing and exterior metal door. PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION Reviewed by: Joel T. Duke, AICP Page 2 of 3 Site Visits Conducted: June 23, 2015 Recommendation: Items 1 & 2: Approval 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. Replace tile façade on existing front steps with brick façade. Porches (Page 27) Porches are one of the most defining characteristics of historic houses. Historic porches should be retained, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. New porches should be sympathetic to the historic appearance of building to which they are attached. 1. Historic porches visible from the street should be retained and maintained. 2. Deteriorated or damaged porches should be repaired and missing elements replaced. The materials used in repairs should allow the porch to maintain its historic appearance. Additions (Page 40) Additions to dwellings are appropriate as long as they are placed on rear elevations or non- readily visible side elevations. Additions should be designed to complement the historic qualities of the dwelling. 1. Additions should cause minimal damage or removal of historic walls, roofs, and features from historic buildings. Existing openings should be used to connect the building and the addition. 2. Additions should have no or limited visibility from the street. Generally, rear elevation are appropriate locations for additions. 3. Additions should be compatible with the original building in scale, proportion, rhythm, and materials. 4. Additions should be distinguishable from the historic building: they should be smaller and simpler in design. 5. Additions should not imitate earlier architectural styles, but should be contemporary in design. Analysis: Page 3 of 3 The proposed modifications to the rear porch are in keeping with the district guidelines by maintaining the roof and support columns of the original porch and by making such modifications to the rear, private side of the structure. ATTACHMENTS A. Application and attachments B. Location Map C. Staff Photos – June 23, 2015 CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 225 Wetumpka Street – CA1506-06 DATE June 23, 2015 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: David and Kim Williams Property Owner: Petitioners Agent: N/A Location: 225 Wetumpka Street Review Status and History Submission Status: Second request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for this address. Previous Approvals: CA1412-03 – Replacement asphalt shingles with standing seam metal roof and replacing front porch boards Conditions of Previous Approvals: N/A 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details 225 Wetumpka Street (circa 1910, contributing) This bungalow is a one-and-a-half story frame building with a broad sloping roof extending over its brick-pier porch and a hipped-roof upper-level sunroom. 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) In-ground 18’ x 36’ swimming pool with concrete deck – 10’ wide on ends and 6’ on sides. Located in rear yard. PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION Reviewed by: Joel T. Duke, AICP Page 2 of 2 Site Visits Conducted: June 23, 2015 Recommendation:  Item 1: Approve. 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. In-ground 18’ 36’ swimming pool with concrete deck – 10’ wide on ends and 6’ on sides. Located in rear yard. Pools and Fountains (page 51) Pools and fountains are modern elements that can be most welcome on a summer day! New pools and fountains should use placement that minimizes their effect on the district’s historic character. 1. Swimming pools and fountains should be located in the back yards and have limited visibility from public vantage points. 2. Plants and/or fencing should be used to screen views of pools or fountains. Analysis: The requested development satisfies the Commission’s guidelines. ATTACHMENTS A. Application B. Location Map