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02 - February 27 PLANNING & DEVELOPME NT DEPARTMENT 102 WEST MAIN STREET  PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067  334 -361 -3613  334 -361 -3677 FACSIMILE planning.prattvilleal.gov CITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA February 27, 2014 4:30 p.m. Call to Order: Roll Call: Chairman Langley, Vice-Chairman Price, Mr. Barrett, Ms. Chieves, Mrs. Davis, and Ms. Kirkpatrick. Election of Officers: Minutes: May 23, 2013; August 22, 2013; September 12, 2013 and September 26, 2013 Old Business: New Business: 1. CA1402-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Alteration-Roof replacement 241 Doster Street Malorie W. Gray, Petitioner Public Hearing 2. CA1402-02 Certificate of Appropriateness New Structure-Residential First Street Betty J. Mercer, Petitioner Public Hearing Miscellaneous: Adjourn: Approved 10/23/14 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission February 27, 2014 Page 1 of 2 CITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES February 27, 2014 Call to order: The regular meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission was called to order on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 4:36 p.m. Roll Call: The secretary called the roll. Members present were Chairman Thea Langley, Vice-Chairman Gray Price, Mr. Will Barrett,Ms. Kate Chieves,Mrs. Jean Davis and Ms. Lenore Kirkpatrick.Members Absent: None. Quorum present Also present was Mr. Joel Duke, City Planner and Ms.Alisa Morgan, Secretary. Election of Officers: Ms. Kirkpatrick moved to table the election of officers. Mrs. Chieves seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Minutes: Mr. Price moved to approve the minutes of the May 23, 2013; August 22,2013; September 12, 2013 and September 26, 2013 meetings. Ms. Kirkpatrick seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Old Business: None New Business: Certificate of Appropriateness Alteration-Roof replacement 241 Doster Street Malorie W. Gray, Petitioner Malorie Gray with Mary Ann Wingard, petitioners, presented the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to replace the existing 12’x24’covered rear porch roof style with a gable roof at 241 Doster Street. Mr. Duke provided the staff report for the alterations requested at 241 Doster. He stated that the structure is not considered a contributing historic structure and has been altered significantly in the past.He stated that the proposed roof alteration is not visible from the street and harmonizes with the existing structure and recommended approval. Mr. Price moved to approve the alterations at 241 Doster Street as submitted.Mrs. Davis seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Approved 10/23/14 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission February 27, 2014 Page 2 of 2 Certificate of Appropriateness New Structure-Residential First Street (Vacant Lot) Betty J. Mercer, Petitioner Betty Mercer, owner, along with Dennis Coe, purchaser, presented the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new resident on property on First Street. Mr. Duke provided the staff report for construction of a new resident at property on First Street. He stated that the proposed structure is a design that has already been used with success in the historic district in Hunts Alley. Jimmy Adams of New Age Builders, representative, stated that they will keep the integrity of the historic district. He stated that the house will be on an elevated block foundation slab 3-steps (approximately 24” high)up to the porch, exterior siding in Hardi plank, grid windows and gravel driveway. Mr. Price stated that the staff report indicated that there are no windows along the east side of the wall. He asked if consideration had been given to adding windows to the east side of the house. Mr. Adams stated that they could possibly add a window to the bathroom and possibly to the sitting room that is located on the east side of the structure. Chairman Langley opened the public hearing. Becky Davis,219 First Street, spoke to concerns of the elevation as to what would be done to prevent drainage run off to her property. Mr. Adams addressed elevation concerns stating that the elevation would be built up with blocks; no dirt would be brought in but for landscaping. He stated that the grade level around the house will remain the same. The public hearing was closed. Ms. Davis moved to approve as submitted contingent upon adding the 3 step, 24” elevation to the front porch, additional windows on the east side of property and drainage being reviewed prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupation. Mr. Price seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Miscellaneous: Adjourn: With no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 5:33 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 – CA1402-01 DATE February 26, 2014 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: Malorie W. Gray Property Owner: petitioner Agent: N/A Location: 241 Doster 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 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 modification has been requested by the applicant. See the application included as Attachment A for the owner’s description. 1. Replace existing shed roof covering NW (rear) corner of structure with new gable roof. Page 2 of 2 PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION Reviewed by: Joel T. Duke, AICP Site Visits Conducted: February 24, 2014 Recommendation:  Item 1: Approval Evaluation: The requested alterations were reviewed against the standards contained in the Prattville Residential Design Review Guidelines Manual. Staff comments/evaluations are summarized at the end of each section. Item 1 – Replace existing shed roof covering NW (rear) corner of structure with new gable roof. Roofs (pages 31- 33) Roofs help determine building style and are important elements of historic appearance. Historic roof shapes and, when feasible, materials should be retained and maintained. Public visibility of modern features should be very limited. 1. The historic roof shape should be retained. 6. New dormers should not be located on primary facades, should be unobtrusive, and should be in keeping with the historic appearance of the building. Analysis The structure is not considered a contributing historic structure and has been altered significantly in the past. However, the applicant is proposing to add a gable roof that will be similar to the existing gable roof on the NE corner and will complement the structure’s front façade. Since the proposed alteration is not visible from the street and harmonizes with the existing structure, the application should be approved. ATTACHMENTS A. Application and attachments B. Location Map C. Staff Photos CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Vacant Lot – First Street – CA1402-02 DATE February 26, 2014 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: Jimmy Adams – New Age Builders, LLC Property Owner: Betty J. Mercer Agent: N/A Location: First Street – adjacent to and west of 219 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 221 East First Street – c. 1890 and later – one-story, frame, rectangular (three-bay front) with double gabled wing at rear. Built for Fay family. Renovated c. 1925, including addition of present brick-pier porch and carport. (Note original structure removed since described in National Register nomination. Site presently vacant.) Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition The following has been requested by the applicant. See the application included as Attachment A for the owner’s description. 1. Construction of new single-family residential structure – 34’ x 77’ on an 80’ x 180’ lot. Slab on grade construction. Front gable roof with 22’ x 11’ porch – craftsman or bungalow style. Hardie siding with brick accent on the front façade. (Plans attached) Page 2 of 3 PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION Reviewed by: Joel T. Duke, AICP Site Visits Conducted: February 24, 2014 Recommendation:  Item 1: Approval on condition that finished floor elevation is increased to emulate elevations found on nearby historic structures and additional windows are considered on east façade. Evaluation: The requested alterations were reviewed against the standards contained in the Prattville Residential Design Review Guidelines Manual. Staff comments/evaluations are summarized at the end of each section. Item 1 – Construction of new single-family residential structure – 34’ x 77’ as presented on attached plans. Infill Buildings (pages 41- 43) New construction is welcome on vacant lots in the historic district. They enable land uses to follow historical patterns and provide for visual continuity of the district landscape. New dwellings should be designed to be contemp orary but compatible with the district. 1. New buildings should be compatible with adjacent buildings in terms of height. 2. New buildings should be compatible with adjacent buildings in terms of materials. 3. New buildings should be compatible with adjacent buildings in terms of setback. 4. New buildings should be compatible with adjacent buildings in terms of width, scale and proportion. 5. New buildings should be compatible with adjacent buildings in terms of roof form. 6. New buildings should be oriented toward the major street. Analysis As stated in the Commission’s guidelines, infill development is encouraged to assure the long term health of the district. Infill developments provide an opportunity to complement the historic structures and emulate styles that are unique to the district. The proposed structure is a design that has already been used with success in the district. Units similar to one proposed for First Street have been built in Hunts Alley over the last ten years. The adopted standard for infill development looks at whether the structure is consistent with the district and primarily the surrounding area. Included with this report are photos Page 3 of 3 of the historic structures fronting First Street in the block between Washington Street and Northington Street. The structures date from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s, but share similar features such as single story, gable roofs, wood (or aluminum to cover original wood) siding, partial-width porches, elevation above grade. These structures are contrasted with recent (pre-guidelines) slab on grade units at 219 and 221 First Street. The plans presented for the proposed structure appear to meet the six infill guidelines except for the finished floor elevation and a lack of openings along the east wall. The applicant notes in the description of materials that the house will be elevated three steps in the front. This differs from the presented house plans. Some clarification is needed on the intended elevation above adjacent grade. Elevation above grade would be consistent with the surrounding historic structures. Some elevation would also protect the new structure from storm water ponding after large rain events. This ponding is common throughout the relatively flat areas of the historic district. Windows and other openings in the historic structures are usually symmetrically spaced on the front and side facades. Modern house plans usually focus on the front façade and neglect the appearance of the side. The Commission should examine the relatively blank wall on the east facade of the proposed structure. Given the proposed setback from the side line this side will be visible from the street. Additional windows should be considered near the front of the east façade. ATTACHMENTS A. Application and attachments B. Location Map C. Staff Photos of Historic Structures on First Street