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11 - November 29CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 113 N. Washington Street – CA1211-01 DATE November 28, 2012 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: Rob and Barbara Gaston Property Owner: Same as petitioner Agent: N/A Location: 113 N. 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 113 North Washington Street, Hannon House (circa 1890, contributing) This frame building has a hipped roof with gabled extensions. A left bay projects from its asymmetrical façade to abut an L-shaped porch with original turned posts and balustrade that extends around the north elevation. 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. Replace existing 10’ wide front sidewalk with new stamped, textured, and stained concrete walkway. See applicant’s narrative for additional details. 2. Add a 10’ x 12’ extension to existing 20’ x 12’ accessory structure. Elevate existing walls from 6’ height to 8’ height. Exterior wood siding will be retained and matching siding will be used for the wall extensions and addition. Replace existing tin roof with new metal roof. See applicant’s narrative for additional details. Page 2 of 3 3. Replace existing rain gutters with larger capacity gutters. (Removed from application by staff – considered to be maintenance since the style of gutter is not changing.) PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION Reviewed by: Joel T. Duke, AICP Site Visits Conducted: November 28, 2012 Recommendation:  Item 1: Recommend retention and repair of existing walkway.  Item 2: Recommend approval. Proposed alteration maintains the basic character of the accessory 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. Replace existing 10’ wide front sidewalk with new stamped, textured, and stained concrete walkway. 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 existing walkway is likely original or an early addition to the property. Strong consideration should be given to retaining and repairing th is unique feature. If the walkway is replaced, the new walkway should be simple r in design and should not seek to mimic the original. Any new concrete should be in keeping with the style of the house. Page 3 of 3 Item 2. Add a 10’ x 12’ extension to existing 20’ x 12’ accessory structure. Elevate existing walls from 6’ height to 8’ height. Exterior wood siding will be retained and matching siding will be used for the wall extensions and addition. Replace existing tin roof with new metal roof. 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. 1. Historic outbuildings should be retained and maintained . 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: While the proposed addition is not a new building, the guidelines for new structures are helpful in evaluating the project. The existing structure generally meets the guidelines for a new outbuilding in its simple appearance, compatibility with the design of the main structure, and scale. The proposed 10’ x 20’ addition does not impact its compatibility. Care should be taken to match the style of the new roof as well as the material. ATTACHMENTS A. Application and attachments B. Location Map CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 166 West Main Street – CA1211-03 DATE November 28, 2012 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: Randy Eckman – Fox’s Pizza Den Property Owner: Walthall Enterprises, LLC Agent: N/A Location: 166 West Main Street Review Status and History Submission Status: Initial request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for this address. Previous Approvals: N/A 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details 197. 164 – 166 West Main Street, Downtown Grocery and Godwin Hardware (circa 1900, contributing) This two-story brick building has upper two-part windows topped by quarry-faced ashlar banding and a neo- classical metal cornice with modillions topped by a molded brick parapet. Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition The following alteration has been requested by the applicant. See the application included as Attachment A for a description of each element. Replace sign copy (message) within the existing 20’ wide x 36” long sign. New copy will be a vinyl overlay of the existing sign. Page 2 of 3 PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION Reviewed by: Joel T. Duke, AICP Site Visits Conducted: November 28, 2012 Recommendation: Approval Evaluation: Since the subject property/structure was initially developed as and remains a commercial structure, 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/evaluations are summarized at the end of each section. Replace sign copy (message) within the existing 20’ wide x 36” long sign. New copy will be a vinyl overlay of the existing sign. 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. 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. 8. Lighting sources for signs should be external and concealed. The exception is if historic or replica neon signs are used. Analysis: No details concerning any proposed lighting were provided by the applicant. Based on the presented details, the proposed sign meets the Commission’s design guidelines for Page 3 of 3 signs except for item 2 which states, “New signs should be of historically appropriate materials such as finished wood, glass, copper, or bronze.” Recommend approval. ATTACHMENTS A. Application and attachments B. Location Map