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2103-March 25 HPC Pkt-DRAFT102 West Main Street \ Prattville, AL 36067 \ 334. 595.0500 \ prattvilleal.gov BILL GILLESPIE, JR. MAYOR J. SCOTT STEPHENS, AICPDIRECTOR CITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA March 25, 2021 4:30 p.m. Call to Order: Roll Call: Chairman Sanford, Vice-Chairman Stewart, Mr. Barker, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Ferguson, Mrs. Nettles, and Ms. Rollins. Minutes: March 4, 2021 (Special Meeting) Committee Reports: Old Business: None New Business: 1.CA2103-01 Certificate of AppropriatenessNew Structure-Bridge, Sidewalk, Fence Intersection of Bridge St. & Maple St. City of Prattville, Petitioner Public Hearing 2.CA2103-02 Certificate of AppropriatenessNew Structure-Addition 342 S. Chestnut St. City of Prattville, Petitioner Public Hearing Miscellaneous: Adjourn: DRAFT Page 1 of 3 Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Bridge Street & Maple Street – CA2103-01 DATE March 25, 2021 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Petitioner: City of Prattville Property Owner: City of Prattville Agent: Robby Anderson, City Engineer Location: Bridge Street and Maple Street Review Status and History Submission Status: None Known Previous Approvals: None Known 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details N/A DRAFT Page 2 of 3 Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition The following alterations have been requested by the applicant. See the application included as Attachment A for a description of each element. 1. Construct Pedestrian Bridge and Sidewalk along Bridge Street 2. Install Fence along Bridge and Maple Street ROW PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION: Reviewed by: Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner Site Visits Conducted: March 2020 Recommendation: Approval Proposed project is in keeping with the Historic Preservation Guidelines. Proposed project does not detract from the neighborhood. Evaluation: Since the subject property/structure was initially developed as a residence, the requested alterations were reviewed against the standards contained in the Prattville Design Review Guidelines Manual. The relevant sections of manual are included. Staff comments/evaluations are summarized at the end of each section. 1. Construct Pedestrian Bridge and Sidewalk along Bridge Street Sidewalks (page 44 Commercial Guidelines) Sidewalk construction should follow historic examples. 1. Sidewalks in the commercial downtown have historically extended from building entryways to the street. This traditional placement should continue to be used along Main and Court Streets. 2. Construction materials should continue to emphasize concrete and brick or similar materials. Driveways, Sidewalks, and Walkways (Page 44, Residential Guidelines Driveways, sidewalks, and walkways are common district features. Historic examples should be retained and maintained, and new construction should follow historic examples. Sidewalks should be of concrete and located between the main yard and a strip of yard bordering the street. 1. Historic driveways, sidewalks, and walkways should be retained and maintained. DRAFT Page 3 of 3 4. Sidewalks are typically concrete and located between a narrow strip of grass bordering the street and the yard. New sidewalks should follow these historic models. 2. Install Fence along Bridge and Maple Street ROW Fences (page 46 Residential Guideline) Fences and walls have historically been used to define ownership or function and to separate public and private space. Historic fences and walls should be retained and maintained. New fences and walls should use design, materials, and placement that minimize their affect on the district’s historic character. 1. Historic fences and walls should be retained and maintained. 2. Wood and metal picket fences are appropriate new construction. If wooden, they should be painted using colors complementary to the adjacent house. They should be less than three feet tall, and the pickets should be set less than three inches apart and be less than four inches in width. 3. Cast iron fences are appropriate for 19th and early 20th century dwellings. These fences should be less than three feet tall. Item 1 Recommendation: Approval There is no guidance in the Prattville Design Review Guidelines specifically concerning public infrastructure, City owned structures or installation of pedestrian bridges, sidewalks, or fences in public ROW. Proposed additions will all take place on City owned property or within City maintained Rights-of-Way. Fences and sidewalks are continuations of existing fences and sidewalks that the City of Prattville has been installing for many years. Proposed structures and materials are consistent with the Historic Guidelines. DRAFT Proposed Fence Proposed Fence Proposed Pedestrian Bridge Proposed Fence BRIDGE STW MAIN ST MAP L E S T ±Legend Project AreaStreetsAutauga Tax Parcels 0 200100 Feet Locations are approximate Proposed Bridge and Fences on Maple and Bridge Street DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 1 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 342 S. Chestnut Street– CA2103-02 DATE March 25, 2021 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: City of Prattville Property Owner: City of Prattville Agent: N/A Location: 342 S. Chestnut Street Review Status and History Submission Status: First request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for this address. Previous Approvals: N/A 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details 325 S. Chestnut Street; 1928; one story, frame (now covered with asbestos shingles), modified California-bungalow type with broad frontal gable breaking into lesser offset gable which extends over three-bay porch. Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition The following alterations has been requested by the applicant. See the application included as Attachment A for a description of each element. 1. Construct a public use restroom on the Northwest corner of the house, under the patio PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION: Reviewed by: Tommie Williams Site visit conducted on: March 2021 DRAFT CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 2 Recommendation: Approve Analysis This request is for constructing a public use restroom on the NW corner of the house, under the patio. The restroom will butt up to the existing building, but not be accessible from it. The restroom will only be accessible from the outside. The bathroom will be constructed under the existing patio, so there will be no changes to the roof. The exterior of the bathroom will be covered in hardi-board and have a lean-to-style covering over the door to protect it from the elements. The door must be solid with no glass due to privacy. Two door options are provided, with option 1 being similar to several in the historic district. Evaluation Since the subject property/structure is a residential property, the requested alterations were reviewed against the standards contained in the Prattville Residential Design Review Guidelines Manual. The relevant sections of the manual are included. Staff comments/evaluations are summarized at the end of the section. Item 1. Additions 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. DRAFT CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 3 DRAFT CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 4 DRAFT CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 5 DRAFT S CHESTNUT ST1ST ST ±Legend Project AreaStreetsAutauga Tax Parcels 0 5025 Feet Locations are approximate Aerial Map - 342 S. Chestnut St.DRAFT 1ST ST MAP L E S T W MAIN ST E MAIN ST S CHESTNUT STBRIDGE STP L E T C H E R S T ±Legend Project AreaStreetsAutauga Tax Parcels 0 300150 Feet Locations are approximate Location Map - 342 S. Chestnut St.DRAFT 1ST ST MAP L E S T W MAIN ST E MAIN ST S CHESTNUT STBRIDGE STP L E T C H E R S T B-2 R-2 R-4 R-1 R-2 O-1 B-2 B-2 B-2 ±Legend Project AreaStreetsAutauga Tax Parcels 0 300150 Feet Locations are approximate Zoning Map - 342 S. Chestnut St.DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT