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2110 October 28 HPC 102 West Main Street \ Prattville, AL 36067 \ 334. 595.0500 \ prattvilleal.gov BILL GILLESPIE, JR. MAYOR J. SCOTT STEPHENS, AICP DIRECTOR CITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA October 28, 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: September 23, 2021 Committee Reports: Old Business: None New Business: 1. COA2110-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations-Various Demolition West of S. Court Street City of Prattville, Petitioner Public Hearing 2. COA2110-02 Certificate of Appropriateness New Structure-Restroom 342 S. Chestnut Street (Creekwalk Area) City of Prattville, Petitioner Public Hearing Miscellaneous: Discussion: November and December Meeting Dates Adjourn: Approved as corrected 12/7/21 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission October 28, 2021 Minutes Page 1 of 3 CITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES October 28, 2021 Call to order: The Chairman called the regular meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission to order on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. Roll Call: The secretary called the roll. Members present were Chairman Tim Sanford, Mr. Zack Barker, Mrs. Jean Davis, Mr. Scott Ferguson, Ms. Kristi Rollins, and Mrs. Teresa Nettles. Members Absent: Vice-Chair Taylor Stewart. Quorum present Also present was Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner; Mr. Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner; Mr. Tommie Williams, Planner; and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary. Minutes: Mrs. Davis moved to approve the minutes of the September 23, 2021 meeting. Mrs. Nettles seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Committee Reports: There were no reports to be made. Old Business: There was no old business to discuss. New Business: Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations-Various Demolition West of S. Court Street City of Prattville, Petitioner Mr. Rigsby provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish a structure and for various alterations on property located west of S Court Street. He stated that the petitioner is proposing to remove the block warehouse and two nearby small accessory structures and make improvements to the roof, fence, and windows at the Picker House, and parking on the site. Mayor Gillespie, petitioner’s representative, presented the request for the proposed demolition and various alterations on property located west of S. Court Street. Chairman Sanford opened the floor for public comments. Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, made comments about information that is provided to the Commission in the online draft packet and questioned the legality of the applications submitted for review. Mayor Gillespie addressed her concerns and confirmed that all property owners concerned with any projects with the City of Prattville as its petitioner have been made aware and are notified as required. After no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Mrs. Davis moved to separate the items for individual discussion and voting. Ms. Rollins seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Approved as corrected 12/7/21 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission October 28, 2021 Minutes Page 2 of 3 Item #1 - Demolition Demolish the existing block warehouse, as well as the two nearby accessory structures; remove trees near warehouse. Mr. Barker stated that his research shows the building was not contributing to the historic district. Mr. Ferguson moved to approve the request as submitted. Mrs. Nettles seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Item #2 Roof-Replace metal roof on the Picker House. Mr. Barker moved to replace corrugated metal roof with asphalt shingle roof. Ms. Rollins seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Item #3 Remove fence at the Picker House. Ms. Rollins moved to approved as submitted. Mr. Barker seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Item #4 Windows-replace with plywood temporarily Mr. Barker moved to approved as submitted. Mrs. Nettles seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Item #5 Gates & Fences-improve grassy parking area. Mr. Ferguson moved to approved as submitted. Mrs. Nettles seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Item #6 (A/B) Parking Reconfiguration-changing from parallel to diagonal parking along Court Street, extend sidewalk/walking trail, and pave the Performing Art Center parking lot with asphalt. Mr. Ferguson moved to separate the items and group items A and B into one and item C individually for discussion and voting. Ms. Davis seconded the motion. The motion to approve separating the items passed by majority vote (5/1, Ms. Rollins abstain from voting). After their discussion, the vote was called. Mr. Ferguson moved to approved as submitted. Mr. Barker seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Item #6 (C) Parking Lot Asphalt Surface (Performing Arts Center) Mr. Barker moved to approve as submitted. Ms. Rollins seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed by majority vote (5/1, Mr. Ferguson opposed). Certificate of Appropriateness New Structure-Restroom 342 S. Chestnut Street (Creekwalk Area) City of Prattville, Petitioner Mr. Williams provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness to add a new structure on the property located on the Creekwalk. He stated that the proposed structure, Ozark 1 Model, measures 10x12, delivered fully assembled, pre-wired, and pre-plumbed. The restroom will be ADA compliant and it will be a single user fully accessible flush restroom. Kellie Cook of the City of Prattville, petitioner’s representative, presented the request for the Certificate of Appropriateness for a building to be used for a public restroom to service the Creekwalk area. She stated that the building would be a prefab one stall unit. Chairman Sanford opened the floor for public comments. Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, spoke in favor of the request. Mayor Gillespie also stated that this will probably be the first of many that will be presented for the downtown area because of the need for public restrooms. After no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Mrs. Nettles stated that she was excited to see the efforts of the city to provide this public use for the community. Approved as corrected 12/7/21 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission October 28, 2021 Minutes Page 3 of 3 After the board’s discussion, the vote was called. Mr. Ferguson moved to approve the request as submitted contingent that the material is board and batten or horizontal lap finish. Motion not seconded; motion failed. Mrs. Davis moved to postpone consideration of the request for more information to clarify the material to be used and the placement of the structure. Ms. Rollins seconded the motion. The motion to postpone passed by majority vote (5/1, Mr. Ferguson opposed). Miscellaneous: Mr. Stephens asked that consideration be given to rescheduling the November and December meetings since they both fall on city holidays. The Commission voted to combine the November and December meetings and to reschedule the date to December 7, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. Adjourn: With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alisa Morgan, Secretary Historic Preservation Commission PETITIONER: REQUEST: PRATTVILLE IDSTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS CITY OF PRATTVILLE 102 W. MAIN STREET PRATTVILLE, AL 36067 AL TERA TIONS-V ARIO US DEMOLITION WEST SIDE OF S. COURT STREET ORDER 2110-01 The above petition having been duly considered at a public hearing meeting before the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Prattville, and giving notice that a public hearing would be held on October 28, 2021 at the City Hall in Prattville, Alabama, and after due consideration of the party in interest, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Prattville voted to approve the certificate of appropriateness at property requested above for: Item # 1 Demolition-the existing block warehouse, two nearby accessory structures; remove trees near warehouse-approved as submitted. Item #2 Roof-replace with asphalt shingle roof at Picker House-approved. Item #3 Fence-remove fence at Picker House-approved. Item #4 Windows-replace with plywood temporarily at Picker House-approved as submitted. Item #5 Gates & Fences-install fences and gates and improve parking surface with geogrid stabilization-approved as submitted. Item #6 AIB Parking Reconfiguration-changing from parallel to diagonal and extend sidewalk/walking trail along Court Street-approved as submitted. Item #6 C Parking Lot (Performing Arts Center)-pave existing parking lot with asphalt-approved as submitted. DONE THIS THE 28TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021. IDSTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 1 of 16 Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Court Street Grassy Knoll – CA2110-01 DATE October 28, 2021 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Petitioner: City of Prattville Property Owner: Pratt Mill Properties, LLC Location: Between South Court Street and Autauga Creek, South of West 4th Street Review Status and History Submission Status: None Known Previous Approvals: None Known 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details 1984 National Register of Historic Properties Inventory Page 2 of 16 1984 National Register of Historic Properties Inventory 207. Gurney Industries, Inc. (originally Prattville Manufacturing Company), E side of Autauga Creek. Composed of three main structures, all pre-dating 1900 (see diagrammatic map showing component structures and sites composing #207 and #208). Structures originally housed textile enterprise developed by Daniel Pratt as part of his Prattville industrial complex. Acquired by Gurney Industries, Inc., in 1946 after passing through several intervening ownerships. Present textile operations commenced in 1948. Mill converted from waterpower to electricity in 1932. i) "Picker House" (now offices for Gurney Industires, Inc.), easternmost of three main buildings in complex. Possibly built as early as 1850-60; two stories, brick with corbeled cornice; rectangular, gabled roof, nine-over-nine sashing; formerly open interior plan. Originally built to house cotton grading and selection activity associated with adjacent textile mill (hence name "picker house"). Cotton unloaded from rail head into this structure, where graded and assessed before being sent to looms in adjoining building). Used as offices since before 1946; interior greatly altered and subdivided. Picker House still linked to factory next door by enclosed steel-and-frame bridge at second-floor level predating 1884. j) Prattville Manufacturing Company No. 1; 1887-88; three stories over-basement, brick, rectangular (nineteen bays long) with square stair tower at W end originally surmounted by ornate, bracketed belfry; nine-over-nine sash throughout set into splayed reveals; open interior plan with first two floors carried on double row of wooden supports. Closed-stringer stair with turned balusters survives in stair tower. Erected to replace 1859 brick textile mill heavily damaged by freshet of March 30, 1886. (Predecessor building had, in turn, succeeded brick and frame cotton factory erected in 1846 on same site by Daniel Pratt.) Possible that walls of present structure incorporate portions of 1859 building. Bracketed belfry removed 1981 because of deterioration. k) Prattville Manufacturing Company No. 2 (immediately W of 1887-88 building): erected 1896 as near mirror image of 1887-88 structure (k); three stories over basement, brick, rectangular (nineteen bays long) with square stair tower at E end originally surmounted by round wooden water tank resting on bracketed base. One story brick boiler room abuts building on West, near creek. At SW corner of main block is two-story "picker house" wing also dating from 1896 (extended to north c. 1930). 2007 Prattville Historic Properties Inventory 207i. Gurney Industries, Inc. Picker House (circa 1855, contributing) This two-story rectangular brick building possesses a single-gabled roof. Most openings are currently covered with boards, and vegetation is growing over the lower floor portion. Page 3 of 16 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. Demolish/raze the existing block warehouse, as well as the two nearby accessory structures; remove trees near warehouse 2. Replace existing roof on Picker House a) The existing roof is a corrugated metal roof that has been covered with deteriorating asphalt. The proposal is to replace with new, corrugated metal. 3. Remove the existing chain link fence in front of Picker House 4. Temporary protection of window and door openings on Picker House a) Replace the existing, weathered plywood with new protective barriers (temporary) 5. Install fences/gates; improve grass parking area a) Install fence and gate at the existing curb cut on Court Street; will be in the standard style as used elsewhere in downtown b) Install fence and gate across the drive north of the existing block warehouse; will be in the standard style as used elsewhere in downtown c) Add drive and improve the parking area with a permeable, geogrid material that will reinforce the surface, but still allow grass to grow and water to infiltrate 6. Parking Reconfigurations a) Reconfigure parallel parking into diagonal along Court Street b) Extend sidewalk/walking trail along Court Street c) Pave Performing Arts Center parking lot with Asphalt PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION: Reviewed by: Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner Site Visits Conducted: October 2021 Recommendation: Approval Proposed project is in keeping with the Historic Preservation Guidelines. Proposed project does not detract from the neighborhood. Recommended to separate into individual motions. Page 4 of 16 Evaluation: Since the subject property/structure was initially developed as commercial, 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. Raze the block warehouse and two small accessory structures located north of the warehouse: Western face of warehouse: Page 5 of 16 Southern face of warehouse: Aerial view of roof of warehouse: Page 6 of 16 Interior of warehouse: Demo/raze accessory structures: Page 7 of 16 Accessory Structure #1 (eastern side, Court St side): Accessory Structure #1 (rear): Page 8 of 16 Accessory Structure #2 (eastern side, Court St side): Page 9 of 16 2. Replace roof of Picker House with a corrugated metal roof: Currently, shingles installed over older metal roof are deteriorating. Existing roof from interior: Page 10 of 16 3. Remove existing fence at Picker House: Page 11 of 16 4. Replace temporary protection of windows and door openings: Replace existing, weathered plywood with new protective barriers for a temporary time period while permanent plans are established for the Picker House building. Page 12 of 16 5. Install gate and fences; create parking surface: Illustrative location of gate and fence on Court Street: Fence will be the standard Prattville design used elsewhere in downtown: Page 13 of 16 Gate will be similar to one at Stanley-Jensen Stadium: Page 14 of 16 Improved parking area will be a permeable, geogrid design: Example parking surface to be installed. Will use a product that reinforces the ground to better handle vehicular traffic and parking, but still allow grass to grow: Page 15 of 16 6. Parking Reconfigurations: a) Reconfigure parallel parking along Court St to diagonal parking b) Extend sidewalk/walking trail along Court St c) Pave Performing Art Center parking lot with asphalt W 4TH ST W 5TH ST 1ST ST B R ID G E S T S CHESTNUT ST GIN SHOP HILL RD E 3RD STS COURT ST W 3RD ST E 4TH ST E MAIN ST E 5TH ST W MAIN ST TICHNOR ST N COURT ST MAPLE ST HUNTS ALY N CHESTNUT ST LOWERKINGSTONRD S WASHINGTON STPRATTCEMETARY PRATTVILLEPUBLICSAFETY BRANCH ST N COURT ST W 4TH ST W 5TH ST 1ST ST BRIDGE ST S CHESTNUT ST GIN SHOP HILL RD S COURT ST E 3RD STW 3RD ST E 4TH ST E MAIN ST E 5TH ST W MAIN ST TICHNOR ST N C O U R T S T HUNTS ALY ±Legend Project Area Autauga Tax Parcels01,000500 Feet Locations are approximate Location Map - Court Street Grassy Knoll W 4TH ST S COURT ST W 3RD ST TICHNOR ST HUNTS ALY BRIDGE ST PRATTVILLEPUBLICSAFETY N COURT ST N CO U R T S T W 4TH ST S COURT ST W 3RD ST TICHNOR ST HUNTS ALY BRIDGE ST ±Legend Project Area Autauga Tax Parcels0500250 Feet Locations are approximate Aerial Map - Court Street Grassy Knoll Page 1 of 1 Historic Preservation Commission HPC_CoA_Application Certificate of Appropriateness Application City of Prattville, Planning & Development Department 102 W Main Street Prattville, AL 36067 (334) 595-0500 / planning@prattvilleal.gov Address or Location of Property: ______________________________________________________________________________ Name of Applicant(s): _________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________ Name of Owner(s): ____________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________ The applicant will be the point of contact for all communication with city staff Describe clearly and in detail the proposed work: *Attached additional pages if more space is needed. All items must be initialed as included or “N/A” if not applicable: _____ Proof of ownership and executed Designation of Agent form if applicant is not owner _____ Scaled site layout including all existing structures, fences, walkways, driveways, signs, lighting, etc. _____ Scaled drawings, including elevations showing the proposed changes to the building’s exterior architectural features _____ Samples of proposed materials to be used (photographs may be substituted for actual materials in some cases – consult staff) _____ Photographs of the existing structure taken from several views of the structure and site _____ If demolition, complete additional HPC CoA Demolition Supplement _____ Any additional materials or documentation that will assist the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission in the review _____ Application Fee _____ I agree to allow the City to place a sign or signs on this property notifying the public of this request _____ I understand that a Certificate of Appropriateness issued by the HPC is NOT a building permit nor authorization to begin work. Building permits must be acquired from the Building Department. _____ Applicant or authorized representative of the applicant should attend the public hearing to support the application. *Deadline to apply for next meeting: ______ / ______ / ______ *Date of next available meeting: ______ / ______ / ______ ***Each application will be considered on its own merit. While the Historic Preservation Commission may consider past actions when making decisions on a CoA, it is not held by those decisions when considering new applications that may appear similar in character. I have read the above statements and warrant in good faith that I understand and will comply, and that the information submitted is true and correct. I acknowledge that submitting incorrect or incomplete information that results in delays or is the sole responsibility of the applicant. Applicant Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: ______ / ______ / 20_______ STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF _____________________________ I, _________________________________________________, a Notary Public in and for said State at Large, hereby certify that _________________ _______________________________________________, whose name is signed to the foregoing document, and ______ Who is known to me, or ______ Whose identity I proved on the basis of Driver’s license / passport / military ID / other and that being informed of the contents of the document, he/she, as such officer and with full authority, executed the same voluntarily on the day the same bears date. Given under my hand and official seal this the _________ day of _______________________________, 20______. _____________________________________________, Notary Public My Commission Expires: __________________________ West side of Court St, between Main St and 4th St City of Prattville 334-595-0501 102 W Main St scott.stephens@prattvilleal.gov Pratt Mill Properties, LLC 173 Pletcher St, 36067 See attached supplement HPC Application Supplement Page 1 of 13 Certificate of Appropriateness Application Supplement The City of Prattville proposes the following changes to the area west of Court St and east of Autauga Creek: 1. Demolish/raze the existing block warehouse, as well as the two nearby accessory structures; remove trees near warehouse 2. Replace existing roof on Picker House • The existing roof is a corrugated metal roof that has been covered with deteriorating asphalt. The proposal is to replace with new, corrugated metal. 3. Remove the existing chain link fence in front of Picker House 4. Temporary protection of window and door openings on Picker House • Replace the existing, weathered plywood with new protective barriers (temporary) 5. Install fences/gates; improve grass parking area • Install fence and gate at the existing curb cut on Court Street; will be in the standard style as used elsewhere in downtown • Install fence and gate across the drive north of the existing block warehouse; will be in the standard style as used elsewhere in downtown • Add drive and improve the parking area with a permeable, geogrid material that will reinforce the surface, but still allow grass to grow and water to infiltrate 6. Reconfigure parallel parking into diagonal along Court Street; sidewalk along Court Street; improve parking lot of Performing Arts Center HPC Application Supplement Page 2 of 13 1. Raze the block warehouse and two small accessory structures located north of the warehouse: Western face of warehouse: HPC Application Supplement Page 3 of 13 Southern face of warehouse: Aerial view of roof of warehouse: HPC Application Supplement Page 4 of 13 Interior of warehouse: Demo/raze accessory structures: HPC Application Supplement Page 5 of 13 Accessory Structure #1 (eastern side, Court St side): Accessory Structure #1 (rear): HPC Application Supplement Page 6 of 13 Accessory Structure #2 (eastern side, Court St side): HPC Application Supplement Page 7 of 13 2. Replace roof of Picker House with a corrugated metal roof: Currently, shingles installed over older metal roof are deteriorating. Existing roof from interior: HPC Application Supplement Page 8 of 13 3. Remove existing fence at Picker House: HPC Application Supplement Page 9 of 13 4. Replace temporary protection of windows and door openings: HPC Application Supplement Page 10 of 13 5. Install gate and fences; create parking surface: Illustrative location of gate and fence on Court Street: Fence will be the standard Prattville design used elsewhere in downtown: HPC Application Supplement Page 11 of 13 Gate will be similar to one at Stanley-Jensen Stadium: Improved parking area will be a permeable, geogrid design: Picker House Proposed gate locations Proposed parking area (approx) HPC Application Supplement Page 12 of 13 Example parking surface to be installed. Will use a product that reinforces the ground to better handle vehicular traffic and parking, but still allow grass to grow: HPC Application Supplement Page 13 of 13 6. Reconfigure parallel parking along Court St to diagonal parking; extending sidewalk/walking trail along Court St; pave Performing Art Center parking lot with asphalt: Diagonal Parking and sidewalk Improved parking lot CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 1 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 342 S. Chestnut Street (Creekwalk Area) – COA2110-02 DATE October 28, 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 N/A. 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. Deliver a public use restroom to be located on the creekwalk PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION: Reviewed by: Tommie Williams Site visit conducted on: October 2021 Recommendation: Approve CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 2 Analysis This request is for delivering a public use restroom to be located on the creekwalk. To meet the historic culture of downtown the petitioner is requesting an Ozark 1 model restroom with the exterior wall color being buckskin and a roof color of Malibu taupe. The wall textures will be Barnwood at the top and Napa Valley Rock. This model restroom measures 10x12 and is delivered fully assembled, pre-wired, and pre- plumbed. The restroom will be ADA compliant and it will be a single user fully accessible flush restroom. Evaluation There is little to no guidance provided within the Commercial or Residential Prattville Design Review Guidelines Manual for a public use restroom. Any relevant content or guidelines from the manuals are provided. Item 1. 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. New outbuildings should be smaller than the adjoining main building. 2. New outbuildings should be simple in appearance. 3. New outbuildings should use building and roof forms compatible to those used in the adjoining main building. 4. 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. CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 3 LOCATION OF RESTROOM Example of Restroom Top will be Barnwood texture with buckskin CCCCCCOCOcolor Bottom will be Napa Valley Rock texture CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 4 OZARK 1 MODEL CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 5 BARNWOOD TEXTURE NAPA VALLEY ROCK 1ST ST MAPLE ST E MAIN ST BRIDGE ST W MAIN ST S CHESTNUT ST S WASHINGTON ST PLE T C H E R S T TICHNOR ST S COURT ST SELMA HWY OAKCREEKCIR DOSTERST 1ST ST MAPLE ST E MAIN ST BRIDGE ST W MAIN ST S CHESTNUT ST S WASHINGTON ST ±Legend Project Area Autauga Tax Parcels0500250 Feet Locations are approximate Location Map - Creek Walk Restroom Facility 1ST ST S CHESTNUT ST 1ST ST S CHESTNUT ST ±Legend Project Area Autauga Tax Parcels010050 Feet Locations are approximate Aerial Map - Creek Walk Restroom Facility