2305 May 25 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 May 25, 2023 4:30 p.m. Call to Order: Roll Call: Chairman Miller, Vice-Chairman Stewart, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Fritz, Ms. Rollins, and Mr. Sanford.
Minutes: April 27, 2023
Committee Reports:
Old Business: None
New Business: 1. COA2305-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations & Rehabilitation-Awning 113 W Main Street Merrill Carroll, Petitioner
Public Hearing
2. COA2305-02 Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations & Rehabilitation-Carport Enclosure 125 E 5th Street Roger Kennington, Petitioner
Public Hearing
Miscellaneous: Expedited Approvals: N/A
Adjourn:
Approved 6/22/2023
Prattville Historic Preservation Commission May 25, 2023 Minutes Page 1 of 2
CITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES May 25, 2023 Call to order: The Chairman called the regular meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission to order on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 4:33 p.m. Roll Call:
The secretary called the roll. Chairman Tom Miller, Vice-Chair Taylor Stewart, Mrs. Jean Davis, Ms. Kristi Rollins, and Tim Sanford were present. Mr. Scott Ferguson and Mrs. Precious Fritz were absent.
Quorum present Also present was Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner; and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary.
Minutes: Ms. Rollins moved to approve the minutes of the April 27, 2023 regular meeting. Mr. Sanford seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Committee Reports: Mr. Stephens stated that May is National Preservation Month to promote the importance of preserving historical places. Old Business: There was no old business to discuss.
New Business: Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations & Rehabilitation-Awning 113 W Main Street Merrill Carroll, Petitioner Mr. Stephens provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness to allow an awning over wooden doors on property located at 113 W Main Street. He stated that the awning was placed prior to HPC approval. It matches the existing awning over the adjacent main entrance. Merrill Carroll, petitioner, presented the request for the Certificate of Appropriateness to allow an awning over wooden doors on property located at 113 W Main Street. She stated that the awning was discussed at the time approval was granted for the wooden doors (2019), but was not formally presented for approval. Chairman Miller opened the floor for public comments. There being no public comments, the public hearing was closed. Mrs. Davis moved to approve the request as presented. Ms. Rollins seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously.
Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations & Rehabilitation 125 E 5th Street Roger Kennington, Petitioner
Approved 6/22/2023
Prattville Historic Preservation Commission May 25, 2023 Minutes Page 2 of 2
Mr. Stephens provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness to allow a carport enclosure on property located at 125 E 5th Street. He stated that the petitioner is requesting to enclose a three-bay carport and add garage doors that will be complementary in color. Roger Kennington, petitioner, presented the request the Certificate of Appropriateness to allow a carport enclosure on property located at 125 E 5th Street. He stated that two walls will be added to enclose the structure and will have the same finish as the house. Chairman Miller opened the floor for public comments. There being no public comments, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Sanford moved to approve the request as submitted. Ms. Stewart seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously.
Miscellaneous: At their previous meeting, the Commission discussed consideration to amend the bylaws that would address
cancellations of meetings. Ms. Rollins moved to approve the language as written to amend the bylaws. Ms. Stewart seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Davis asked that consideration be given to honor past member, Ms. Lenore Kirkpatrick, in memory of her work on the HPC and her preservation work within the City of Prattville. She formally made a motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stewart. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Miller appointed Mrs. Davis to assist with staff in formalizing that resolution of memorial. Adjourn: With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Alisa Morgan, Secretary Historic Preservation Commission
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Historic Preservation Commission
Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
113 W Main St– COA2305-01
DATE
May 25, 2023
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Petitioner: Family Support Center (c/o Merrill Carroll)
Property Owner: City of Prattville
Location: 113 W Main St
Review Status and History
Previous Approvals: February 28, 2019: HPC approved wooden doors on street
facing façade
1984/2007 Historic
Properties Inventory
Details
From the 1984 Survey:
113 West Main Street (Suzuki World): circa 1940,
contributing property (exception to 50-year criteria) One
story, white painted brick; provincial expression of
moderne influence with rounded corner, absence of
decorative embellishment so as to achieve “streamlined”
appearance; advanced three-bay commercial bay with
adjacent setback containing garage/repair shop. Built
jointly by Dave R. Yarbrough and Terry Walls as
Plymouth dealership. Prattville’s only example of
moderne architectural influence.
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Proposed Alteration, Renovation, or Addition
The following alterations have been requested by the applicant.
1. Add fabric awning over wooden doors
STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Scott Stephens, City Planner
Site Visits Conducted: May 2023
Recommendation: Approve
Evaluation:
1. Add fabric awning over wooden doors
Historic Design Guidelines referenced:
Canopies and Awnings (p 47)
1. Canopies and awnings shall be preserved through regular cleaning and replacement of materials and fixtures when necessary.
2. When new canopies and awnings are installed on a building, they shall not damage the historic structure or any existing architectural features. Visibility of architectural features should be maintained when installing a new canopy or awning.
3. When adding a new canopy or awning, make use of any existing fixtures. When no fixtures exist, install them in ways that are minimally invasive to the existing structure.
4. When an awning is for a window, it shall mirror the shape of the window opening to which it is attached. Canopies shall align with horizontal elements of the facade such as the cornice or roof lines.
5. Awnings shall be constructed of canvas duck, cotton, or polyester blends. Metal and wood is the most
appropriate material for canopies.
6. Canopy and awning colors shall accent that of the main structure and should not be garishly colored.
7. Canopies and awnings shall not be internally lit. Light fixtures shall be shielded so as to not cause the appearance of internal illumination.
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Staff Analysis:
The wooden doors were replaced in 2019 as part of a Leadership Autauga class project. The need for an awning was discussed to protect the new door from the elements, but was not included in a Certificate of
Appropriateness request. The awning was recently installed.
This awning matches the existing awning over the adjacent, main entrance to the Family Support Center. It is constructed of fabric, not garishly colored, and is sized appropriately for the door opening it is protecting.
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Subject awning (left) over wooden doors; existing awning (right)
over main entrance to Family Support Center
Subject awning over wooden doors
1ST ST
W MAIN ST
TICHNOR ST
E MAIN ST
S CHESTNUT ST
MAPLE ST
BRIDGE ST
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Project Area
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W MAIN ST
S CHESTNUT ST
E MAIN ST
Aerial Map
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Locations are approximate
Project Area
Prattville City Limits
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Historic Preservation Commission
Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
125 E 5th St– COA2305-02
DATE
May 25, 2023
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Petitioner: Roger Kennington
Property Owner: Same
Location: 125 E 5th St
Review Status and History
Previous Approvals: February 25, 2016: HPC approved the addition of a
chimney on the roof
1984/2007 Historic
Properties Inventory
Details
Not included.
Tax records indicate the house was built in 1986.
Proposed Alteration, Renovation, or Addition
The following alterations have been requested by the applicant.
1. Enclose carport and add garage doors
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STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Scott Stephens, City Planner
Site Visits Conducted: May 2023
Recommendation: Approve
Evaluation:
1. Enclose carport and add garage doors
Historic Design Guidelines referenced:
Alterations to Non-Contributing Residential Buildings (pp 35-36)
Guidelines for alterations to non-contributing buildings are less strict than those of contributing historic
buildings.
As a general rule, alterations to non-contributing buildings should be contemporary and not create a false
sense of history.
1. Alterations to non-historic residential buildings shall not copy historic architecture styles. Contemporary
alterations are appropriate if they do not detract from the integrity of the district.
2. In general, alterations to non-historic buildings shall appear similar in scale, massing, and height to the
main structure and other nearby residential buildings.
3. Alterations to windows, door openings, and porches shall be compatible with the rhythm established
by window, door openings, and porches of nearby historic structures.
4. Alterations that detract from the overall character of the district shall be prohibited.
5. Avoid alterations that disrupt the spacing and orientation of the structure or overshadow nearby historic
structures.
Staff Analysis:
This is a ranch style house with an existing carport. Enclosing the carport with the same or similar siding
and using a complementary color on the garage door (as requested in the application) will be appropriate
and not detract from the overall character of the historic district.
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Subject property. Existing carport on left.
Subject carport
E 6TH ST
E 5TH ST
N CHESTNUT ST
W 6TH ST
W 5TH ST
W 4TH ST E 4TH ST
N WASHINGTON ST
W ET UMPKA ST
PINE ST
BRANCH ST
Location Map
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Project Area
Prattville City Limits
E 5TH ST
N CHESTNUT ST
W 5TH ST
Aerial Map
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Feet
Locations are approximate
Project Area
Prattville City Limits