2407 July 25 HPC Pkt (Draft)
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 July 25, 2024 4:30 p.m. Call to Order: Roll Call: Chairman Miller, Vice-Chairman Pruett, Ms. Davis, Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Fritz, Mr. McKay, and Ms. Rollins.
Minutes: June 27, 2024
Committee Reports:
Old Business: None
New Business: 1. COA2407-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Additions-Accessory Structure 126 E 5th Street Angela Walker, Petitioner
Public Hearing
2. COA2407-02 Certificate of Appropriateness Signs 203 W 4th Street City of Prattville, Petitioner
Public Hearing
Miscellaneous:
Expedited Review: 1. 219 1st Street (new shingles)
Adjourn:
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE 1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 2 MINUTES 3 June 27, 2024 4 5 6 Call to order: 7 The Chairman called the regular meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission to order on Thursday, 8 June 27, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. 9 10 Roll Call: 11 Mr. Stephens called the roll. Chairman Tom Miller, Vice-Chair Taylor Pruett, Mrs. Jean Davis, Mrs. Precious Fritz, 12 Mr. Chris McKay, and Ms. Kristi Rollins, were present. Mr. Scott Ferguson was absent. 13 14 Quorum present 15 16
Also present were Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner; Mr. Joshua McKinney, Planner; and Ms. Bria Hudson, Planner. 17 18 Minutes: 19 20 Ms. Rollins moved to approve the minutes of the May 23, 2024 regular meeting. Mr McKay seconded the motion. 21 The motion to approve passed unanimously. 22 23 Committee Reports: 24 There were no reports to be made. 25 26 Old Business: 27 There was no old business to discuss. 28 29 Prior to moving into the new business, Chairman Miller went over the purpose of the Historic Preservation 30
Commission, which is to safeguard the integrity of the historic district and interpret the design guidelines, and not 31 to determine or approve city projects. 32 33
Mr Stephens introduced and provided historical context of both of the items on today’s agenda. He presented some 34 historical photographs, Sanborn maps, and historical building diagrams. 35 36 New Business: 37 Certificate of Appropriateness 38 Alterations & Additions 39 242 S Court Street (The Picker House) 40 Chris McNeil (Chambless King Architects), Petitioner 41 42 Mr. McKinney provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations on property located at 43 242 S Court Street, also known as the Picker House. The applicant is requesting numerous renovations and changes 44 to the property and structure. 45 46 Chris McNeil, Chambless King Architects, and Darin Phillips, new owner, appeared for the request. Mr McNeil 47 went through a more extensive explanation of the proposed changes to the structure, which would convert the Picker 48 House into a restaurant and bar, including two-story balcony on the creek-side, a balcony on the front façade, and 49 an addition including outdoor patio area on the north side. 50 51 Chairman Miller opened the floor for public comments. There were none. The public hearing was closed. 52 53
Ms Fritz moved to consider the items individually and to table item #1 in the staff report, the general renovation 54 concept, to the end of the discussion. 55
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56 Mr McKay moved to approve the doors (item #2) as submitted. Ms Fritz seconded. The motion to approve was 57 passed unanimously. 58 59 Ms Pruett moved to approve the windows (item #3) as submitted. Ms. Rollins seconded. The motion to approve 60 was passed unanimously. 61 62 After discussion on the proposed painting of all four sides of the building, Ms Rollins moved to approve painting 63 the north, south, and east faces (those that have been previously painted), but to leave the west face (creek-side) 64 unpainted. Ms. Fritz seconded. The motion to approve was passed unanimously. 65 66 There was discussion on the proposed rear balcony. Mr McNeil noted that the balcony would be structurally 67 separate. 68
69 Ms Rollins moved to approve the rear balcony (creek-side; item #6) as submitted. Mr McKay seconded. The motion 70 passed with the following vote: Yes-Miller, Pruett, Davis, McKay, Rollins; No-Fritz 71
72 Ms Fritz moved to approve the addition to the north side of the building, which includes the interior restrooms and 73 patio (item #7). Ms Davis seconded. The motion to approve was passed unanimously. 74
75 Ms Pruett moved to disapprove the second-floor balcony facing Court Street. Ms Fritz seconded. 76 77 Mr McNeil asked some questions on what may be acceptable. It was discussed that there was an existing door at 78 the upper level. Ms Pruett mentioned that there isn’t a section on outdoor balconies in the design guidelines because 79 balconies were not a common architectural feature in Prattville’s history. There was a “cat walk” walkway between 80 the Picker House and the former adjacent structure to the north. 81 82 The vote was called. The motion failed with the following vote: Yes-Davis, Pruett; No-Miller, McKay, Rollins, 83 Fritz. 84 85
Mr McKay moved to approve the balcony as submitted (item #8). Ms Fritz moved to second and mentioned that 86 after the discussion she felt comfortable with the proposal. The motion passed with the following vote: Yes-Miller, 87 McKay, Rollins, Fritz; No-Davis, Pruett. 88
89 Ms Fritz stepped away. 90 91
There was discussion to clarify that the proposed sign (item #9) would be back-lit and not internally lit. Ms Pruett 92 moved to approve the sign as submitted. Ms Davis seconded. The motion passed with the following vote: Yes-93 Davis, Pruett, Miller, McKay; No-Rollins. 94 95 Discussion began again on the general renovation (item #1). Mr McKay moved to approve the general renovation 96 conditioned that the proposed opening for the bar on the rear (creek-side) not remove the brick below the bar top 97 and that as much brick as possible to be saved or salvaged. Ms Pruett seconded. The motion to approve was passed 98 unanimously. 99 100 Ms Pruett moved to approved the front awnings as submitted. Ms Rollins seconded. The motion to approve was 101 passed unanimously. 102 103 Ms. Pruett moved to approve the request as submitted. Ms. Rollins seconded the motion. The motion to approve 104 passed by unanimously. 105
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Certificate of Appropriateness 111 Alterations, New Construction 112 110 S Court Street (Spillway Park) 113 City of Prattville, Petitioner 114 115 Ms Hudson provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed Spillway Park, which 116 includes the City property north of the Picker House to the Performing Arts Center on 4th Street. 117 118 Kellie Cook, Parks and Recreation Director, and Chris McNeil, Chambless King Architects, appeared for the request. 119 Mr McNeil provided an in-depth description of the proposed park and venue. 120 121 Ms Fritz re-joined the meeting. 122 123
Chairman Miller opened the floor for public comments. Jamie Moncrief, 112 Hunts Alley, expressed concerns about 124 potential noise caused by the venue and about parking, including people parking along Hunts Alley. Mayor Gillespie 125 spoke in support of the project. The public hearing was closed. 126
127 Mr McKay moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted. Ms Davis seconded. 128 The motion to approve passed by unanimously. 129
130 Miscellaneous: 131 132 Mr Stephens introduced the proposed sitting area to be installed on the corner of Chestnut St and Main St, in front 133 of the Prattaugan Museum, surrounding the existing mill stone. Ms Davis explained the idea was to honor and 134 memorialize Ms Lenore Kirkpatrick who provided great service to the Commission, the Autauga County Heritage 135 Association, and the community as a whole. 136 137 Adjourn: 138 With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m. 139 140
141 Respectfully submitted, 142 143
144 145 J. Scott Stephens, Acting Secretary 146
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Historic Preservation Commission
Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
126 E 5th St. – COA2407-01
DATE
July 25, 2024
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Petitioner: Angela Walker
Property Owner: Billy and Angela Walker
Agent: N/A
Location: 1226 E 5th St.
Review Status and History
Previous Approvals: N/A
1984/2007/2023
Historic Properties
Inventory Details
126 East 5th Street, Gillespie-Moody House a) 1984: “c. 1890; one story, frame, tall hipped roof with lesser gabled extensions on main elevations, porch abutting projecting front bay (original supports replaced c. 1925 by brick-pier and post supports);
original banjo work and scrollcut trim in apex of front gable.”
b) 2007: c. 1890, contributing. “The frame house is one-story and has a hipped roof with lesser gable extensions. In the apex of its front gable is original banjo work and scroll-cut trim. Its porch with circa 1925 brick-pier and post supports abuts its projecting front bay.”
c) 2023: c. 1890, contributing. This frame house is one-story and has a hipped roof with lesser gable extensions. It no longer has banjo-work or
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scroll-cut trim in its front gable. Its porch with circa 1925 brick-pier and post supports abuts its projecting front bay.
Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition
The following alterations have been requested by the applicant.
1. Placing a accessory structure (tool/storage shed) in the backyard
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Joshua McKinney, Planner
Site Visits Conducted: July 2024
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES (p 38)
New Accessory Structures (p 38)
1. New accessory structures that are visible from the right of way shall be compatible with the style of the main structure. 2. New accessory structures shall be subordinate to the main structure.
3. New accessory structures shall be constructed of materials similar in pattern, texture, and appearance to the main structure. 4. Pre-fabricated accessory structures such as tool and storage sheds may be appropriate
if they are shielded from the right of way.
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5. Storm shelters shall not be visible from the right of way, or shall be made to have a style that is compatible with the style of the main structure.
6. On properties with alleyway access, locate new garages along the alleyway when feasible.
Evaluation: Approve. Proposed accessory structure will not be easily visible from public right-of-way,
will be made out of wood, and will be subordinate to the main structure.
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PICTURES
126 E 5th St.
Proposed Shed
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Site Plan of Proposed Shed
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Historic Preservation Commission
Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
2407-02: 203 W 4th Street
DATE July 25, 2024
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Petitioner: City of Prattville, Parks & Recreation Department
Property Owner: The City of Prattville
Location: 203 W 4th Street
Review Status and History
Previous Approvals: N/A
Historic Properties
Inventory/Survey Details
N/A
Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition
The following alterations have been requested by the applicant.
1. Replacement of letter board sign with digital sign
2. Installation of sign on the front façade of the Performing Arts Center
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PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Bria Hudson, Planner
Site Visits Conducted: July 2024
Recommendation: Approve
Evaluation:
1. Replacement of letter board sign with digital sign
2. Installation of sign on the front façade of Performing Arts Center
SIGNAGE (pp59-60) Historic commercial buildings typically included multiple sign types for a single business including signs located above the storefront on the façade, projecting wall signs, and window signs. Multi-story structures also commonly had signs painted onto the exterior of the building towards the cap. Today, these are often “ghost” signs, which have gained historical significance as they have
faded over time. New signs should not be painted directly onto the exterior of historic buildings, but ghost signs should be preserved and repaired if needed. Historic Commercial Buildings
1. Historic signs shall be retained and maintained. 2. Historic “ghost” signs on the exterior cladding of commercial structures shall be retained and maintained. Ghost signs can be repainted to their original appearance, though adding new painted signs onto the sides of unpainted historic structures shall be prohibited.
3. Construct new signs with materials that mirror the appearance of historic sign materials such as wood, copper, or bronze. Vinyl signs are prohibited. 4. New signs shall be installed in locations historically used for signs such as awnings, above
storefronts in the façade, storefront windows, and projecting wall signs on the façade. New signs
shall not damage or obscure any architectural features of the main structure. 5. Signs anchored onto the building shall make use of existing fixtures; when new fixtures need to be added, mount them into mortar and other parts of the exterior so the sign does not damage or
destroy the exterior of the main structure.
6. New signs shall be proportioned appropriately to their storefront. 7. Where ample ambient lighting is present, external signage shall not introduce new lighting
fixtures.
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8. Signs with lighting shall be externally lit, concealed, and shielded to avoid “spilling” over to adjacent storefronts, lots, and into pedestrian pathways.
9. Neon signage can be used when it is compatible with the architectural style of the existing
structure. For example, neon lighting was utilized on modern movement commercial structures from about 1920 to 1960. 10. Any lighting equipment such as breaker boxes, wires, and outlets shall be obscured from view
or concealed.
Non-Historic Commercial Buildings 1. For non-historic commercial buildings, the general guidelines established for historic
commercial buildings above shall be followed by the applicant. 2. Signage on non-historic commercial buildings shall be compatible with historic commercial signage within the historic district.
3. For commercial buildings with non-historic siding, brackets and other sign fixtures can be installed directly onto the non-historic siding. 1. Replacement of letter board sign with digital sign
Staff Evaluation: The applicant is requesting to replace the existing letter board sign along South Court Street. This sign is located on the side of the structure parking lot. The guidelines state that new signs shall be installed in locations historically used for signs such as freestanding signs. New signs shall not spill over to adjacent storefronts, lots, and into pedestrian pathways. Please
note that the proposed sign will have a brick base. The dimensions of the proposed digital screen will be 8x4 and the base will be 7x2. The proposed sign will be 6 feet and 3 inches tall including the base and digital screen together. The proposed digital freestanding sign is in compliance with the signage requirements in the Zoning Ordinance.
This is a non-contributing structure. 2. Installation of sign on the front façade
Staff Evaluation: The applicant is requesting to install a sign on front face of the current structure at
203 W 4th Street which is used as the city’s Performing Arts Center and home of the Way off
Broadway Theater. The guidelines state that new signs shall be installed in locations historically used
for signs such as projecting wall signs on the façade. Please note that the proposed sign will be metal
lettering attached to the brick wall along the theater front entrance. The proposed signed
measurements will be 23.33+/- square feet. New signs shall not damage or obscure any architectural
features of the main structure. This is a non-contributing structure.
Current Board and front Façade:
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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 understood 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 Historic Preservation Commission in the review (inadequate
information, explanations, samples, drawings, photographs, etc, may result in a postponement of the Commission’s decision or a denial of
your request)
_____ 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 obtained from the Building Department
_____ Applicant or authorized representative of the applicant must attend the public hearing to support the application
_____ I have reviewed the current Historic District Design Guidelines and I understand that the HPC will use them when making their
decision
*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
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: __________________________
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Is this property in a Special Flood Hazard Area?**approximately 40% of the Prattville Historic District is in a Special Flood Hazard
Area (floodplain). For more information, please contact the Planning Department
pplicant.
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203 West 4th Street
Mynecia Steele 334-595-0850
203 West 4th Street mynecia.steele@prattvilleal.gov
The City of Prattville - Parks & Rec 334-595-0801
101 West Main Street kellie.cook@prattvilleal.gov
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I propose the installation of a digital sign in place of our current letter board, to promote city events.
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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 understood 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 Historic Preservation Commission in the review (inadequate
information, explanations, samples, drawings, photographs, etc, may result in a postponement of the Commission’s decision or a denial of
your request)
_____ 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 obtained from the Building Department
_____ Applicant or authorized representative of the applicant must attend the public hearing to support the application
_____ I have reviewed the current Historic District Design Guidelines and I understand that the HPC will use them when making their
decision
*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
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: __________________________
Yes
No
Is this property in a Special Flood Hazard Area?**approximately 40% of the Prattville Historic District is in a Special Flood Hazard
Area (floodplain). For more information, please contact the Planning Department
pplicant.
_______________________________
203 West 4th Street
Mynecia Steele 334-595-0850
203 West 4th Street mynecia.steele@prattvilleal.gov
City of Prattville - Parks & Rec 334-595-0801
101 West Main Street kellie.cook@prattvilleal.gov
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