1904-April 25Planning & Development Department
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C I T Y O F PRATTVILLE
H I S T ORIC PRESERVATION C OMMISSION
AGENDA
April 25, 2019
4:30 p.m.
Call to Order:
Roll Call:
Chairman Langley, Vice-Chairman Price, Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Davis, Ms. Kirkpatrick, Mr. McCord, and Ms. Musgrove.
Minutes:
None
Old Business:
1. CA1903-01 Certificate of Appropriateness
Sign-Replacement
147 East Main Street
Chris McKay, Petitioner
Tabled 4/11
New Business:
2. CA1904-01 Certificate of Appropriateness
Alteration-Add iron brackets to metal post
146 West Main Street
Connie Dismukes, Petitioner
Public Hearing
Miscellaneous:
Proposed Amendment to the Prattville Design Review Guidelines Manual
Adjourn:
Approved 6/27/19
Prattville Historic Preservation Commission
April 25, 2019 Minutes
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
April 25, 2019
Call to order:
The regular meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission was called to order on Thursday,
April 25, 2019 at 4:01 p.m.
Roll Call:
The secretary called the roll. Members present were Chairman Thea Langley, Vice-Chairman Gray Price,
Mr. Will Barrett, Mrs. Jean Davis, Ms. Lenore Kirkpatrick, and Mr. Joel McCord. Members Absent:
Mrs. Kate Musgrove.
Quorum present
Also present was Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner; Mr. Austin Brass, Senior Planner; and Ms. Alisa
Morgan, Secretary.
Minutes:
There were no minutes available.
Chair Langley changed the order that the agenda items were heard.
Miscellaneous:
Chair Langley stated that the HPC held a work session (April 23) working on modifications to signs in
the Residential Guidelines Manual. Mr. McCord introduced the recommendation for modification as
presented that new signs should be of a historically appropriate appearance and size using finishes that
complement the building.
Chair Langley stated that the modification would replace #2 under Signs in the Residential Guidelines
Manual.
Mr. McCord moved to accept the modifications as presented. Mr. Barrett seconded the motion.
After no discussion, the vote was called. The motion to approve passed unanimously.
Old Business:
Certificate of Appropriateness
Sign-Replacement
147 East Main Street
Chris McKay, Petitioner
This request was held at the previous meeting (April 11th). The Commission tabled the request to allow
time for the modifications to the guidelines to be addressed.
Scott Browder with Browder Sign Company along with Nicole Clark, petitioner’s representatives,
presented the proposal to replace an existing sign with a new sign on property at 147 East Main Street.
He stated that the proposed new sign will be 8 feet in height on 6’x6’ pressure treated wood with copper
or bronze caps on top, aluminum panel covered with digital print and laminated black semi glossy
background with bold white lettering.
Mr. Barrett stated that a matte finished is preferred over a glossy finished background.
Approved 6/27/19
Prattville Historic Preservation Commission
April 25, 2019 Minutes
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Mr. Browder stated that the background finish would be similar to the sign that they installed at Bridal
Boutique. He presented pictures of the type of finish that is proposed.
After no further discussion, the vote was called. Mr. Barrett moved to approve the request as presented at
a height of 8 feet. Mr. Price seconded the motion. The motion failed by vote as recorded. Favor: Mr.
Barrett and Mr. Price. Oppose: Mrs. Davis, Ms. Kirkpatrick, Mr. McCord, and Chair Langley.
Mrs. Davis moved to approve the request as presented at the height of 7 feet. Mc. McCord
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote as recorded. Favor: Mrs. Davis, Ms.
Kirkpatrick, Mr. McCord, and Chair Langley. Oppose: Mr. Barrett and Mr. Price.
New Business:
Certificate of Appropriateness
Alteration-Add iron brackets to metal post
146 West Main Street
Connie Dismukes, Petitioner
Mickey Thompson, petitioner’s representative, stated that they are proposing to take old iron work and
cut it down to an angle as proposed in the drawing and place on both poles on front at property at 146
West Main Street.
Mr. Brass provided staff comments. He stated that the proposed request as submitted is appropriate.
After no further discussion, the vote was called. Ms. Davis moved to approve the request as presented.
Mr. Price seconded the motion.
The motion to approve passed unanimously.
In other miscellaneous business, Chair Langley encouraged members to attend a showing of the Prattville
Autauga movie to be viewed on May 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
Also, the Commission discussed attending Your Town Alabama Conference at Camp McDowell, May
15-16.
The HPC will hold a work session on Monday, May 1 at 4:00 PM.
Adjourn:
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alisa Morgan, Secretary
Historic Preservation Commission
CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Historic Preservation Commission
Planning Department Staff Report
Certificate of Appropriateness: 146 West Main Street
#CA 19004-01
April 19
th
, 2019
SUMMARY FACTS:
PETITIONER: Michael A. Thompson
PROPERTY OWNER: Connie Dismukes
SUBJECT SITE: 146. W Main Street
REQUEST: Placement of iron buttress on front metal posts (2)
CURRENT ZONING: B-2, General Business
FUTURE LAND-USE MAP: Mixed Use- Commercial
SURROUNDING LAND North: Parking area (B-2)
USES AND ZONING: South: Law office/retail (B-2)
East: Girl Meets Cakes/ Craft House B-2)
West: Retail/ Frio’s Ice Cream (B-2)
REVIEW STATUS & HISTORY:
Previous Requests/Approval:
November 28
th
, 2018: CA1811-05 Approved,
wood/glass doors at front entrance
September 27
th
, 2018- CA1809-02 Approved,
signage and awning
May 15
th
, 2008- CA0805-01
1. Front awning; Approved.
2. Rear awning; Approved.
3. Repainting stucco façade; Approved.
4. Two front support columns, Denied.
5. Replacement of front doors, Approved with options.
6. Front façade signage; Approved.
7. Rear Fence; Approved
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Conditions of Previous Approval: That detailed samples of materials are provided.
1984/2007 Historic Properties Ellis-Newton Building c.1912. (non-contributing) Originally
constructed as two-single story brick units. Presently
combined as single store front with stuccoed façade. (Source:
Thomason and Associates, 2007 Inventory of Daniel Pratt
Historic District)
Inventory Details: N/A
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:
Item 1: Placement of Iron Buttress on Front Metal Posts (2)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT GUIDELINES REFERENCED:
The requested alterations were reviewed against the standards contained in the Prattville Commercial
Design Review Guidelines Manual. The relevant sections of the manual are included. Staff
comments/evaluation follow the relevant sections.
Item 1 – Placement of Iron Buttress on Front Metal Posts (2)
(Storefronts pages 32 and 33)
1. Historic storefronts and their component elements, such as display windows,
bulkheads, transoms, doors, cornices, pillars, and pilasters, should be retained
and maintained.
2. Historic storefronts and their component elements should remain visible.
3. Deteriorated or damaged storefronts or elements should be repaired so that the
storefront retains its historic appearance.
4. Missing storefronts or elements should be replaced so that they replicate the historic
storefront or other historic examples.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
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Proposed iron metal buttresses has a vintage look that could blend in cohesively with the overall
storefront façade.
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Austin Brass
Site Visits Conducted: April 2019
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Aerial property & Zoning map
S CHESTNUT ST
W 3RD ST
S COURT ST
W MAIN ST
MAPLE ST
BRIDGE ST
TICHNOR ST
1ST ST
HUNTS ALY
E MAIN ST
E 3RD ST
Aerial Map - HPC - 1904-01
±
Legend
Streets
Selected Parcel
Tax Parcels
0feet 100 200 400 600 800 1 inch = 200
Feet
W MAIN ST
TICHNOR ST
S COURT ST
BRIDGE ST
Location Map - HPC - 1904-01
±
Legend
Streets
Selected Parcel
Tax Parcels
0feet 50 100 200 300 400 1 inch = 100
Feet