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1809 Sept 27 Planning & Development Department 102 West Main Street  Prattville, Alabama 36067  334-595-0500  334-361-3677 Facsimile planning.prattvilleal.gov C ITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA September 27, 2018 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: August 23, 2018 Old Business: None New Business: 1. CA1809-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations-Removing carport/addition 145 East Fourth Street First United Methodist Church, Petitioner Public Hearing 2. CA1809-02 Certificate of Appropriateness Sign and Addition-Covered parking 146 West Main Street Connie Dismukes, Petitioner Public Hearing Miscellaneous: Adjourn: Approved 10/25/18 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission September 27, 2018 Minutes Page 1 of 2 CITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES September 27, 2018 Call to order: The regular meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission was called to order on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 4:32 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, and Ms. Lenore Kirkpatrick. Members Absent: Mr. Joel McCord and Mrs. Kate Musgrove. Quorum present Also present was Mr. Robby Anderson, City Engineer; Mr. Austin Brass, Senior Planner and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary. Minutes: Mrs. Davis moved to approve the minutes of the August 23, 2018 meeting. Mr. Price seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Old Business: There was no old business to discuss. New Business: Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations-Removing carport/addition 145 East Fourth Street First United Methodist Church, Petitioner Skip Jones, petitioner’s representative, presented the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to make alterations at 145 East Fourth Street. He stated that the carport and room addition to the original structure would be removed. He stated that it is necessary to remove the additions to make repairs caused by water damage. He stated that with the additions being removed the house would be back to its original configuration. Austin Brass, Senior Planner, provided the staff report for the proposed alterations at 145 East Fourth Street. He stated that the structure is a contributing historic structure, but the carport and addition are not original to the historic structure. Chair Langley opened discussion for the Board. After no further discussion, the vote was called. Ms. Kirkpatrick moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr. Price seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. There were no public comments. Certificate of Appropriateness Sign and Addition-Covered parking 146 West Main Street Connie Dismukes, Petitioner Approved 10/25/18 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission September 27, 2018 Minutes Page 2 of 2 Mickey Thompson, petitioner’s representative, presented the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow a sign and covered parking addition to the rear at 146 West Main Street. He stated that they are proposing to place 36” metal letters with back lighting on the front of the building. The proposed covered parking would not be used for no long term parking. He stated that the parking would be for pick-up orders only. He stated that the covered parking would be constructed with wood posts and refurbished tin allowing one to two parking spaces. Austin Brass presented the request for Certificate of Appropriateness for 146 West Main Street. He stated that the guidelines require that letters should be eighteen or less inches high and should cover sixty percent or less of the total sign area. He stated that the building’s façade is larger than typical buildings in the downtown area; however, the letters are over the height requirements. He stated that the proposed rear addition is appropriate. Mr. Thompson stated that request for 36” letters is because they would look more proportionate with the building and will show up better. The building’s name is 146 The District and contains three separate business to which each will have its individual awning. Mr. Barrett stated that consideration should be given to allow the 36” letters since the sign is encompassing three units. Mrs. Davis moved to separate the requested items. The motion failed for a lack of a second. After no further discussion, the vote was called. Mr. Price moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr. Barrett seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. There were no public comments. Miscellaneous: Chair Langley presented to the Commission consideration to remove signs and fences from Section F: Expedited Review of the Design Review Policy and revert the process back to the Commission for review until City Planner vacancy is filled. Mrs. Davis moved to revert signs and fencing from Expedited Review, Section F of the Design Review Policy and other improvements under Expedited Review will be reviewed at the next meeting. Ms. Kirkpatrick seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Adjourn: With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alisa Morgan, Secretary Historic Preservation Commission E 3RD ST E 5TH ST E 4TH ST WETUMPKA STN CHESTNUT STS NORTHINGTON STS CHESTNUT STN WASHINGTON STS WASHINGTON STW 5TH ST N NORTHINGTON STW 4TH ST W 3RD ST LOCATION MAP A City of PrattvilleAlabama Historic PreservationCommission Case-1809-01 Certificate of Appropriateness145 East Fourth St Legend County Tax Parcel ²1 inch = 500 feet HPC Case- CA1809-01 Certificate of Appropriateness145 E. Fourth St E 6 TH S T E 5TH ST E 4TH ST WETUMPKA STN CHESTNUT STS NORTHINGTON STN WASHINGTON STS CHESTNUT STN NORTHINGTON STW 5TH ST S WASHINGTON STW 4TH ST E 3RD STW 3RD ST LOCATION MAP B City of PrattvilleAlabama Historic Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness145 East Fourth St ²1 inch = 800 feet HPC Case - 18009-01 Certificate of Appropriateness145 East Fourth St ^ CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 146 West Main St – CA1809-02 DATE September 21, 2018 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: Connie Dismukes Property Owner: Connie Dismukes Agent: N/A Location: 146 West Main Street Review Status and History Submission Status: Second request for COA for this address Previous Approvals: May 2008- Case 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 Conditions of Previous Approvals: None 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details 146 West Main Street (circa 1912, non-contributing) Non-contributing structure – 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) Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition Page 2 of 3 The following changes have been requested by the applicant. See the application included as Attachment A for the owner’s description of each item. 1. Install new 36” metal letters on front of building that will be 15’’-18’’ in height stating “The District”, with letters and numbers being backlit with no lights showing. 2. Install a 12’ x 20’ wood covered pick-up cover on rear of building. PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION Reviewed by: Austin Brass Site Visits Conducted: September 2018 Recommendation: Approval–Contingent upon verification of total letter height in signage. 3. A - Install new 36” metal letters on front of building that will be 15’’-18’’ in height stating “The District”, with letters and numbers being backlit with no lights showing. 4. Install a 12’ x 20’ wood covered pick-up cover on rear of building Evaluation: The requested alterations were reviewed against the standards contained in the Prattville Commercial Design Review Guidelines Manual. The relevant sections of manual are included. Staff comments/evaluation follow the relevant sections. Signs (page 29) Signs are important elements in the historic and commercial character of the downtown business district, and historic signage should be retained and maintained. Signs are also important means of advertising and establishing business identities. 1. Historic signs should be retained, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. 2. New signs should be of traditional materials such as finished wood, glass, copper, or bronze. 3. New signs should be installed in locations historically used for signs such as on awnings, on upper façade walls covering five percent or less of the wall surface, Page 3 of 3 inside windows, or projecting from the building façade or elevation. Signs should not cover or obscure architectural features. 4. New signs should be properly proportioned relative to their buildings. 5. Letters should be eighteen or less inches high and should cover sixty percent or less of the total sign area. 6. Colors used in signs should be coordinated with their buildings. Three colors or less should be used per sign. 7. Mounting equipment should be anchored in mortar, not bricks or stones, and should avoid damaging the building. Rear and lateral additions provide owners with flexibility in their building use. Additions should use design, materials, and placement that minimize their affect on the district’s historic character. 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 little or no visibility from the primary street façade. 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 but compatible with adjacent buildings. ATTACHMENTS A. Application and attachments B. Location Maps W MAIN ST TICHNOR ST S CHESTNUT STBRIDGE STS COURT STW 3RD ST E MAIN ST E 3RD ST MAPLE ST LOCATION MAP A City of PrattvilleAlabama Historic PreservationCommission Case-1809-02 Certificate of Appropriateness146 West Main St Legend County Tax Parcel ²1 inch = 500 feet HPC Case- CA1809-02 Certificate of Appropriateness146 W Main St W 3RD ST W MAIN ST S CHESTNUT STTICHNOR ST BRIDGE STS COURT STE MAIN ST E 3RD ST MAP L E S T HUNTS ALYLOCATION MAP B City of PrattvilleAlabama Historic Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness 146 West Main St ²1 inch = 800 feet HPC Case - 18009-02 Certificate of Appropriateness146 West Main St ^