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2009-September HPC 1 0 2 W e s t M a i n S t r e e t \ P r a t t v i l l e , A L 3 6 0 6 7 \ 334. 5 9 5 . 0 5 0 0 \ p r a t t v i l l e a l . g o v BILL GILLESPIE, JR. MAYOR J. SCOTT STEPHENS, AICP DIRECTOR C I T Y OF P R A T T VI LL E H I S T OR I C P R E SE R VA T I O N C O M M IS S ION AGENDA September 24, 2020 4:30 p.m. Call to Order: Roll Call: Chairman Langley, Vice-Chairman McCord, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Musgrove, Mrs. Teresa Nettles, and Mr. Sanford. Minutes: August 27, 2020 Old Business: 1. CA2007-03 Certificate of Appropriateness Demolition-Remove an outbuilding Alterations-Roof, porch, awning 171 South Northington Street Scott Ferguson, Petitioner Tabled 8/27 Public Hearing New Business: 2. CA2009-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Demolition-Remove dilapidated addition Alterations-Roof, deck, addition, restore widows 120 East Fifth Street Logan Glover, Petitioner Public Hearing 3. Proposed Amendments: Historic Preservation Commission By-Laws Miscellaneous: Adjourn: Approved 12/10/20 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission September 24, 2020 Minutes Page 1 of 2 CITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES September 24, 2020 Call to order: The regular meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission was called to order on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 4:33 p.m. Roll Call: The secretary called the roll. Members present were Chairman Thea Langley, Vice-Chairman Joel McCord, Mrs. Jean Davis, Mr. Scott Ferguson and Ms. Kate Musgrove, Mrs. Teresa Nettles, and Mr. Tim Sanford. Members Absent: None. 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 August 27, 2020 meeting. Mr. McCord seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Old Business: Certificate of Appropriateness Demolition-Remove an outbuilding Alterations-Roof, porch, awning 171 South Northington Street Scott Ferguson, Petitioner Being the petitioner of the agenda item for 171 South Northington Street, Mr. Ferguson recused himself from voting on the requested Certificate of Appropriateness. He presented the request to make alterations to replace the roof with architectural shingles and removing the two existing chimneys, replacing the rear porch, replacing the stone veneer with similar, replace front door awning and relocate window awning to front, and demo old accessory structures in back yard. Mr. Stephens provided the staff report. He stated that the proposed alterations are within the guidelines and staff recommends approval. He also stated that Mr. Ferguson inquired about restoring the existing overgrown gravel driveway with gravel which would be within the guidelines. Chairman Langley opened the floor for public comments. There being none, the public hearing was closed. After no further discussion, the vote was called. Mrs. Davis moved to approve the request as submitted. Ms. Musgrove seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Mr. Ferguson resumed his seat after the vote. New Business: Certificate of Appropriateness Demolition-Remove dilapidated addition Alterations-Roof, deck, addition, restore widows 120 East Fifth Street Logan Glover, Petitioner Approved 12/10/20 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission September 24, 2020 Minutes Page 2 of 2 Logan Glover, petitioner, presented the request for demolition and alterations to structure on property located at 120 East Fifth Street. She outlined the proposed alterations to be made to replace roof decking and shingles with architectural shingles or with metal as the original material; add addition to back of house to match gable construction of existing house; restore windows; alterations to existing floor plan to add two bathrooms to interior; demolish dilapidated ‘lean-to’ addition on rear of house; and modify the front porch railing and install window boxes. She presented to the Commissioners sample pictures of proposed shingle options and proposed fence plan. She also stated that she plans to restore the existing driveway with two strips of concrete. Mr. Stephens provided the staff report for the demolition and alterations proposed for structure on property located at 120 East Fifth Street. He stated that the petitioner’s proposal is in keeping with the guidelines and staff recommends approval. Chairman Langley opened the floor for public comments. There being none, the public hearing was closed. After no further discussion, the vote was called. Ms. Musgrove moved to approve the request as submitted to include approval for the driveway and fence as presented. Mr. McCord seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Proposed Amendments: Historic Preservation Commission By-Laws Mr. Stephens presented to the Commission the proposed updates and amendments to their current bylaws to include a section on the Designation of Historic Properties or Historic Districts procedures. Mr. McCord moved to approve the new Historic Preservation Commission Rules and By-Laws as presented. Mrs. Davis seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Miscellaneous: Mr. Stephens stated that Ms. Debra Pace wanted to seek advice from the Commission regarding removing an awning that was installed on her property at 161 W. Main Street which the Commission denied approval. Ms. Pace addressed the Commission and asked for guidance on what is to be removed. Mr. Stephens explained that the Commission only denied approval of the awning that was installed prior to their approval, but did not order that the awning be removed. He suggested that Ms. Pace make application for a new awning that would be in keeping with the guidelines to be reviewed by the Commission at their October meeting. Chairman Langley asked that the staff provide alternative dates for the Commission to consider for their November and December meetings since the regular meeting dates will fall on holidays in both months. Adjourn: With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alisa Morgan, Secretary Historic Preservation Commission CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 1 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 171 South Northington Street– CA2007-03 DATE July 15, 2020 PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT Petitioner: Scott Ferguson Property Owner: Scott Ferguson Agent: N/A Location: 171 South Northington 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 171 South Northington Street; The property was not included in the 1984 or 2007 Historic Properties inventories. 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. Demolition of outbuilding (accessory structure) 2. Alterations to roof, porch, and awning PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION: Reviewed by: Tommie Williams Site visit conducted on: July 2020 CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 2 Recommendation: Approve Analysis Petitioner would like to 1) replace the roof with architectural shingles (remove two nonfunctioning chimneys that are also a source for roof leaks). Chimneys are located in the rear of the property, and a small one on the right side. 2) Repair back porch. 3) Replace stone veneer with similar stone veneer. 4) Replace front door awning and relocate window awning to front. 5) Demo old accessory structures in backyard. Evaluation Since the subject property/structure is a residential property, the requested alterations were reviewed against the standards contained in the Prattville Residential Design Review Guidelines Manual. The relevant sections of the manual are included. Staff comments/evaluations are summarized at the end of the section. Item 1. Demolition of existing Accessory Structures Demolition (page 55) Demolition of buildings that contribute to the historic character of the district results in an irreversible loss to the physical fabric of the community. Demolition of such buildings is an outcome to be avoided. 1. Demolition is appropriate if the building does not contribute to the historic character of the district. 2. Applicants for demolition and the Historic Preservation Commission should explore possibilities for selling or reusing historic buildings, preferably onsite but also in other locations, as alternatives to demolition. 3. Demolition may be appropriate if the denial of the demolition will result in a demonstrable economic hardship on the owner. Item 2. Alterations to roof Roofs (page 31) Roofs help to determine building style and are important elements of historic appearance. Historic roof shapes and, when feasible, materials, should be retained and maintained. Public visibility of modern features should be very limited. 1. The historic roof shape should be retained. 2. Roof-related features such as chimneys, shingles, tiles, finials, parapet walls, and cornices should be retained and maintained. 3. If localized damage or deterioration of historic roofing materials occurs, replacement with matching materials is preferred to wholesale removal. CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 3 4. If historic roofing materials are severely damaged or deteriorated or are missing and are prohibitively expensive to replace, dark grey, black, brown, dark green, or dark red asphalt or fiberglass shingles may be used. 5. New skylights, solar panels, decks, balconies, and satellite dishes should not be readily visible from the street. 6. New dormers should not be located on primary facades, should be unobtrusive, and should be in keeping with the historic appearance of the building. Item 2. Replace back Porch Porch (page 27) Porches are one of the most defining characteristics of historic houses. Historic porches should be retained, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. New porches should be sympathetic to the historic appearance of building to which they are attached. 1. Historic porches visible from the street should be retained and maintained. 2. Deteriorated or damaged porches should be repaired and missing elements replaced. The materials used in repairs should allow the porch to maintain its historic appearance. 3. If the historic porch is missing, it is appropriate to replace it. Replacement porches should use materials and styles that are compatible with the building to which they are attached. 4. Porches visible from the street should remain largely open and unenclosed; if enclosure is desired, lattice panels should be installed behind porch columns and railings and should cover no more than one third of the porch. 5. If screening is desired, minimal structural framework should be used in order to maintain an open appearance. Wood is the preferred material for framing; anodized or baked aluminum is also appropriate. 6. Wood plant trellises are appropriate for porches. Item 2. Alterations to awning Awning (page 17) Historically, residents commonly used awnings on their homes. As air conditioning became more common after the 1940s, awning use declined. Awnings can add historic character to late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century buildings while conserving energy. Their use is encouraged. 1. Awnings may be added to buildings. 2. Awnings should not damage the building or its architectural features. 3. Awnings may be fixed or operating. 4. Awnings should be constructed of canvas duck or cotton and polyester blends and may be treated with acrylic. CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 4 5. Awnings should be located above windows or doors or attached to porches. They should not hide architectural features. 6. Awning shape should mimic that of the opening to which it is attached. For rectangular openings, a shed form is appropriate; for arched openings, an arched form is appropriate. Bubble, concave, convex, and internally lit awnings are less appropriate than shed or arched awnings. CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 5 1. Roof: Replace roof with architectural shingle (remove two nonfunctioning chimneys that are also source for roof leaks). Chimney located on the back property, and a small chimney on the right side. CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 6 2. Repair back porch CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 7 3. Replace stone veneer with similar veneer CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 8 4. Relocate window awning to the front so that it matches the other awning. Front door awning will be replaced. CITY OF PRATTVILLE Historic Preservation Commission Planning Department Staff Report 9 5. Demolition old accessory structures in the backyard. S NORTHINGTON STAerial Map - 171 South Northington Street ± Legend Elmore_Parcels Subject Area AutaugaParcels Streets 0 5025 Feet Locations are approximate Agenda Item #2007-03 E 3RD ST S NORTHINGTON STS WASHINGTON STWETUMPKA ST COLLEGE STMONCRIEF STN WASHINGTON STOAK HILL CEMETARY Location Map - 171 South Northington Street ± Legend Elmore_Parcels Subject Area AutaugaParcels Streets 0 500250 Feet Locations are approximate Agenda Item #2007-03 S NORTHINGTON STR-2 R-3 Zoning Map - 171 South Northington Street ± Legend Elmore_Parcels Subject Area AutaugaParcels Streets R-2 R-3 0 8040 Feet Locations are approximate Agenda Item #2007-03 Agenda Item #2007-03 Agenda Item #2007-03 Agenda Item #2007-03 Agenda Item #2007-03 Agenda Item #2007-03 Agenda Item #2007-03 Agenda Item #2007-03 Agenda Item #2007-03 Page 1 of 7 Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 120 East Fifth Street – CA2009-01 DATE September 24, 2020 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Petitioner: Logan Glover Property Owner: Logan Glover Agent: N/A Location: 120 East Fifth Street Review Status and History Submission Status: First request for Certificate of Appropriateness for this address Previous Approvals: N/A 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details 120 East Fifth Street, Nixon-Jackson House (circa 1930, contributing) This one-story, hipped-roof modified bungalow has a broad frontal gable over a brick-piered porch. Page 2 of 7 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. Replace roof decking and shingles with architectural shingles 2. Add addition to back of house to match gable construction of existing house 3. Restore windows 4. Alterations to existing floor plan to add two bathrooms to interior 5. Demolish dilapidated ‘lean-to’ addition on rear of house 6. Modify the front porch railing and install window boxes PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION: Reviewed by: Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner Site Visits Conducted: September, 2020 Recommendation: Approval Proposed project is in keeping with the Historic Preservation Guidelines for Residential buildings. Proposed project does not detract from the existing structure. Evaluation: Since the subject property/structure was initially developed as a residence, the requested alterations were reviewed against the standards contained in the Prattville Residential Design Review Guidelines Manual. The relevant sections of manual are included. Staff comments/evaluations are summarized at the end of each section. The following changes are proposed: 1. Replace Roof Roofs (page 31) Roofs help to determine building style and are important elements of historic appearance. Historic roof shapes and, when feasible, materials, should be retained and maintained. Public visibility of modern features should be very limited. 1. The historic roof shape should be retained. 2. Roof-related features such as chimneys, shingles, tiles, finials, parapet walls, and cornices should be retained and maintained. Page 3 of 7 3. If localized damage or deterioration of historic roofing materials occurs, replacement with matching materials is preferred to wholesale removal. 4. If historic roofing materials are severely damaged or deteriorated or are missing and are prohibitively expensive to replace, dark grey, black, brown, dark green, or dark red asphalt or fiberglass shingles may be used. 5. New skylights, solar panels, decks, balconies, and satellite dishes should not be readily visible from the street. 6. New dormers should not be located on primary facades, should be unobtrusive, and should be in keeping with the historic appearance of the building. 2. Add addition to back of house to match gable construction of existing house Additions (page 40) Additions to dwellings are appropriate as long as they are placed on rear elevations or non-readily visible side elevations. Additions should be designed to complement the historic qualities of the dwelling. 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 no or limited visibility from the street. Generally, rear elevation are appropriate locations for additions. 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. 3. Restore windows Windows (page 36) Windows are prominent building components. They help to establish the rhythm of a building or streetscape. Historic windows should be retained, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. Historic windows should be retained and maintained. They should not be covered with paint or wood or any other material that destroys their transparency. Window openings are important in defining building rhythm. If it is essential that window openings be removed or added, this should not occur on the façade or on elevations visible from the street. If vinyl or aluminum windows are used they should match the original windows as closely as possible in dimensions and depth of meeting rails and muntin bars. To replace this damaged pane, another piece of clear glass should be fitted into the opening. The smallest amount of historic material possible should be replaced when repairing damage. If an entire window needs replacement, it should be replaced with like materials and design. Page 4 of 7 Historic shutters should be retained and maintained. Shutters should not be added to buildings unless the buildings had shutters historically, shutters fit within the window openings when closed, and are constructed of painted wood. Screen, storm, or security windows should be designed with full view central portions or with a meeting rail that is in the same location as the window’s. The screen window on the right is full view—an appropriate design. 1. Historic windows should be retained and maintained. 2. Historic windows should remain visible and their openings transparent. 3. Deteriorated or damaged windows should be repaired so that the windows retain their historic appearances. 4. The replacement of original windows with vinyl or aluminum windows is discouraged. 5. Missing windows or elements should be replaced so that they replicate the historic windows or other historic examples. Window openings should not be added or removed from locations visible from the street. 6. Historic shutters should be retained and maintained. 7. Shutters should not be added unless the building historically had them and replacements replicate historic shutters, fit the window opening, and are constructed of painted wood. 8. Screen and storm windows should be constructed of painted wood, baked-on enamel, anodized aluminum, or painted-to-match-the-frames mill-finish aluminum. 9. Screen, storm, and security windows should fit within the window frames and be fullview design or have a central meeting rail in the same location as the window. 10. Security windows and bars should not be visible from the street. 4. Alterations to existing floor plan to add two bathrooms to interior No guidance in Design Review Guidelines. 5. Demolish dilapidated ‘lean-to’ addition on rear of house Demolition (page 55) Demolition of buildings that contribute to the historic character of the district results in an irreversible loss to the physical fabric of the community. Demolition of such buildings is an outcome to be avoided. The buildings that con- tribute to the historic residential character of the historic district neighborhoods are irreplaceable physical evidence of Prattville’s past. 1. Demolition is appropriate if the building does not contribute to the historic character of the district. 2. Applicants for demolition and the Historic Preservation Commission should explore possibilities for selling or reusing historic buildings, preferably onsite but also in other locations, as alternatives to demolition. 3. Demolition may be appropriate if the denial of the demolition will result in a demonstrable economic hardship on the owner. Page 5 of 7 6. Modify front porch Porches (Page 27) Historic porches visible from the street should be retained and maintained. Porches are one of the most defining characteristics of historic houses. Historic porches should be retained, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. New porches should be sympathetic to the historic appearance of building to which they are attached. Porches are defining elements of character on district residences. Historic porches and their component elements, including roofs and heights, should be retained and maintained. Scroll-sawn spandrels and railings and beveled posts are appropriate porch elements for Victorian styles such as Queen Anne. The simpler wood spandrels, railings, and posts are also appropriate models for Victorian house styles. Classical porch elements such as the single squared columns and paired round columns, both with Doric capitals, are appropriate models for classically influenced styles such as Colonial Revival and Greek Revival. Brick posts, often with tapered wood uppers were popular elements for Craftsman-style houses and early-twentieth-century forms such as bungalows. Square posts were also popular for those types of buildings. Simple wood railings and posts are appropriate for most district houses. The use of square wood columns and balusters is recommended when rebuilding porches and the original design is unknown. Minimal wooden framework should be used if porch screening is desired. Original porch elements should be retained and be unobscured by the screen. 1. Historic porches visible from the street should be retained and maintained. 2. Deteriorated or damaged porches should be repaired and missing elements replaced. The materials used in repairs should allow the porch to maintain its historic appearance. 3. If the historic porch is missing, it is appropriate to replace it. Replacement porches should use materials and styles that are compatible with the building to which they are attached. 4. Porches visible from the street should remain largely open and unenclosed; if enclosure is desired, lattice panels should be installed behind porch columns and railings and should cover no more than one third of the porch. 5. If screening is desired, minimal structural framework should be used in order to maintain an open appearance. Wood is the preferred material for framing; anodized or baked aluminum is also appropriate. 6. Wood plant trellises are appropriate for porches. PICTURES Page 6 of 7 Page 7 of 7 E 5TH ST ±Legend Project Area Streets Autauga Tax Parcels 0 10050 Feet Locations are approximate Aerial Map - 120 East 5th Street Structure Agenda Item #2009-01 E 6TH ST W 6TH ST W 5TH ST W 4TH ST E 3RD ST 7TH ST N COURT STWALNUT STE 5TH ST E 4TH ST WETUMPKA ST S COURT STW 3RD ST W MAIN ST PINE STN NORTHINGTON STS NORTHINGTON STS CHESTNUT STTICHNOR ST N CHESTNUT STS WASHINGTON STHUNTS ALY BOOTH STN WASHINGTON STCOLLEGE STU P P E R K I N G S T O N R D BRID G E S T MONCRIEF STMARTIN LUTHER KING JR DROAK HILL CEMETARY RAILRO A D S T N COURT ST±Legend Project Area Streets Autauga Tax Parcels 0 1,000500 Feet Locations are approximate Location Map - 120 East 5th Street Agenda Item #2009-01 E 6TH ST W 6TH ST W 5TH ST W 4TH ST E 3RD ST 7TH ST N COURT STWALNUT STE 5TH ST E 4TH ST WETUMPKA ST S COURT STW 3RD ST W MAIN ST PINE STN NORTHINGTON STS NORTHINGTON STS CHESTNUT STTICHNOR ST N CHESTNUT STS WASHINGTON STHUNTS ALY BOOTH STN WASHINGTON STCOLLEGE STU P P E R K I N G S T O N R D BRID G E S T MONCRIEF STMARTIN LUTHER KING JR DROAK HILL CEMETARY RAILRO A D S T N COURT STR-3 R-2 R-2 R-3 B-2 B-2 M-1 R-4 R-3 R-3 R-4 M-1 B-2 T-2 B-1 O-1 R-3 R-1 B-2 R-2 B-2 R-5 O-1 T-2 ±Legend Project Area Streets Autauga Tax Parcels 0 1,000500 Feet Locations are approximate Zoning Map - 120 East 5th Street Agenda Item #2009-01 Agenda Item #2009-01 Agenda Item #2009-01 Agenda Item #2009-01 Agenda Item #2009-01 Agenda Item #2009-01 120 East Fifth Street Proposed Front Elevation Renovations: •Trim along roof line •Cornice Board/ Horizontal Trim •Trim around door •Repair of top air vent •Sheaths of Wheat railing •Window boxes under windows •Lanterns flanking door •Removal of shutters Front elevation drawing. Existing. Agenda Item #2009-01 120 East Fifth Street Proposed Front Elevation Elevation to show window boxes. Window Box Inspiration. Exterior Siding: To match existing Double Ogee Novelty Profile (Boston Clinker, waterfall) Agenda Item #2009-01 120 East Fifth Street Proposed Front Elevation Inspiration. Glencairn, Greensboro, AL Sheaths of Wheat railing detail. Agenda Item #2009-01 120 East Fifth Street Proposed Front Elevation Removal of front ramp. Agenda Item #2009-01 120 East Fifth Street Proposed Front Elevation Lanterns to flank front door. By Primo, New Orleans, LA Agenda Item #2009-01 120 East Fifth Street Proposed Back Elevation Removal of back addition to house. Proposed back elevation drawing. Existing addition to be removed. Agenda Item #2009-01 120 East Fifth Street Proposed Back Elevation Lanterns to flank back door. Back stoop inspiration. Agenda Item #2009-01 120 East Fifth Street Proposed Back Elevation Quote from WeatherSeal for new back door. Window quote from WeatherSeal . All wooden picture light windows. Back door quote from WeatherSeal . Agenda Item #2009-01 120 East Fifth Street Proposed Paint Colors & Back Fencing Trim Color Sherwin Williams Jogging Path Siding Color & Fence Sherwin Williams Natural Choice Fence Design Inspiration From back corner of house to backyard. Agenda Item #2009-01 1 0 2 W e s t M a i n S t r e e t \ P r a t t v i l l e , A L 3 6 0 6 7 \ 334. 5 9 5 . 0 5 0 0 \ p r a t t v i l l e a l . g o v BILL GILLESPIE, JR. MAYOR J. SCOTT STEPHENS, AICP DIRECTOR MEMORANDUM TO: Historic Preservation Commission FROM: J. Scott Stephens, Planning Director DATE: September 21, 2020 RE: HPC Bylaws Your current bylaws were adopted in May 2005 (attached). It is appropriate to occasionally review them for relevance and effectiveness. Please see the attached draft resolution of recommended rules of procedure and bylaws. The most noticeable change you will see in this draft is ‘Section 5 – Designation of Historic Properties of Historic Districts.’ The inclusion of this section will satisfy some of the requirements for the Certified Local Government program through the National Park Service. If you have any questions or recommended changes, please let me know.