2202-February 24 HPC102 West Main Street \ Prattville, AL 36067 \ 334. 595.0500 \ prattvilleal.gov
BILL GILLESPIE, JR.
MAYOR
J. SCOTT STEPHENS, AICPDIRECTOR
CITY OF PRATTVILLE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
February 24, 2022 4:30 p.m.
Call to Order:
Roll Call: Chairman Sanford, Vice-Chairman Stewart, Mr. Barker, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Ferguson, Mrs. Nettles, and Ms. Rollins.
Minutes: January 27, 2022
Committee Reports:
Old Business: None
New Business: 1.COA2202-01 Certificate of AppropriatenessFence 204, 216, 224, and 234 N. Northington Street Steve Till, Petitioner
Public Hearing
2.COA2202-02 Certificate of AppropriatenessAlterations-Replacing Windows and Rear Door 150 1st Street River Region Pregnancy Center, Petitioner
Public Hearing
Miscellaneous: 1. Resolution of Support: Historic Resources Survey 2. Guidelines Update
Adjourn:
Approved 3/24/22
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES February 24, 2022 Call to order: The Chairman called the regular meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission to order on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 4:31 p.m. Roll Call: The secretary called the roll. Members present were Chairman Tim Sanford, Vice-Chair Taylor Stewart, Mr. Zack Barker, Mrs. Jean Davis, and Ms. Kristi Rollins. Members Absent: Mr. Scott Ferguson and Mrs. Teresa Nettles.
Quorum present
Also present was Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner; Mr. Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner; and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary. Minutes: Mrs. Rollins moved to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2022 meeting. Ms. Stewart seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Committee Reports: There were no reports to be made. Old Business: There was no old business to discuss. New Business: Certificate of Appropriateness Fence 204, 216, 224, and 234 N. Northington Street Steve Till, Petitioner Mr. Rigsby provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness to allow a fence on property located at
204 N. Northington Street and 216, 224, and 234 N. Northington Street. He stated that the petitioner received approval for new residential structures for the property in June 2020. The fences were not included in the approval. The petitioner is now requesting approval for the existing unpermitted fence in the side yard at 204 N. Northington Street and future fences at 216, 224, and 234 N. Northington Street. He stated that the fence is a picket style of wood construction which stands at 42 inches in height. Because this is a corner lot, the frontage bordering 6th Street is considered front yard. He stated that the guidelines state fences in the front yards should be less than 36 inches tall. The fencing is consistent with other fences in the area in terms of height and style and consistent with the Historic Guidelines. He stated that staff recommends approval contingent that the fence be painted to compliment the home per the guidelines. Mr. Rigsby stated that the fencing for 216, 224, and 234 N. Northington Street is proposed to be constructed in the side and rear yard will be the same as 204 N. Northington Street. The proposed fences are within the guidelines. He stated that staff recommends approval contingent that the fences be painted to blend with the main structure.
Steve Till, petitioner, presented the request for a fence on property located at 204 N. Northington Street and 216, 224, and 234 N. Northington Street. He stated that the fences will be painted to match the main structure.
Chairman Sanford opened the floor for public comments. There were none. The public hearing was closed.
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In their discussion, the Commission considered that the existing fence at 204 N. Northington was located in the rear yard. The vote was called. Mrs. Davis moved to approve the request as presented contingent that the fence is painted white. Ms. Stewart seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations- Replacing Windows and Rear Door 150 1st Street River Region Pregnancy Center, Petitioner Mr. Rigsby provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness to make alteration on property located at 150 1st Street. He stated that the petitioner is proposing to replace all the existing windows except transom and colored attic windows and replace them with white vinyl windows. He stated that the windows should replicate the historic windows or other historic examples. He also stated that the petitioner is requesting to replace the rear door
with a standard 6-panel door. Bob Burton, 373 Wetumpka Street, petitioner’s representative, along with Chris George, 115 Shady Oak Lane,
presented the request for the proposed alterations on property located at 150 1st Street. Mr. Burton stated that the property will be used for a non-profit organization. He addressed each item proposed. He stated that the windows will have the same grid pattern as existing but not the same material to help save money.
Chairman Sanford opened the floor for public comments. There were none. The public hearing was closed. Ms. Stewart move to separate the items for discussion. Ms. Rollins seconded the motion. The motion to separate passed unanimously. Item 1: Rear Door Replacement Mr. Barker moved to approve the door replacement as submitted. Ms. Rollins seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Item 2: Windows
The petitioner is proposing to replace all the original windows with double hung vinyl windows with PVC trim. In their discussion, the Commission was not in favor of replacing the front window which were in good condition.
Ms. Rollins moved to approve to replace the three sides of windows with wood trim all around with 2/2 vinyl windows and keep the existing front windows. The motion failed for a lack of a second.
Mr. Barker moved to deny the request as presented. The motion failed for a lack of a second. Mrs. Davis moved to postpone the request to allow the petitioner to bring sample material. Mr. Barker seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed by 4/1 vote as recorded. Mr. Sanford opposed. The Commission called for a special meeting to hear the case on March 8, 2021 at 4:00 pm. Miscellaneous: Resolution of Support: Historic Resources Survey Ms. Stewart introduced a resolution requesting and supporting applications for Certified Local Government Grant. Mrs. Davis moved to approve the resolution presented. Ms. Stewart seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously.
Guidelines Update Mr. Stephens introduced (via Zoom) Mr. Daniel Herrick of PaleoWest, Preservation Planner, who will be overseeing the Design Guidelines update.
Adjourn:
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With no further business, Mrs. Davis motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Barker seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 5:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Alisa Morgan, Secretary
Historic Preservation Commission
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Historic Preservation Commission
Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
204, 216, 224, 234 N. Northington –CA2202-01
DATE
February 24, 2022
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Petitioner: Steve Till
Property Owner: Summit Investment Group – 216, 224, 234 N. Northington
Nathaniel Fritz - 204 N. Northington
Agent: Steve Till
Location: North Northington
Review Status and History
Submission Status: CoA 2006-02
Construct four new single family structures on N.
Northington. Approved as submitted
Previous Approvals: Approvals above
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1984/2007 Historic
Properties Inventory
Details
This property was not included in the 1984 or 2007
Historic Properties inventories.
Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition
The following alterations have been requested by the applicant.
1. Install front yard fence (204 N. Northington)
2. Install side/rear yard fences (216, 224, 234 N. Northington)
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner
Site Visits Conducted: February 2022
Recommendation: Approval, with conditions
Proposed project is in keeping with the Historic Preservation
Guidelines for Residential buildings, with the exception of the
height.* Proposed project does not detract from the existing
structures in the area.
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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. Construct fences in front yard and rear yards
Fences and Walls (Residential Guidelines, page 46)
Fences and walls have historically been used to define ownership or function and to separate
public and private space. Historic fences and walls should be retained and maintained. New
fences and walls should use design, materials, and placement that minimize their effect on the
district’s historic character.
1. Historic fences and walls should be retained and maintained.
2. Wood and metal picket fences are appropriate new construction. If wooden, they
should be painted using colors complementary to the adjacent house. They should
be less than three feet tall, and the pickets should be set less than three inches apart
and be less than four inches in width.
3. Cast iron fences are appropriate for 19th and early 20th century dwellings. These fences
should be less than three feet tall.
4. Wood board fences may be located in back yards and should be less than six feet
tall. Flat tops, dog-ear tops, or pointed tops are all appropriate designs. Fences
should be painted to blend with the building.
5. Free-standing brick or concrete walls may be located in back yards or, if not visible from the
street, side yards.
6. Chain-link fences may be located in back yards or, if not visible from the street, side yards.
Chain-link fences should be painted dark green or black, coated with green or black plastic,
or screened with plants.
7. Split or horizontal rail, railroad tie, or timber fences may be located in rear yards but should
be avoided on the fronts of houses.
Item 1 Recommendation: Approval, with conditions
Applicant was granted HPC approval to build four new residences at the corner of North
Northington and 6th Street that front Northington in June 2020 (CoA 2006-02). One home has
been completed on the corner lot and the three remaining lots are currently under construction.
Upon completion of 204 N. Northington, the contractor constructed a wooden picket fence
along the side yard bordering 6th Street without first seeking a City Fence Permit or HPC CoA
for the fence. Additionally, fence was constructed within City Right-of-Way (ROW) and may
have to be moved back from 6th street to comply with City Regulations prior to City permitting.
The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) to allow the unpermitted
fence in the side yard bordering 6th Street at 204 N. Northington St. The fence is a picket style
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fence of wood construction, which stands approximately 42 inches in height. Because this is a
corner lot, the frontage bordering 6th Street is considered front yard. The guidelines state
fences in front yards should be less than three feet (36 inches) tall. Fencing is consistent with
other fences in the area in terms of height and style and consistent with the Historic
Guidelines.
Staff recommend approval, subject that the fence be painted to compliment the home to meet
the guidelines.
* Staff recommendation is based on interpretation of front yard in the Zoning Ordinance, not
necessarily the Historic Preservation Guidelines. Prattville Zoning Ordinance Section 69.2
(2) d. allows corner lots to have different fencing requirements for the secondary front yard,
matching those of the rear and side yards, see below.
d. For the purposes of this section, on corner lots with two front yards, the primary front
yard shall be defined as the yard on the side of the front facade or front entrance, and
the secondary front yard shall be the adjacent yard fronting the street.
i. Secondary front yards may have fences not exceeding eight feet (8') up to the
side setback line based on the zoning district the lot is in.
HPC may define front yard differently, thus allowing an increased height and less
opaqueness.
Item 2 Recommendation: Approval
Applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) to construct side and rear yard
fencing on the side of the three remaining homes, currently under construction (216, 224, &
234 N. Northington). Proposed fence is wooden picket construction, approximately 42” in
height. Per guidelines, rear and side yard fences are limited to 6 feet, therefore, this proposal
is well within the historic guidelines.
Fencing is consistent with other fences in the area in terms of height and style and consistent
with the Historic Guidelines.
Staff recommend approval of proposed fences, subject that the fences be painted to blend with
the building to meet the guidelines.
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PICTURES
Sample Fence Materials and Look - Applicant provided picture
204 N. Northington Existing Fence - Applicant Provided Picture
204 N. Northington Existing Fence - Applicant Provided Picture
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204 N. Northington Existing Fence - Applicant Provided Picture
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Historic Preservation Commission
Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
150 1st Street-COA2202-02
DATE
February 24, 2022
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Petitioner: River Region Pregnancy Center
Property Owner: River Region Pregnancy Center
Agent: Bob Burton & Chris George
Location: 150 1st Street
Review Status and History
Previous Approvals: N/A
1984/2007 Historic
Properties Inventory
Details
150 East First Street; c. 1895; one story, frame
(asbestos shingle siding), basically square with
asymmetrical facade formed by offset projecting bay; tall
pyramidal roof broken at front, sides and rear by low
secondary gables; single large dormer at front with
colored glass sash; full-length porch (now screened) with
turned posts and spindle frieze; turned and pierced work
bargeboards trim gables. House occupies site of c.1850
structure for which site #151 functioned as servants 1
quarters.
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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. Remove and replace back door with standard 6-panel door
2. Remove windows and replace them with white vinyl windows
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Tommie Williams, Planner
Site Visits Conducted: February 2022
Recommendation: See Analysis Details
Evaluation:
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 each section. The following changes are proposed:
1. Remove and replace the back door with a standard 6-panel door.
Door and Entrances (page 18)
Doors are often buildings’ central visual elements and are particularly important features. Historic
entrances and doors should be retained, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. Missing or
severely deteriorated doors should be replaced with historically appropriate replacements.
Screen, storm, and security doors should not detract from the historic appearance of their
building.
1. Historic doors should be retained and maintained. 2. Deteriorated or damaged historic doors should be repaired using methods that allow them to retain their historic appearance and as much of their historic fabric as possible. Epoxy is
helpful in strengthening and replacing deteriorated wood.
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3. Owners are encouraged to replace missing or severely damaged historic doors with new doors that replicate the originals or other historic examples. 4. Replacements for primary residential doors may appropriately be of painted paneled
wood with or without a clear-glass single or multiple-light opening.
Item 1 Recommendation: Approval
The dwelling at 150 1st first street was built as a residential dwelling. Therefore, The Planning
Department utilized the Prattville Residential Design Review Guidelines Manual, even though it
is now being used as a commercial dwelling. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing
flat steel commercial door with a 6-panel door. Applicants should be aware that new doors should
be replicate the originals or other historic examples.
CURRENT BACK DOOR
2. Remove windows and replace them with white vinyl windows
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Windows (page 34)
Windows are prominent building components. They help to establish the rhythm of a building or
streetscape. Sometimes, particularly in industrial buildings, they are the dominant visual element
of a building exterior. Historic windows should be retained, visible, maintained, and, if needed,
repaired.
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 appearance.
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 full-view
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.
Item 2 Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Condition being that windows
must be replaced with historic windows.
The applicant is proposing to remove the existing windows (except transom and colored attic
windows) and replace them with white vinyl windows. The windows are mostly 2 by 2. They
are proposing to replace the windows with 6 by 6 vinyl windows, which are discouraged in
the historic district, the applicant should try and replace the windows that will replicate the
historic windows or other historic examples.
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