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2206 June 2 HPC SP MTG 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 (SPECIAL MEETING) June 2, 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: April 28, 2022 Committee Reports: Old Business: 1. COA2204-02 Certificate of Appropriateness Addition 319 S Washington Street Lisa Sherrill, Petitioner Tabled 4/28 Public Hearing New Business: 2. COA2205-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Fence 141 N Chestnut Street Gerald & Beverly Cimis, Petitioners Public Hearing 3. COA2205-02 Certificate of Appropriateness Fence & Gates 126 E 5th Street J.B. & Jaylene Carteret, Petitioners Public Hearing Miscellaneous: Adjourn: Page 1 of 7 Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 319 South Washington Street – CA2204-02 DATE May 26, 2022 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Petitioner: Lisa & James Sherrill Property Owner: Lisa & James Sherrill Agent: N/A Location: 319 South Washington Street Review Status and History Submission Status: CoA 2007-02 Item 1 – Replace porch on north side of house – Approved as submitted contingent that the porch has piers made of brick veneer material and porch material and roof material to match the existing front porch as approved by Planning Department (Not completed) CoA 1703-01 Item 1 – Demolition of an existing structure on the rear of building – Approved as requested Item 2 – construction of new addition on the rear of building (14’x30’, 420 sq ft) with a covered porch – Approved as presented. Item 3 – Modifications to front façade and north façade. Front – remove one of the existing front doors to replaces with window. Side – replace existing single window with double window (master bedroom), relocate single window Page 2 of 7 – Approved contingent to modify the kitchen and master bedroom window according to the codes that the building department and planning department deems appropriate. No changes to the window on the front of the house on either side of the dining room and sitting room. (Front doors will not be removed). Previous Approvals: See previous cases above 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details 319 South Washington Street, Walker House (1921, contributing) This one-story frame bungalow has a broad front gable breaking into an offset secondary gable that extends over its brick-pier and post porch. 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. Construct large addition to rear (east) of main house PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION: Reviewed by: Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner Site Visits Conducted: April / May 2022 Recommendation: The Commission needs to determine if the proposed addition meets the standards for additions in the Residential Guidelines. Specifically, does the proposed addition meet the standards of the Commission concerning: 1. Visibility from the street 2. Compatibility with historic building in scale, proportion and rhythm 3. Distinguishability – smaller and simpler in design 4. Imitation of historic structure Recommended Condition: Complete previously approved side porch on principal structure prior to construction of addition. Page 3 of 7 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. Construction of attached 2 story 30’ x 42’ residential addition attached to rear of main residence via a single story 8’x10’ hallway connector using matching exterior materials to main 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. Item 1 Analysis / Recommendation: 319 South Washington Street is a 2016 square feet, one story framed bungalow style home built in 1921. Dimensions are approximately 30 feet wide by approximately 70 feet deep, with additional porches on the front and side elevations. The applicant is proposing to add a 2 story, 1,855 square feet addition to the rear of the existing structure. Proposed addition will maintain the width of the existing structure, and extend approximately 52 feet into the rear yard. Proposed addition will have a height higher than the main structure’s primary roof peak. Proposed structure appears to have a different roof pitch, specifically the shallow roof pitch on a portion of the second level. The applicant is proposing to continue similar design elements of the existing house, using lap siding (currently vinyl on house), similar windows, doors, trim and roofing materials offering compatibility with the original house. Addition has a footprint of approximately 1,400 square feet, including connector and side porches. The existing primary structure has a footprint of approximately 2,400 including all porches. Page 4 of 7 EXISTING CONDITIONS Staff Photo (5/20/2022) Staff Photo (5/20/2022) Page 5 of 7 Staff Photo (5/20/2022) Staff Photo (5/20/2022) Page 6 of 7 Aerial (Credit: Google Earth 3/2021) – Same as existing Page 7 of 7 Side Elevations (Provided by Applicant) 327 319S W A S H I N G T O N S T Aerial Map - 319 S. Washington Street ±0 10050 Feet Locations are approximate Legend Project Area Elmore_Parcels_Nov_2021 Autauga_Parcels_2021_Nov Prattville City Limit Streets 1ST ST E MAIN ST S N O R T H I N G T O N S T S W A S H I N G T O N S T CO L L E G E S T S C H E S T N U T S T DOSTER ST MA P L E S T W MAIN ST TICHNOR ST SE L M A H W Y Location Map - 319 S. Washington Street ±0 1,000500 Feet Locations are approximate Legend Project Area Elmore_Parcels_Nov_2021 Autauga_Parcels_2021_Nov Prattville City Limit Streets 1ST ST E MAIN ST S N O R T H I N G T O N S T S W A S H I N G T O N S T CO L L E G E S T S C H E S T N U T S T DOSTER ST MA P L E S T W MAIN ST TICHNOR ST SE L M A H W Y R-2 B-2 R-3 R-2 B-2 O-1 R-6 O-1 Zoning Map - 319 S. Washington Street ±0 1,000500 Feet Locations are approximate Legend Project Area Elmore_Parcels_Nov_2021 Autauga_Parcels_2021_Nov Prattville City Limit Streets Page 1 of 7 Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 141 N. Chestnut Street – COA2205-01 DATE May 26, 2022 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Petitioner: Gerald & Beverly Cimis Property Owner: Gerald & Beverly Cimis Agent: N/A Location: 141 N. Chestnut Street Review Status and History Submission Status: N/A. Previous Approvals: N/A 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details 141 North Chestnut Street (Hunt-Rawlinson house)- Contributing; c. 1900; one-story, frame, hipped roof breaking into secondary pedimented gables extending over asymmetrical advanced bays at front and sides, L- shaped porch across the front and along one side (original porch supports now replaced by brick-pier and post-construction). Page 2 of 7 Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition The following alterations have been requested by the applicant. 1. Install fence (side yard white wooden picket fence) & three gates PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION: Reviewed by: Tommie Williams, Planner Site Visits Conducted: May 2022 Recommendation: Approval The proposed project is in keeping with the Historic Preservation Guidelines for Residential buildings. The 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 the manual are included. Staff comments/evaluations are summarized at the end of each section. The following changes are proposed: 1. Install fence in rear yard 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 spaces. 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. Currently, there is not a fence in the locations the applicant is requesting. The fence that will be installed will be new construction in this location. 2. Wood and metal picket fences are appropriate for 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. Page 3 of 7 The applicant is requesting a new construction. The new construction will be located on the side yard and be approximately 3.5 inches wide pickets with approximately 2 inches between each picket. The new picket fence will be wooden and painted white to match the exterior of the house. The new construction will be 5 feet tall. 3. Cast iron fences are appropriate for 19th and early 20th century dwellings. These fences should be less than three feet tall. The applicant has chosen to install a white picket fence that will be 5 feet tall and 2 inches apart. 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. The fence will be painted to blend with the dwelling. The proposed fence will be five feet tall. 5. Free-standing brick or concrete walls may be located in back yards or, if not visible from the street, side yards. Free-standing brick or concrete walls will not be utilized in this project. The new construction will be a white picket fence, 5 feet tall, 3.5 inches wide, and 2 inches apart. 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. A chain-link fence will not be utilized in this project. The new construction will be a white picket fence that will match the exterior of the house, 5 feet tall, 3.5 inches wide, and 2 inches apart. 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. Split or horizontal rail, railroad tie or timber fences will not be utilized in this project. The new construction will be a white picket fence that will match the exterior of the house, 5 feet tall, 3.5 inches wide, and 2 inches apart Item 1 Recommendation: Approval The applicant is proposing to install a new white picket fence, that will be 5 feet tall, 3.5 inches wide pickets, and the pickets will be 2 inches apart. The applicant is requesting a taller fence to accommodate their seeing-eye dog. There will be three gates installed, one on the south side of the parcel, one between the house and garage, and one between the garage and west Page 4 of 7 property line. The proposed fencing is consistent with other homes in the area and consistent with the Historic Guidelines. 141 N. Chestnut Street Page 5 of 7 Fence Location Page 6 of 7 Page 7 of 7 Example 131 121 141 W 5TH ST N C H E S T N U T S T Aerial Map - 141 N. Chestnut Street ±0 10050 Feet Locations are approximate Legend Project Area Autauga_Parcels_2021_Nov Elmore_Parcels_Nov_2021 Prattville City Limit Streets W 6TH ST W 5TH ST W 4TH ST E 3RD ST E 6TH ST E 5TH ST E 4TH ST W 3RD ST N C O U R T S T N C H E S T N U T S T S C O U R T S T WA L N U T S T HU N T S A L Y S C H E S T N U T S T PIN E S T N W A S H I N G T O N S T S W A S H I N G T O N S T WETUMPKA ST RA I L R O A D S T N C O U R T S T Location Map - 141 N. Chestnut Street ±0 1,000500 Feet Locations are approximate Legend Project Area Autauga_Parcels_2021_Nov Elmore_Parcels_Nov_2021 Prattville City Limit Streets W 6TH ST W 5TH ST W 4TH ST E 3RD ST E 6TH ST E 5TH ST E 4TH ST W 3RD ST N C O U R T S T N C H E S T N U T S T S C O U R T S T WA L N U T S T HU N T S A L Y S C H E S T N U T S T PIN E S T N W A S H I N G T O N S T S W A S H I N G T O N S T WETUMPKA ST RA I L R O A D S T N C O U R T S T R-3 R-3 B-2 R-2B-2 R-4 R-2 B-2 T-2 M-1 B-1 R-5 O-1 R-4 B-2 Zoning Map - 141 N. Chestnut Street ±0 1,000500 Feet Locations are approximate Legend Project Area Autauga_Parcels_2021_Nov Elmore_Parcels_Nov_2021 Prattville City Limit Streets Page 1 of 4 Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 126 East Fifth Street – CA2205-02 DATE May 26, 2022 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Petitioner: J.B. & Jaylene Carteret Property Owner: J.B. & Jaylene Carteret Agent: N/A Location: 126 East Fifth Street Review Status and History Submission Status: February 2019 (1902-02) December 2020 (2012-02) Previous Approvals: COA 1902-02 approved February 18th, 2019 to replace roof COA 2012-02 approved December 10, 2020  Replace siding, Approve driveway, & Repair/replace windows, doors, rear deck and front patio COA 2012-02 Approved March 4, 2021  Construct attached garage and bonus room structure behind principal structure Page 2 of 4 1984/2007 Historic Properties Inventory Details 126 East Fifth Street, Gillespie-Moody House (circa 1890, contributing) The frame house is a one-story and has a hipped roof with lesser gable extensions. In the apex of the 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. 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. Construct shadowbox privacy fence and gates along side and rear yard PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION: Reviewed by: Darrell Rigsby, Senior Planner Site Visits Conducted: May 2022 Recommendation: Approval Proposed project is in keeping with the Historic Preservation Guidelines for Residential buildings. Proposed project does not detract from the existing structure. Page 3 of 4 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 shadowbox privacy fence and gates along side and rear yard 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 spaces. 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. 2. Wood and metal picket fences are appropriate for 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. 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. 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 The applicant is proposing to install a new wooden shadowbox style privacy fence on the rear of the property and on the sides of the property. Proposed fence will create a fully enclosed rear yard. There will be two gates installed, one on the driveway side for vehicle entry and the second on the right side for pedestrian access. The proposed fencing is consistent with other homes in the area and consistent with the Historic Guidelines. Page 4 of 4 PICTURES (Staff Photos) Existing Front Rear Yard E 5TH ST Aerial Map - 126 E. Main Street ±0 10050 Feet Locations are approximate Legend Project Area Autauga_Parcels Elmore_Parcels Prattville City Limit Streets E 6TH ST E 3RD ST W 6TH ST W 5TH ST W 4TH ST E 5TH ST E 4TH ST W 3RD ST N C O U R T S T S C O U R T S T WETUMPKA ST TICHNOR ST N C H E S T N U T S T S N O R T H I N G T O N S T S C H E S T N U T S T N N O R T H I N G T O N S T PIN E S T HU N T S A L Y S W A S H I N G T O N S T N W A S H I N G T O N S T RAILROA D S T N C O U R T S T Location Map - 126 E. Main Street ±0 1,000500 Feet Locations are approximate Legend Project Area Autauga_Parcels Elmore_Parcels Prattville City Limit Streets E 6TH ST E 3RD ST W 6TH ST W 5TH ST W 4TH ST E 5TH ST E 4TH ST W 3RD ST N C O U R T S T WETUMPKA ST S C O U R T S T TICHNOR ST N C H E S T N U T S T S N O R T H I N G T O N S T N N O R T H I N G T O N S T S C H E S T N U T S T PIN E S T HU N T S A L Y S W A S H I N G T O N S T N W A S H I N G T O N S T RAILROA D S T N C O U R T S T R-3 R-2 R-2 B-2 B-2 R-3 R-3 R-3 M-1 R-4 B-2 B-1 R-5 O-1 M-1 R-2 Zoning Map - 126 E. Main Street ±0 1,000500 Feet Locations are approximate Legend Project Area Autauga_Parcels Elmore_Parcels Prattville City Limit Streets