Historic Preservation Commission
Interested in participating in a City of Tuscaloosa Historic Preservation Commission public hearing? There are two options available to provide input for consideration:
- In advance by written comment. There's no need to attend in-person. Submit written comments by email at hpc@tuscaloosa.com or through the comment form below no later than 3:00pm on the meeting date. Written comments from individuals will be provided to the commission for consideration prior to the meeting. If there is a large group with similar comments, we strongly encourage one letter to be written with multiple signatures on the letter. If a large number of letters are submitted for a single case, staff reserves the right to summarize the sentiments of the letters as either for or against.
- During the meeting, in person. You can attend the meeting in-person to speak by coming to the Council Chambers located at 2201 University Boulevard. Parking is available in the Intermodal Facility located at the corner of 7th Street and 23rd Avenue.
Any individual wishing to provide supplemental information (PowerPoint, handouts, etc.) must submit the information to staff via email no later than 3:00pm the Monday before the meeting date.
Meeting Date: October 9, 2024
Legal Notice and Agenda
Cases
JPM Family Investments, LLC petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of an addition to the primary structure on the property located at 1304 Riverside Drive in the Caplewood Historic District. (Council District 4).
JPM Family Investments, LLC petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of an addition to the primary structure on the property located at 1415 Caplewood Drive in the Caplewood Historic District. (Council District 4).
JPM Family Investments, LLC petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a fence on the property located at 1400 Caplewood Drive in the Caplewood Historic District. (Council District 4).
Price McGiffert, Jr. petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of an addition to the primary structure on the property located at 403 19th Avenue Unit E in the Druid City Historic District. (Council District 1).
Jay Young petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations to the primary structure on the property located at 1611 Alaca Place in the Druid City Historic District. (Council District 4).
Daryl Knox petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a driveway on the properties located at 904 16th Avenue and 908 16th Avenue in the Druid City Historic District. (Council District 4).
Tricia Stone petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a material change to the roof on the primary structure on the property located at 14 Audubon Place in the Audubon Place Historic District. (Council District 4).
Kelly Fitts petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of a garage, the removal of a fence and wall, the construction of a rear yard deck, and for exterior alterations to the primary structure on the property located at 625 Queen City Avenue in the Druid City Historic District. (Council District 4).
Mr. & Mrs. William Griffith petition for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal and replacement of a fence on the property located at 20 Audubon Place in the Audubon Place and Druid City Historic Districts. (Council District 4)..
T-Town Ventures, LLC (Micheal Bevis) petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of an addition to the primary structure and to widen the existing driveway on the property located at 2 Sherwood Drive in the Sherwood Drive Historic District (Council District 4).
History and Purpose
The City of Tuscaloosa Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was formed in fall 2004. It was created to ensure that Tuscaloosa’s historic resources are maintained in a manner appropriate to the city’s heritage. The HPC provides primary guidance in the planning and design of projects that are sympathetic to the special character of the historic districts.
Click here to view portions of chapter 20 of the City Code pertaining to the Historic Preservation Commission and our historic districts in general.
Commission Members
| Cathy Pagani, Chair | Jordan Morris, Vice-Chair | Matt McCool |
| Sara (Salli) Davis | Robert Deason | Mary Harmon Young |
| David Nelson | Wayne Yarbrough |
Occupancy
Historic properties may be occupied by no more than two (2) unrelated persons, unless the property has been certified as a legal non-conforming use to allow its occupation by no more than three (3) unrelated persons. If you are considering buying or renting a property in a historic, please read Sec. 20-15.34 Occupancy Restrictions in Historic Districts and call 205-248-5100 to find out the occupancy restrictions on the property.
Please use the Occupancy Complaint Form to notify the City that an address may be in violation of Section 20-15.34: Occupancy Restrictions in Historic Districts. Please return the form to the Office of Urban Development, Planning Division via email, USPS mail or in person.
Leota Coyne
Planner
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone
205-248-5035Jonathan Bowen
Neighborhood Resources Coordinator
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401