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: April 9, 2025
Legal Notice and Agenda
Cases
Carrie Fitts petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of two trees on the property located at 2111 14th Street in the Druid City Historic District. (Council District 4). CONTINUED FROM THE MARCH 2025 MEETING
A.J. Tosyali (Tosyali Properties, LLC) petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the existing structure and construction of a new mixed-use building on the property located at 505 19th Avenue in the Druid City Historic District. (Council District 4).
Ken and Vikki Grodner petition for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations to the primary structure on the property located at 27 The Downs in The Downs Historic District. (Council District 2).
Robert D Walker petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint previously unpainted brick on the primary structure on the property located at 801 Queen City Avenue in the Druid City Historic District. (Council District 4).
Kim Roberts petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a path, stairs, and a fountain in the front yard on the property located at 46 Sherwood Drive in the Sherwood Drive Historic District. (Council District 4).
Easty Lambert-Brown petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of a sign, awning, and a door on the primary structure on the property located at 651 20th Avenue in the Druid City Historic District. (Council District 4).
Ed and Lisa Dolensky petition for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a material change to the windows on the primary structure on the property located at 1100 Myrtlewood Drive in the Myrtlewood Historic District. (Council District 4).
Jay Boatwright (Specialty Group) petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a design and material change to windows on the primary structure, exterior alterations, and the replacement of a porch in the front yard on the property located at 1316 Riverside Drive in the Caplewood 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
Zoning Administrator
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401