2503 March 27 HPC Pkt (Draft)102 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 LOCATION: 124 W Main Street-2nd floor March 27, 2025 4:30 p.m.
Call to Order:
Roll Call: Chairman Miller, Vice-Chairman Pruett, Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Fritz, Ms. Irvine, Mr. McKay, and Ms. Rollins.
Minutes: February 27, 2025
Committee Reports:
Old Business: None
New Business: 1.COA2502-01 Certificate of AppropriatenessAlterations & Rehabilitation 157 W Main Street Ed Rouze, Petitioner
Public Hearing
Miscellaneous:
Expedited Review:
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE 1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 2 MINUTES 3 February 27, 2025 4 5 6 Call to order: 7 The Chairman called the meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission to order on Thursday, February 8 27, 2025, at 4:33 p.m. 9 10 Roll Call: 11 Mr. McKinney called the roll. Chairman Miller, Vice-Chair Taylor Pruett, Mr. Scott Ferguson, Ms. Precious Fritz, 12 and Ms. Julie Irvine. 13
14 Quorum present 15 16
Also present were Ms. Bria Hudson, Planner; and Mr. Joshua McKinney, Planner 17 18 Minutes: 19 20 Mr. Ferguson moved to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2025 regular meeting. Ms. Pruett seconded the 21 motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. 22 23 Committee Reports: 24 There were no reports to be made. 25 26 Old Business: 27 There was no old business to discuss. 28 29 New Business: 30 31 Certificate of Appropriateness 32 Alterations & Rehabilitation 33 219 S Northington St 34 Jennifer Davis, Petitioner 35 36
Ms. Hudson provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations & rehabilitation on the 37 property located at 219 S Northington St. She noted that the applicant would like to replace windows, doors, porch 38 & deck, demo of the side entrance awning & stairs, new driveway & walkway, new accessory structure, paint, and 39 add new lighting (lampposts). 40 41 Ms. Davis appeared for the request. She informed the committee of her proposed plans for the home renovations. 42 43 Chairman Miller asked if the structure was added on to over time. 44 45 Ms. Davis informed the committee that the rear porch, of the home, was enclosed. 46 47 Ms. Pruett asked what historic district in Montgomery allowed the previous home owners allowed them to put in 48 vinyl windows 49 50
Ms. Davis did not know but can find out. 51 52 Chairman Miller opened the floor for public comments. 53
54 Chairman Miller opened the floor for discussion. 55
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56 Mr. Ferguson makes a motion to approve windows (Item #1) as submitted with a caveat that it is a simple double 57 hung no grids. Seconded by Ms. Irvine. Motion to approve passed 4-1. Ms. Pruett voting no. 58 59 Ms. Fritz makes a motion to approve doors (Item #2) as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Ferguson. Motion to approve 60 passed unanimously. 61 62 Ms. Pruett makes a motion to approve porch and deck (Item #3) with a caveat that it has posts instead of columns 63 and to approve the changing of the roof to be a simple shed roof. Seconded by Mr. Ferguson. Motion to approve 64 passed unanimously. 65 66 Mr. Ferguson makes a motion to approve demo of the side entrance awning & stairs (Item # 4) as submitted. 67 Seconded by Ms. Fritz. Motion passed unanimously. 68
69 Ms. Irvine makes a motion to approve new driveway & walkway (Item #5) with the option to widen the driveway 70 to allow available passing in the rear. Seconded by Mr. Ferguson. Motion to approve passed unanimously. 71
72 Ms. Pruett makes a motion to approve the accessory structure (Item #6) with a gable roofline and in simple design. 73 Seconded by Ms. Fritz. Motion passed unanimously. 74
75 Mr. Ferguson makes a motion to approve the painting (Item #7) as submitted. Seconded by Ms. Pruett. Motion to 76 approve passed unanimously. 77 78 Ms. Pruett makes a motion to approve the new lighting (Item #8) as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Ferguson. 79 Motion to approve passed unanimously. 80 81 Ms. Fritz clarified that the south window openings were included with Item #1. 82 83 Miscellaneous: 84 85 Expedited Review: 86 87 Bylaws Review: 88
89 Election of Officers Adjourn: 90 Mr. Ferguson makes a motion to continue with current Chairman and Vice-Chairman as last year. Seconded by Ms. 91
Fitz. Motion to approve passed unanimously. 92 93 94 There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m. 95 96 Respectfully submitted, 97 98 99 100 Joshua McKinney, Acting Secretary 101 Prattville Planning Commission 102
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Historic Preservation Commission
Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
157-159 W Main St – COA2503-01
DATE March 27, 2025
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Petitioner: Ed Rouze
Property Owner: Ed Rouze
Agent: N/A
Location: 157-159 W Main St
Review Status and History
Previous Approvals: N/A
1984/2007/2023
Historic Properties
Inventory Details
159 West Main Street a) 1984: contributing. “1905; two stories, brick with parapet articulated by corbeled beltcourse; two-unit storefronts below, two windows above. Each three-bay storefront unit preserves original cast-iron supports. Built for Howard S. Doster, (now partially occupied by Progress Printing).” b) 2007: 1905, contributing. “This two-story brick building has two first-floor storefronts with original cast-iron supports and upper-floor windows. A parapet
articulated by a corbelled belt course is also on the building.” c) 2023: 1905, contributing. This two-story brick building has two first-floor
storefronts with original cast-iron supports and upper-floor windows. A parapet articulated by a corbelled belt course is also on the building.
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Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition
The following alterations have been requested by the applicant.
1. Existing two-story building to be renovated (paint)
2. Replace Windows
3. Replace Doors
4. Terrace & Stairway addition
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Joshua McKinney, Planner
ALTERATIONS AND REHABILITATION (COMMERCIAL) The commercial downtown of the Prattville Historic District is largely defined by the physical design of
structures, the composition of architectural elements, and each building’s interaction with the public realm. Facades often feature the most architectural detail and are the first thing many people see as they walk through downtown Prattville. Early 20th century storefronts usually have large display glasses, a slightly recessed entry, and decorative tiled entryways. Upper stories on commercial buildings typically are adorned with decorative cornice lines, brick window surrounds, narrow windows, and a variety of parapet heights. The combination of first floor and upper story elements combine to create a unique architectural composition in
downtown Prattville.
Painting
1. Painting of existing painted surfaces is an important facet of maintaining the integrity of the material and is encouraged. 2. Building features that were historically painted such as cornices, pilasters, bulkheads, wooden doors, and wood and metal trim should be repainted regularly to maintain their appearance. 3. Historically unpainted features and surfaces shall remain unpainted. 4. When a surface is mismatched or damaged, paint may conceal the defect or be used to maintain the surface.
Item #1 Recommendation: Approve. The West Main Street face of the building are or have been painted white. The creek side of the building is not painted.
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Item #2 New Windows
Windows 1. Historic windows and their openings shall be retained and maintained. 2. Damaged or deteriorated windows shall be repaired before they are replaced. 3. Historic window openings shall remain visible and shall not be obscured by paint, wood, or
other materials and methods that alter their transparency or appearance. 4. Stained glass and other decorative window elements shall be retained and maintained. It shall not be
appropriate to introduce these decorative window elements where there is not a historic basis for them. 5. New and replacement windows shall be of a compatible style, configuration, and material of the historic windows found on the structure. a. Materials such as vinyl are generally discouraged. b. The greatest scrutiny shall be directed towards first floor windows which are easily visible from the right of way. c. Metal clad wood and other similar window materials may be used on the first floor if they match the profile of historic windows. d. For second story or higher, windows of alternative materials such as metal or fiberglass may be used if they match the profile of historic windows. e. Replacement windows shall match the appearance of the original window the greatest extent possible; if the structure has no distinctive style, then window configuration and style shall be of a simple, compatible style with surrounding structures. f. Replacement windows shall make use of the existing window frame. Do not remove the historic framing of window openings. g. For replacement windows on tertiary building faces, materials such as vinyl may be considered on a
case-by-case basis. 6. Do not add window designs or configurations with no historical basis.
7. Do not add window openings where none were previously present on primary or secondary faces of historic structures.
8. The addition of window openings may be considered on a case-by-case basis to tertiary faces if they do not damage or detract from the integrity of the structure.
Item #2 Recommendation: Approve. Historic windows and their openings shall be retained and maintained.
If the windows cannot be repaired, new windows shall be of compatible style, configuration, and material of the
historic windows.
Item #3 New Doors
Doors, Entrances, and Storefronts
1. Storefronts and their elements such as display windows, transoms, doors, pillars, pilasters, and bulkheads shall be retained and maintained. 2. Elements of the storefront shall be visible and not obscured from view by alterations.
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3. When removing non-historic elements from storefronts, the applicant shall make a best faith effort to preserve and restore any existing historic elements or those that may be recovered during the renovation. 4. Deteriorated or damaged storefronts and their elements shall be repaired before they are replaced. a. When replacement is necessary, only the damaged portion of the detail should be removed and replaced.
b. original replacement materials should be utilized if they are available, though alternative materials may be used if the original material cannot be found. 5. When storefronts or their elements need to be fully replaced, the replacement shall be designed to match the original as much as possible. a. When the details cannot be replicated, a simplified version of the original shall be used instead. b. When full scale replacement is necessary, the replacement materials shall match the original as much as possible. Alternative materials may be used if the original material cannot be found. 6. For storefront doors, the historic appearance of existing doors shall be retained and maintained. When replacement is necessary, the new door shall be of a similar style and material to what was historically found on historic commercial structures such as clear glass, single light, and wooden doors with or without paneling. 7. Do not use highly reflective glass on storefronts. New or replacement glass to storefronts shall be clear and transparent. 8. Storefronts, doors, and entrances shall not be added to historic structures where none was previously present. If there is evidence of a historic storefront or entrance, then the added feature shall be of a compatible style and material to the building’s architectural style.
Item #3 Recommendation: Approve. Replaced and added doors shall be of similar style and material to what
was historically found on historic commercial structures. Applicant is requesting to widen a second-floor window to allow for an exit door. Since there is not an upstairs door, a door is required to comply with fire codes.
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Item #4 Terrace and stairway
Staircases and Fire Escapes 1. Locate fire escapes and staircases on the side or rear elevations of structures where they are not visible from the right of way. 2. New fire escapes and staircases shall not damage historic siding, materials, or architectural elements.
3. Make new exterior staircases, such as those leading to a second story or roof, as unobtrusive as possible. 4. Construct fire escapes and exterior staircases of wood or metal.
5. When removing a fire escape or staircase, make a best faith effort to not damage historic siding, materials, or architectural elements.
Item #3 Recommendation: Approve. The applicant has stated the terrace will extend the full 33’ width of the building and the stairs will be on the right side of the building. The terrace will not be attached to the structure. Terrace should be installed in such a way to not damage the historic structure.
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PICTURES
Historical photographs on file: 157- 159 West Main St. circa 1980s
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Floor Plan
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Primary Façade from West Main
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Windows
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Doors
Front Doors
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Terrace and Stairway
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