2412 November~December 12 HPC102 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
December 12, 2024
4:30 p.m.
Call to Order:
Roll Call:
Chairman Miller, Vice-Chairman Pruett, Ms. Davis, Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Fritz, Mr. McKay, and Ms. Rollins.
Minutes:
October 24, 2024
Committee Reports:
Old Business:
None
New Business:
1.COA2412-01 Certificate of Appropriateness
Replace Door and Windows
243 S Court Street
Darin Phillips, Petitioner
Public Hearing
2.COA2412-02 Certificate of Appropriateness
Replace Windows
135 E Main Street
Alfred and June Booth, Petitioners
Public Hearing
Miscellaneous:
Expedited Review:
Adjourn:
PETITIONER:
REQUEST:
PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
DARIN PIDLLIPS
326 IDGH POINT RIDGE
PRATTVILLE, AL 36066
REPLACE DOOR AND WINDOWS 243 S COURT STREET
ORDER
2412-01
The above petition having been duly considered at a public hearing meeting before the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Prattville, and giving notice that a public hearing would be held on December 12, 2024 at the City Hall in Prattville, Alabama, and after due consideration of the party in interest, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Prattville voted to approve the certificate of appropriateness at property requested above for:
Door & Windows (replace) -approved as submitted.
DONE THIS THE 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2024.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
��E-CHAIRMAN
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Historic Preservation Commission
Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
243 South Court Street – COA2412-01
DATE December 12, 2024
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Petitioner: Kimberlia’s LLC dba 243 South
Property Owner: Darin Phillips
Location: 243 South Court Street (note different address in survey)
Review Status and History
Previous
Approvals:
N/A
1984/2007/2023
Historic Properties
Inventory Details
176 West Main Street, former Prattville Mercantile Company a) 1984: contributing. “c. 1855; two stories, brick, rectangular, four-bay facade to south, west elevation marked by slightly advanced blind end pavilions; corbeled and denticulated beltcourse above second-floor windows, surmounted by raised attic; shallow hipped roof
sloping back from corbeled brick cornice; original twelve-over-twelve sashing. Architecturally one of most significant antebellum commercial structures surviving in central Alabama.
Historically important as company store (commissary) built by Daniel Pratt for mill operatives. First-floor bays replaced c. 1900 by iron-and-glass commercial front; this in turn replaced c. 1960. Upper floor largely unaltered.” b) 2007: c. 1855, contributing. “Daniel Pratt has this rectangular, two-story brick building with
a shallow hipped roof constructed as a commissary for mill operatives. Historic details include a corbelled brick cornice, original upper twelve-over-twelve windows, and a corbelled belt course with lentils above the second story. The current storefront dates from circa 1960.” c) 2023: c. 1855, contributing. Daniel Pratt had this rectangular, two-story brick building with a shallow hipped roof constructed as a commissary for mill operatives. Historic details include a corbelled brick cornice, original upper twelve-over-twelve windows, and a corbelled belt course with lintels above the second story. The current storefront dates from circa 1960. .
Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition
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The following changes have been requested by the applicant.
1. Front Door
2. Windows
3. Roof
4. Paint
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Bria Hudson, Planner
Item #1: Front Door (Restaurant Entrance)
Design Guidelines section referenced:
Doors, Entrances, and Storefronts (p48)
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.
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.
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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 #1 Staff Evaluation: Approve
Note that this door has already been replaced with the proposed, wooden door.
The applicant is requesting to replace the existing glass and aluminum store front door with metal
framing with a solid oak wood door featuring panel windows. According to the applicant, the previous
door had become a fire hazard due to its poor functionality and lack of regular maintenance.
Based on the surveys, the doors have been changed multiple times from what was original.
Previous door:
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Newly installed door:
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Note: the other items submitted would like be eligible for administrative/expedited review. Staff included them due to the petitioner appearing before the HPC for the door: ADMINISTRATIVE AND EXPEDITED REVIEW
Certain projects in the Prattville Historic District may qualify for expedited or administrative review by
staff on a case-by-case basis. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide evidence that the subject
work qualifies for administrative review. Projects listed below shall meet the specific guidelines for the type of project or alteration as it is found within this document. If you are unsure if your project qualifies for administrative review, contact staff within the Planning and Development Department. The Planning and Development director ultimately determines whether a case qualifies for expedited
review. Though not an exhaustive list, the following are examples of projects that qualify for expedited
review: 1. In-kind replacement of worn or deteriorated materials that matches the dimension, profile, and material construction of the original, and are appropriate for the building’s period of
construction.
2. Removal of non-historic or non-contributing materials such as asbestos, vinyl, asphalt, and aluminum. 3. Replacement of non-historic or non-contributing siding with materials from the pre-approved list (following page), that meet the subject guidelines for siding materials, and are
appropriate for the building’s period of construction.
4. Repointing and cleaning of masonry (this excludes sandblasting and other abrasive cleaning methods). 5. Repainting of already painted surfaces. 6. In-kind replacement of roof drainage systems such as gutters and downspouts. New roof drainage
systems will require review of a COA by the HPC.
7. Street furnishings such as planters, benches, and streetlights that meet the subject guidelines for landscaping, street furnishings, and street lighting. 8. Window signs to commercial buildings. 9. Changes to sign messaging, as long as the structure or design of the sign are not being altered.
10. Removal of non-historic windows, doors, and shutters.
11. Fences and gates from the pre-approved list (following page) that meet the subject guidelines for fences. 12. Rear decks not visible from public right of way that meet the subject guidelines for decks. 13. Utility equipment that is properly shielded from the right of way by vegetation or screening
materials.
14. New HVAC equipment that is not visible from the right of way and which does not damage historic materials. 15. Driveways and sidewalks that meet the subject guidelines for driveways and sidewalks. 16. Demolition of non-contributing and non-historic accessory structures such as garden sheds,
garages, and barns.
17. Routine maintenance of historic structures and features. 18. Emergency repairs due to sudden or unexpected damage that may endanger the life of a building, business, or individual.
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Item #2: Windows (All Windows)
Design Guidelines section referenced:
Windows (p50)
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.
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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 Staff Evaluation: Approve
The applicant is requesting to replace all 12 windows, citing concerns that the current windows pose a public safety hazard to adjacent walkways. According to the applicant, the proposed repairs or replacements will maintain the same window treatment design with all 12 windows.
Current Windows:
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Item #3: Roof and roof elements
Design Guidelines section referenced:
Roof (p49)
Roofs
1. Historic roofs and roof forms shall be maintained and retained. Their associated elements such as parapet walls, cornices, and chimneys shall be maintained and retained; any alterations to roof elements
shall follow the guidelines for Architectural Details and Features.
2. New roof elements that have no historical basis shall not be introduced to buildings.
3. Replacement roofs shall be of durable and long-lasting materials. Synthetic materials may be used if they are not easily visible from the right of way.
4. Replacement roofs shall not obscure historic elements or other characteristics of the structure.
5. Historic elements shall be protected from damage when a roof must be replaced.
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6. Added roof elements that make a roof an active area, such as screening or shade structures, shall be setback from the façade of the structure to decrease visibility from the street as much as possible.
7. Mechanical equipment, solar panels, and other auxiliary roof equipment shall be setback from the
façade and not visible from the right of way.
Item #3 Staff Evaluation: Approve
The applicant is requesting approval to replace the existing roof and roof siding due to its
deteriorating condition and associated safety hazards. According to the applicant, the proposed
replacement siding will consist of hand-made cedar siding.
Current Condition:
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Item #4: Paint (Exterior)
Design Guidelines section referenced:
Painting (p54)
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 #4 Staff Evaluation: Approve
The applicant is requesting approval to repaint the exterior of the building in the existing painted
areas. According to the applicant, the proposed color scheme includes dove white with black trim.
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Current Condition:
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