2501 January 23 HPC
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 LOCATION: 124 W Main Street-2nd floor January 23, 2025 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: December 12, 2024
Committee Reports:
Old Business: None
New Business: 1. COA2412-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Replace Windows 135 E Main Street Alfred and June Booth, Petitioners
Public Hearing
2. COA2501-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Addition (Rear) 131 W Main Street Lane Easterling, Petitioner
Public Hearing
3. COA2501-02 Certificate of Appropriateness Painting 124 W Main Street City of Prattville, Petitioner
Public Hearing
Miscellaneous:
Expedited Review:
Bylaws Review:
Election of Officers:
Adjourn:
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Historic Preservation Commission
Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
135 E Main Street – COA2412-02
DATE January 23, 2025
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Petitioner: Alfred and June Booth
Property Owner: Alfred Q Booth
Agent: N/A
Location: 135 E Main Street
Review Status and History
Previous Approvals: N/A
1984/2007/2023
Historic Properties
Inventory Details
139 East Main Street, Stewart-Murphree-Smith House a) 1984: “c. 1900; one story, frame, gable roof with cross-gable over ell at rear
as well as slightly projecting left front bay; half-hipped full-length porch with turned posts and balustrade.”
b) 2007: c. 1900, contributing. “This is a one-story frame gable-roofed building with a gabled rear ell and slightly projecting left front bay. It possesses a half-
hipped full-length porch with turned posts and balustrade.” c) 2023: c. 1900, contributing. This one-story frame building has a side-gabled roof with a cross gable and slightly projecting left front bay. It has a full-length, half-hipped porch with turned posts. The balustrade was removed at some point.
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Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition
The following alterations have been requested by the applicant.
1. Replace 23 windows
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Joshua McKinney, Planner
ALTERATIONS AND REHABILITATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES (p 25)
Windows (p 30) 1. Historic windows and their frames 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 from view through
paint, wood, or other materials and methods which may alter their transparency or appearance.
4. Stained glass and other decorative window elements shall be retained and maintained. Do not introduce these decorative window elements where there is no historical 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. Contemporary materials such as vinyl and other high gloss materials are generally discouraged. b. Reflective glass windows are generally discouraged. c. When replacement windows of the same original material cannot be found, the
replacement window shall be of a compatible size, type, configuration, material,
appearance and form as the original windows.
d. Replacement windows shall match the appearance of the original window to 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.
e. Replacement windows shall make use of the existing window frame, it shall not be
appropriate to remove the historic framing of window openings.
f. For replacement windows on tertiary building faces that are not easily visible from the
right of way, materials such as vinyl and reflective glass may be considered on a case-
by-case basis.
6. The addition of window openings to tertiary faces may be considered on a case-by-case basis if they
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do not damage or detract from the integrity of the structure.
Shutters and Storm Windows (p 31)
1. Historic shutters shall be retained and maintained
2. Non-functional shutters shall not be added to existing structures unless they were historically present
3. New shutters shall match the height, width, and other proportions of the window opening and shall be
mounted to be operational.
4. New shutters shall not be mounted directly onto any historic exterior walls; instead, mount them directly onto window frames.
5. Screen and storm windows shall be constructed of painted wood, baked-on enamel, anodized aluminum, or other materials which can be painted to match the frames mill finish construction. 6. Screen and storm windows shall fit within window frames and openings.
7. Security windows and metal bars shall not be permitted on primary and secondary faces of structures
8. Window inserts and other fixtures that improve the energy efficiency of windows shall be
installed on the interior of the window frame.
Evaluation: Disapprove; The windows contractor stated that the proposed replacement windows will
be trimmed with wood and the window frame will be vinyl. Each grid window will be replaced according
to their size and grid.
Vinyl and other high gloss materials are generally discouraged. If the original material cannot be found,
the replacement window shall be of a compatible size, type, configuration, material, appearance and
form as the original windows. Vinyl maybe considered for the replacement windows in the rear.
Replacement windows on tertiary building faces that are not easily visible form the right of way, materials
such as vinyl and reflective glass may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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PICTURES
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EAST SIDE
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REAR
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WEST SIDE
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Proposed Look
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468 S. Perry Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-0900
Voice: (334)242-3184
Fax: (334)262-1083
www.ahc.alabama.gov
HISTORIC BUILDING SURVEY FORM
1. Location/Ownership
AHC Survey Number: Form completed by: Date:
Property Name:
Location/Street Address:
City/Zip: County:
USGS Quad: Township/Range/Section:
Current Owner’s Name & Contact Info (if known):
2. Physical Description
Construction date: Source:
Alteration date: Source:
Architect/Builder: Contractor:
Physical condition:
(Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Ruinous)
Remaining historic fabric:
(High, Medium, Low)
No. of stories:
Historic use of property:
Current use of property:
Architectural style category: Architectural style sub-category:
Basic typology: Basic shape:
Basic floor plan: Historic Construction material(s):
Current exterior wall
material(s)
Roof finish material(s):
Main roof configuration: Foundation material:
Porch type:
Window type and materials:
Describe alterations:
Number and type of all outbuildings:
(if significant, fill out separate survey form)
Exterior Architectural Description:
Description of Setting:
Historical Notes:
3. Eligibility
Appears Eligible for Alabama Register: Yes No would contribute to a district Undetermined
Appears Eligible for National Register: Yes No would contribute to a district Undetermined
AR Criteria: A B C D Undetermined
NR Criteria: A B C D Undetermined
Level of Significance: Local State National Undetermined
Justification of Eligibility/Ineligibility:
Au00074 Taylor Stewart 7/27/2023
Stewart-Murphree-Smith House
135 East Main Street (formerly 139)
Prattville, 36067 Autauga
Prattville
c. 1900
fair medium
1
residential
commercial
vernacular
wood, brick
wood asphalt shingle
gable piers
full-length wood porch with half-hipped roof
This one-story frame building has a side-gabled roof with a cross gable andslightly projecting left front bay. It has a full-length, half-hipped porch with turned posts. The balustrade was removed at some point.
✔
✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔
Contributes to the historic fabric of the existing district due to architecture and patterns of development.
PETITIONER:
REQUEST:
PRATTVILLE IDSTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONCERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
LANE EASTERLING
1321 CHERRY LANE
PRATTVILLE, AL 36066
ADDITION (REAR) 131 W MAIN STREET
ORDER
2501-01
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 January 23, 2025 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 certificateof appropriateness at property requested above for:
Addition (rear) -approved as submitted.
DONE THIS THE 23RD DAY OF JANUARY 2025.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
TOM MILLER, CHAIRMAN
&� --/JosHUAiiY, ACTING SECRETARY
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Historic Preservation Commission
Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
COA2501-01: 131 W Main Street
DATE January 25, 2025
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Petitioner: LTE Family LLC
Property Owner: Laney Teresa Easterling
Location: 131 West Main Street
Review Status and History
Previous Approvals: Approved Expedited Review July 2014: Alteration of
signage.
Historic Properties
Inventory/Survey Details
a) 1984: contributing. “c. 1900; one story, brick with
paneled parapet containing pair of cast iron ventilator
grilles; originally two-bay storefront (now aluminum and
glass with canopy). Built for C. E. Thomas; formerly
housed Behrendson Bakery.”
b) 2007: c. 1900, contributing. “This one-story brick
building has a paneled parapet containing a pair of cast-
iron ventilator grilles. It originally possessed a two-bay
storefront; its façade currently has aluminum and glass
elements and a canopy.”
c) 2023: c. 1900, contributing. This one-story brick building
has a paneled parapet containing a pair of cast-iron
ventilator grilles. It originally possessed a two-bay
storefront; its façade currently has aluminum and glass
elements and a canopy.”
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Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition
The following alterations have been requested by the applicant.
1. A rear addition is proposed to expand the structure.
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PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Bria Hudson, Planner
Site Visits Conducted: January 2024
Recommendation: Approve
Evaluation:
1. A rear addition is proposed to expand the structure.
ADDITIONS (pp56-57) Due to the small, narrow size of many historic commercial lots, commercial additions are less common than their residential counterparts. In many cases, the interior of a commercial building can be remodeled to accommodate new uses or the need for more space. Exterior additions should only be constructed when there is no interior space to accommodate them, and they
should not overwhelm or obscure the historic structure. Usually, that means building them in the rear of commercial structures, though rooftop or lateral additions may be used if special care is taken to protect the integrity of the attached historic structure. Rooftop additions should be setback from the façade so they are minimally visible from the right of way. Generally, commercial additions shall be simpler in design and subordinate to the main structure.
Compatibility with Existing Buildings 1. Design additions so they are compatible with the size, scaling, mass, and orientation of the structure to which they are attached.
a. Additions shall be subordinate to the main structure. They should not overshadow any important features of the attached structure or detract from the integrity of the structure or historic district. b. Locate additions to the side, rear, or other non-primary building faces of the attached structure that are not prominently visible from the right of way.
c. Do not construct additions on the façade or other primary building faces that are highly visible from the right of way. 2. Ensure that the overall style of an addition is compatible with the attached structure. a. Additions shall be compatible with the attached structure, but their design should be simpler so
they do not overshadow any historic elements or defining characteristics of the subject property. b. Styles with no historical connection to the attached structure shall be prohibited. c. New elements such as windows, doors, and dividing lines shall be compatible with the established rhythm of those historic elements of the attached structure.
3. The addition’s roof form, pitch, depth, and roof materials shall be compatible with the attached
structure.
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4. Elements such as windows, doors, and entrances shall match the established pattern of the main structure and be constructed of similar materials, size, and scale to the attached structure. 5. Exterior finishes and siding shall be of compatible design, profile, shape, and material to what is
found on the attached structure.
Distinction from Historic Buildings
1. Additions shall be compatible with historic structures, but the new and old shall be easily
discernable. Additions should not create a false sense of age or history.
2. When designing an addition, do not directly copy historic architectural elements; instead, these new elements shall be simpler than what was historically used. 3. Additions shall be subordinate to the main structure and shall not detract or obscure any of the defining characteristics of the main structure.
4. Additions that are visible from public view shall be setback from the façade and other primary
building faces to differentiate the new addition from the attached structure. Protection of Existing Historic Buildings 1. When constructing an addition, strive to ensure there is no loss or minimal loss of historic fabric from the existing structure and from the district as a whole.
2. Additions may not alter the historic character of the structure or site.
3. Character defining elements of historic structures shall be protected. Additions may not damage or obscure historic structures and their architectural elements. 4. Build new additions so that if they are removed in the future, there would be a minimal loss of historic integrity to the existing structure.
Roof Additions
1. Roof additions shall use a similar roof form for the building to which they are attached. 2. Roof additions shall be setback from the roof and minimally visible from the right of way.
3. Roof additions shall be distinguishable from the historic structure to which they are attached. 1. A rear addition is proposed to expand the structure. Staff Evaluation:
The applicant is proposing a rear addition to the existing structure to increase square footage for business purposes. The proposed addition will measure 377.7 square feet and will not be visible from the front façade/Main Street. It will feature brick siding, with a sloped roof positioned perpendicular to the existing roofline. Front parapet walls are included in the design to conceal the
roof pitch. The addition will be subordinate to the main structure and the sloped roof will create an obvious separation between the existing building and the proposed addition.
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View from 131 & 133 W Main St:
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r PRATTVILLE IDSTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
PETITIONER: CITY OF PRATTVILLE
101 W MAIN STREET
PRATTVILLE, AL 36067
REQUEST: PAINTING 124 W MAIN STREET
2501-02
ORDER
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 January 23, 2025 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:
Painting (exterior) -approved as submitted
DONE THIS THE 23RD DAY OF JANUARY 2025.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
TOM MILLER, CHAIRMAN
�-�AKINNEY, ACTING SECRETARY
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Historic Preservation Commission
Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
124 W Main Street – COA2501-02
DATE
January 23, 2025
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Petitioner: City of Prattville (c/o Lisa Byrd)
Property Owner: City of Prattville
Location: 124 W Main St
Review Status and History
Previous
Approvals:
N/A
1984/2007
Historic Properties
Inventory Details
124 West Main Street, Bank of Prattville
a) 1984: non-contributing. “1956; enlarged 1973. Architects for enlargement:
Tiller, Butner and Rosa of Montgomery.”
b) 2007: 1956 and 1973, non-contributing. “Montgomery architects Tiller,
Butner, and Rosa designed the 1973 enlargement.”
c) 2023: 1956, 1973, 1988, non-contributing. The 1956 building’s Distinct
1950s elements were obscured by the 1973 renovation, then a third floor was
added to the complex in a 1988 renovation and expansion. It is the tallest
building in downtown Prattville.
Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition
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The following changes have been requested by the applicant.
1. Painting the exterior
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by:
Item #1: Painting the exterior
Design Guidelines section referenced:
Alterations and Rehabilitation (Commercial)
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 #1 Staff Evaluation:
This is a former bank building that is non-contributing to the historic district and built in an
architectural style and brick color unlike the surrounding historic structures. The guidelines state that
“Historically unpainted features and surfaces shall remain unpainted,” however, this structure was not
built in the historical time period of the surrounding area and is non-contributing.
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Front façade from W Main St:
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