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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 June 26, 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: April 30, 2025 (Special Meeting)
Committee Reports:
Old Business: None
New Business: 1. COA2506-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations & Rehabilitation 307 1st Street Scott Ferguson, Petitioner
Public Hearing
Miscellaneous:
Expedited Review:
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE 1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 2 MINUTES 3 Special Meeting 4 April 30, 2025 5 6 7 Call to order: 8 The Chairman called the meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission to order on Wednesday, April 9 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. 10 11 Roll Call: 12 The roll was called. Chairman Tom Miller, Vice-Chair Taylor Pruett, Mr. Scott Ferguson, Mrs. Precious Fritz, 13
Ms. Julie Irvine and Ms. Kristi Rollins were present. Mr. Christopher McKay was absent. 14 15 Quorum present 16
17 Also present were Mr. Joshua McKinney, Planner and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary. 18 19 Minutes: 20 Mr. Ferguson moved to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2025 regular meeting. Mrs. 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 Certificate of Appropriateness 31 Alterations & Rehabilitation 32 157 W Main Street 33 Ed Rouze, Petitioner 34 35 Ms. Rollins recused herself from acting on this case. 36
37 Mr. McKinney provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations & rehabilitation on 38 the property located at 157-159 W Main Street. The petitioner proposes to paint the existing painted building, 39 replace windows, replace door, and add a terrace which will not be connected to the structure. He stated that fire 40 code requires that a door be provided on second floor. 41 42 Ed Rouze, petitioner, presented the proposal for the alterations for the property located at 157-159 W. Main Street. 43 He stated that the second-floor rehabilitation will be for residential use. He stated that he will make the required 2nd 44 floor door familiar to the original door downstairs. 45 46 Joel Chance, petitioner’s representative, provided details of the material being used for the windows, doors, and 47 terrace. He stated that they would like to also patch and repair the raised platform where the two back doors and 48 replace the first level windows as well. 49 50
Mr. Rouze also stated that they preferred to make the terrace a free-standing unit to preserve any possible damage 51 to the building. 52 53
Mr. Ferguson clarified that the painting will be only to previous/existing painting. 54 55
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Chairman Miller opened the floor for public comments. There were none. The public hearing was closed. 56 57 After the board’s discussion, the vote was called. Mr. Ferguson moved to approve the request as submitted. Ms. 58 Irvine seconded the motion. 59 60 Mrs. Pruett moved to amend that the window material be wood. Mrs. Fritz seconded the motion. The motion to 61 amend passed unanimously (5/0). 62 63 After no further discussion, the vote was called. The amended motion to approve passed unanimously (5/0). 64 65 66 Certificate of Appropriateness 67 Sign 68
341 S Chestnut Street 69 Karla Boles, Petitioner 70 71
Ms. Rollins recused herself from acting on this case. 72 73 Mr. McKinney provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness for a sign proposed for 341 S Chestnut 74
Street. The petitioner proposes a 6’x10’ metal frame business sign with pylon-style face. 75 76 Robby Anderson, petitioner’s representative, presented the proposal for the sign to be located at 341 S Chestnut 77 Street. He stated that the double-sided black metal sign is similar to the signs located down 1st Street. It will not 78 block visibility. There is no lighting proposed for the sign. 79 80 Mrs. Pruett stated that the guidelines does not address residential buildings used as commercial use. 81 82 Chairman Miller opened the floor for public comments. There were none to speak. The public hearing was closed. 83 84 Chairman Miller opened the floor for board’s discussion. After their discussion, Mrs. Pruett moved to approve 85
contingent that the sign is no larger than compared to the existing Moon & Melvin sign. The motion failed for a 86 lack of a second. 87 88
Mrs. Pruett moved to approve contingent that the overall sign is no larger than compared to the existing Moon & 89 Melvin sign (143 1st Street). Mrs. Fritz seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously (5/0). 90 91
Note: Moon & Melvin sign size to be verified by city staff and recorded on COA. 92 93 Certificate of Appropriateness 94 Alterations & Rehabilitation 95 410 S Northington 96 Jacob Nummy, Petitioner 97 98 Ms. Rollins resumed her seat for this case. 99 100 Mr. McKinney provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations & rehabilitation on 101 the property located at 410 S Northington Street. The petitioner proposes to replace window, doors, and repaint a 102 structure that is noncontributing to the historic district. He stated that three metal columns have been replaced with 103 cedar wood columns. 104 105
Jacob Nummy, petitioner, presented the proposal for alterations to structure at 410 S Northington Street. He stated 106 that the replaced windows will be similar to the adjacent Doster Center. Proposing to replace all the windows on 107 the front and two on the side facing the Doster Center. Painting trim same as existing color. 108
109 Chairman Miller opened the floor for public comments. There were none to speak. The public hearing was closed. 110
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111 Chairman Miller opened the floor for board’s discussion. After no further discussion, Mrs. Fritz moved to approve 112 as submitted. Mr. Ferguson seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. 113 114 Miscellaneous: 115 116 Expedited Review: 117 118 Adjourn: 119 There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m. 120 121 Respectfully submitted, 122 123
124 125 Alisa Morgan, Secretary 126 Prattville Planning Commission 127
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Historic Preservation Commission
Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
307 1st Street – COA2506-01
DATE
June 26, 2025
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Petitioner: Scott Ferguson
Property Owner: Scott Ferguson
Location: 307 1st Street
Review Status and History
Previous
Approvals:
N/A
1984/2007
Historic Properties
Inventory Details
N/A
Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition
The following changes have been requested by the applicant.
1. Gate
2. Roof Replacement & Roof Line
3. Front Porch & Awning
4. Accessory Structures
5. Windows, Shutters, and Storm Windows
6. Front Door
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PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Bria Hudson, City Planner
Site Visits Conducted: June 2025
Item #1. Gates Design Guidelines section referenced:
Fences (pp 25)
1. Historic fences and walls shall be retained and maintained.
2. For new fences, wood and metal fencing is most appropriate for the district.
3. New fences shall not obscure or damage any defining landscaping or streetscaping
elements such as historic sidewalks, lighting, and other elements that add to the
character of the block.
4. Avoid erecting solid fences in the front yard or where there is street frontage.
Choose instead wood or metal lattice fences, picket fences, spindle fences, and
other fence types that provide some transparency.
5. All front yard and street frontage fences shall be 4 feet or less and shall not
obscure historic elements of the property.
6. Privacy fences may be located in the side or rear of a lot, though they shall be
setback from the front facade of the building to reduce their visual prominance.
In the case of corner lots, they shall be setback from both building faces where there is street frontage.
7. Fences in the side and rear of a property may be constructed of alternative
materials as long as they are not highly visible from the right of way and do not
detract from the character of the district.
8. Rock and brick landscape retaining walls are generally appropriate for the district,
though they shall be low in height and not obscure historic elements of the property.
Item #1 Staff Evaluation: Approve
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The applicant proposes to install a 6-foot wood fence along the west side of the property, continuing
the existing fence on the east side. A wood or metal gate with an operator is also proposed. Please note that while the wood gate is eligible for administrative and expedited review, the metal gate is not a pre-approved material and may present a potential juxtaposition with the surrounding properties.
Item #2. Roof
Roof (pp 27)
1. The shape of a building’s roof is a defining characteristic of many historic buildings and shall
be maintained and retained. Alterations and renovations shall not change the shape of a
building’s roof.
2. Alterations or additions to roofs shall be compatible with the form of the original roof. New
additions shall be secondary to and not overshadow the defining features of a roof.
3. Roof features such as chimneys, cornices, parapets, brackets, fascia boards, and other
defining features shall be retained and maintained. Do not remove defining roof features
when altering a building’s roof.
4. Additions such as chimneys, cornices, parapets, brackets, fascia boards, and other historical
features shall not be added to a structure if they were not historically present. When being
added to a structure, they should be of a simpler form as to not create a false sense of history.
The public should be able to differentiate between the old and new.
5. Additions such as skylights, decks, balconies, and dormers are generally not appropriate if
they were not historically found on the structure. They may be added on a case-by-case basis
to the rear of a structure where they are not visible from the right of way and when they do
not detract from the integrity of a building or damage historical features.
6. In the case of damage or deterioration of historic roofing, in-kind replacement of existing
materials is encouraged before wholesale removal and replacement.
7. When wholesale removal and replacement of roof materials is required, the new materials shall
be of a scale, color, and texture that is compatible with what is found nearby in the historic
district in order to create a sense of cohesiveness.
a. Wood, slate, and composition shingles mimicking the appearance of historic shingles are
generally appropriate.
b. Metal roofs, such as standing seam metal roofs are generally appropriate for replacing
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historic metal roofs.
Item #2 Staff Evaluation: Approve
The applicant is proposing to correct roofline inconsistencies by matching the original roof pitch on
both the east and west sides of the structure. Additional details regarding the existing conditions,
proposed design, materials, and rationale will be provided by the applicant.
Item # 3. Front Porch & Awning
Awnings (pp 26-27)
1. Awnings are generally appropriate for many historic architectural styles of the late 19th and early
20th centuries.
2. Awnings shall not damage the existing structure or any architectural features.
3. New awnings shall not obscure architectural features of a building.
4. Awnings shall be located above window and door openings.
5. Awnings shall mirror the shape of the opening where they are attached.
6. Awnings shall be constructed of canvas duck, cotton, or polyester blends. Metal awnings are
generally inappropriate for residential structures constructed prior to the 1940’s, though they may be
considered where there is a historic precedent.
7. When installing a new awning, the applicant shall make a best faith effort to use any existing
fixtures on the structure and to avoid damaging historic materials on the existing structure.
Porches (pp 28)
1. Porches are often a defining feature of many historic structures and shall be maintained and
retained.
2. Architectural elements of porches shall be maintained and retained.
3. In the case of damage or deterioration of historic porch elements, in-kind replacement of existing
elements shall be taken before wholesale removal and replacement. Replacement materials
shall be compatible with the existing porch.
4. Alterations to porches shall not be appropriate when the alterations obscure or destroy defining
features of the main structure.
a. The enclosing of porches visible from the right of way is prohibited.
b. Porches may be screened if the alteration makes use of minimal structure changes and
maintains an open appearance.
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c. On a case-by-case basis, rear porches may be enclosed if they are not easily visible from
the right of way, and if they do not detract from the integrity of the historic structure or
damage historic materials.
5. New porches shall be oriented to be compatible with other porches along the block; in most
instances porches will be oriented towards the street.
6. Porch shape, size, scale, form, and design shall be compatible with what was historically found
within the structure’s architectural style. If the structure has no distinctive style, then a style
compatible with the district’s character shall be used.
7. New and replacement porches shall be constructed of materials compatible with the building
to which they are attached.
Item #3 Staff Evaluation: Approve
The applicant is requesting to remove the existing metal awning and replace it with a gable roof that matches the dormers on the front elevation. Wood corbels will be used to support two light fixtures on either side of the front door, along with the installation of a handrail. Additional information regarding existing conditions, proposed design, materials, and the rationale for these changes will be provided
by the applicant.
Item #4. Accessory Structure Accessory Structure (pp 38-39)
New Accessory Structures
1. New accessory structures that are visible from the right of way shall be compatible with the style of the
main structure.
2. New accessory structures shall be subordinate to the main structure.
3. New accessory structures shall be constructed of materials similar in pattern, texture, and appearance
to the main structure.
4. Pre-fabricated accessory structures such as tool and storage sheds may be appropriate if they are
shielded from the right of way.
5. Storm shelters shall not be visible from the right of way, or shall be made to have a style that is
compatible with the style of the main structure.
Item #4 Staff Evaluation: Approve
The applicant is proposing to remove a portion of the shed addition and rework the roofline to a gable
design with an increased slope of 5:12. Additional information regarding existing conditions, proposed
design, materials, and the rationale for these changes will be provided by the applicant
Item #5. Windows, Shutters, and Storm Windows
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Windows (pp30)
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
do not damage or detract from the integrity of the structure.
Shutters and Storm Windows (pp31)
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,
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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.
Item #5 Staff Evaluation: Approve
The applicant is proposing two renovation options for the structure:
Option 1 involves retaining the existing storm windows and installing original-style wood windows with a 6-over-6 grid pattern. Option 2 includes removing all metal window canopies and storm windows, replacing the existing
windows with new double-hung vinyl windows featuring simulated 6-over-6 grids, and wrapping each
window opening with trim and shutters. In addition to these options, the applicant also proposes to:
• Replace, relocate, and add gables with 1x4 trim
• Install window shutters to match existing
• Add a simple window or louver during roof replacement
• Trim all window openings with flat border detailing
Item #6. Entrances and Doors Entrances and Doors (pp 33)
1. Historic doors and entryways shall be retained and maintained.
2. Features such as transoms, sidelights, and molding are defining features of entrances and shall be
retained and maintained.
3. Replacement doors and entryway features shall replicate the original features as much as possible in
appearance and design.
4. Openings and entrances that were not historically present shall not be added to existing structures.
5. An entrance or doorway may be added to an existing historic structure if there is evidence of an
entrance or doorway existing there historically.
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a. When an entrance or doorway is to be added, it shall be of a compatible material and design to the
structure’s historic architectural style. If the structure has no distinctive style, then a style compatible with
the district’s character shall be used.
b. New exterior entries to tertiary building faces or to non-historic structures may be appropriate and
shall be considered on a case-by-case basis.
6. Wood is the most appropriate material for replacement doors.
a. Materials such as aluminum and metal shall not be permitted unless there is evidence of the material
historically being used on the structure.
b. Other materials may be considered on a case-by-case basis if the entry door is not visible from the
right of way and if it does not detract from the integrity of the historic structure.
7. Screen and storm doors shall be compatible with the style of the structure, have a wood frame, and
not block visibility of historic doors and entryways.
Item #6 Staff Evaluation: Approve
The applicant is proposing to replace the existing front door and hardware with a wood door featuring
a half-glass panel in either a 4-lite or 6-lite configuration.
Staff Recommendation: Approve
Current/Existing Site:
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Applica�on for Cer�ficate of Appropriateness
1. Driveway and sidewalk
a. Gravel driveway from west side to backyard to connect the driveway from
Northington street
b. Refurbish or replace exis�ng concrete sidewalk straight to front door.
2. Wood Fence with gate (op�on for metal operable gates)
a. Extend west fence line to be in line with house edge and install a gate for
driveway use. (op�on for gate to be simple metal w/operator – both entrances
to backyard)
3. Roof Replacement & Roof line reworking on lower addi�ons (addi�on of windows)
a. Fix roof line issues by matching original structure roof pitch on east and west
sides. Add a simple window/louver as shown on pics if desired.
4. Carport Repair
a. Repair exis�ng carport at same size and same materials.
5. Front Porch/ repair replacement
a. Remove exis�ng metal awning and replace with gable to match the dormers
on that eleva�on. Have wood corbels to support with 2 lights on either side
of door. Simple handrail
6. Shed repair and roofline modifica�ons
a. Remove a por�on of the shed that was added on, and rework roof line to gable
roof, roof line slope (5:12) more.
7. Siding replacement
a. Replace all siding with hardiboard, and trim all window openings with flat
borders.
8. Windows
a. Op�on 1 – keep storm windows and install old wood windows/ grid 6:6
b. Op�on 2 - remove all metal window canopies, remove storm windows, replace
old windows with new double hung vinyl windows that have simulate grid 6:6.
Wrap window opening with trim/shuters.
c. Replace replacement, reloca�on, and addi�on (gables) & 1x4 trim. Window
shuters match exis�ng as needed.
9. Front door
a. Replace front door and hardware with wood with half panel glass (4lite or 6 lite)
10. Ligh�ng around doors, flood lights at corners and light post at front yard
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