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2504 April 30 HPC SP MTG 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 SPECIAL MEETING April 30, 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: 1. COA2503-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations & Rehabilitation 157 W Main Street Ed Rouze, Petitioner Public Hearing New Business: 2. COA2504-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Sign 341 S Chestnut Street Karla Boles, Petitioner Public Hearing 3. COA2504-02 Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations & Rehabilitation 410 S Northington Jacob Nummy, Petitioner Public Hearing Miscellaneous: Expedited Review: Adjourn: Approved 6/26/25 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission April 30, 2025 Minutes (Special Meeting) Page 1 of 3 CITY OF PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Special Meeting April 30, 2025 Call to order: The Chairman called the meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission to order on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Roll Call: The roll was called. Chairman Tom Miller, Vice-Chair Taylor Pruett, Mr. Scott Ferguson, Mrs. Precious Fritz, Ms. Julie Irvine and Ms. Kristi Rollins were present. Mr. Christopher McKay was absent. Quorum present Also present were Mr. Joshua McKinney, Planner and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary. Minutes: Mr. Ferguson moved to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2025 regular meeting. Mrs. Pruett seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Committee Reports: There were no reports to be made. Old Business: There was no old business to discuss. New Business: Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations & Rehabilitation 157 W Main Street Ed Rouze, Petitioner Ms. Rollins recused herself from acting on this case. Mr. McKinney provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations & rehabilitation on the property located at 157-159 W Main Street. The petitioner proposes to paint the existing painted building, replace windows, replace door, and add a terrace which will not be connected to the structure. He stated that fire code requires that a door be provided on second floor. Ed Rouze, petitioner, presented the proposal for the alterations for the property located at 157-159 W. Main Street. He stated that the second-floor rehabilitation will be for residential use. He stated that he will make the required 2nd floor door familiar to the original door downstairs. Joel Chance, petitioner’s representative, provided details of the material being used for the windows, doors, and terrace. He stated that they would like to also patch and repair the raised platform where the two back doors and replace the first level windows as well. Mr. Rouze also stated that they preferred to make the terrace a free-standing unit to preserve any possible damage to the building. Mr. Ferguson clarified that the painting will be only to previous/existing painting. Approved 6/26/25 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission April 30, 2025 Minutes (Special Meeting) Page 2 of 3 Chairman Miller opened the floor for public comments. There were none. The public hearing was closed. After the board’s discussion, the vote was called. Mr. Ferguson moved to approve the request as submitted. Ms. Irvine seconded the motion. Mrs. Pruett moved to amend that the window material be wood. Mrs. Fritz seconded the motion. The motion to amend passed unanimously (5/0). After no further discussion, the vote was called. The amended motion to approve passed unanimously (5/0). Certificate of Appropriateness Sign 341 S Chestnut Street Karla Boles, Petitioner Ms. Rollins recused herself from acting on this case. Mr. McKinney provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness for a sign proposed for 341 S Chestnut Street. The petitioner proposes a 6’x10’ metal frame business sign with pylon-style face. Robby Anderson, petitioner’s representative, presented the proposal for the sign to be located at 341 S Chestnut Street. He stated that the double-sided black metal sign is similar to the signs located down 1st Street. It will not block visibility. There is no lighting proposed for the sign. Mrs. Pruett stated that the guidelines does not address residential buildings used as commercial use. Chairman Miller opened the floor for public comments. There were none to speak. The public hearing was closed. Chairman Miller opened the floor for board’s discussion. After their discussion, Mrs. Pruett moved to approve contingent that the sign is no larger than compared to the existing Moon & Melvin sign. The motion failed for a lack of a second. Mrs. Pruett moved to approve contingent that the overall sign is no larger than compared to the existing Moon & Melvin sign (143 1st Street). Mrs. Fritz seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously (5/0). Note: Moon & Melvin sign size to be verified by city staff and recorded on COA. Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations & Rehabilitation 410 S Northington Jacob Nummy, Petitioner Ms. Rollins resumed her seat for this case. Mr. McKinney provided the staff report for the Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations & rehabilitation on the property located at 410 S Northington Street. The petitioner proposes to replace window, doors, and repaint a structure that is noncontributing to the historic district. He stated that three metal columns have been replaced with cedar wood columns. Jacob Nummy, petitioner, presented the proposal for alterations to structure at 410 S Northington Street. He stated that the replaced windows will be similar to the adjacent Doster Center. Proposing to replace all the windows on the front and two on the side facing the Doster Center. Painting trim same as existing color. Chairman Miller opened the floor for public comments. There were none to speak. The public hearing was closed. Approved 6/26/25 Prattville Historic Preservation Commission April 30, 2025 Minutes (Special Meeting) Page 3 of 3 Chairman Miller opened the floor for board’s discussion. After no further discussion, Mrs. Fritz moved to approve as submitted. Mr. Ferguson seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Miscellaneous: Expedited Review: Adjourn: There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alisa Morgan, Secretary Prattville Planning Commission Page 1 of 13 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. Page 2 of 13 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. Page 3 of 13 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. Page 4 of 13 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. Page 5 of 13 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. Page 6 of 13 PICTURES Historical photographs on file: 157- 159 West Main St. circa 1980s Page 7 of 13 Floor Plan Page 8 of 13 Primary Façade from West Main Page 9 of 13 Windows Front Page 10 of 13 Rear Page 11 of 13 Doors Front Doors Page 12 of 13 Page 13 of 13 Terrace and Stairway W MAIN ST BR I D G E S T S C O U R T S T Maxar, Microsoft Legend Project Area Prattville City Limits Autauga Parcels 0 10050 Feet Locations are approximate ± Aerial Map W 3RD ST B R I D G E S T W MAIN ST S C H E S T N U T S T TICHNOR ST M A P L E S T 1ST ST S C O U R T S T E MAIN ST E 3RD ST OAKCREEK CIR Maxar, Microsoft Legend Project Area Prattville City Limits Autauga Parcels 0 400200 Feet Locations are approximate ± Location Map B-2 R-4 R-2 Downtown Overlay R-1 R-3 O-1 B-2 R-4 R-2 B-2 B-2 B-2 W 3RD ST B R I D G E S T W MAIN ST S C H E S T N U T S T TICHNOR ST M A P L E S T 1ST ST S C O U R T S T E MAIN ST E 3RD ST OAKCREEK CIR Maxar, Microsoft Legend Project Area Prattville City Limits Autauga Parcels Zoning Downtown Overlay B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 F.A.R. M-1 M-2 O-1 P.U.D. INST R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-6 RD-1 T-1 T-2 T-3 0 400200 Feet Locations are approximate ± Zoning Map SHEET NO. DATE : DRAWN BY : JOB NO. : SHEET TITLE : 2/25/25 RE N O V A T I O N S T O 1 5 9 W . M A I N A N E W R E S I D E N C E F O R E D R O U Z E FR A T T V I L L E , A L A B A M A FRONT & REAR ELEVATIONS JCC A4 JCC ARCHITECT 525 Cook Road Prattville, Alabama 36067 Phone: 334-462-3289 E-Mail: joelcchance@gmail.com JOEL C. CHANCE, ARCHITECT REAR EXTERIOR ELEVATION SCALE 1/4"=1'-0" WINDOWS. SEE FLOOR PLANNEW WOOD OPERABLE WINDOWS. SEE FLOOR PLANNEW WOOD OPERABLE WINDOWS. SEE FLOOR PLANNEW WOOD OPERABLE STEEL COLUMN SUPPORTSNEW PAINTED RED IRON METAL AWNING. COLORNEW STANDING SEAM COLOR AS SELECTEDBY OWNER ELEVATIONS FOR DOORSEE PLAN & INTERIOR SITE LITES & TRANSOM PROVIDE NEW LATTICE WORK PETITIONER: REQUEST: PRATTVILLE IDSTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS KARLA BOLES PO Box 680024 PRATTVILLE, AL 36068 ALTERATIONS & REHABILITATION 341 S CHESTNUT STREET ORDER 2504-01 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 April 24, 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: Sign -approved contingent that the overall size is no greater than 9 'x 7 '. DONE THIS THE 30THDAY OF APRIL 2025. IDSTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOM MILLER, CHAIRMAN Page 1 of 5 Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS COA2504-01: 341 S. Chestnut Street DATE April 24, 2025 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Petitioner: Karla Boles Property Owner: Robert O Barton Location: 341 S. Chestnut Street Review Status and History Previous Approvals: N/A Historic Properties Inventory/Survey Details 341 South Chestnut Street, Hunt Dennison House a) 1984: contributing. “c. 1880; one story, frame (now covered with asbestos siding), rectangular (four-bay front, two doors) with ell, gable roof, central chimney serving two main rooms, porch with scrollcut trim and flatwood balustrade. Typical late 19th-century worker's cottage.” b) 2007: c. 1880, contributing. “This gable-roofed, one- story, rectangular-with-an-ell, frame building is now aluminum sided. It has a four-bay front with two doors, a porch with scroll-cut trim and a flat wood balustrade, and a central chimney.” c) 2023: c. 1880, contributing. This gable-roofed, one- story, rectangular-with-an-ell, frame building is now aluminum sided. It has a four-bay front with two doors, and Page 2 of 5 a porch with scroll-cut trim. It has since lost its balustrade and chimney.” Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition The following alterations have been requested by the applicant. 1. New Signage Installation. PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION: Reviewed by: Bria Hudson, Planner Site Visits Conducted: April 2025 Recommendation: Approve Evaluation: 1. New Signage Installation SIGNAGE (pp 59-60) Historic commercial buildings typically included multiple sign types for a single business including signs located above the storefront on the façade, projecting wall signs, and window signs. Multi-story structures also commonly had signs painted onto the exterior of the building towards the cap. Today, these are often “ghost” signs, which have gained historical significance as they have faded over time. New signs should not be painted directly onto the exterior of historic buildings, but ghost signs should be preserved and repaired if needed. Historic Commercial Buildings 1. Historic signs shall be retained and maintained. 2. Historic “ghost” signs on the exterior cladding of commercial structures shall be retained and maintained. Ghost signs can be repainted to their original appearance, though adding new painted signs onto the sides of unpainted historic structures shall be prohibited. 3. Construct new signs with materials that mirror the appearance of historic sign materials such as wood, copper, or bronze. Vinyl signs are prohibited. 4. New signs shall be installed in locations historically used for signs such as awnings, above storefronts in the façade, storefront windows, and projecting wall signs on the façade. New signs shall not damage or obscure any architectural features of the main structure. Page 3 of 5 5. Signs anchored onto the building shall make use of existing fixtures; when new fixtures need to be added, mount them into mortar and other parts of the exterior so the sign does not damage or destroy the exterior of the main structure. 6. New signs shall be proportioned appropriately to their storefront. 7. Where ample ambient lighting is present, external signage shall not introduce new lighting fixtures. 8. Signs with lighting shall be externally lit, concealed, and shielded to avoid “spilling” over to adjacent storefronts, lots, and into pedestrian pathways. 9. Neon signage can be used when it is compatible with the architectural style of the existing structure. For example, neon lighting was utilized on modern movement commercial structures from about 1920 to 1960. 10. Any lighting equipment such as breaker boxes, wires, and outlets shall be obscured from view or concealed. Non-Historic Commercial Buildings 1. For non-historic commercial buildings, the general guidelines established for historic commercial buildings above shall be followed by the applicant. 2. Signage on non-historic commercial buildings shall be compatible with historic commercial signage within the historic district. 3. For commercial buildings with non-historic siding, brackets and other sign fixtures can be installed directly onto the non-historic siding. 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. Staff Evaluation: The applicant is proposing to install a 6’ x 10’ freestanding sign at the front corner of South Chestnut Street. The sign will feature a black metal frame with a pylon-style face. Page 4 of 5 View from S. Chestnut St: Page 5 of 5 1ST ST S C H E S T N U T S T OA K C R E E K C I R Maxar, Microsoft Legend Project Area Prattville City Limits Autauga Parcels 0 10050 Feet Locations are approximate ± Aerial Map 1ST ST M A P L E S T E MAIN ST W MAIN ST S W A S H I N G T O N S T BRI D G E S T S C H E S T N U T S T P L E T C H E R S T DOSTER S T SE L M A H W Y OAKCREEK CIR S C O U R T S T Maxar, Microsoft Legend Project Area Prattville City Limits Autauga Parcels 0 400200 Feet Locations are approximate ± Location Map Page 1 of 6 Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 410 S Northington St – COA2504-02 DATE April 24, 2025 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Petitioner: Jacob Nummy Property Owner: Jacob Nummy Agent: N/A Location: 410 South Northington St. Review Status and History Previous Approvals: N/A 1984/2007/2023 Historic Properties Inventory Details N/A Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition The following alterations have been requested by the applicant. 1. Replace windows 2. Replace doors 3. Repaint Page 2 of 6 PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION: Reviewed by: Joshua McKinney, Senior Planner ALTERATIONS TO NON-CONTRIBUTING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS (pg. 57) Since non-contributing buildings do not add to the integrity of the historic district, the guidelines for alterations are less strict than those of a contributing historic structure. Generally, alterations to non-contributing buildings should be contemporary so they do not create a false sense of history. 1. Alterations to non-historic commercial buildings shall not copy historic architecture styles. Contemporary alterations shall not detract from the integrity of the district. 2. In general, alterations to non-historic buildings shall appear similar in scale, massing, and height to the main structure and other nearby commercial buildings. 3. Alterations to windows, door openings, and storefronts shall be compatible with the rhythm established by windows, door openings, and storefronts of nearby historic structures. 4. Alterations that detract from the overall character of the district shall be prohibited. 5. Avoid alterations that create large areas of voided space or a monolithic or monumental appearance. Do not make alterations that overshadow nearby historic structures. Windows Recommendation: Approve. The applicant is requesting to replace eight windows (six in the front & two facing Doster Center). Proposed windows will be similar to the Doster Center front windows. New and replacement windows shall be compatible with the rhythm of historic windows found nearby. Alterations should not detract from the overall character of the district. Doors Recommendation: Approve. The applicant is requesting to replace three doors (one in the front & two in the rear facing Doster Center). The doors will be similar style as the Doster Center doors. New doors shall be compatible with the rhythm of historic doors found nearby. Alterations should not detract from the overall character of the district. Repaint Recommendation: Approve. Applicant is requesting to repaint all of the exterior trim/cornice the same color as it is now. The applicant has also replaced the metal columns with cedar columns, in the front of the building. Page 3 of 6 PICTURES Page 4 of 6 Page 5 of 6 Proposed Window Page 6 of 6 Proposed Door 1ST ST S N O R T H I N G T O N S T Maxar, Microsoft Legend Project Area Prattville City Limits Autauga Parcels 0 10050 Feet Locations are approximate ± Aerial Map 1ST ST DOSTER S T PR A T T S T E MAIN ST SE L M A H W Y S N O R T H I N G T O N S T MO N C R I E F S T S W A S H I N G T O N S T D O S T E R R D MA P L E S T CO L L E G E S T PRATTVILLEKINDERGARTEN Maxar, Microsoft Legend Project Area Prattville City Limits Autauga Parcels 0 400200 Feet Locations are approximate ± Location Map R-3 R-2 B-2 Downtown Overlay R-2 O-1 R-6 B-2O-1 B-2 1ST ST DOSTER S T PR A T T S T E MAIN ST SE L M A H W Y S N O R T H I N G T O N S T MO N C R I E F S T S W A S H I N G T O N S T D O S T E R R D MA P L E S T CO L L E G E S T PRATTVILLEKINDERGARTEN Maxar, Microsoft Legend Project Area Prattville City Limits Autauga Parcels Zoning Downtown Overlay B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 F.A.R. M-1 M-2 O-1 P.U.D. INST R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-6 RD-1 T-1 T-2 T-3 0 400200 Feet Locations are approximate ± Zoning Map