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BILL GILLESPIE, JR.
MAYOR
J. SCOTT STEPHENS, AICP
DIRECTOR
C I T Y OF P R A T T VI LL E
H I S T OR I C P R E SE R VA T I O N C O M M IS S ION
AGENDA
November 21, 2019
4:30 p.m.
Call to Order:
Roll Call:
Chairman Langley, Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. McCord, and Ms. Musgrove.
Minutes:
October 24, 2019
Old Business:
None
New Business:
1.CA1911-01 Certificate of Appropriateness
Alteration-Install a ramp
131 First Street
Alteration-Extend rear porch, install and screen front porch and
install shutters on two windows.
135 First Street
Lori & Richard Terrell, Petitioners
Public Hearing
2.CA1911-02 Certificate of Appropriateness
New Structure-Accessory structure
100 Maple Street
Prattville Lodge #89, Petitioner
Public Hearing
3.CA1911-03 Certificate of Appropriateness
Alteration-Replace roof, siding, and windows. Add front porch
column.
240-242 First Street
Joshua Ramage & Stephen Thomas, Petitioners
Public Hearing
4.CA1911-04 Certificate of Appropriateness
Alteration-Replace ramp/stair in rear and 2nd floor windows.
Sign-New installation.
135-141 W. Main Street
Jeremy D. Day, Petitioner
Public Hearing
Miscellaneous:
Adjourn: DRAFT
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE 1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 2 MINUTES 3
October 24, 2019 4 5 6 Call to order: 7 The regular meeting of the Prattville Historic Preservation Commission was called to order on Thursday, 8
October 24, 2019 at 4:33 p.m. 9 10 Roll Call: 11 Ms. Morgan called the roll. Members present were Chairman Thea Langley, Mr. Will Barrett, Mrs. Jean 12 Davis, Mr. Scott Ferguson and Mr. Joel McCord. Members Absent: Ms. Kate Musgrove. 13 14
Quorum present 15 16 Also present was Mr. Austin Brass, Senior Planner, and Ms. Alisa Morgan, Secretary. 17 18 Minutes: 19 Mr. Barrett moved to approve the minutes of the September 26, 2019 meeting. Mr. Ferguson seconded the 20 motion. The motion passed unanimously. 21 22 Old Business: 23 There was no old business to discuss. 24 25
New Business: 26
Certificate of Appropriateness 27
Sign-New Installation 28
153 West Main Street 29
Leonardo Rodriquez, Petitioner 30 31
Leonardo Rodriquez presented his request to place a sign on his property at 153 W. Main Street. He 32 presented the sign to be installed. 33 34
Mr. Brass presented the staff report. He stated that the in the drawings submitted shows the sign’s proposed 35 location circled in red. He stated that the sign meets the guidelines. 36 37 The Chairman opened the public hearing. There were none to speak, the public hearing was closed. 38 39 After no other discussion, the vote was called. Mr. Barrett moved to approve the sign installation as 40 submitted. Mr. McCord seconded the motion. 41 42
The motion to approve passed unanimously. 43 44 Certificate of Appropriateness 45 Alteration-Replace siding and screen front porch 46 311 South Washington Street 47 Don Sawyer, Petitioner 48 49 The petitioner, Don Sawyer, submitted a request to withdraw 311 S. Washington Street from the agenda. 50 51
Miscellaneous: 52 There was discussion about changing the regular meeting dates of the November and December meetings. 53 The Chairman asked that the staff would provide possible dates for them to consider. Also, the Commission 54 DRAFT
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discussed holding a work session to review “like for like” provision in the guidelines and how extensive 55 maintenance can be before requiring a Certificate of Appropriateness and approved materials. 56 57
Adjourn: 58 With no further business, Mrs. Davis moved to adjourn and Mr. McCord seconded. The meeting was 59 adjourned at 4:41 p.m. 60 61 62
Respectfully submitted, 63 64
65 Alisa Morgan, Secretary 66 Historic Preservation Commission 67 DRAFT
CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Historic Preservation Commission
Planning Department Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
131-135 -First Street– CA1911-01
DATE November 21st, 2019
PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT
Petitioner: Lori & Richard Terrell
Property Owner: Same as above
Agent: N/A
Location: 131-135 Fist Street
Review Status and History
Submission Status: First request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for this
address.
Previous Approvals: N/A
1984/2007 Historic
Properties Inventory
Details
158. 131 First Street (circa 1890, contributing)
This rectangular two-room with an ell one-story frame
building has a gabled roof with pressed tin
shingles and a central chimney. A half-hipped porch
with chamfered posts and scroll-cut trim
is also present. The house is a typical late-nineteenth-
century mill worker’s cottage.
159. 135 First Street (circa 1840, moved 1982,
contributing)
This one-room frame building with a gabled roof has a
central door and flanking six-over-nine
windows. A circa 1982 shed porch with chamfered
supports and a flat-wood balustrade is
attached.
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The following alteration has been requested by the applicant. See the application
included as Attachment A for a description of each element.
1.Install a handicap ramp on rear of building to facilitate safer entrance and exit of
the business. Preferably, this would be a manufactured aluminum ramp,
however if this is not acceptable to the commission, the ramp can be constructed
using treated lumber that can be painted.
2.Increase size of back porch from 4 X 5 to 4 X 11 with treated lumber and paint
the trim color.
3.Installation of screened front door constructed of wood and screen and painted
white to match the exterior of the home.
4.Installation of exterior shutters on two windows at west façade.
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Austin Brass, Senior Planner
Site Visits Conducted: November 15th, 2019
Recommendation: Conditional Approval, see staff comments.
Evaluation:
Since the subject property/structure was initially developed as residential structure, the
requested alterations were reviewed against the standards contained in the Prattville
Residential Design Review Guidelines Manual. The relevant sections of manual are
included. Staff comments/evaluations are summarized at the end of each section.
Item 1. Install a handicap ramp on rear of building to facilitate safer entrance and exit of the
business. Preferably, this would be a manufactured aluminum ramp, however if this is not
acceptable to the commission, the ramp can be constructed using treated lumber that can
be painted. Note, this ramp will be constructed at 131 First Street, a contributing structure.
Ramps (page 39)
Ramps are important means of providing access to buildings. Because they were not
historically common, new ramps should be subtle in design and placement.
1.Ramps should be constructed of wood and painted in colors sympathetic to those
of the building
2.Ramps should be simple in design. They may be designed to match the porch
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3. The construction and placement of ramps should not destroy or obscure defining
building features. Ramps should be sited on side elevations, not on primary
facades. .
Staff Comment. Item 1. This ramp should be constructed of wood and painted in colors
similar to the building in referencing to guideline 1. An aluminum ramp as proposed
would not meet the standards of the guidelines. The ramp can meet guideline 2. if it is
designed to match the porch railing, and the ramp would be constructed at the rear in
meeting guideline 3.
Item 2. Increase size of back porch from 4 X 5 to 4 X 11 with treated lumber and paint the
trim color.
Porches (Page 27)
Porches are one of the most defining characteristics of historic houses. Historic porches
should be retained, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. New porches should be
sympathetic to the historic appearance of building to which they are attached.
1.Historic porches visible from the street should be retained and maintained.
2.Deteriorated or damaged porches should be repaired and missing elements
replaced. The materials used in repairs should allow the porch to maintain its historic
appearance.
3.If the historic porch is missing, it is appropriate to replace it. Replacement porches
should use materials and styles that are compatible with the building to which they
are attached.
Staff Comment. The Commission shall note that no visuals were given regarding the
proposed porch extension. It would be recommended that the proposed porch addition
match the existing porch in keeping with the guidelines for porches listed above.
Item 3. Installation of screened front door constructed of wood and screen and painted white
to match the exterior of the home. Note, this door will be placed at 135 First Street, a
contributing structure.
Door and Entrances (Page 18)
Doors are often buildings’ central visual elements and are particularly important
features. Historic entrances and doors should be retained, maintained, and, if needed,
repaired. Missing or severely deteriorated doors should be replaced with historically
appropriate replacements. Screen, storm, and security doors should not detract from
the historic appearance of their building.
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2. Deteriorated or damaged historic doors should be repaired using methods that
allow them to retain their historic appearance and as much of their historic fabric as
possible. Epoxy is helpful in strengthening and replacing deteriorated wood.
3. Owners are encouraged to replace missing or severely damaged historic doors
with replacements that replicate the original or other similar examples.
4. Replacements for primary residential doors may appropriately be of painted
paneled wood with or without a clear-glass single or multiple-light opening.
5. Historic screen doors and shutters should be retained.
6. New screen doors should be sympathetic to the style of the house, have a wood
frame, and be full view or have structural members that align with those of the door.
7. Storm doors should be full view and of baked-on enamel or anodized aluminum.
8. Security doors are appropriate for entrances not visible from the street. Security
doors should have sufficient glass to view the historic door behind it.
Staff Comment. As no visuals were given on the proposed screen door, the description
of the door as being constructed of a wood frame and screen to match the existing door
would be consistent with guideline 6.
Item 4. Installation of exterior shutters on two windows at west façade.
Windows (Page 36)
Windows are prominent building components. They help to establish the rhythm of a
building or streetscape. Sometimes, particularly in industrial buildings, they are the
dominant visual element of a building exterior. Historic windows should be retained,
visible, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. Historic windows should remain visible and
their openings transparent. Deteriorated or damaged windows should be repaired so
that the windows retain their historic appearances. Epoxy is helpful in strengthening and
replacing deteriorated wood.
1.Missing windows or elements should be replaced so that they replicate the historic
windows or other historic examples.
2.Replacement windows should be of wood to match the original. The use of vinyl or
aluminum clad windows may also be appropriate if they match the original window.
Historic shutters should be retained and maintained.
7. Shutters should not be added unless the building historically had them and
replacements replicate historic shutters, fit the window opening when closed, and
are constructed of painted wood.DRAFTAgenda Item #1
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8. Screen and storm windows should be constructed of painted wood, baked-on
enamel, anodized aluminum, or painted-to-match-the-frames mill-finish
aluminum.
9.Screen and storm windows should fit within the window frames.
10. Storm windows should be full-view design or have a central meeting rail that is
placed in the same location as the windows. If used, window bars should only
appear on rear elevations.
Staff Comment. The Commission shall note that no visuals were given regarding the
proposed shutter replacements. In keeping with guideline 1, shutters should only be
added if the structure historically had them. It would be recommended that the proposed
shutters match the existing shutters that are placed on the contributing structure.
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Historic Preservation Commission
Planning Department Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
100 Maple Street– CA1911-02
DATE November 21st, 2019
PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT
Petitioner: Prattville Lodge #89
Property Owner: Prattville Lodge #89
Agent: N/A
Location: 100 Maple Street
Review Status and History
Submission Status: First request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for this
address.
Previous Approvals: N/A
1984/2007 Historic
Properties Inventory
Details
205. 100 Maple Street, Prattville Lodge Number 89,
Free and Accepted Masons (1952,
contributing)
This rectangular two-story brick building has a gable
roof and metal casement windows.
Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition
The following alteration has been requested by the applicant. See the application
included as Attachment A for a description of each element.
1.Install a 20 X 40 open frame pole barn with wood posts and metal roof.
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Austin Brass, Senior Planner DRAFTAgenda Item #2
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Site Visits Conducted: November, 2019
Recommendation: Approval, see analysis below
Evaluation:
Since the subject property/structure is surrounded by residential properties, the requested
alterations were reviewed against the standards contained in the Prattville Residential
Design Review Guidelines Manual. The relevant sections of the manual are included. Staff
comments/evaluations are summarized at the end of the section.
Outbuildings (page 50)
Outbuildings contribute to the historic and residential character of the district. Historic
outbuildings should be retained and maintained. New outbuildings should use design,
materials, and placement that support the district’s historic character.
1.Historic outbuildings should be retained and maintained
2.New outbuildings should be smaller than the adjoining main building.
3.New outbuildings should be simple in appearance
4.New outbuildings should use building and roof forms compatible to those used in the
adjoining main building.
5.New outbuildings should use materials compatible to those used in the adjoining
main buildings. Outbuildings that are not visible from public vantage points or have
very limited visibility may use modern synthetic siding materials.
Analysis:
The petitioner intends to install an open frame 20 x 40 pole barn style outbuilding
adjacent to the existing masonic lodge building circa 1952. Guideline 1 can be met as
this will be a new outbuilding therefore, it will not be required to be retained and
maintained. Guideline 2 will be met as this outbuilding will be smaller than the primary
structure that serves Lodge #89. Guideline 3 can be met as the outbuilding is simple in
appearance with a metal roof and posts. Guideline 4 will be met as the primary structure
has a metal roof, and the proposed outbuilding structure will also have a metal roof that
matches both structures. Lastly, guideline 5 may require additional interpretation from
the Commission. As the proposed outbuilding will have a roof material that matches
both the proposed outbuilding and primary structure, the primary structure is
constructed of brick masonry. As the proposed outbuilding will be visible from a public
vantage point, i.e. Maple Street, it could be recommended that the proposed outbuilding
have a masonry brick base within the posts to better reflect and match the brick facade
of the primary structure. DRAFTAgenda Item #2
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Historic Preservation Commission
Planning Department Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
240/242 -First Street– CA1911-03
DATE November 21st, 2019
PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT
Petitioner: Joshua Ramage/ Stephen Thomas
Property Owner: Same as above
Agent: N/A
Location: 240/242 First Street
Review Status and History
Submission Status: First request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for this
address.
Previous Approvals: N/A
1984/2007 Historic
Properties Inventory
Details
212.240 East First Street (circa 1890, moved circa
1960, contributing)
This one-story gable-roof frame building has an
asymmetrical façade, projecting East bay, and
brick pier-and-post porch.
Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition
The following alteration has been requested by the applicant. See the application
included as Attachment A for a description of each element.
1.Replace existing roof with black architectural shingles.
2.Replace siding with LP smart siding (wood lock)
3.Add column on the far left of front porch to match existing elements.
4.Replace windows on the home with windows similar to 335 Chestnut.
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION: DRAFTAgenda Item #3
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Reviewed by: Austin Brass, Senior Planner
Site Visits Conducted: November 15th, 2019
Recommendation: Approval, see analysis below
Evaluation:
Since the subject property/structure was initially developed as and remains a residential
structure, the requested alterations were reviewed against the standards contained in the
Prattville Residential Design Review Guidelines Manual. The relevant sections of manual
are included. Staff comments/evaluations are summarized at the end of each section.
Roofs (page 31)
Roofs help to determine building style and are important elements of historic
appearance. Historic roof shapes and, when feasible, materials should be retained
and maintained. Public visibility of modern features should be very limited.
1.The historic roof shape should be retained.
4.If historic roofing materials are severely damaged or deteriorated or are missing
and are prohibitively expensive to replace, dark grey, black, brown, dark green, or
dark red asphalt or fiberglass shingles may be used.
Staff Comment: The petitioner is not proposing to change the roof shape of the structure
however, replacing the shingles with black architectural shingles is in following with guideline
4.
Item 2- Install porch column on far left of front porch to match existing elements.
Porches (Page 27)
Porches are one of the most defining characteristics of historic houses. Historic porches
should be retained, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. New porches should be
sympathetic to the historic appearance of building to which they are attached.
1.Historic porches visible from the street should be retained and maintained.
2.Deteriorated or damaged porches should be repaired and missing elements
replaced. The materials used in repairs should allow the porch to maintain its historic
appearance.DRAFTAgenda Item #3
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3.If the historic porch is missing, it is appropriate to replace it. Replacement porches
should use materials and styles that are compatible with the building to which they
are attached.
Staff Comment: The replacement of a porch column would be recommended under
guideline 2 listed above as the proposed column would mimic the existing columns in
keeping with an historic appearance.
Item 2. Replace siding with LP smart siding (wood look)
Staff Comment: The replacement of siding should be maintained with a material that closely
mimics an original wood grain look. LP smart siding with a wood grain look could be
encouraged whereas vinyl and aluminum siding would not be recommended.
Item 4. . Replace windows on the home with windows similar to 335 Chestnut.
Windows (Page 36)
Windows are prominent building components. They help to establish the rhythm of a
building or streetscape.
Historic windows should be retained and maintained.
2. Historic windows should remain visible and their openings transparent.
3. Deteriorated or damaged windows should be repaired so that the windows retain their
historic appearances.
4.The replacement of original windows with vinyl or aluminum windows is discouraged
If vinyl or aluminum windows are used they should match the original windows as
closely as possible in dimensions and depth of meeting rails and muntin bars,
Staff Comment: The replacement of proposed windows should match the existing
windows to retain an historic look and appearance with cross bar elements to
match the original windows. Proposed visual image shows the windows to have a
cross bar elements design however, no details were given if the windows would
have a wood or vinyl frame. A wood frame would be encouraged.
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CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Historic Preservation Commission
Planning Department Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
135-141 West Main Street – CA1911-04
DATE November 21st, 2019
PROPOSED DEVLOPMENT
Petitioner: Jeremy D Day
Property Owner: Same as above
Agent: N/A
Location: 135-141 West Main Street
Review Status and History
Submission Status: First request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for this
address.
Previous Approvals: N/A
1984/2007 Historic
Properties Inventory
Details
178. 135 – 137 West Main Street (circa 1895,
contributing)
This two-story brick building possesses a drip-corbelled
parapet above four grilled attic ventilators. Four arched
windows pierce the second-story façade, and a two-unit
storefront with recessed entries, display windows, and a
Western stairway entrance are below.
Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition DRAFTAgenda Item #4
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The following alteration has been requested by the applicant. See the application
included as Attachment A for a description of each element.
1.Repaint entire exterior of structure to protect exterior wythe of brick form
continued degradation. Will also provide for uniformity of appearance.
2.Replace ramp/stair in rear with steel framed balcony & stair
3.Replace all 2nd story windows with Kolbe Ultra Series windows or
approved equal.
4.Add small company sign at existing sign bracket.
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Austin Brass, Senior Planner
Site Visits Conducted: November 15th, 2019
Recommendation: Approval, see staff comments.
Evaluation:
Since the subject property/structure was initially developed as Commercial structure, the
requested alterations were reviewed against the standards contained in the Prattville
Commercial Design Review Guidelines Manual. The relevant sections of manual are
included. Staff comments/evaluations are summarized at the end of each section.
Item 1. . Repaint entire exterior of structure to protect exterior of brick from continued
degradation. Will also provide for uniformity of appearance.
Item 2. Replace ramp/stair in rear with steel framed balcony & stair
Staircases (Page 20)
Fire escapes are generally modern building components. However, when other means
of upper-floor escape do not exist, they are important safety features. Fire escapes
should not be visible from the street
1. Fire escapes and staircases should be located on rear elevations or otherwise
located so that they are not visible from the street. The addition of fire escapes should
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3. Fire escapes may be either open or enclosed.
4. If enclosed, fire escape surfaces should be of wood siding, brick veneer, or stucco.
5.If open, fire escape surfaces should be of metal or wood.
Staff Comment. The proposed fire escape/staircase will be a replacement of an existing
staircase located at the rear elevation of the building. The proposed staircase will meet
the guidelines listed above, specifically, guideline 1, being located at the rear of the
building, and guideline 5, being constructed of metal.
Item 3. Replace all 2nd story windows.
Windows (Page 36)
Windows are prominent building components. They help to establish the rhythm of a
building or streetscape. Sometimes, particularly in industrial buildings, they are the
dominant visual element of a building exterior. Historic windows should be retained,
visible, maintained, and, if needed, repaired. Historic windows should remain visible and
their openings transparent. Deteriorated or damaged windows should be repaired so
that the windows retain their historic appearances. Epoxy is helpful in strengthening and
replacing deteriorated wood.
1.Missing windows or elements should be replaced so that they replicate the historic
windows or other historic examples.
2.Replacement windows should be of wood to match the original. The use of vinyl or
aluminum clad windows may also be appropriate if they match the original window.
Historic shutters should be retained and maintained.
7. Shutters should not be added unless the building historically had them and
replacements replicate historic shutters, fit the window opening when closed, and
are constructed of painted wood.
8.Screen and storm windows should be constructed of painted wood, baked-on
enamel, anodized aluminum, or painted-to-match-the-frames mill-finish
aluminum.
9.Screen and storm windows should fit within the window frames.
10. Storm windows should be full-view design or have a central meeting rail that is
placed in the same location as the windows. If used, window bars should only
appear on rear elevations.
Staff Comment. The applicant has stated to replace windows on the east elevation that
was placed in bricked up original door opening. Windows on commercial buildings
should mimic existing historic windows, and this in case shall have the cross bar
elements within the window design. Per the applicant’s submission, these windows will
match the existing design pattern with crossbar details within the window elements. DRAFTAgenda Item #4
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Item 4. Add small company sign at existing sign bracket.
Signs (page 29)
Signs are important elements in the historic and commercial character of the downtown
business district, and historic signage should be retained and maintained. Signs are also
important means of advertising and establishing business identities.
2.New signs should be of traditional materials such as finished wood, glass, copper, or
bronze.
3.New signs should be installed in locations historically used for signs such as on
awnings, on upper façade walls covering five percent or less of the wall surface,
inside windows, or projecting from the building façade or elevation. Signs should not
cover or obscure architectural features.
4.New signs should be properly proportioned relative to their buildings.
5.Letters should be eighteen or less inches high and should cover sixty percent or less
of the total sign area.
6.Colors used in signs should be coordinated with their buildings. Three colors or less
should be used per sign.
7.Mounting equipment should be anchored in mortar, not bricks or stones, and should
avoid damaging the building.
8.Lighting sources for signs should be external and concealed. The exception is if
historic or replica neon signs are used.
Staff Comment: The petitioner has submitted the location of a proposed sign bracket
where the sign will placed. As submitted, the sign bracket is an appropriate location
historically placed for signs however, the specifics of the actual sign that will be placed
in the bracket has not been submitted.
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