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Council approves storefront renovation at 110 South Main Street with preservation requirement
Summary
The council approved an architectural plan for 110 South Main Street to become an event space, requiring the approved rendering be followed and preserving exposed brick and salvaged hardwood floors; the measure passed in a 5-1 roll call vote.
The Columbiana City Council approved an architectural review application for 110 South Main Street during its pre-council meeting, allowing property owner Michelle Faulkner to renovate the storefront for use as an event space.
Faulkner presented a rendering showing two motorized roll-up doors, salvaged original hardwood flooring extended to the storefront track area (with metal in the track), exposed interior brick and a new awning. “The picture, I think, speaks for itself,” Faulkner said during her presentation.
Council members stressed preserving the downtown’s historic character; Mayor Davis said the council’s approval is tied to the presented rendition and the project must not deviate from the approved aesthetic. Council discussed lighting and awning details and noted the sign will be designed and coordinated later with staff (Faulkner said she was working with Scott Owen on the sign).
The council approved the plan by roll call in a 5-1 vote. The council reiterated that the approved rendering is the controlling document for the exterior appearance; any later significant changes would require returning to the architectural review board or council for further approval.
Faulkner said interior restoration has included sourcing period-appropriate wood to match original flooring and leaving the ceiling and exposed brick as-is to maintain historic character. The city clerk will include the approval and rendering reference in the official file for permit issuance.
