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Moses Tucker Partners
200 River Market Ave, Suite 501
Little Rock, AR 72201
T 501.376.6555
F 501.376.6699
www.newmarkmtp.com
November 14, 2018
Department of Planning and Development
Attn: Brian Minyard
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Mr. Minyard,
Please find attached our application and photos related to application HDC18-021 for Fence at 401 E Capitol Avenue. Based
on our recent correspondence our ownership would formally like the Historic District Commission to consider a request to
permit the current fence improvements, namely, a 6'-0" metal fence located along Capitol Ave east of Rock Street. The
primary reasoning behind this request is as follows:
As illustrated in the photos attached, the fence serves to:
Prevent a high volume of transient pedestrian activity largely generated by the Central Arkansas Transit Center (Bus
Terminal) from loitering on the fence itself or easily within the bounds of the property.
Equally, the fence serves as a deterrent and security measure to prevent vandalism and/or theft of the HVAC/ Air
Condensing Units adjacent to the sidewalk that are often tampered or pilfered for copper or other salvageable
materials.
We feel strongly that this fence and the condition of our property line along the sidewalk at Capitol Avenue added value and
continues to do so for our apartment building. The fence also helps to reinforce perceived security for our residents and their
vehicles parked adjacent to the alley on the east perimeter of the property. Finally, I would point out that the improvement is
not aesthetically inconsistent with other fence lines in the neighborhood specifically between Capitol Avenue to the north and
Interstate 630 to the south.
Your consideration in light of our proximity to the downtown core and River Market area and the volume of pedestrian activity
presents a unique challenge for many owners in the immediate vicinity. It's our sincere hope that these points will be taken
into account in your decision-making on this subject.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely, II ,� -
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James Moses
Executive VP of Development