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DATE: December 10, 2018
APPLICANT: Frances McSwain
ADDRESS: 407 E 10th Street
FILE NUMBER: HDC18-037
COA REQUEST: Storm Windows
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION:
The subject property is located at 407 E 10th Street. The
property’s legal description is a long legal but can be
described as Part of the East 75’ of Lots 1 and 2, Block
58, Original City of Little Rock, Pulaski County,
Arkansas."
This single family cottage was built in 1853. The 2006
survey form states: “This one story hall and parlor Folk
style house has the typical gabled wing to the rear for
added space. Some colonial revival elements, such as
the decorated entry are apparent.” “George Kadel built
this house on one of three lots he bought in 1852. Porch
was removed and building was moved several feet when
remodeling occurred.” It is considered a "Contributing
Structure" to the MacArthur Park Historic District.
This application is for Storm Windows on all of the
windows in the house.
PREVIOUS ACTIONS ON THIS SITE:
On September 28, 2016, a COC was approved and issued to Vernon Carey for a fence in the
rear yard.
On April 3, 1986, a COA was approved and issued to Richard Butler for the renovation of the
structure.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax:(501) 399-3435
www.littlerock.gov
STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. Eight.
Location of Project
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Typical windows on the north elevation Contributing and Non-contributing map
PROPOSAL AND WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION BASED OFF OF INTENT
AND GUIDELINES:
The guidelines state on page 14:
“Interior storm windows are encouraged and preferred. Interior storm windows do
not require a COA nor the associated costs of the COA. Exterior screen and storm
windows should be wood or baked-on enamel
or anodized aluminum in a color to match the
window sash paint color and fit within the
window frames, not overlap the frames.
Screens should be full-view. Storm windows
may also be mounted on the inside of
windows. Half screen and screen or storm
windows smaller than original window are not
recommended.”
The storm windows specified are a “low profile
exterior storm such as the Allied Historic One Lite.”
The cover letter states that the storm windows will
provide energy conservation, noise reduction and
security. The storm windows will be custom made
to fit the existing openings with a finish to match or
blend with the existing trim paint. Storm windows
such as these have been installed on the Old State
House Museum and are difficult to discern that there
are storm windows present until one gets within five
feet of the window.
SUMMARY OF PRE-APPLICATION HEARING
The applicant attended the November 26, 2018 pre
application hearing. There were no written
comments from the commissioners concerning the
storm windows.
Photo of storm window on Old State house
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NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS AND REACTION: At the time of distribution, there were no
comments regarding this application.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval with the following conditions:
1. Obtaining a building permit.
COMMISSION ACTION: December 10, 2018
Commissioner Frances McSwain stated at the beginning of the previous item for the record that
she was recusing from this item because it was her personal residence. She also stated that
she was authorizing Patricia Blick to represent her on the item. Commissioner Dale Pekar
stated that he was recusing from the item since he is in the area of influence. Both
commissioners left the hearing room.
Patricia Blick, 1702 N Palm, stated that she would be representing the applicant on this item.
She stated that the addition of storm windows is consistent with the Secretary of Interior
Standards #9 and #3. They will provide weatherization and preservation of the windows, some
of which are early to the house. She continued that exterior storms are not prohibited in the
guidelines and that the applicant will caulk the windows to make them less obvious. Vice Chair
Jeremiah Russel stated that they should be caulked and not screwed. She stated that caulking
them in place would be acceptable.
A motion was made to approve this item as amended by Vice Chair Jeremiah Russell and was
seconded by Commissioner Robert Hodge. The motion passed with a vote of 4 ayes, 0 noes, 1
absent (Frederick), and 2 recusals (McSwain and Pekar). Chair Holder and Commissioner
Hodge voted for the item because it adhered to the guidelines, Commissioner Jones stated that
it adhered to the Guidelines as per page 14 of the guidelines and Vice Chair Russell sated it
adhered to the guidelines since they will not be screwed in place.
After Commissioner McSwain returned to the room, Chair Holder asked her if she was aware
that since there were five or less commissioners there that she could have deferred the item for
one month. She stated that she was aware of that and she chose to go ahead with the items.
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Application
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Cover Letter
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Allied One Lite brochure
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Photos provided by applicant
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Photos provided by applicant continued
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Excerpt of Guidelines