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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC18-036 Staff Report shedPage 1 of 16 DATE: December 10, 2018 APPLICANT: Frances McSwain ADDRESS: 407 E 10th street FILE NUMBER: HDC18-036 COA REQUEST: Storage building 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 the addition of a Storage building to be located in the rear of the property with board and batten siding and a corrugated metal roof. 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. Seven. Location of Project Page 2 of 16 Proposed north elevation Contributing and Non-contributing map PROPOSAL AND WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION BASED OFF OF INTENT AND GUIDELINES: The proposal is to add a storage shed to the rear of the property adjacent to the alley. The footprint will be a 10’ x 12’. It will feature a gable roof with the gable facing 10th Street. The siding will be a fiber cement product such as Hardie Board. The battens will be installed ten inch on center. The height of the roof will be 9’ at the ridge sloping down to 7’6”. The roof will be corrugated metal. There will be a three foot overhang on the front or west side and the other sides will have a one foot overhang. On the west side, there will be a door and a window. The west side will not be visible from the street. The building will be electrified. The shed will be painted to match the house. The six foot wood privacy fence will be partially removed and relocated as this storage shed will function as part of the fencing strategy. On siting of the structure, the placement at the rear corner of the lot off the alley is an appropriate location. The overall height of the structure at nine feet is appropriate and subordinate to the house. The proportions of the structure are appropriate. The rhythm of the elements of the building is appropriate for a storage shed, one façade with a door and window and the other facades without. The scale of the building is subordinate to t he size of the house and is in keeping with other storage buildings in the district. The massing with the porch to the west is traditional for out buildings in the area. Porches were often on the non-alley side of the building. The entrance area of the building will not be visible from the street. The wall areas will have the appearance of board and battens with the battens ten inches on center. Previously, Staff inventoried board and batten structures in the district. Staff found that the battens were placed twelve inches on center a majority of the times but did find one example with ten inches on center. Board and batten siding is an appropriate siding choice for the district. Detailing will be simple. SUMMARY OF PRE-APPLICATION HEARING The applicant attended the November 26, 2018 pre application hearing. The comments from the commissioners are summarized as follows: SITING – no issues. HEIGHT – no issues. Page 3 of 16 PROPORTION – no issues. RHYTHM – no issues. SCALE – no issues. MASSING – roof form / mass is not typical. Consider traditional gable facing 10th Street. Consider matching roof slopes. ENTRANCE AREA – no issues. WALL AREAS – are materials compatible – wood and hardie plank ROOF AREA – roof is not typical. FAÇADE – Board and batten is typical for the neighborhood – however, house is horizontal siding. Consider matching house. DETAILING– no issues. 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 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. West façade not visible from street Location of storage shed Page 4 of 16 Patricia Blick, 1702 N Palm, stated that she would be representing the applicant on this item. She stated that the design of the shed met the eleven design factors in the guidelines and that board and batten siding is typical for out buildings in the area. A motion was made to approve this item as submitted 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 an accessory structure and Vice Chair Russell sated it conformed to the eleven design factors. Page 5 of 16 Application Page 6 of 16 Cover Letter Page 7 of 16 Excerpt from Guidelines Page 8 of 16 Excerpt from Guidelines Page 9 of 16 Excerpt from Guidelines Page 10 of 16 Excerpt from Guidelines Page 11 of 16 Excerpt from Guidelines Page 12 of 16 Excerpt from Guidelines Page 13 of 16 Excerpt from Guidelines Page 14 of 16 Excerpt from Guidelines Page 15 of 16 Excerpt from Guidelines Page 16 of 16 Excerpt from Guidelines