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STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. One.
DATE: October 10, 2011
APPLICANT: Jeanne R. Bonar
ADDRESS: 523 East Eighth Street
COA REQUEST: Relocation of raised frame shed
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION:
The subject property is located at 523 East Eighth Street.
The property’s legal description is “The north 82’-3” of
Lots 11 and 12, Block 5, Johnson’s Addition to the City of
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas."
This multifamily building was built ca. 1880. The 2006
survey form states: “This wood framed, 2 story Queen
Anne Style structure exhibits decorative brackets at the
cutaway corner, decoration at porch gable, brackets
supporting overhang gable and simple arch topped
windows normally seen in this style.” It is considered a
"Contributing Structure" to the MacArthur Park Historic
District.
This application is to relocate a raised frame shed (circa
1936) to the rear side yard behind the driveways. The
wood frame building will be used as storage shed.
PREVIOUS ACTIONS ON THIS SITE:
On June 30, 2009, a COA was approved and issued Sara Cosey for the addition of a shed for
the storage for a motorcycle.
PROPOSAL:
This application is to relocate a raised frame shed (circa 1936) to the rear side yard behind the
driveways. The wood frame building will be used as storage shed. This building was built ca.
1936. It is currently at the Pine Bluff Historical Museum, but is proposed to be moved to 523
East Eighth Street to be used as a storage building for the owners. It is roughly 10’6” by 15’-6”
long and 11’6’ tall at the ridgeline. It is proposed to be placed in the rear yard southwest of the
main house.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
Location of Project
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WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION BASED OFF OF INTENT AND GUIDELINES:
The guidelines on page 63 under New Construction of Primary and Secondary buildings states:
New construction of primary and secondary buildings should maintain, not disrupt,
the existing pattern of surrounding historic buildings in the neighborhood. Although
they should blend with adjacent buildings, they should not be too imitative of historic
styles so that they may be distinguished from historic buildings. (Note: A new
building becomes too imitative through application of historic architectural decoration,
such as gingerbread, vergeboards, dentils, fish-scale shingles, etc. These kinds of
details are rarely successful on a new building. They fail to be accurate, usually too
small and disproportionate versions of authentic ones, and should be avoided.)
New construction of secondary structures, such as garages or other outbuildings,
should be smaller in scale than the primary building; should be simple in design but
reflect the general character of the primary building; should be located as traditional
for the neighborhood (near the alley instead of close to or attached to the primary
structure); and should be compatible in design, form, materials, and roof shape.
1. Building Orientation:
The façade of the new building should be aligned with the established setbacks of
the area. Side and rear setbacks common to the neighborhood should be upheld.
2. Building Mass and Scale:
New buildings should appear similar in mass and scale with historic structures in the
area. This includes height and width.
3. Building Form
Basic building forms and roof shapes, including pitch, which match those used
historically in the area should be used. Location and proportions of entrances,
windows, divisional bays, and porches are important. Also consider heights
(foundation, floor-to-ceiling, porch height and depth.)
View to west from Sherman Street View to south from Eighth Street
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4. Building Materials
Building materials that are similar to those used historically for major surfaces in the
area should be used. Materials for roofs should be similar in appearance to those
used historically. New materials may be used if their appearances are similar to
those of the historic building materials. Examples of acceptable new building
materials are cement fiber board, which has the crisp dimensions of wood and can
be painted, and standing seam metal roofs, preferably finished with a red or dark
color.
Finishes similar to others in the district should be used. If brick, closely match mortar
and brick colors. If frame, match lap dimensions with wood or composite materials,
not vinyl or aluminum siding.
Details and textures should be similar to those in the neighborhood (trim around
doors, windows and eaves; watercourses; corner boards; eave depths, etc.)
This proposed outbuilding conforms to the guidelines. The trim and glazing will be repaired and
the building will be painted to match the existing house. The building will also be rewired to
meet code, remove security bars off windows, and provide a concrete footing for the building
with adequate strap ties to anchor the building.
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.
Front and side view of shed Rear view of shed
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Application
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Cover Letter
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Cover Letter continued
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Site Plan
xxx, 2010
Jeanne R. Bonar
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Little Rock, Arkansas 72hhh
Dear Mr. Jeanne R. Bonar,
Your application for Relocation of raised frame shed , at 523 East Eighth Street will be
heard before the Historic District Commission on October 10, 2011. The hearing will be
held in the Board Room at City Hall at 500 West Markham on the second floor. The
meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m.
Your amendment will be item One on the agenda. You or your agent must be present
in order for the item to be heard.
The application states that “A description of materials for all exterior surfaces to be used
including but not limited to foundations, walls, windows, doors, roof and exterior
surfaces and details including sizes, manufacturer, model number and color.” The
following information will need to be submitted to Staff by ___________ to complete
your submittals for the filing. If you are not including any of the items below, please
respond with “not applicable”.
Foundation: List materials, finishes, and height.
Steps to house: List materials and finishes and provide sketch of finished steps.
Provide materials and finishes and provide sketch of handrails.
Walls: Your cover letter states Hardie Board. Please state model number of siding,
orientation, and finish. Also, state size, material, finish, and model number of any trim
boards around doors and windows. Siding and trim boards need to be shown on the
drawings. Include floor to ceiling height on all floors and porches.
Windows: Specify brand, model number, finish, and size for all windows.
Doors: Specify brand, model number, finish, and size for all exterior doors.
Lighting: Specify location, brand, model number, finish, and size for all exterior lighting
either affixed to house, garage, or freestanding.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
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Gutters: Show locations of gutters on elevations with size and materials of guttering
and downspouts.
Mechanical Systems: State location of any exterior air conditioning/heating system
units.
Satellite Dishes: State location and details on any satellite dish. If not using a dish,
please state so.
Roof: Provide pitch of all roofs and depth of all eaves.
Roofing: Your cover letter states a 29-gauge standing seam roof in Grey. Provide a
manufacturer, model number, finish, and size for roofing material.
Chimney: You stated that you were not building chimneys on this house. Please
confirm.
Solar Collectors: Provide details on locations, size, material, and finish.
Fencing on site: Provide details and locations on fencing, size, material, and finish.
Site Plan: Provide site plan with dimension of setbacks on house, garage, and fencing.
Walks/Sidewalks/Drives: Provide information on city sidewalk repair or replacement.
Provide information on any private sidewalks and vehicular drive/parking pads with size,
materials, and finish.
Landscaping: Provide details on any wall, planting bed border, or any other fixed inert
building material used in permanent landscaping structures.
Elevations: Submit dimensioned elevations for height and width of all elevations.
Garage: Provide all information listed above for garage.
Signage: Provide details on locations, size, material, and finish of all signs.
The above list was generated from pages 61 -71 in the MacArthur Park Historic District
Guidelines for Rehabilitation and New Construction August 2010. Failure to provide all
information requested above in a complete manner before 5:00 pm _________, will
result in a Staff recommendation of Deferral on this application.
Sincerely,
Brian Minyard
Planner II
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xxx, 2010
Jeanne R. Bonar
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Little Rock, Arkansas 72hhh
Dear Mr./Mrs. Jeanne R. Bonar,
Enclosed is a copy of your item that is a part of the agenda for the October 10, 2011
Little Rock Historic District Commission meeting. The Staff recommendation is
approval/denial with conditions.
If there are any questions, please call me.
Sincerely,
Brian Minyard
Planner II
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
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xxx, 2010
Jeanne R. Bonar
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Little Rock, Arkansas 72hhh
Re: Relocation of raised frame shed
Dear Mr./Ms. Jeanne R. Bonar,
The Little Rock Historic District Commission has reviewed the Relocation of raised
frame shed Relocation of raised frame shed at the October 10, 2011 meeting. The
Little Rock Historic District Commission has approved/denied your Certificate of
Appropriateness of the Relocation of raised frame shed . The final vote was _ ayes, _
noes and _ recusals.
Enclosed is your Certificate of Appropriateness. The original (printed on blue paper)
should be kept with your important papers. I have also enclosed a copy for your use.
Thank you,
Brian Minyard
Planner II
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
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____________, 2011
Dear Sir or Madam:
The item at 523 East Eighth Street for Relocation of raised fr ame shed , that was heard
before the Historic District Commission on October 10, 2011 was deferred at that
meeting to the September 12, 2011 hearing. The hearing will be held in the Board
Room at City Hall at 500 West Markham on the second floor. The meeting will begin
at 5:00 p.m. You were previously notified via certified mail of this application.
The staff report should be online at the following link one week in advance of the
hearing:
http://littlerock.org/CityDepartments/PlanningAndDevelopment/subsection.aspx?PageID=70
Thank you,
Brian Minyard
Planner II
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435