HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-10-30 memo from Anne GuthrieCity of Little Rock
Department of Housing & Neighborhood Programs
500 West Markham Street
Suite 120 West
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone 501-371-6825, Fax 501-399-3461
MEMORANDUM
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TO: Charles Toland, Permits Administrator (Fax # 6863)
FROM: V. Anne Guthrie, Historic Preservation Administrator
DATE: 30 October 2001
SUBJECT: Permit for 815 Sherman Street, St. Edwards Church
This memo serves as administrative approval from the Little Rock Historic District
Commission (LRHDC) allowing the contractor of St. Edward's Church, 815 Sherman Street
permission to obtain a rehabilitation permit. While I understand the proposed work includes
interior work, the exterior work is to bring the west (main entrance) and the south entrance
(handicapped ramp) into ADA compliance. Since the structure is located within the MacArthur
Park Historic District, exterior work comes under the LRHDC's jurisdiction. Routine
maintenance and ADA regulatory work is allowed within the local ordinance historic district
with administrative approval. The repairs are not: altering the footprint of the historic structure
or the roof slope; introducing new architectural detailing or materials; and are maintaining the
existing shape, configuration, details, profile and materials sympathetic to the original. Also, I
have reviewed the proposed work changes with the architect and contractor.
As such, and meeting all city, building and health regulations, the application for a permit
should be approved. If exterior changes or improvements are made that require a Certificate of
Appropriateness (COA), staff will be notified and appropriate actions taken for a public hearing.
Refer to the application instructions or the Design Review Guidelines: MacArthur Park
Historic District for necessity of obtaining a COA.
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