HomeMy WebLinkAboutProject Background and Description 04-10-2017DATE: April 10, 2017
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. Two.
APPLICANT: Lindsey and Judith Boerner
ADDRESS: 401 E Daisy Bates Drive
COA REQUEST: Infill Single Family House
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION:
The subject property is located at 401 E Daisy Bates
Drive. The property's legal description is "The west 75' of
Lots 1 and 2, Block 54, Original City of Little Rock,
Pulaski County, Arkansas."
This lot has been vacant since 1999. The building was
demolished as a result of the damages sustained by the
1999 tornado. Previously on this site was a single family
house built ca.1886. The 1988 survey form states: "c.
1886 cottage with Colonial Revival porch."
This proposal is for a two story single family house to be
built facing Daisy Bates Drive with detached garage to be
located in the southeast corner of the lot. This project will
go to the Board of Adjustment for front yard setback for
the garage and swimming pool, and a rear yard setback
variance.
PREVIOUS ACTIONS ON THIS SITE:
On April 15, 1999, a COA was approved and issued to
Robert Traylor for the demolition of the house "which sustained significant damage as a result of
the January 21, 1999 tornados."
The Sanborn maps below show two previous houses have been on this site. In the 1897
Sanborn, there was a dwelling at the corner of 14th and Rock (403 E 14th) with a wing built to
the south with a shingle roof. Outbuildings were on the southeast corner of the lot. Note the
entirety of lots 1 and 2 combined at that time. 1897 is the earliest Sanborn map in Little Rock.
Note these are fire insurance maps and the issue was fire safety and slate or metal was
categorized as the same in fire retardants standards.
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On the 1913 map, the lot was subdivided into
east and west. At 403 E 14th, the wing to the
south was demolished and two additional
houses were built at 1407 S Rock and 407 E
14th. The new houses were a one story
houses with a shingle roofs and a porch roofs
that were metal or slate. The original house
at 403 E 14th changed to a composition roof
and a metal or slate roof over the porch.
In the 1939-1950 Sanborn maps, all three
houses had moved to a composition roof with
metal or slate porch roofs. Outbuildings grew
and shrank over time on all of the lots. In the
1939 and the 1939-1950 maps, the outbuildings were shown for automobile storage.
In the 1978 Survey map (An Architectural Survey of the MacArthur Park and Governor's
Mansion areas of the Quapaw Quarter), the three houses remain.
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The authority of the Little Rock Historic District Commission to review new construction in the
district is authorized by the Sections 14-172-208 of the Arkansas state statute and is shown as
an attachment at the end of this report.
The authority of the Little Rock Historic District Commission to review new construction in the
district is authorized by the Sections Sec. 23-115, Sec. 23-119, and Sec. 23-120 of the Little
Rock Municipal code and is shown as an attachment at the end of this report.
The guidelines cover new construction of Residential structures on pages 31-41 and
Commercial and Mixed Use Structures on 43-82 under Section V. Design Guidelines for
Detached New Construction of Primary and Secondary Buildings. Site Design is on pages 57-
64 under Section Vii Design Guidelines for Site Design and is shown as an attachment at the
end of this report.
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Renderinq of south and west facade with aaraae.
PROPOSAL AND WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION BASED OFF OF INTENT
AND GUIDELINES:
SITING
This will be the only house on this half block once it is constructed. Therefore, there are not a
lot of homes and their associated setbacks to judge this against. This lot has been split and is
not the original layout for the block. The original plat showed 50x140 lots running east to west.
This lot is the western half of lots 1 and 2. If the house faced Rock Street as the other houses
on Rock Street do, it would have the front fagade of the house as the long axis parallel to the
street which is more of a ranch style house or suburban feel.
The house will face Daisy Bates Drive as the original house from the 1886 did. A photo is on
page two of this report. There will be similar setbacks. The house is proposed to be set 15' off
of Rock Street and the edge of the front porch is to be set 13'4" off Daisy Bates Drive. These
setbacks are fairly consistent with the setbacks on Rock Street, Daisy Bates and the
surrounding area. New single family construction in the next block to the west has all been built
at a 15' build to line on street frontages (four single family houses and one duplex).
These two lots, 1 and 2, were platted in an east west orientation. The front yards were platted
along Rock Street. The platted lot orientation stays with the lot no matter what orientation the
house is built. So, even if the house faces Daisy Bates, the front yard setback of 15 feet applies
to the Rock Street side. The rear yard setback on the east side of the lot remains as such with
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25' setback. The side yards (Daisy Bates and the south property lines) have 5 feet setbacks for
primary structures. Accessory structures are 3 foot setbacks on the side yards, 15 feet from a
street on the side yard and rear and 60 feet from the front.
The house has a similar amount of site coverage with open grass areas on both street frontages
and a wide side yard on Daisy Bates. The site Coverage is similar to the historic properties in
the area but may be slightly more than the new construction since the new construction does
not have covered parking. The location of the garage at the rear corner of the property is
consistent with the prevailing patterns of development within the area of influence of the subject
property.
HEIGHT
The height of the building as shown on the elevations is 28' from the lowest finished floor level
to the highest point of the building. This is under the 35' maximum stated in the guidelines.
There are two story houses in the immediate vicinity: 1402 Commerce, 1400 Rock, 311 Daisy
Bates, 308 Daisy Bates, and 324 E 15th. The entirety of the blockface on Daisy Bates between
Cumberland and Rock on the south side of the street are two story houses. For height as
measured in the ordinance from the top ridge of the house to the lowest finished floor, 1402
Commerce is 33' tall, 1400 Rock is 28 tall, 1408 Rock is 23' tall, 1414 Rock is 17' tall, and 1418
Rock is 19' tall. The proposed house is in the middle of the range.
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The house has a similar amount of site coverage with open grass areas on both street frontages
and a wide side yard on Daisy Bates. The site Coverage is similar to the historic properties in
the area but may be slightly more than the new construction since the new construction does
not have covered parking. The location of the garage at the rear corner of the property is
consistent with the prevailing patterns of development within the area of influence of the subject
property.
HEIGHT
The height of the building as shown on the elevations is 28' from the lowest finished floor level
to the highest point of the building. This is under the 35' maximum stated in the guidelines.
There are two story houses in the immediate vicinity: 1402 Commerce, 1400 Rock, 311 Daisy
Bates, 308 Daisy Bates, and 324 E 15th. The entirety of the blockface on Daisy Bates between
Cumberland and Rock on the south side of the street are two story houses. For height as
measured in the ordinance from the top ridge of the house to the lowest finished floor, 1402
Commerce is 33' tall, 1400 Rock is 28 tall, 1408 Rock is 23' tall, 1414 Rock is 17' tall, and 1418
Rock is 19' tall. The proposed house is in the middle of the range.
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PROPORTION
Because of the demolitions that were associated with the destruction of the 1999 tornado, it is
difficult to judge this project against others in the area of influence. Based on the 1978 survey
map shown on page 2 of this report, nine houses have been demolished with in the area of
influence for this property. Four historic homes remain and two are new construction.
The height to width ratio for the proposed house on the Daisy Bates fagade is 31:36 or roughly
square at 1:1.6. The ratio on the Rock Street side is 52:31 or 1:1.67.
This application has front fagade height to width ratios that are similar to historic buildings in the
area. 1402 Commerce (at 1:1.23), 1400 Rock (1:1.08), and 1408 Rock (1:1.29) are slightly
wider than they are tall. The new construction of 1414 Rock (1:0.78) and 1418 Rock (1:0.84)
are slightly taller than they are wide.
RHYTHM
This house displays the rhythm that is characteristic of historic homes within the area. The
windows are stacked on all facades. On the front fagade, there is one window or door between
each porch column. The house is visually divided to break up the mass on the front and side
facades. The bays on the east and west sides are roughly centered on the body of the house
which gives balance to the structure.
SCALE
The house is similar in proportion, rhythm and scale to buildings within the area of influence as
described above. The roof is at a 12/8 pitch which is lower than some but higher than others.
This project uses similar proportions, size, location and number of openings as buildings within
the area of influence. The bulk of the windows are roughly 3'Wx5'H. Bathrooms and laundry
rooms feature a roughly 3'Wx4'H window while the stairwell features transoms over the
windows which give an overall dimension of roughly 3'Wx6.5'H. Windows are placed in a
pattern of repetition that is common in the area with widows stacked on top of each other from
floor to floor.
MASSING
This building has similar massing, proportion and scale to historic buildings within the area of
influence. The roof form is a hipped roof in standing seam metal with a 12/8 pitch and
18" overhangs. There are no dormers on the roof. The porch is a wraparound porch on
the first level with an open balcony on part of the porch on the second floor. The
projection of the stair hall on the west adds slightly to the massing. This separation of
the garage has decreased the overall massing of the main body of the house.
The mass of this house is more similar to 1400 Rock and 1402 Commerce than the
other houses on Rock Street. However, in reference to the massing of structures along
Daisy Bates, the massing is appropriate. The entirety of the blockface on Daisy Bates
between Cumberland and Rock on the south side of the street are two story houses.
ENTRANCE AREA
The entrance area of the house is the front porch that can only be accessed via sidewalk from
Daisy Bates Drive. The wraparound porch with brick bases and half wood tapered elephantine
columns are typical of Craftsman era homes. The balustrade is wood pickets painted off white
and the columns are synthetic materials in off white. The ceiling of the porch is bead board
painted light blue. The first floor porch floor will be bare concrete. The second floor porch floor
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will also be concrete with a light gray weatherproof coating. The steps are concrete and the
plinths are the brick noted above with precast concrete caps. The handrails with be black iron
similar to the photo to the right.
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The back door and upstairs porch door is a
Masonite Steel Door with Brickmold
36"x80" and painted to match trim on
house. The front door is a Steves and
Sons Shaker Door sized 36"x80".
Side Door Detail
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Front Door Detail.
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WALL AREAS
The proposed siding is HardiePlank Lap Siding,
Smooth, in Boothbay Blue — 7.25" Wide with 6"
Exposure. The trim is HardieTrim, Smooth, in off-
white, 5.5" wide for the casings and corner boards.
The gable and fascia trim on garage is 12" wide and
the Fascia on main house is 7.25" wide. The
foundation brick is used Little Rock Pink Dickinson
brick.
Windows are Pinnacle Double Hung Plaza style - - - - -
aluminum clad wood in linen color. The bulk of the Wall siding detail.
windows are roughly 3'Hx5'W. Bathrooms and laundry rooms feature a roughly 3H'x4'W
window while the stairwell features transoms over the windows which give an overall dimension
of roughly 3'Hx6.5'W.
Plaza Window.
Gars
The garage door is a Clopay Coachman Series Carriage Doors (Door design #12, Top design
#13 — no windows)painted to match house trim and base. In the photo above, disregard the
stone and trim.
ROOF AREA
The roof is a hipped
roof as is 1402
Commerce and 1410 Central Snape -j Y4" Snap -lock
Rock Street. The Performance rated non-structural panel, perredfor light commercial applications.
roof is a standing
seam metal with a 1'r° 1
12/8 pitch and 18" 1s°oris°COVERAGE —
overhangs. There
are no dormers on Cross section of roof panels. Color of Roof.
the roof. The roof --
will be a CentralGuard Central Snap Standing seam metal roof in Ash color. This is a standing
seam roof with slight corrugations on the pan unlike the traditional standing seam roofs that are
totally flat on the pan. The roof is a 12/8 pitch with 18" overhangs. There are no dormers or
chimneys proposed on the house. For roof plan, see page 16 of this report.
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FACADE
The street facing facades (front towards Daisy Bates and the west side facade towards Rock
Street) are appropriate. The materials are historic in appearance and mimic those found in the
area, particularly 1402 Commerce and 308 E Daisy Bates.
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Front elevation of House (Daisy Bates Dn
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Side elevation of House (Rock Street
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DETAILING
The trim on this building and the massing of it is similar to craftsman houses. The brick
foundation, plinths, and half brick columns paired with the taped elephantine columns are
traditional Craftsman style details. The trim is HardieTrim, smooth texture in off-white, 5.5" wide
for the casings & corner boards. The gable and fascia trim on garage is 12" wide and the fascia
on main house is 7.25" wide. The balustrade is wood and painted off white while the handrails
are black painted iron. The gutters will be an ogee profile in off white. Locations of downspouts
are shown on the first and second floor plans at the corners of the house.
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Lighting on porch and on garage is the Breakwater Bay Cardiff 1 Light Outdoor Barn Light in
Empire Bronze. Two large fixtures (10.5H"x12"W) are on the garage (one above each door)
and five medium size fixtures (10"Hx10"W) are on the porches and back door (two on each level
of the front porch and one by the back door).
Handrail detail. Gutter detail.
SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES
The solar panel proposed is the Hyundai RG Series Panels
(39.29" Wx64.57" Lx1.38" H). There are eight panels proposed.
The solar panel placement is appropriately oriented to the sun
and not on street facing roof. The proposed is a solar
photovoltaic (PV) array, a complete power -generating unit,
consisting of eight PV modules and panels. With more than half
of this block being vacant, it is impossible to install solar panels
on a building without them being seen from somewhere on the
street. The proposed location on the roof of the secondary
building (garage) roof is the most appropriate location on this
site, and the southern slope is the most advantageous for solar
orientation. It is proposed to be installed flat on the roof.
SITE DESIGN
Outdoor light fixture by
doors.
SIDEWALKS: I Solar Panel.
The original herringbone brick sidewalk on the north side (Daisy Bates Drive) will remain intact.
Care should be taken when repairing or restoring the brick sidewalk on Daisy Bates Drive. It
has a unique pattern of herringbone laid bricks in the center with a rowlock edge and a standing
sailor course on the outside. On the west side (Rock Street), a new concrete sidewalk will be
poured at the traditional location.
PLANNED GREEN SPACE:
The area between the sidewalk and the street curb is proposed to be grass. Currently, there are
some crepe myrtles planted in that area.
FENCES AND RETAINING WALLS:
The fence encloses the east side of the property. It starts at 1/3 of the way back at a natural
break of the house and is proposed to be installed parallel to Daisy Bates. At the property line,
it continues toward the garage at the rear of the lot and then returns to meet the northeast
corner of the garage. There is another short section of fence between the house and garage at
the breezeway. The fence is proposed to be Trex Fencing Seclusion Series in Winchester in
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Gray at 72" tall. There is no fence
proposed for the front of the house.
The Guidelines state that "should be
made of flat boards in a single row
(not stockade or shadowbox". These
boards overlap each other and are
not in a `single row". This is not
considered a shadowbox fence.
With his house being built on a non-
traditionally proportioned lot, the east
side yard is what will function as their
back yard. Allowing the fence to be
placed approximately 12' closer to
Daisy Bates Drive will allow them to
be able to utilize more of that area for
personal use, particularly the
proposed swimming pool.
LIGHTING
There is no yard lighting proposed, only on porch and front of garage
RESIDENTIAL PARKING:
A double car driveway is proposed off Rock Street to the garage. The garage placement and
drive way off a secondary fagade are appropriate. The driveway will be plain concrete in light
gray color.
CURB CUTS:
This is a corner lot with no curb cuts on site currently. Neither Rock Street nor Daisy Bates Drive
has curb cuts in this block. All current properties in this block access the alleyway for parking.
However, this is the only lot in the block that does not have alley access. The only way that off
street parking can occur is to allow a curb cut. Further construction in this block should access
the alley for parking.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND SERVICE AREAS
The exterior air conditioning units are within the fenced area on the east side of the house.
There are no notes on where the electric meter and gas meter are to be located. The preferred
place would be on the south side of the garage not facing Rock Street.
Overall, this house is compatible with the district. The architecture of the second floor porch
makes the house unique so it does not copy Craftsman style too closely and makes it
distinguishable as new construction.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS AND REACTION: At the time of distribution, there were no
comments regarding this application.
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LIGHTING
There is no yard lighting proposed, only on porch and front of garage
RESIDENTIAL PARKING:
A double car driveway is proposed off Rock Street to the garage. The garage placement and
drive way off a secondary fagade are appropriate. The driveway will be plain concrete in light
gray color.
CURB CUTS:
This is a corner lot with no curb cuts on site currently. Neither Rock Street nor Daisy Bates Drive
has curb cuts in this block. All current properties in this block access the alleyway for parking.
However, this is the only lot in the block that does not have alley access. The only way that off
street parking can occur is to allow a curb cut. Further construction in this block should access
the alley for parking.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND SERVICE AREAS
The exterior air conditioning units are within the fenced area on the east side of the house.
There are no notes on where the electric meter and gas meter are to be located. The preferred
place would be on the south side of the garage not facing Rock Street.
Overall, this house is compatible with the district. The architecture of the second floor porch
makes the house unique so it does not copy Craftsman style too closely and makes it
distinguishable as new construction.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS AND REACTION: At the time of distribution, there were no
comments regarding this application.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval with the following conditions:
1. Obtaining a building permit.
2. Any changes to the elevations of the building in any phase of the permitting process to
be reviewed by Staff.
3. No electric meters, gas meters, hvac equipment, cable boxes, satellite dishes, or other
utility equipment to be installed on street facing facades.
COMMISSION ACTION: Aril 10. 2017
Brian Minyard, Staff, explained the policy of offering a deferral to the applicant if there were five
members present. Ms. Lindsey Boerner stated they wanted to go ahead with the hearing
tonight. Mr. Minyard made a presentation of the item to the Commission.
Commissioner Jeremiah Russell asked what the definition of street facing facades was in
reference to the placement of utilities. Mr. Minyard clarified that it was facades that were
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parallel to the street, not perpendicular. Chair Dick Kelley commented on the code
requirements of clearance around electric meters.
Commissioner Toni Johnson asked about the material of the fence and if the Guidelines had
made any mention of materials. Mr. Minyard said that it did not specify materials but more
placement and height issues. It does not state that a `Trex" fence is inappropriate.
Lindsey and Crystal Boerner, the applicants, stated that they would answer any questions that
the Commission had of them.
Commissioner Johnson stated that she was happy to see people investing in the area. Chair
Kelley stated that the house would be a nice improvement in the area.
The applicants brought samples of the fence material, brick, and siding. Those samples were
passed around and inspected by the commission. There was a question on the fence, and it
was stated that the fence was a vertically interlocking fence.
Patricia Blick, QQA, stated that they endorsed staff recommendation on the project and asked
the Commission to approve with Staff conditions.
Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve as submitted with all staff recommendations.
Commissioner Russell seconded and the motion was approved with 5 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent
(Bowen) and 1 open position.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 722.01-1334
Phone: (501) 371.4790 Fax:(501) 399-3435
www.lfttlerock.gov
APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
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1. Application Date: March 10, 2017 NDC 1 ire # a �4 4n- l J ~ c)o
2. Date of Public Hearing:_ April 10, 2017 at 5:00 P.M.
3, Address of Property: 401 East Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202
4. Legal Description of Property:.
City of Little Rock- West 75' of Lots 1 & 2- Block 54
5. Property Owner (Printed Name, Address, Phone, Email):
Lindsey Marle Boerner & Judith Crystal Boerner
2400 Riverfront Drive, Apt 1223, Little Rock, AR 72202 (501)258-1191 / (501)319-2087
6ndsey.boerner@tailsystech-com/Cboerner2oLogmall.com
6. Owner's Agent: (Printed Name, Address, Phone, Emall);
Tim Hankins Construction LIC
3503, Lilac Ter„ Little Rock, AR 72202
(501)940-1200 tim-hankins@att.net
7. Name of Applicant as It will appear on all correspondence and in Staff report:
Lindsey &Judith Boerner
8. Brief Project
One Single Family Home with Detached Garage
9. Estimated Cost of Improvements: 300,000
10. Zoning Classification: Is the proposet h permitted use? Yes No
11.5ignalure or Owner or Agent: i
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(The owner MY need to ovthorrxe any Aponf sqn to represenf them at the public hearing Sea pane 5).
NOTE: Should More be chanifei du g construction (degn, rnalenttfs, size, etc.) from the
approved COA, appk.ant shaff notify Commisston staff and take appropriate acilone. Approval by
the Commission does not exCuse applicant or property from compliance with other applicable
cados, and+nances ar pa➢cies pf rho coy unlgss ataied by the Commtsston a staff. Responslblsly
ror identifying such codes, ordinances, or poftlirs rests with the applicant, owner, or agent.
w____–fThis sectionto he completed ly slaff):
Little Rock Historic District Commission Action
_ Denied —Withdrawn _ Approved _ Approved with Conditions — Sae Attached Conditions
Staff
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Lindsey Marie & Judith Crystal Boerner
2400 Riverfront Drive, Apt 1223, Little Rock, AR 72202 1(501)258-1191
March 10, 2017
Little Rock Historic District Commission
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Commissioners and Staff:
In 2014, we purchased the lot at the corner of East Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive and Rock Street.
This lot, and several surrounding it, had all become vacant following the tornado that devastated
downtown on January 21, 1999. We chose this location after a lifetime of being charmed by the
homes in historic Little Rock with the hope to contribute to the revitalization of its neighborhoods.
We are proposing the new construction of one single family home with a detached garage. [One
note regarding the detached garage - we are regnesting approval through the Board of Adjustments
for a reduced setback from 60 feet to 44 feet due to the depth of our lot only being 75 feet.) We
have been working with the staff. at Jameson Architects and Tim Hankins Construction to create an
exterior design that incorporates elements which are appropriate and 1121"mOniOUS With the homes
of our historic and contemporary neighbors. We plan to use a combination of reclaimed historic
materials and new sustainable materials to construct the home.
We are also requesting approval through the Board of Adjustments for a reduced setback allowance
from 60 feet to 44 feet due to the depth of our lot only being 75 feet. The hearing for this is set for
April 24, 2017.
We look forward to discussing our proposal and application with the commission
Thankyou for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Lindsey M. Boerner Judith C. Boerner
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Text of the Arkansas state statute:
14-172-208. Certificate of appropriateness required - Definition.
(a)(1) No building or structure, including stone walls, fences, light fixtures, steps,
and paving or other appurtenant fixtures, shall be erected, altered, restored, moved,
or demolished within an historic district until after an application for a certificate of
appropriateness as to exterior architectural features has been submitted to and
approved by the historic district commission. The municipality or county shall require
a certificate of appropriateness to be issued by the commission prior to the issuance
of a building permit or other permit granted for purposes of constructing or altering
structures. A certificate of appropriateness shall be required whether or not a
building permit is required.
(2) For purposes of this subchapter, "exterior architectural features" shall include
the architectural style, general design, and general arrangement of the exterior of a
structure, including the kind and texture of the building material and the type and
style of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs, and other appurtenant fixtures.
(b) The style, material, size, and location of outdoor advertising signs and bill posters
within an historic district shall also be under the control of the commission.
Excerpt from State Statue
Text of the City Ordinance:
Sec. 23-115. Certificate of appropriateness required.
No building or structure, including stone walls, fences, light fixtures, steps and paving
or other appurtenant fixtures shall be erected, altered, restored, moved, or
demolished within the historic district created by this division until after an application
for a certificate of appropriateness as to the exterior architectural changes has been
submitted to and approved by the historic district commission. A certificate of
appropriateness shall have been issued by the commission prior to the issuance of a
building permit or other permit granted for purposes of constructing or altering
structures.
Sec. 23-119. Prohibited considerations.
In its deliberations under this article, the commission shall not consider interior
arrangement or use and shall take no action hereunder except for the purpose of
preventing the construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, moving or
demolition of buildings, structures or appurtenant fixtures, in the district, which are
deemed by the commission to be obviously incongruous with the historic aspects of
the district.
The Little Rock City ordinance further states what criteria that new construction shall be
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Sec 23-120. — General Criteria
(f) Generally, new construction shall be judged on its ability to blend with the
existing neighborhood and area of influence. The commission shall consider, but not
be limited to the factors listed for alterations in paragraph Esubsection] (d).
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(d) When evaluating the general compatibility of alterations to the exterior of any
building in the historic district, the commission shall consider, but not be limited to,
the following factors within the building's area of influence:
(1) Siting.
(2) Height.
(3) Proportion.
(4) Rhythm.
(5) Roof area.
(6) Entrance area.
(7) Wall areas.
(8) Detailing.
(9) Facade.
(10) Scale.
(11) Massing.
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V. DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR DETACHED NEW CONSTRUCTION OF
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BUILDINGS
A. RESIDENTIAL INFILL GUIDELINES
Single -Family Detached
This house type is designed to accommodate a single
household. They are most commonly clad in clapboard or
brick and have pitched roofs and finnt porches. An
example of an area within the district dominated by single-
family detached houses is the block of Rock Street between
10" and 11 1h Streets.
Attached Housing
This house type includes duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes,
and similar housing on a single lot. They are most
commonly clad in clapboard or brick and have pitched
roofs and front porches. These housing types typically
feature an exterior door for each unit. One example of
historic attached housing within the district is the two-story
brick quadplexes located on the southwest comer of
Cumberland and l 01h.
Townhouses
This housing type, sometimes referred to as a "rowhouse,"
typically features two or more stories within a single unit,
and each unit is often located on its own lot. Each unit has
a ground floor exterior entrance, and each shares one or
more adjoining side walls with one or more neighboring
units.
Multi -Family Housing
Multi -family structures, often referred to as "apartment
buildings," consist of multiple housing units. Units are
often oriented one over the other ["stacked"), and the
exterior design of the building typically does not define the
individual units, unlike townhouses. There are several
examples of multi -family housing throughout the district,
and they are commonly multi -storied and clad in brick.
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Figure 44. Single Family Detached Hous-
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Figure 45. Aldti-Family Housing—New
Urban Irt fr11 at 515 E. Capitol Avenue
Figure 46. Afild-FamilyHousbng--New
Urban Infill at 516 Rock Street
1. Design Factors
The City's historic preservation ordinance that serves as the basis for the MacArthur Park Historic
District lists eleven factors to be considered in reviewing proposed infill development. Those factors are
as follows:
a) Siting
b) Height
C) Proportion
d) Rhythm
e) Scale
f) Massing
g) Entrance Area
h) Wall Areas
i) Roof Area
j) Facade
k) Detailing
As the MacArthur Park Historic District is significant as a collective whole, an understanding of the
existing architectural character should be viewed as the starting point for any infill design. An applicant
interested in developing a new infill project within the MacArthur Park Historic District should first
review these design factors and incorporate them appropriately into the design with respect to the
applicant's area of influence as defined to be all properties situated within 150' of the subject property
and any additional properties within the subject's block that lie outside the 150' radius. Furthermore it
is important that all Design Factors should be considered as a critical component for new infill projects
in order to preserve the cultural and architectural heritage of the district. A key guide to detennining
architectural integrity is the map illustrating National Register, contributing and noncontributing
buildings which can be found in these guidelines.
The Historic District Commission recognizes the importance of new construction within the district and
the positive impact it has on the neighborhood and the city as a whole. Compatible new
construction should preserve and enhance the historic, architectural and cultural features of the district.
The Design Factors are intended to promote maximum creativity while allowing applications to be
reviewed fairly, objectively and consistently. Each application for new development should be
evaluated based upon the eleven Design Factors noted above and discussed below, Unless
specified otherwise, these guidelines apply to the primary residential building on each lot, as
opposed to accessory buildings such as garages. Accessory buildings should share the same general
character as their associated residential buildings.
Minimal submittals for New Construction are as follows:
• Site plan
• Floor Plan
• Elevations with context (show elevations of nearest structure to the left, and the nearest structure to
the right)
• Specifications (cut sheets) and material samples
a. Siting
Siting means the location of a building in relationship to the legal boundaries and setbacks, adjacent
properties, and the natural conditions of the site,
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Location and Placement: Above the required zoning
regulations having jurisdiction over the applicant's
property. Proposed building location and placement should
be consistent with the prevailing development patterns
found within the area of influence of the subject property.
For example, on a street segment dominated by buildings
oriented with the long axis perpendicular to the street,
proposed structures should also have the long axis oriented
in a similar fashion.
Setbacks: Includes Front, Side, and Rear. Front Yard
setbacks should be within plus or minus 10% of the average
front yard setbacks within the area of influence as
measured from the property line to the nearest structure -
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Rear Yard setbacks should be within the limits as zoning standardsfor minimum setbacks.
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over the subject property.
Site Coverage: Refers to the overall percentage of alot that
is covered by building and should be consistent with the
prevailing pat terns of development within the area of
influence of the subject property. For example, where areas
are dominated by single family homes that exhibit front,
side and rear yards, proposed new construction should
mimic this development pattern and not cover a larger
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Within the MacArthur Park Historic District, the height of
any new building should be not exceed 35 feet. This does `
not include chimneys. Drawings submitted should be
graphic in nature, convey overall proportions and to scale. e
c. Proportion
Proportion means the relationship of height to width of the
building outline as well as individual components. Figure 48. Overall Height, building ele-
ment height and proportion/shape should
Proportion refers to the overall horizontal and vertical be compatible with existing structures.
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Figure 49. New construction should main-
tain typical foundation heights. The house
on the right is too low.
Figure 50. New Construction should ori-
ent the long axis perpendicular to the pri-
mary street. The shaded house on the left
is inappropriate and house on the right is
appropriate.
Figure 51. The second house from the
right is compatible with the other three
houses in orientation to the street,
massing, height, floor to ceiling heights,
and foundation heights.
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relationship of primary building elements to each other as
well as to existing buildings immediately surrounding the
subject property (360 degree view). Applicants who
propose new infill developments within the MacArthur
Park Historic District should provide drawings that
demonstrate sympathy to the proportions of the prevailing
patterns of development within the immediate
surroundings of the subject property. Drawings
submitted should be graphic in nature, convey overall
proportions and to scale.
In general, it is APPROPRIATE to:
• Construct a new building whose facade height and
width are similar to existing buildings within the area
of influence.
• Use similar proportions, size, location and number of
openings as buildings within the area of influence.
• Use window and door sizes and shapes that are
consistent with the proportions found on buildings
within the area of influence.
In general, it is INAPPROPRIATE to:
• Construct a new building that does not maintain the
prevailing height and width proportions as buildings
within the area of influence.
.Propose window and door size and shape that are
inconsistent with the proportions found on buildings
within the area of influence.
d. Rhythm
Rhythm means a harmonious or orderly recurrence of
compositional elements at regular intervals, including the
location of doors and the placement of windows,
symmetrically or asymmetrically and their relative
proportion.
Rhythm refers to the pattern and spacing of primary
building elements such as openings, projections, and
recesses. The district is characterized by a wide
variety of architectural styles and building types, within
each block having varying degrees consistency of
proportion and rhythm. This consistency should be applied
to proposed new developments and refers to not just the
building, but also porches, galleries, balcony projections,
and openings. Drawings submitted should be graphic in
nature, convey overall proportions and to scale.
In general, it is APPROPRIATE to:
• Construct new buildings that have similar rhythm and
patterns of primary building elements to those within
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the area of influence.
Visually divide new buildings that are larger than those
in the area of influence to suggest smaller individual
pieces.
In general, it is INAPPROPRIATE to:
• Construct new buildings in such a way that they are
incongruous with the rhythms and patterns of existing
buildings within the area of influence.
e. Scale
Scale means the relative dimension, size, degree or
proportion of parts of a building to each other or group of
buildings.
Scale refers to the ratio of height and width and its
relationship to the street facade and should be similar in
proportion to neighboring buildings. New construction
should neither be visually overwhelming or
underwhelming when compared to the prevailing patterns
of development within the area of influence. Where larger
developments are proposed, special attention should be
given to the location, siting, setbacks, facade
treatments (detailing), and the effect of the proposed
development on the streetscape and area of influence as a
whole. Drawings submitted should be graphic in nature,
convey overall proportions and to scale.
In general, it is APPROPRIATE to:
• Construct -new buildings that are similar in proportion,
rhythm and scale to buildings within the area of
influence.
• Visually divide new buildings that are larger than those
in the area of influence to suggest smaller individual
pieces.
In general, it is INAPPROPRIATE to:
• Construct new buildings that are obviously out of scale
with buildings within the area of influence. For
example, buildings that are taller, wider, shorter or
more massive than surrounding buildings.
• Construct a new building that is more than one story
taller than adjacent buildings.
f. Massing
Massing means volume, magnitude or overall size of a
building.
Massing refers to the overall shape of major building
volumes and their composition as a whole. This includes
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Figure 52. The second house from the
right is not compatible with the other three
houses: it is too short, too small in
massing, lowerfoundation, and setback too
far from the street.
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detached houses all share the same
basic dasign characteristics, including
orientation, height, setbacks, roofforms,
massing, and facade design.
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right is not compatible with the other
three houses: it is too tall too large in
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porches, roofs, projections, recesses, wings and ells or
bays. New construction should be similar in mass to
buildings within the area of influence. This will allow the
new building to be compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood. Drawings submitted should be graphic in
nature, convey overall proportions and to scale.
In general, it is APPROPRIATE to:
• Construct a new building with similar mass, proportion
and scale to buildings within the area of influence.
• Construct roof forms, porches, projections,
recesses, wings, ells, and bays that are similar to those
found within the area of influence.
In general, it is INAPPROPRIATE to:
Construct a new building whose forms and massing
are not found within the area of influence. This
includes roof forms, porches, projections, recesses,
wings, ells, and bays:
g. Entrance Areas
Entrance area means the area of access to the interior of the
building including the design, location, and materials of all
porches, stairs, doors, transoms, and sidelights.
Primary entrances should front directly onto the primary
associated street or the associated primary facade. When
designing the main entrance area, applicants should utilize
forms, masses, proportions, rhythm, and scale as found
within the area of influence for the subject property.
Applicants should provide a design that demonstrates
sympathy to the proportions of the prevailing patterns of
development within the immediate surroundings of the
subject property. Drawings submitted should be graphic in
nature, convey overall proportions and to scale.
In general, it is APPROPRIATE to:
• Construct entrance porches, porticos, doors and
associated elements that closely align with the
prevailing patterns of development within the area of
influence.
In general, it is INAPPROPRIATE to:
Construct entrance porches, porticos, doors and
associated elements that are out of proportion, rhythm,
scale, and mass to the prevailing patterns of
development within the area of influence.
h. Wall Area
Wall area means the vertical architectural member used to
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define and divide space including the kind and texture and
exposure of wall sidings and trims, and the location,
number and design of all window and door openings.
Wall area refers to the proportion, rhythm, and scale of
walls, their associated openings and their relationship to
buildings within the area of influence. Applicants should
provide a design that demonstrates sympathy to the
proportions, rhythms, and scale of the prevailing patterns
of development within the immediate surroundings of the
subject property. Drawings submitted should be graphic in
nature, convey overall proportions and to scale.
Figure 58. Yhese new townhouses have
utilized cornicedparapet walls to visual-
ly screen theirflat roofs.
In general, it is APPROPRIATE to.
• Orient window and door openings vertically and symmetrically within a given wall area.
■ Space openings and projections in such a way as to clearly identify floor elevations within a given
wall area.
In general, it is INAPPROPRIATE to:
• Orient window openings horizontally in a primary wall area. An example would be modern strip
windows set high above the finished floor which are out of proportion and rhythm within the
district.
• Space openings and projections so as to obscure floor elevations and create asymmetrical rhythms
within a given wall area.
1. Roof Area
Roof area means the outside covering of a building or structure extending above the vertical walls
including the form, material, and texture of the roof, and including the slope and pitch, spacing of roof
covering; size, design, number and location of dormers, the design and placement of cornices, and the
size, design, material and location of chimneys.
There are many roof types present within the historic district such as Mansard, Gable, Hip, Gambrel,
Shed, Dutch Gable, etc. For this reason applicants should attempt to resemble the prevailing patterns of
development within the area of influence of the subject property. Drawings submitted should be graphic
in nature, convey overall proportions and to scale.
Material traditions found throughout the district include asphalt, slate and wood shingles, standing seam
metal, metal shingles, and copper.
j. Facades
Facade means the face of a building.
Faqade refers to the textural appearance of the materials that will contribute to a building's character and
appearance. Generally materials for new construction should match or mimic those found in the
prevailing patterns of development within the area of influence. However, materials need not be
identical to those found within the Historic District if they are complementary, particularly in areas
where there is a diversity of materials. Drawings submitted should be graphic in nature, convey overall
proportions and to scale.
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Material traditions found throughout the district include brick and concrete masonry; cement stucco;
wood lap siding; and wood board and batten.
Inappropriate materials include those that unsuccessfully pretend to be something they are not, such as
vinyl siding, aluminum or vinyl weatherboards, "brick' panels, other stamped products, T-111, and
Exterior Insulation Finish System (EFIS).
In general, it is APPROPRIATE to:
• Employ exterior materials that are present on buildings within the area of influence.
• Employ modem exterior materials that closely resemble the proportions, rhythm, scale, and mass of
exterior materials that are present on buildings within the area of influence.
In general, it is INAPPROPRIATE to:
• Employ materials that are out of proportion, scale or mass to exterior materials that are present on
buildings within the area of influence.
• Employ materials that can not be assembled in a manner that would mimic the rhythms of exterior
materials that are present on buildings within the area of influence.
Exceptions:
The Historic District Commission, strictly on a case by case basis, will consider materials generally
deemed inappropriate if.
There is a sufficient evidence to show another more appropriate material would not satisfy code
requirements;
There is sufficient evidence to show the material being proposed is superior in durability and longevity
to more appropriate materials;
The applicant should submit samples and documentation of an proposed new material to the
Commission prior to submission of an application for review.
L Detailing
Detailing means architectural aspects that, due to particular treatment, draw attention to certain parts or
features of a building.
Detailing refers to trim pieces that include moldings, decorative elements and features that are
secondary to the major wall surfaces and materials.
Historical trim and detail moldings are both functional and
ENSURE �-wWMMMMMI help to identify historical styles which may place a building
within a specific time period. Modern trim generally does
not serve a functional need, but does provide for transition
between dissimilar building materials and can be used to
enhance a building's proportions, rhythm, scale and
massing to more closely mimic buildings within the area of
influence.
Figure 59. Split face concrete block
can be used as a foundiation material to
convey that even an replica in all other
respects of a historic building is in fact
contemporary.
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Common detail elements include cornices, lintels, arches,
balustrades, chimneys, shutters, columns, posts and other
architectural features. Where an applicant may choose to
use these elements in a strictly decorative fashion it is
encouraged that they appear as if they would be functional.
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For example, louvered shutters should be in pairs, exactly
one half the width of the window and installed as if there
were a hinge, with latch hardware and with louvers facing
toward the facade.
In general, the exterior details for new construction should
provide a visual link to buildings within the area of
influence rather than attempt to be imitative or copy
historic buildings. However, the proportion, rhythm, scale,
and massing of historical details should be used as a basis
for the design of those on new buildings. Drawings
submitted should be graphic in nature, convey overall
proportions and to scale.
In general, it is APPROPRIATE to:
• Construct new buildings with trim and detailing that
complements adjacent buildings.
• Install trim and details in appropriate proportions,
rhythm, scale and massing to the building type and
style.
• Construct details that are functional with a high degree
of craftsmanship rather than purely as applied
decoration.
In general, it is INAPPROPRIATE to:
• Reproduce historic details or styles unless
reconstructing a historic building from documentation.
• Install trim and other details that are stylistically
incompatible with the new building.
2. Sustainable Technologies
The Little Rock Historic District Commission
recognizes that technology must advance and that the
success of new construction within our historic districts
must include provision for such new technological
advancement. This section is meant as an attachment to
the 11 Design Factors when considering applications that
incorporate sustainable technology such as solar water
heaters, solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays, wind turbines, or
any other sustainable technological advancement that may
come about.
a. Solar Water Heaters: A solar water heater uses solar
energy, a collector, often fastened to a roof or a wall or a
pad facing the sun, to heat a working fluid that is either
pumped (active system) or driven by natural convection
(passive system) through it. Since a southern exposure is
necessary for the efficient use of any solar powered device,
care must be taken to adequately shield the equipment
from the main public way.
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Figure 60. This front porch on 15''
Street has many of the design features
found throughout the district: brick
piers, lattice work between the piers,
and we&proponioued posts, hand rail-
ing and ba4astraate.
Figure 6l: The style of this new house
(Queen Ann) fits MacArthur Park but
the high level ofdetailing may not be
necessary.
b. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays: A solar photovoltaic (PV) array is the complete power -
generating unit, consisting of any number of PV modules and panels. The PV System consists of the
panel array, battery storage, power converters and other equipment associated with providing
electrical power to the home.
In general, it is APPROPRIATE to:
• Install solar collector equipment on a roof or wall that prevents visibility from the main public way.
• Install solar collector equipment on a pad or other suitable ground surface that is concealed from the
main public way by fencing or some other obstruction.
• Install solar collector equipment flat to the roof surface of a secondary elevation without altering the
slope to limit visibility from the main public way.
In general, it is NOT APPROPRIATE to:
• Install solar collector equipment on a roof or wall that is visible from the main public way.
• Install solar collector equipment on a pad or other suitable surface that is not concealed from the
main public way.
• Install solar collector equipment on any primary building elevation or roof.
c. Wind Turbines: Wind turbines are generally described in two types - standard propeller type and
vertical tower type. The standard propeller type resembles a airplane propeller. The vertical tower types
comes in a variety of shapes, but generally is described as a series of vertical curved fins spin around a
central tower. Any proposed wind turbine system for consideration within the district will be governed
by height limitations stated previously within these guidelines.
In general, it is APPROPRIATE to:
• Install propeller or tower type wind turbines within the rear yard of a home obstructed from direct
view by the primary elevation.
In general, it is NOT APPROPRIATE to:
• Install propeller or tower type wind turbines within the side or front yards of aproperty.
• Install propeller or tower type wind turbines onto existing roof or wall surfaces.
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VII. DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SITE DESIGN
Both the neighborhood setting and the individual building
site are important to consider when altering an existing
building or constructing a new one. The character-defming
elements of the neighborhood, as they relate to individual
structures, should be maintained. These include set -backs;
entrance orientation; placement and character of
landscaping; circulation systems and surfacing; the
placement of parking areas; lighting; mechanical systems
and service areas.
A. LANDSCAPE FEATURES
Objective: Landscape features, that are original or historic
(50 years or older), and that are important in defining the
overall character of the property, should be identified,
retained, and preserved. Some examples are sidewalks,
curbs, and parking areas; brick or stone retainer walls;
stepping blocks; furnishings such as lights, fences, or
benches; landforms such as terracing; historic plant
material, beds and planting areas; water features and garden
art.
Care should be taken if archaeological features are evident.
(Notify the Arkansas Archaeological Survey or the
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program.)
Although landscape plant materials do not require approval
of the Historic District Commission, native and traditional
plants should be considered. Maintain historic or early
landscaping, especially trees and shrubs. Keep new
landscape patterns in relation to the neighborhood.
Character-defming architectural features of a building
should not be concealed with landscape material.
However, plants can help conceal mechanical systems (air
conditioners), handicap access ramps, and trash containers
and can help achieve privacy.
Historic streetscapes include curbs and sidewalks with
planting space between them, street trees, retaining walls,
iron or low wooden fences and gates, with front yards
between the sidewalk and the house. Historic streetscapes
in front of commercial or institutional buildings may have
been different than residential streetscapes in respect to
street orientation, fencing and planting spaces.
The character of the landscaping within the district should
be consistent with that of an urban neighborhood. The use
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Figure 87. MacArthur Park's impressive
Collection of cast iron should be preserved
and maintained (523 E 6th St.).
Figure 88. Historic retaining walls
should be preserved or repaired (523 E
7th St.),
Figure 89. Plan view of concrete sidewalk
with brick edging.
Figure 90. Plan view ofa bricksidexulk
laid in a herringbone pattern.
Figure91. Plan view ofa sidewalk laid in
cut stone pavers of various sizes.
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of features and materials lacking a historic precedent
should be avoided.
Whenever possible, existing landscaping that adds value to
the property should be retained. When trees are preserved,
they should be provided with fencing along the dripline
during construction to avoid the compacting of soil from
heavy equipment that could eventually lead to their demise.
1. Sidewalks:
Sidewalks that are original to the property or district should
be preserved. If they have deteriorated and are dangerous,
replace them with similar materials (stone, brick or
concrete.) Newly introduced sidewalks should be brick or
smooth concrete in patterns, dimensions, colors, and
placement like original or early sidewalks in the district.
They should not be asphalt or concrete surfaced with
aggregate or pebbles.
2. Planned Green Space:
Green space between streets and sidewalks, frequently
planted with grass and street trees should be retained.
Plant appropriately sized trees, so that they will not conflict
with overhead utility lines.
3. Fences and Retaining Walls:
• Fencing on street frontage & front yard -36"
• Rear yard fencing -72"
Iron, wood, stone, or brick fences or walls that are original
to the property (at least 50 years old) should be preserved.
If missing, they may be reconstructed based on physical or
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Figure 93. Ornate ornamental iron fence.
Figure 95. Wood fence with flat wood
pickets
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Figure 99. Simple metal ornamental
iron fence.
Figure 96. Wood fence with square wood
pickets with varying heights ofpickets.
Figure 97. Section of retaining wall of
concrete block and brick veneer.
pictorial evidence. Sometimes a low stone or brick wall supports an iron or wooden fence
Fencing material should be appropriate to the style and period of the building. Cast iron fences were
common through the Victorian period and should be retained and maintained. Wrought iron and bent
wire fences are also historic.
Fences may be located in front, side, or rear yards, generally following property lines. Fences with
street frontage should be no taller than three feet (36") tall. On wood fences, pickets should be no wider
than four inches (4") and set no farther apart than three inches (Y). The design should be compatible
with and proportionate to the building. For larger scale properties, fence heights should be appropriate
to the scale of the building and grounds.
Fences in side and rear yards with street frontages should not impede views of adjacent houses that have
a different orientation. For those fences, the location of the fences that are in excess of 36", as shown in
red, should be at the wall of the primary building or 15', whichever is less. See Figure 93.
Fences in the rear yards and those on side property lines without street frontage may be 72" tall. The
privacy fence should be set back from the front far,ade of the structure at least halfway between the front
and back walls of the main structure. Wood board privacy fences should be made of flat boards in a
single row (not stockade or shadowbox), and of a design compatible with the structure. Chain-link
fences may be located only in rear yards, where not readily visible from the street, and should be coated
dark green or black. Screening with plant material is recommended.
Fences should not have brick, stone, or concrete piers or posts unless based on pictorial or physical
evidence. Free-standing walls of brick, stone, or concrete are not appropriate.
New retaining landscape walls are discouraged in front yards. Certain front yards that are in close
proximity to the sidewalk may feature new walls that match the materials of the building, and be
consistent with historic walls in tho neighborhood. Landscaping walls should match the materials of the
building and be consistent with historic walls in the neighborhood.
B. LIGHTING
Lighting original to the property, either attached to the building or free-standing, should be retained and
maintained.
1. Freestanding lights
Post -mounted lights for residences should not exceed ten feet in height and should be brass, copper, or
painted metal on posts of wood, cast iron, or pauued metal. Small footlights rather than freestanding
post -mounted lights are more appropriate for walkways and driveways. Streetlights should reflect the
period and style of the neighborhood and streetscape.
2. Security lighting
These lights such as flood lights, should intrude as little as possible on the integrity of the neighborhood.
They should be mounted on secondary and rear facades. Shields should focus the light down, not at
neighboring property.
C. PARKING AREAS, DRIVEWAYS, CURB CUTS AND PAVING
Accommodations for automobiles should be as unobtrusive to the historic neighborhood as possible.
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1. Residential Parking:
Parking areas and garages for houses should be located in
the rear of the house, with entrance from an alley or from a
side driveway. No parking areas should be allowed
between a street and the adjacent building, including
parking for attached and multi -family housing. Original
designs, materials, and placement of driveways should be
preserved. If the driveway must lead from the street
through a side yard to parking in the rear, brick or concrete
tracks or narrow strips are recommended, with grass or
ground cover filling the median. Side or rear driveways
should be gravel or smooth concrete, not asphalt, aggregate,
or brick. Parking areas should be visibly screened on a
year-round basis with landscaping, including the use of
shrubs and trees. Compatible walls and fences can also be
used for screening, either with or without landscaping.
2. Commercial, Office, and Institutional Parking:
When houses or buildings are used for commercial, office,
school, church, apartments, or other institutional use,
parking should be located in rear yards. If this is not
possible, parking may be in a side yard but located to the
rear of the front wall of the structure. Parking areas should
be visibly screened on a year-round basis with landscaping,
including the use of shrubs and trees. Compatible walls
and fences can also be used for screening, either with or
without landscaping. Parking lots between buildings
should align edge screening with the front facades of
adjacent buildings and the side property lines. Parking
areas should be surfaced with gravel or concrete, not
asphalt, aggregate, or brick. For security lighting, please
refer to Lighting on page 62 of this document.
3. Curb Cuts:
Curb cuts should be avoided unless necessary to access new
parking areas. The new curbing should be constructed to
match the historic or traditional curb cuts in the district in
size, color, materials, and configuration In residential
areas, new driveways should not be introduced within block
faces in which they do not already dominate the
development pattern. For areas having lots widths of 50
feet or less, they interrupt the streetscape from both a
functional and aesthetic perspective. When new driveways
are created, their width should be a minimal as possible.
For commercial and mixed use projects, driveways
accessing parking areas should occur off of alleys when
available. When they must occur off of a street, comer lots
should access the parking from the secondary street.
Driveways should be as minimal in width as possible.
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Figure 98. Ribbon Driveways are appro-
priate.
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Figure 99. Appropriate driveway loca-
tions.
Figure 100. This parldng lot behind a
new grocery store is screened from the
side street by a combination of hedges,
fencing and street trees. It also features
interior landscaping.
Figure 101. Parking lots should be sited
in alignment with adjacent buildings and
screened with plantings.
Figure 102. Parking lots sited in rear
yards are appropriate.
Figure 103. Parking lots should not
extend to the sidewalk and be left
unrcreened.
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D. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND SERVICE
AREAS
Mechanical systems and service areas should be as
unobtrusive to the historic neighborhood as possible.
1. Heating, Air Conditioning units, and Ceiling
Fans:
HVAC units should be located where not readily visible
from the street and should be screened with shrubbery or
fencing. Window air -conditioners should be located in
windows on the rear or side fgades and should not result in
the removal or replacement of the original window sash or
surround. Ceiling fans on porches should be mounted high
enough so that they cannot be seen from the street.
2. Electrical and Gas Meters:
Electrical and gas meters and other mechanical equipment
should be located on the rear facade.
3. Garbage collectors:
Large metal containers for garbage at multi -family or
institutional sites should be located in the rear and screened
from street view with fencing or shrubbery. Garbage
collectors on rollers, used by the City for residential
customers, should be concealed from view except on the
day of trash pickup.
4. Satellite Dishes:
The locations of end user satellite dishes should not detract
from the character defining elements of individual
structures or of the character of the neighborhood since
they are an element of a much later period than most
Figure 104. Satellite dishes should be painted to
match their background, but the LNB cannot be
painted.
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structures in the neighborhood. Satellite dishes should be
installed where they are the least obtrusive in location to
preserve visual esthetics while maintaining reception
qualities. The satellite dish should not be visible from the
street. Suggestions are to mount them on rear or side slopes
of roofs, on posts in rear or side yards, on fences or other
places not visible from street. When visible from the street,
if mounted under the eave of the building, the satellite
dishes can be less obtrusive than on the roof. If visible
from the street, they should be painted with an exterior
matte finish non -lead based paint to match the color of the
background of the building. The LNB (Low Noise Block
converter), sometimes called the eye, cannot be painted
without interference to your reception. This part receives
the reflected satellite beam and sends the signal to your
satellite receiver. The LNB or eye on your dish is located
on the arm on your dish just in front of your dish.
5. Solar Collectors:
See Sustainable Technology text in appropriate section of
Guidelines.
6. Recreational Structures:
Recreational structures, such as swimming pools, children's
play equipment, or exercise equipment, should be located in
the rear yard and screened with shrubbery or fences.
E. SIGNS
Signs should be subordinate to the architecture and overall
character throughout the district. Historic signs should be
preserved, including "ghost" signs on the sides of buildings.
1. Attached to Building:
Signs attached to a building should not cover or obscure
architectural features. Signs may be painted on windows,
doors, or small panels at entrances or on awnings. Small
signs may be flush -mounted on a building wall; may be
hung on porches between posts; or may project from the
structure. A sign on a masonry wall should be mounted in
the mortar, not the masonry.
2. Free -Standing Signs:
Free-standing signs should be low, small, and constructed
of wood or a non -shiny finish. The recommended size
should not exceed six square feet in area. These signs
should be located in landscaped areas. All ground mounted
(free standing) signs in the UU zoning district must be
approved by the Board of Adjustment in addition to the
Historic District Commission. Examples of appropriate
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Figure 105. Examples of appropriate sign-
age: top—dual post, middle single post
hung, and bottom—singlepostfixed.
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signs are illustrated to the right. For signs in the R4 -A
district, please consult Staff for further information.
3. Materials for signs:
Materials used for signs should be traditional, such as
finished wood, glass, copper, or bronze, not plywood,
plastic, unfinished wood, neon or other internally lighted
materials, or flashing lights. Materials should be
compatible with the building materials.
4. Design of signs:
The design of the signs should be appropriate to the
building, in size, lettering, and style. Business logos or
symbols are desirable. If several businesses share a
building, coordinate the signs. Flashing, rotating,
moveable, or portable signs should not be used.
5. Lighting of signs:
Lighting of signs should be from remote sources,
preferably from the ground aimed directly at the sign and
shielded from street view. Lighting should not use visible
bulbs, internal sources or luminous paint.
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