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Minyard, Brian
From:Malone, Walter
Sent:Wednesday, July 15, 2020 7:04 PM
To:Minyard, Brian
Subject:FW: 921 Rock Street HDC2019-023, NE corner of 10th and Rock, Briggs 15-unit condo
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From: Dale Pekar [mailto:dale.pekar@gmail.com]
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Subject: Fwd: 921 Rock Street HDC2019-023, NE corner of 10th and Rock, Briggs 15-unit condo
Dear Commissioners:
Please, someone, make a motion to deny this proposal. As others have pointed out, the project is out
of compliance with the Guidelines in terms of its first-floor elevations, the lack of side yards on the
three lots, and the way the structure spills over the three individual lots. I recognize that the
developer feels that he can make a greater profit crowding a 15-unit building onto the site, but there is
no requirement on the part of the Commissioners to maximize the potential profitability of vacant lots
in the historic district. Nor is there any reason to suddenly panic and allow non-conforming
construction on these three lots which have lain vacant for several decades.
I ask each of you to think how you would react, if for some reason, three lots on your own blocks, the
blocks where you live were to be vacated. Would you be willing to allow the three separate lots to be
consolidated so a 15-unit condominium could be constructed? Would you want that 15-unit
condominium next door to you or across the street from your home? What would your neighbors
think of you if you told them you were going to construct such a structure yourself? While it is true
that the Historic District Commission does not make zoning changes, the HDC definitely may
consider that a proposal is not consistent with currently allowed zoning. As Sec. 23-120(f) of
Appendix G of the Guidelines puts it:
"(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 [subsection] (d)." [emphasis added]
This proposal has been dragging on for months. It is unfair to the proponent, area residents, the
MacArthur Park Historic District, and the Historic District Commission to continue
its consideration. Please, someone, make a motion to deny this proposal. There's no sense kicking
this can down the road any longer.
Dale J. Pekar
1010 Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas