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APPLI CATI ON F OR A
CERT IFICATE OF APPRO PRIATEN ESS
Applicat ion Date:
1. Date of Public Hearing: day of 200 at p.m.
2. Address of Property:
3. Le ga l Description of Property:
4. Property Owner (Name, Address, Phone, Fax):
5. Owner’s Agent: (Phone/Fax/E-mail)
6. Project Descript ion (addit ional pages may be added):
7. Estimated Cost of Improvements:
8. Zoning Class ification: Is the proposed change a permitted use? Yes No
9. S ignature of Owner or Agent :
(The owner will need to authorize any Agent or person representing the owner at the public hearing).
NOTE: Should there be changes (design, materials, size, etc.) from the approved CO A, applicant s hall notif y Commission staff and
take appropriate actions. Approval by t he Commission does not excuse applicant or propert y from complianc e with other applicable
codes, ordinances or policies of the cit y unless stated by the Commission or staff. Res ponsibilit y for identif ying such code s, ordi-
nanc es or policies rests with the a pplicant, owner or agent.
(This section to be completed by staff):
Little Rock His toric Dis trict Commiss ion Action
Denied Withdr awn Appr oved Approved with Conditions See Attached Conditions
Staff Si gnature: Date:
Little Rock Historic D istrict Commission Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
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Instructions for Filing for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
1. The owner or authorized representative is required to:
¤ file an application and a letter of application
See attached “Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness” and return
the completed form to Department of Planning and Development by the
designated deadline.
2. The owner/applicant shall submit one set of scaled drawings on 24" x 36" AND ten
(10) copies of the drawings on 8½" x 14" or 11" x 17" for either:
A. Existing Buildings
(1) An accurate sketch, photograph or drawing of existing elevations where
changes are proposed; plus a sketch or drawing of proposed changes.
(2) A description of materials to be used and overall scheme, including but not
limited to foundation, walls, windows, doors, roof and exterior surfaces and
details.
B. New Construction
(1) A scaled (1/4"=1" preferred) drawing of all elevations showing proposed
appearance and its relationship to adjacent and nearby buildings.
(2) A description of materials for all exterior surfaces and details.
C. Materials to be used
(1) Samples of materials, brochures, pamphlets or other literature should be
submitted with application.
NOTE: All required documents for review must be submitted to staff no
later than three weeks prior to the meeting date.
3. Before the meeting, the applicant must perform the following:
give at least ten (10) days written notice of the time, place and date of the public
hearing to all recorded property owners (as certified by a licensed abstractor)
within 150 feet.
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The form for notification of property owners within 150' is the “Notice of Public
Hearing,” which is attached or available from staff. The Affidavit at the bottom
must be signed prior to mailing notices to property owners.
send the required notice of public hearing to property owners either by certified
or registered mail.
post the subject property with a sign at least ten (10) days before the meeting.
(NOTE: The sign, furnished at the time of application, must be placed at the front
of the property to be seen from the street. If subject property is located on a corner
or fronts two streets, one sign must be posted on each side to be viewed from
both streets. If the sign is destroyed or torn down, applicant must obtain a
replacement from the office).
4. Five (5) business days prior to the meeting, the applicant must submit the following
to staff:
a. receipts of mailing and return receipts,
b. certified listing of recorded property owners and
c. copy of the completed public meeting notice and Affidavit.
5. The applicant or representative must be present at the public hearing in order to
answer questions the Commission or interested parties may have. Should there be a
change in what was approved (i.e., design, materials, size, location, etc.) staff must be
notified and appropriate action taken; if not, a fine may be levied.
6. The applicant or representative must provide proof of ownership of the project
property or provide documentation of the owner’s consent to the submission of
the application.
¤ Provide proof of ownership and/or authorization to pursue a COA
Valid forms proving ownership are: a current property tax bill, escrow letter,
grant deed, deed of trust, mortgage statement, or tax assessment card
showing ownership.
¤ If Renting Property: Current lease or rental agreement AND
a notarized statement from the property manager or property owner for you
to pursue a COA.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE BILLS, UTILITY BILLS, OR DRIVER'S
LICENSES AS PROOF OF OWNERSHIP.
PLEASE NOTE: NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE MAY CAUSE AN
APPLICATION TO BE WITHHELD UNTIL PROPERLY SUBMITTED AND MAY
REQUIRE RENOTIFICATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS.
IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED,
CALL DEPARTMENT STAFF AT 371-4790.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
TO OWNERS OF LAND LYING WITHIN 150 FEET OF SUBJECT PROPERTY
LOCATED AT
Address:
General Location:
Owned by:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
on the above described property requesting the following changes:
has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A public hearing on
said application will be held by the Historic District Commission in the Sister Cities
Conference Room, City Hall, 500 W. Markham Street on , 2005
at 5:00 p.m.
ALL PARTIES IN INTEREST MAY APPEAR and be heard at said time and place or
may notify the Little Rock Historic District Commission of their views on this matter by
letter. All persons interested in this request are invited to call or visit the Department of
Planning and Development to review the application with Commission staff.
Department of Planning and Development •••• 723 West Markham Street •••• (501) 371-4790
Instructions for applicant: Please return the completed form and signed affidavit, UNCUT, to staff no later than fifteen (15)
days prior to the public hearing. Mail the top portion ”Notice of Public Hearing” (8 ½ X 11) after contacting staff to
recorded property owners no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing date. This will ensure the applicant has
ten (10) days notice of the hearing.
AFFIDAVIT
I hereby certify that I have notified all the property owners of record within 150 feet of the above described property, that
subject property is being considered for a Certificate of Appropriateness and that a Public Hearing will be held before the
Little Rock Historic District Commission at the time and place described.
Applicant (owner or authorized representative):
Date:
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
AUTHORIZATION OF REPRESENTATION STATEMENT
I, ____________________________________________________________ do hereby authorize
Property owner (print)
______________________________________________ to represent me and my interests in an
Agent/representative name and business (print)
Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness on the following property described below. I have
reviewed the proposed application and I have indicated so by initialing a copy of the submittals that are
attached.
Street Address: _______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________ ______________________________
Title Holder’s signature date
______________________________________ ______________________________
Agent’s signature date
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Subscribed and sworn to me, a Notary Public on this ______ day of __________________, _________.
____________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ________________
TENTATIVE Little Rock 2006 Historic District Commission Calendar Meetings held at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Sister Cities’ Conference Room. 4:30 p.m. Agenda Session *Subject to Change Filing Deadline Legal Ad Notices Mailed Packets Delivered Public Hearing December 9, 2005 December 23, 2005 December 23, 2005 January 2, 2006 January 9, 2006 January 6, 2006 January 20, 2006 January 3, 2006 February 6, 2006 February 13, 2006 February 10, 2006 February 24, 2006 February 3, 2006 March 6, 2006 March 13, 2006 March 10, 2006 March 24, 2006 March 31, 2006 April 3, 2006 April 10, 2006 April 7, 2006 April 22, 2006 April 29, 2006 May 1, 2006 May 8, 2006 May 5, 2006 May 19, 2006 May 29, 2006 June 5, 2006 June 12, 2006 June 9, 2006 June 23, 2006 June 30, 2006 July 3, 2006 July 10, 2006 July 7, 2006 July 21, 2006 August 4, 2006 August 7, 2006 August 14, 2006 August 11, 2006 August 25, 2006 September 1, 2006 September 4, 2006 September 11, 2006 September 8, 2006 September 22, 2006 September 30, 2006 October 2, 2006 October 9, 2006 October 6, 2006 October 20, 2006 November 3, 2006 November 4, 2006 November 13, 2006 November 10, 2006 November 24, 2006 December 1, 2006 December 4, 2006 December 11, 2006 December 8, 2006 December 220, 2006 December 29, 2006 January 1, 2006 January 8, 2007