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Staff Notes
HDC2022-017
1004 S Commerce
Demolition request for rear ancillary structure
REQUEST:
An application was submitted requesting the approval to demolish an ancillary structure in the rear
yard of 1004 S Commerce that was believed to be non -historical by the property owner. The property
owner stated that it was built in circa 1980 to be used as a pool house.
CONTEXT:
The existing primary residential structure was constructed c. 1920 and was accompanied by a rear
auto garage that abutted the alleyway.
The auto garage was removed by 1950.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
Figure 2. 1939 Sanborn Map, 1004 S Commerce Figure 1. 1950 Sanborn Map, 1004 S Commerce.
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By 1960, a new rear structure was erected abutting the alleyway.
By 1998, a pool was constructed, and a new rear building was installed about 25 feet closer to the
front property line.
Figure 3. 1960 aerial map, 1004 S Commerce
Figure 4. 1998 aerial map, 1004 S Commerce.
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The same structure on the 1998 aerial exists today though the pool has been backfilled.
FINDINGS:
The existing rear ancillary structure—used as a pool house by the current tenant—is similar to the
structure in the 1998 aerial photo in location, footprint, and roof pitch, and is, therefore, likely the
same structure. The design of the existing structure was built compatibly with the district, using wood
siding and trim boards and a front-gabled roof resembling the primary structure, making it appear
older than the 1980s. However, the building is outside the 1842-1960 period of significance and is
therefore non-historical and can be approved for demolition administratively.
Figure 5. 2018 aerial map with building footprints overlay, 1004 S Commerce.