HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 06 28 fax 1638 PM received from Tonya R. Robinson06/23/2007 16:38 5266750 COPH PAGE 01
Tonya R. Robinson
501 E. 7th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 247-4370
June 28, 2007
Mr. Brian Minyard, A.I.C.P.
Department of Planning & Development
723 West Markham Suet
Little Rock, AR 72202
Dear Mr. Minyard:
This letter is to ntrslce you aware of my plans for improvernents to my home which is
located in the MacArthur Park historic District at 501 E. 7th Street, Little Rock, AR.
First of all, please accept my apologies for not being better informed of the rules and
restrictions governing borne owners in the Historic District. It certainly is not a common
practice of mine to be in violation of City ordinances.
The following is an explanation of the improvements that I am proposing for my home:
Improvement: Paint brick and wood trim on exterior of house — Proposed paint
color is for the brick is "Ashley Grey" (Taupe} by Benjamin
Moore.
Reason: 1. Brick was cracked at several mortar joints and patching leaves
noticeable seam repair when not covered with paint.
2. After many years of repeated paint or, eaves, gables, etc.; paint
drips have caused brick to be less than attractive.
Improvement: Replacement oromamental wrought iron railing and post on front
porch.
Reason: 1. Wrought iron had become weak in some places duo to rust
deterioration. Some post failed to support the weight of the
porch cover, potentially compromi»iris the roof.
2. Replaced wrought iron with perma-cast columns because of
their durability and guarantce against water intrusion. Also
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because of esthetic quality which appears to be more consistent
with other historic Structures in the community.
Improvement: Replace existing chicken wire fence with 6' cedar privacy fence.
Reason: 1. Existing fence does not provide any privacy,
My yard and windows on the rear side of my house back up to a
parking Iot. Apartments look into my backyard from the east
side. I would like to have privacy from the rear side of my
house.
Improvement: Removal of the concrete parking pad which sits dlrectly in the
middle of my yard, in front ofthe house.
Previously. this house was used as a business and the previous
owners had a concrete slab poured in tlae front yard. I would like
to remove the concrete slab and lay new sod in its place. I would
also like to have a aoncrcte overlay poured in wy driveway. Pla.rs
to pour new driveway will not include any coloration or etching.
Reason: 1. Concrete slab in front of the house is an eyesore and looks
inappropriate for the area, in my opinion.
2, Existing driveway needs to be replaced because of years of
cracking and erosion. At this time, the drveway is altnost non-
existent.
Note: I would like to amend my application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to
include 1) installation of the perma-cast columns, 2) removal of concrete parking
pad in middle of front yard, in front of house and 3) pouring a new driveway.
It is my hope that the information provided above will be satisfactory to the review board
in understandb.tg and accepting my request to make all requested improvements to my
home. If I can he of further assistance to you in providing additional information or
photos as examples; please feel free to contact rne.
Although I had not anticipated a delay in the planned improvaments to my home; I have
found the staff at the Department of Planning and Development to surprisingly helpful
and very pleasant. Thank you for that!
Sincerely.
Tanya R. Robinson
Homeowner