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Ratzlaff, Hannah K.
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Hi Hannah,
Thank you for the info.
We did receive a certificate of compliance with from Capitol Zoning but haven’t yet received anything from Katherine
Nash.
Thank you for the information. I’m sure I’ll be reaching back out with more questions soon.
Have a great weekend!
John Cunningham
501-960-4826
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On Mar 24, 2023, at 3:03 PM, Ratzlaff, Hannah K. wrote:
Good afternoon John,
Thank you for your call! I’m responding via email since it typically helps the process for you to be able to
look back at the information provided. In short, yes, you will need to go through the Little Rock Historic
District Commission approval process for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The addition of a handicap
ramp at the rear of the structure at 1302 Cumberland cannot be approved administratively. This type of
project will require a public hearing.
Just to summarize some basic information about the MacArthur Park Local Ordinance Historic District
and the Little Rock Historic District Commission:
The property at 609 S Rock St, the Butler House, is within the MacArthur Park Local Ordinance Historic
District. The goal of the local ordinance historic district is to protect and preserve the unique and valued
qualities of such an area, its urban design, architectural character, and historic materials in buildings and
in landscapes. A property owner in this district is subject to the rules and regulations as set forth by the
City of Little Rock ordinances, Municipal Code Chapter 23, Sec. 76-160, that is based on Arkansas State
law. Any exterior renovation of structures, additions, fencing, or other site features need to be either
administratively approved by staff or reviewed by the Little Rock Historic District Commission at their
regularly monthly public meetings. The next application filing deadline is April 3rd for the application to
be scheduled for public hearing at the May 4th HDC meeting .
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For information for the Historic District Commission and the MacArthur Park Design Guidelines, please
visit the City’s website: littlerock.gov
Click on Government > Planning & Development
On the right-hand menu find Boards & Commissions
Scroll down to Historic District Commission
In this section, you will find information regarding the HDC, the design guidelines and the application
process. Guidelines specific to handicap access ramps can be found on page 19.
The Capitol Zoning team has likely already shared this, but you will likely need to receive an approval
from Katherine Nash for the ramp since there is a state conservation easement on the property.
Please let me know if you have any questions about the process!
Thanks,
Hannah Ratzlaff
Urban Designer &
Historic District Commission Staff
Planning & Development,
723 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
hratzlaff@littlerock.gov
501-371-4789