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Ratzlaff, Hannah K.
From:Ratzlaff, Hannah K.
Sent:Tuesday, September 13, 2022 1:59 PM
To:'andrea.andrews@live.com'
Subject:1301 S Cumberland: Roof and Signage
Attachments:architectural barkwood.PNG; architectural shakewood.PNG; architectural carriage
brownstone.jpg
Good afternoon Andrea,
Thanks for your call today about reroofing and signage at 1301 Cumberland Street! Always a beneficial to check with
staff before starting an exterior project. Here is a link to the City’s website for information on the Historic District
Commission: https://www.littlerock.gov/business/planning-and-development/boards-commissions/. Scroll down to
“Historic District Commission” and you’ll see links for the guidelines, application, etc. Please fill out a COA application for
both the reroof and the business signage and send it to me with the supporting documents requested below. Staff will
determine what can be reviewed administratively as a Certificate of Compliance.
Concerning the replacement of three-tab composite shingles with “carriage” shaped compositions shingles, I’d like to
advocate for a different shape for this historic structure. Typically, this shape is related to Queen An ne or Second Empire
styles. 1301 S Cumberland is a Tudor Revival and historically this style used slate or wood shake for the roof material.
I’ve done some simple research on the structure and the Sanborn Maps indicate that the original roof material was a
composite shingle. Recognizing this, I’d like to advocate for an architectural shingle that mimics a traditional wood shake
such as the two examples attached, which is more similar to what the original owner/builder was trying to mimic. This
type of modern shingle would validate the style of the house. However, if you are married to the use of a carriage
shaped shingle, I’d advocate for a dark brown color to compromise the shape with the structure’s architectural features,
example attached. The guidelines don’t specify what shape/color of composite shingles are appropriate for structures
that already have asphalt shingles, but it is something to consider.
Concerning signage, you will find the specifications in Section VII of the Design Guidelines. Equally, any signage will need
to be additionally compatible with the base zoning of the property, which is R4-A. Here is a link to the R4-A zoning
ordinance:
https://library.municode.com/ar/little_rock/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH36ZO_ARTVDIRE_DIV6SPDI_S
36-342.2LODERE Please be aware that a Conditional Use Permit might be required to operate specific business types at
this property. What kind of business will you operate here?
Thanks,
Hannah Ratzlaff
Urban Designer &
Historic District Commission Staff
Planning & Development,
723 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
hratzlaff@littlerock.gov
501-371-4789