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kwendeche@sbcglobal.net
June 12, 2023
City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development
723 Markham Street, Little Rock, AR
re: Shelton -Williams House
Restoration and Rehabilitation of 2222 South Chester Street
PRD (Planned Residential Development: APPLICATION COVER LETTER
Greetings,
On behalf of the SMH Care and Services, the owner of the referenced property, I
am pleased to submit the attached application for the Planned Residential
Development (PRD) of the existing / vacant property located at 2222 South
Chester (a contributing structure, historically named the Shelton -Williams House,
located within the Paul Laurence Dunbar School
Neighborhood Historic District).
As required, attached are two (2) copies of the certified land survey; two (2) copies
of the site plan; the Bill of Assurance; an application filing fee check for $155.00;
the completed application and the notarized Affidavit authorizing my tasks as the
Agent for the Owner.
The Owner's development rationale is based upon the desire to restore the exterior
to comply with current standards for the rehabilitation of historic properties. The
continued upgrade to the existing housing stock within the historic district is a
sustained goal. As well the interior upgrade to this house from its current
multifamily layout to one which is safe / code compliant is equally the goal.
The Owner desires to attract a more diverse tenant base including, but not limited
to college students; single individuals, and retirees / elderly for a good quality
long-term urban living experience.
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Shelton -Williams House, 2222 South Chester, PRD Application Cover Letter,
June 12, 2023
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Each of the eight (8) living units (five downstairs and three upstairs) shall have their
own full bathroom with a tenant accessible common Kitchen and Dining Room.
Access to the upper floor shall be to / from a new enclosed fire -rated stairway as
the existing open and narrow stairway is not code complaint.
The rear of the property shall be upgraded for a well-defined off-street parking
scheme as surrounded by a 6 foot tall opaque wood fence (finish side out).
On -street parking (max. five spaces) along West 23rd Street shall supplement the
total parking requirements. Portions of open space within the rear parking area
and the existing Front Porch shall provide outdoor seating accommodations for
the tenants.
We certainly hope that our investment in this historic property will stimulate similar
work in the surrounding community.
Upon review, please contact me if you have any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Kwendeche, FAIA, NOMA
Cc: SMH Care & Services
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