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Home My WebLink AboutZ-7965 Map 6EXISTING WOOD PLANK FENCE TO REMAIN NEW WOOD FENCE CLOSURE RIGHT-OF-WAY LANDSCAPING SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANT ALONG THE FULL EXTENT OF THE NEW SIDEWALK. ALL FRONT AND SIDE YARDS FOR THE APPLICANT PROPORTIES SHALL BE . PROVIDED WITH A CONCEALED IRRIGATIQN SYSTEM AND SODDED WITH THE SAME GRASS TYPE. ALL WALKWAYS, STONE �-- WALLS / STEPS ON THE APPLICANT PROPERTIES SHALL BE RESTORED TO i MATCH THE HISTORICAL PERIOD OF SIGNIFICANCE. NEW DRIVEWAY TO BE CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED BY THE APPLICANT. USAGE SHALL BE SHARED WITH THE OWNER OF 1419 SOUTH PARK. SEE LETTER ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION FROM THE OWNER OF 1419 SOUTH PARK. EXISTING STONE STREET — CURBS SHALL BE RESTORED / REPLACED TO AN INCREASED HEIGHT - CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGINAL INSTALLATION. NEW DRIVEWAYS AND APRONS TO BE A HARD SURFACE MATERIAL CONSISTENT WITH THE HISTORICAL PERIOD OF SIGNIFICANCE. NEW CONCRETE SIDEWALK — (REPLACE EMSTING) EXTENDING FULL LENGTH OF THE STREET BETWEEN THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF 1411 SOUTH PARK TO THE SOUTHWEST DRIVEWAY OF PONDER'S DRUG STORE. THE NEW SIDEWALK SHALL ALSO INCLUDING THE WEST le STREET SIDE OF PONDER'S DRUG STORE AS WELL AS THE SIDEWALK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE EXISTING CHURCH. AT SPECIFIC POINTS ALONG THE NEW SIDEWALK, AN EMBEDDED METAL HISTORIC PLAQUE (FLUSH MOUNTED TO THE SURFACE OF THE SIDEWALK) SHALL BE INSTALLED. I EXISTING LRCHHS VISITOR'S CENTER AND PARKING LOT 1411 1415 - 1417 r7__ I EXISTING WOOD PLANK FENCE TO REMAIN NEW HARD SURFACE REAR YARD PARKING LOTS WITH HANDICAP AND STANDARD SIZE PARKING SLOTS. PARKING SLOTS TO BE A PERVIOUS MATERIAL TO ALLOW FOR DIRECT DRAINAGE. EXISTING CHAIN LINK FENCE TO REMAIN NEW 6 FOOT WOOD PLANK FENCE FINISH FACE OUTBOARD SIDE FUTURE ! %SINGLE FAMILY/ t 1 /RESIDENCE f i� � I FUTURE PARKING LOT , AND EN rRY DRIVE FROM SCHILLER STREET LU _ l J7'77/-/7/,-7/1 Z -. - - ' LU 7A,="sa9ernerrt to be obtained Y (SINGLEd drlrswey. + ' /SINGLE FAMILY / > 1419 , RESIDENCE er�,................,,.. — - 1507 pop I 1 0 Fill SSW NEW 6 FOOT WOOD PLANK FENCE FINISH FACE OUTBOARD SIDE M2� r1z_A'00APPPP Eno �v OVERLAPPING BOUNDARY NOT TO BE IMPACTED BY THIS PHASE OF - WORK (EXCEPT FOR BETWEEN 1417 SOUTH PARK AND LOT 29 - ITS THE SAME OWNER) 20im rho 40 EXISTING GARAGE TO REMAIN (NO WORK TO RESTORE / REPAIR UNDER THIS PHASE) NEW 6 FOOT WOOD PLANK FENCE FINISH FACE OUTBOARD SIDE PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SITE PLAN INFORMATION ON THIS DRAWING WAS DERIVED FROM THE BLAYLOCK THREET ENGINEERS SURVEY, DATED OCTOBER 31, 2085. PLEASE REFER TO THAT SURVEY FOR DATA AND OTHER INFORMATION NOT INDICATED ON THIS DRAWING. 12 FOOT PORTION OF EXISTING GARGAGE TO BE REMOVED FOR NEW DRIVEWAY "y' •., �$ EXISTING CHAIN LINK FENCE 3 _ ��: Al# TO REMAIN EXISTING WOOD FRAMED VISIBLE FROM THE PARK GARAGE AND RESIDENTIAL AVENUE FRONTAGE. QUARTERS TO BE RENOVATED AS THE CARETAKER'S RESIDENCE. GENERAL NOTES: 1. No food or beverage will be sold in the houses; however, for the promotion of special events, book signings, recepllons, gallery openings, etc., visitors Will be allowed to purchase books, post cards, posters, historic maps, other printed material, and souvenirs. During the aforementioned events, refreshments may be served. There shall not be a designated gift shop in either house. Upon occasion, an entry fee for fund- raising purposes may be charged. 2. All references to new wood plank fencing shall include the fact that the fence type shall be opaque. 3. An access easement shall be obtained for the shared driveway between 1417 and 1419 South Park. .4. Along Park Avenue, the right-of-way shall be landscaped with new street trees. 5. Along the new wood plank (opaque) fencing - face side out, an evergreen shrub, a minimum of 18" in height shall be planted every 10 foot. A tree of 2 inches caliper shall also be planted along the tone, every 40 foot. ALL HOUSES ARE TO BE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE FROM THE REAR ENTRANCES. NO "y' •., �$ RAMPS ARE OTHER MEANS OF 3 _ ��: Al# CESSIBILITY SHALL BE VISIBLE FROM THE PARK W. AVENUE FRONTAGE. �T9IrAriB�a "� mumn••• 1411, 1417, 1421, 1501 SOUTH PARI Planned Office I Residential Development between Daisy Lee Gaston Bates Drive and West 16th Street Little Rock, Arkansas =SITEPLAN; prnduksi =-. MER November 14, 2005 EXISTING WOOD PLANK FENCE TO REMAIN NEW WOOD FENCE CLOSURE RIGHT-OF-WAY LANDSCAPING -- ---- — �� - SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANT ALONG THE FULL EXTENT OF THE NEW SIDEWALK. ALL FRONT AND SIDE YARDS FOR THE APPLICANT PROPORTIES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A CONCEALED IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND SODDED WITH THE SAME GRASS TYPE. ALL WALKWAYS, STONE------� WALLS / STEPS ON THE APPLICANT PROPERTIES " SHALL BE RESTORED TO MATCH THE HISTORICAL PERIOD OF SIGNIFICANCE. EXISTING STONE STREET CURBS SHALL BE RESTORED / REPLACED TO AN INCREASED HEIGHT— CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGINAL INSTALLATION. NEW DRIVEWAYS AND APRONS TO BE A HARD SURFACE MATERIAL CONSISTENT WITH THE HISTORICAL PERIOD OF SIGNIFICANCE. NEW CONCRETE SIDEWALK (REPLACE EXISTING) EXTENDING FULL LENGTH OF THE STREET BETWEEN THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF 1411 SOUTH PARK TO THE SOUTHWEST DRIVEWAY OF PONDER'S DRUG STORE. THE NEW SIDEWALK SHALL ALSO INCLUDING THE WEST WH STREET SIDE OF PONDER'S DRUG STORE AS WELL AS THE SIDEWALK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE EXISTING CHURCH. AT SPECIFIC POINTS ALONG THE NEW SIDEWALK, AN EMBEDDED METAL HISTORIC PLAQUE (FLUSH MOUNTED TO THE SURFACE OF THE SIDEWALK) SHALL BE INSTALLED. EXISTING LRCHHS VISITOR'S CENTER AND PARKING LOT 1 1411 1 Ta. 1415 s 1417 ,.986SA-f[. ►y st i irr■ ■�� i Access Easement to NEW DRIVEWAY TO BE �l for shared driveway. CONSTRUCTED AND _ MAINTAINED BY THE APPLICANT. USAGE SHALL BE - '_ REGISMED SHARED WITH THE OWNER OF W 1419 SOUTH PARK. SEE LETTER M ATTACHED TO THE Z APPLICATION FROM THE W OWNER OF 1419 SOUTH PARK. EXISTING STONE STREET CURBS SHALL BE RESTORED / REPLACED TO AN INCREASED HEIGHT— CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGINAL INSTALLATION. NEW DRIVEWAYS AND APRONS TO BE A HARD SURFACE MATERIAL CONSISTENT WITH THE HISTORICAL PERIOD OF SIGNIFICANCE. NEW CONCRETE SIDEWALK (REPLACE EXISTING) EXTENDING FULL LENGTH OF THE STREET BETWEEN THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF 1411 SOUTH PARK TO THE SOUTHWEST DRIVEWAY OF PONDER'S DRUG STORE. THE NEW SIDEWALK SHALL ALSO INCLUDING THE WEST WH STREET SIDE OF PONDER'S DRUG STORE AS WELL AS THE SIDEWALK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE EXISTING CHURCH. AT SPECIFIC POINTS ALONG THE NEW SIDEWALK, AN EMBEDDED METAL HISTORIC PLAQUE (FLUSH MOUNTED TO THE SURFACE OF THE SIDEWALK) SHALL BE INSTALLED. EXISTING LRCHHS VISITOR'S CENTER AND PARKING LOT 1 1411 1 Ta. 1415 s 1417 ,.986SA-f[. ►y st i irr■ ■�� i ISO 5n� j • EXISTING WOOD PLANK FENCE TO REMAIN NEW HARD SURFACE REAR YARD PARKING LOTS WITH HANDICAP AND STANDARD SIZE PARKING SLOTS. PARKING SLOTS TO BE A PERVIOUS MATERIAL TO ALLOW FOR DIRECT DRAINAGE. — EXISTING GARAGE TO REMAIN rn C:'—�:� NEW 6 FOOT WOOD PLANK FENCE FINISH FACE OUTBOARD SIDE 12 FOOT PORTION OF EXISTING --- GARGAGE TO BE REMOVED FOR NEW DRIVEWAY _.EXISTING WOOD FRAMED GARAGE AND RESIDENTIAL QUARTERS TO BE RENOVATED AS THE CARETAKER'S Ig RESIDENCE. � DFF NEW 6 FOOT WOOD PLANK 1 j FENCE FINISH FACE f!/� OUTBOARD SIDE %'W mn PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SITE PLAN INFORMATION ON THIS DRAWING WAS DERIVED FROM THE BLAYLOCK THREET ENGINEERS SURVEY, DATED OCTOBER 31, 2005. PLEASE REFER TO THAT SURVEY FOR DATA AND OTHER INFORMATION NOT INDICATED ON THIS DRAWING. GENERAL NOTES: 1. No food or beverage will be sold in the houses; however, for the promotion of special events, book signings, receptions, gallery openings, etc., visitors will be allowed to purchase books, post cards, posters, historic maps, other printed material, and souvenirs. During the aforementioned events, refreshments may be served- There shall not be a designated gift shop in either house. Upon occasion, an entry fee for fund- raising purposes may be charged. 2. All references to new wood plank fencing shall include the fact that the fence Type shall be opaque. 3. An access easement shall be obtained for the shared driveway between 1417 and 1419 South Park. 4. Along Park Avenue, the right-of-way shall be landscaped with new street trees. 5. Along the new wood plank (opaque) fencing — face side _out, an evergreen shrub, a minimum of 18" in height shall be planted every 10 foot. A tree of 2 inches caliper shall also be olanted alona the fence, every 40 foot. 6. Signage is restricted to a size of 12" square — wall mounted. No yard mounted signage is permitted. 7. No freestanding light poles are permitted within the property. 8. The number of rear yard parking slots is limited, as follows: 3 slots@1411; 4 slots @1417; 6 slots@1421; 5 slots @1501. ALL HOUSES ARE TO BE Access Easement to be'fobtained for shared driveway. THE REAR ENTRANCES. NO ISO 5n� j • EXISTING WOOD PLANK FENCE TO REMAIN NEW HARD SURFACE REAR YARD PARKING LOTS WITH HANDICAP AND STANDARD SIZE PARKING SLOTS. PARKING SLOTS TO BE A PERVIOUS MATERIAL TO ALLOW FOR DIRECT DRAINAGE. — EXISTING GARAGE TO REMAIN rn C:'—�:� NEW 6 FOOT WOOD PLANK FENCE FINISH FACE OUTBOARD SIDE 12 FOOT PORTION OF EXISTING --- GARGAGE TO BE REMOVED FOR NEW DRIVEWAY _.EXISTING WOOD FRAMED GARAGE AND RESIDENTIAL QUARTERS TO BE RENOVATED AS THE CARETAKER'S Ig RESIDENCE. � DFF NEW 6 FOOT WOOD PLANK 1 j FENCE FINISH FACE f!/� OUTBOARD SIDE %'W mn PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SITE PLAN INFORMATION ON THIS DRAWING WAS DERIVED FROM THE BLAYLOCK THREET ENGINEERS SURVEY, DATED OCTOBER 31, 2005. PLEASE REFER TO THAT SURVEY FOR DATA AND OTHER INFORMATION NOT INDICATED ON THIS DRAWING. GENERAL NOTES: 1. No food or beverage will be sold in the houses; however, for the promotion of special events, book signings, receptions, gallery openings, etc., visitors will be allowed to purchase books, post cards, posters, historic maps, other printed material, and souvenirs. During the aforementioned events, refreshments may be served- There shall not be a designated gift shop in either house. Upon occasion, an entry fee for fund- raising purposes may be charged. 2. All references to new wood plank fencing shall include the fact that the fence Type shall be opaque. 3. An access easement shall be obtained for the shared driveway between 1417 and 1419 South Park. 4. Along Park Avenue, the right-of-way shall be landscaped with new street trees. 5. Along the new wood plank (opaque) fencing — face side _out, an evergreen shrub, a minimum of 18" in height shall be planted every 10 foot. A tree of 2 inches caliper shall also be olanted alona the fence, every 40 foot. 6. Signage is restricted to a size of 12" square — wall mounted. No yard mounted signage is permitted. 7. No freestanding light poles are permitted within the property. 8. The number of rear yard parking slots is limited, as follows: 3 slots@1411; 4 slots @1417; 6 slots@1421; 5 slots @1501. ALL HOUSES ARE TO BE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE FROM•'"o"o THE REAR ENTRANCES. NO RAMPS ARE OTHER MEANS OF ACCESSIBILITY SHALL BE - '_ REGISMED VISIBLE FROM THE PARK a aft AVENUE FRONTAGE. gplrafis*y 1411, 14171 14211 1501 SOUTIS PAPS Planned Office /Residential Development between Daisy Lee Gaston Bates Drive and West 16th Street Little Rock, Arkansas t EVISED: JANUARY 6, 2006 FEITE PLAN prosfuksi November 14, 2005 Proposed Improvements to the R.O.W. (Right of Way) Given the importance of this street in the context of the historical character of the houses and the 1957 event that occurred along South Park Street, the developers of the houses herein proposes the following improvements: a) The original stone curbs (as documented in ROW 2) shall be reset to a consistent level and replaced where needed with the same stone type. The existing asphalt pavement shall be patched (if needed) as as result of the stone curb work. b) Each of the existing concrete drive aprons shall be demolished and replaced with brick paver aprons on a reinforced concrete base. The side curbs of the aprons shall be an extension of the stone curb. A total of eight (8) aprons are effected, including two (2) at the church. See detail: ROW 3. c) The existing concrete sidewalk shall be removed and a new 4'wide concrete sidewalk (on compacted subgrade) shall be installed, including an 18" square block out for a historical marker at each entry to the houses. The extent of this work starts on the north boundary of 1411 South Park to the intersection at West 16th Street. d) All existing plant material (shrubs and plants) shall be removed and replaced with a uniform and aesthetically advanced landscaping scheme. The status of the large tree in front of 1419 South Park (see photo on this sheet) shall be resolved with the City of LR's Urban Forester and the utility company(s). e) Underground utilities (water meter, gas, and other services) as they relate to the specific needs of the project houses shall be inspected by the respective utility company and upgraded, as needed. f) All traffic signage (see photo this sheet) shall be removed. No signage of any type is required on the east side of the street. THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO THE BIDDING CONTRACTOR FOR REFERENCE, ONLY. '�'V'aoe RIGHT OF WAY SEGMENT • "I+4 f l p n"k— South Park Street Park Central Little Rock "a gallery" ARCHITECTURAL prvduksi SHEET NO. CONSDRAWINGS TRUCTION= R.O.W. DETAILS io,YV,'I January 2, 2007 ►4 + 5 s1P W ELI 01r 0,, 4, -0 it Y LA z 1 GNT 0 WAY 15 4N s f 4-T L '� �'r--- 7 77�.- , • ' c� .9 s r -A _ I I I I goo I i 44 file vjt1S-nNGv STDE CuPZ -M W FZS5 '@ A ASIS-MNr 4f.Vf,L , KrzCE M1551r* SEGMENS W/ SAO rm 57oNFEE 71?1! R.0�4 �LRNEWAYAFf�f�l LE.IAILS It IT 6; t - STONE STREET CURBS SHALL BE RESET TO A CON- SISTENT LEVEL. T Photograph of the original brick paved street (South Park Street @ West 16th Street (adjacent to Ponder's Drug Store - shot during street repair work. Brick is covered with 4 inches of asphalt. Street car rails remain where not effected by street repair work. March 1, 2006 South Park Street Park central Little Rock "agaloy" ARCHITECTURAL prvduksi SHEET NO. CONSTRUCTIONDRAWINGS � � R.O.W. DETAILS RAW#2 January 2, 2007 E�{ISTING CHSNHS LOT E1TEfi &PARKING J REMOVE EXISITNG-, CONCRETE SIDE- WALK AND REPLACE WITH NEW 4' WIDE X 4" THICK CONCRETE SIDEWALK ON COM- PACTED SUBGRADE. SIDEWALK TO MEET STANDARD DETAILS (PW -41) AS SET FORTH BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. EXTENSION OF NEW SIC WALK AND CURB WORK INCLUDE CHURCH FRONTAGE. Central ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS O F WAY WAU"Y SEE 51'Ts EMBW FW%44 w 51VEA" SRF E. MAWK OWNER FURNISHM- CANIRAG1aR. (NSTALI.F—D �w O)Ncju SA VE VwuK C009-0'iSp youth Park Sbieet "a gall&ri K January 2, 2007 __1 - - 1411 SOUTH PARK ("a gallery') 1421 SOUTH PARK ("a gathering place') Photo Credit: Archives and Special Collections Department University of Arkansas at Little Rock 1417 SOUTH PARK (a think tank") 1501 SOUTH PARK ('a bed and breakfast inn') Currently, in the historic City of Little Rock there are only two (2) bed and breakfast inns - (the Empress and the Rosemont). We believe that "one" more should be appropriately placed in this duplex for guests / tourists to spend a night(s) in their quest to sufficiently visualize the events of 1957, as well as to experience and appreciate the intended quality of life on this special street and throughout the whole neighborhood. APPLICANT'S OPENING STATEMENT We appreciate this opportunity to present our project before the Planning Commission. This whole process has been a good process, one in which we have been fully transparent — making sure that all related parties (the neighborhood associations, the National Park Service, the Principal at LRCHS, the property owners, and interested individuals) have been fully aware of our project. We truly respect and appreciate the assistance from the staff of the LR Department of Planning and Development, and would like to address their analysis of our project, as follows: 0 Reference is frequently made to "the neighborhood" - our project currently lies within the Central High Neighborhood (CHN) (bound by 12th Street on the north; 17th Street on the south; MLK on the east; and the railroad tracks on the west). The real issue in this debate about our application is this "special street" — SOUTH PARK from 1311 to 1611, not the whole neighborhood. 0 Staff stated in their analysis that... "There are large areas of reinvestment in the neighborhood and the neighborhood appears to be changing from a renter occupied neighborhood to an owner occupied neighborhood." They continue to state that..."Since the neighborhood is making strides in redevelopment and the desire to maintain their critical housing stock, staff feels that the addition of uses which are not residential, could potentially reverse the current trend." 0 Applicant's Response. By observation, there hasn't been any large areas of reinvestment in the neighborhood which would be adversely affected by our project. The numbers tell a more realistic story. In the CHN, there are approx. 308 single family housing units, of which 66 (21 %) are vacant. Of those 66 vacant houses, only 16 appear to have had renovation work completed, or in progress. Of the 308 single family housing units, only 17 (5%) houses were observed to have had substantial renovation work in the past couple of years. In the CHN, there are also 125 vacant lots (suitable for single family housing) with no visible construction activity. A 0 14119 1417 1421 15 01 SOUTH PARIN1 South Park Street from Daisy Lee Gatson Bates Drive to West 16th Street Little Rock Arkansas 72202 We therefore question where that large area of reinvestment occurs and what trend is being impacted or subject to a reversal? We believe that the non-residential uses that we are proposing will in fact ENHANCE and support any trend that is hoped for in this "fragile" neighborhood. Staff also..."feels that residential areas across from a school is a plus for the neighborhoods." Applicant's Response. LRCHS is not just a school, but the primary venue for a significant national historic site. The thousands of visitors who come to this site are not necessarily there to participate in school -related activities. South Park between 131' and 16th is a special street — one that is currently and most capable of sustaining non-residential uses for the benefit of the more than 50,000 visitors to the visitor's center (2005); thousands more who make brief stops for a photo op; current neighborhood residents; and potential new residents who would appreciate the value and would surely patronize the activities of non-residential, but residential -like houses fronting a national historic site. This special street is probably the second most popular tourist destination in the City of LR. We strongly believe that this special street has a major role to play in complementing the "story" that this national historic site portrays which would be further enhanced (ONLY ON THIS STREET) by adding to the current / planned variety of non-residential uses (new visitor's center, reuse of the existing visitor's center as an archives / educational center, the existing church, and the potential restoration of Ponder's Drugstore). We strongly believe that the passive activities planned for these houses will elevate the desired quality of life for this neighborhood and pleasantly benefit the worldwide guests to this city. We would threrefore appreciate an affirmative vote in that regard. produksi Thank you very much! Alloon 7AV,160--- Kwendeche, AIA M -0 January 5, 2006 1411 SOUTH PARK ("a gallery') 1421 SOUTH PARK ('a gathering place') Photo Credit: Archives and Special Collections Department University of Arkansas at Little Rock 1417 SOUTH PARK (`a think tank') 1501 SOUTH PARK ("a bed and breakfast inn ") Currently, in the historic City of Little Rock there are only two (2) bed and breakfast inns - (the Empress and the Rosemont). We believe that "one" more should be appropriately placed in this duplex for guests / tourists to spend a night(s) in their quest to sufficiently visualize the events of 1957, as well as to experience and appreciate the intended quality of life on this special street and throughout the whole neighborhood. APPLICANT'S OPENING STATEMENT We appreciate this opportunity to present our project before the Planning Commission. This whole process has been a good process, one in which we have been fully transparent — making sure that all related parties (the neighborhood associations, the National Park Service, the Principal at LRCHS, the property owners, and interested individuals) have been fully aware of our project. We truly respect and appreciate the assistance from the staff of the LR Department of Planning and Development, and would like to address their analysis of our project, as follows: o Reference is frequently made to `the neighborhood" - our project currently lies within the Central High Neighborhood (CHN) (bound by 12"' Street on the north; 17"' Street on the south; MLK on the east; and the railroad tracks on the west). The real issue in this debate about our application is this "special street" — SOUTH PARK from 13th to 16"', not the whole neighborhood. o Staff stated in their analysis that... "There are large areas of reinvestment in the neighborhood and the neighborhood appears to be changing from a renter occupied neighborhood to an owner occupied neighborhood" They continue to state that..."Since the neighborhood is making strides in redevelopment and the desire to maintain their critical housing stock, staff feels that the addition of uses which are not residential, could potentially reverse the current trend." o Applicant's Response: By observation, there hasn't been any large areas of reinvestment in the neighborhood which would be adversely affected by our project. The numbers tell a more realistic story. In the CHN, there are approx. 308 single family housing units, of which 66 (21 %) are vacant. Of those 66 vacant houses, only 16 appear to have had renovation work completed, or in progress. Of the 308 single family housing units, only 17 (5%) houses were observed to have had substantial renovation work in the past couple of years. In the CHN, there are also 125 vacant lots (suitable for single family housing) with no visible construction activity. 0 X 1411_51417� 14219 1501 SOUTH PARK, South Park Street from Daisy Lee Gatson Bates Drive to West 16th Street Little Rock Arkansas 72202 We therefore question where that large area of reinvestment occurs and what trend is being impacted or subject to a reversal? We believe that the non-residential uses that we are proposing will in fact ENHANCE and support any trend that is hoped for in this "fragile" neighborhood. Staff also..."feels that residential areas across from a school is a plus for the neighborhoods." Applicant's Response: LRCHS is not just a school, but the primary venue for a significant national historic site. The thousands of visitors who come to this site are not necessarily there to participate in school -related activities. South Park between 13th and 161h is a special street — one that is currently and most capable of sustaining non-residential uses for the benefit of the more than 50,000 visitors to the visitor's center (2005); thousands more who make brief stops for a photo op; current neighborhood residents; and potential new residents who would appreciate the value and would surely patronize the activities of non-residential, but residential -like houses fronting a national historic site. This special street is probably the second most popular tourist destination in the City of LR. We strongly believe that this special street has a major role to play in complementing the "story" that this national historic site portrays which would be further enhanced (ONLY ON THIS STREET) by adding to the current / planned variety of non-residential uses (new visitor's center, reuse of the existing visitor's center as an archives / educational center, the existing church, and the potential restoration of Ponder's Drugstore). We strongly believe that the passive activities planned for these houses will elevate the desired quality of life for this neighborhood and pleasantly benefit the worldwide guests to this city. We would threrefore appreciate an affirmative vote in that regard. produksi Thank you very much! Kwendeche, AIA January 5, 2006 1411 SOUTH PARK ("a gallery') 1421 SOUTH PARK ("a gathering place') Photo Credit: Archives and Special Collections Department University of Arkansas at Little Rock .7 f Jll_�JJI 1417 SOUTH PARK (`a think tank") 1501 SOUTH PARK ("a bed and breakfast inn') Currently, in the historic City of Little Rock there are only two (2) bed and breakfast inns - (the Empress and the Rosemont). We believe that "one" more should be appropriately placed in this duplex for guests / tourists to spend a night(s) in their quest to sufficiently visualize the events of 1957, as well as to experience and appreciate the intended quality of life on this special street and throughout the whole neighborhood. APPLICANT'S OPENING STATEMENT We appreciate this opportunity to presbnt our project before the Planning C6mmission. This whole process has been a good process, one in which we have been fully transparent - making sure that all related parties (the neighborhood associations, the National Park Service, the Principal at LRCHS, the property owners, and interested individuals) have been fully aware of our project. We truly respect and appreciate the assistance from the staff of the LR Department of Planning and Development, and would like to address their analysis of our project, as follows: o Reference is frequently made to "the neighborhood" - our project currently lies within the Central High Neighborhood (CHN) (bound by 1211 Street on the north; 17th Street on the south; MLK on the east; and the railroad tracks on the west). The real issue in this debate about our application is this "special street" - SOUTH PARK from 1311 to 16"', not the whole neighborhood. 10-4�/ o Staff stated in their analysis that... "There are large areas of reinvestment in the neighborhood and the neighborhood appears to be changing from a renter occupied neighborhood to an owner occupied neighborhood." They continue to state that..."Since the neighborhood is making strides in redevelopment and the desire to maintain their critical housing stock, staff feels that the addition of uses which are not residential, could potentially reverse the current trend." o Applicant's Response: By observation, there hasn't been any large areas of reinvestment in the neighborhood which would be adversely affected by our project. The numbers tell a more realistic story. In the CHN, there are approx. 308 single family housing units, of which 66 (21 %) are vacant. Of those 66 vacant houses, only 16 appear to have had renovation work completed, or in progress. Of the 308 single family housing units, only 17 (5%) houses were observed to have had substantial renovation work in the past couple of years. In the CHN, there are also 125 vacant lots (suitable for single family housing) with no visible construction activity. N 0 14119 14171114214 1501 SOUTH PARI - South Park Street from Daisy Lee Gatson Bates Drive to West 16th Street Little Rock Arkansas 72202 We therefore question where that large area of reinvestment occurs and what trend is being impacted or subject to a reversal? We believe that the non-residential uses that we are proposing will in fact ENHANCE and support any trend that is hoped for in this "fragile" neighborhood. Staff also..."feels that residential areas across from a school is a plus for the neighborhoods." Applicant's Response. LRCHS is not just a school, but the primary venue for a significant national historic site. The thousands of visitors who come to this site are not necessarily there to participate in school -related activities. South Park between 13"' and 16"' is a special street - one that is currently and most capable of sustaining non-residential uses for the benefit of the more than 50,000 visitors to the visitor's center (2005); thousands more who make brief stops for a photo op; current neighborhood residents; and potential new residents who would appreciate the value and would surely patronize the activities of non-residential, but residential -like houses fronting a national historic site. This special street is probably the second most popular tourist destination in the City of LR. We strongly believe that this special street has a major role to play in complementing the "story" that this national historic site portrays which would be further enhanced (ONLY ON THIS STREET) by adding to the current / planned variety of non-residential uses (new visitor's center, reuse of the existing visitor's center as an archives / educational center, the existing church, and the potential restoration of Ponder's Drugstore). We strongly believe that the passive activities planned for these houses will elevate the desired quality of life for this neighborhood and pleasantly benefit the worldwide guests to this city. We would threrefore appreciate an affirmative vote in that regard. roduksi Thank you very much! p Kwendeche, AIA January 5, 2006 1411 SOUTH PARK ("a gallery') 1421 SOUTH PARK ("a gathering place') Photo Credit: Archives and Special Collections Department University of Arkansas at Little Rock 1417 SOUTH PARK (`a think tank') 1501 SOUTH PARK ("a bed and breakfast inn') Currently, in the historic City of Little Rock there are only two (2) bed and breakfast inns - (the Empress and the Rosemont). We believe that "one" more should be appropriately placed in this duplex for guests / tourists to spend a night(s) in their quest to sufficiently visualize the events of 1957, as well as to experience and appreciate the intended quality of life on this special street and throughout the whole neighborhood. APPLICANT'S OPENING STATEMENT We appreciate this opportunity to present our project before the Planning Commission. This whole process has been a good process, one in which we have been fully transparent — making sure that all related parties (the neighborhood associations, the National Park Service, the Principal at LRCHS, the property owners, and interested individuals) have been fully aware of our project. We truly respect and appreciate the assistance from the staff of the LR Department of Planning and Development, and would like to address their analysis of our project, as follows: o Reference is frequently made to "the neighborhood" - our project currently lies within the Central High Neighborhood (CHN) (bound by 12th Street on the north; 17"' Street on the south; MLK on the east; and the railroad tracks on the west). The real issue in this debate about our application is this "special street" — SOUTH PARK from 13th to 1611, not the whole neighborhood. o Staff stated in their analysis that... "There are large areas of reinvestment in the neighborhood and the neighborhood appears to be changing from a renter occupied neighborhood to an owner occupied neighborhood" They continue to state that..."Since the neighborhood is making strides in redevelopment and the desire to maintain their critical housing stock, staff feels that the addition of uses which are not residential, could potentially reverse the current trend." o Applicant's Response: By observation, there hasn't been any large areas of reinvestment in the neighborhood which would be adversely affected by our project. The numbers tell a more realistic story. In the CHN, there are approx. 308 single family housing units, of which 66 (21 %) are vacant. Of those 66 vacant houses, only 16 appear to have had renovation work completed, or in progress. Of the 308 single family housing units, only 17 (5%) houses were observed to have had substantial renovation work in the past couple of years. In the CHN, there are also 125 vacant lots (suitable for single family housing) with no visible construction activity. 0 IN 1411 14179 14211 1501 SOUTH PAIR -TIN'. South Park Street from Daisy Lee Gatson Bates Drive to West 16th Street Little Rock Arkansas 72202 We therefore question where that large area of reinvestment occurs and what trend is being impacted or subject to a reversal? We believe that the non-residential uses that we are proposing will in fact ENHANCE and support any trend that is hoped for in this "fragile" neighborhood. Staff also..."feels that residential areas across from a school is a plus for the neighborhoods." Applicant's Response: LRCHS is not just a school, but the primary venue for a significant national historic site. The thousands of visitors who come to this site are not necessarily there to participate in school -related activities. South Park between 13t" and 16th is a special street — one that is currently and most capable of sustaining non-residential uses for the benefit of the more than 50,000 visitors to the visitor's center (2005); thousands more who make brief stops for a photo op; current neighborhood residents; and potential new residents who would appreciate the value and would surely patronize the activities of non-residential, but residential -like houses fronting a national historic site. This special street is probably the second most popular tourist destination in the City of LR. We strongly believe that this special street has a major role to play in complementing the "story" that this national historic site portrays which would be further enhanced (ONLY ON THIS STREET) by adding to the current / planned variety of non-residential uses (new visitor's center, reuse of the existing visitor's center as an archives / educational center, the existing church, and the potential restoration of Ponder's Drugstore). We strongly believe that the passive activities planned for these houses will elevate the desired quality of life for this neighborhood and pleasantly benefit the worldwide guests to this city. We would threrefore appreciate an affirmative vote in that regard. produksi Thank you very much! Kwendeche, AIA January 5, 2006 1411 SOUTH PARK A "gallery" space to provide the sustained display of various mediums of wall and freestanding art (paintings / drawings, photographs, prints, sculptures, electronic media,) well-positioned in this historic house. The primary intent is to educate and inform the guests on current world issues within a period -designed interior space. Intermingled within a residential -like atmosphere, the gallery will be an inviting attraction to the many visitors to the national historic site, and this special street. The gallery shall also be a good local attraction for neighborhood residents, and students who will certainly appreciate the unique manner of portraying issues of the day in this quiet and thought- provoking venue. Full-time staff, docents, and student interns will manage a year-round array of permanent and traveling exhibits. The existence of this planned gallery and its exhibits shall be complementary to the historic site but not a duplication of the "story" being presented to the public. The exterior of the house shall be restored to a period of historical significance as a necessary alliance with the requirements of the national historic site. 1417 SOUTH PARK A "think tank" for research and the development of programs / initiatives, and studies relating to the subject of education shall lie within this residential -like setting. The interior space shall be minimally rearranged for the placement of work stations, small conference areas, and distant education lab stations for in-house research staff, interns, and visiting students. The programs to be developed / studied in this house shall be a joint effort with local and national educational associations, foundations, colleges / universities, and local schools, including Little Rock Central High School. The exterior of the house, as with all of the houses under this project shall be restored according to the period of historical significance and shall not be adorned with obtrusive signage, banners, and other distractions from the ambience of this special street. 1421 SOUTH PARK A "gathering place"— an oasis for homegrown hospitality. This stately house shall be a welcoming venue for tourists and local residents who desire to view the well-designed interior of this historic house fronting this national historic site. This shall be a place to sit for coffee / tea and pastry amongst the scores of books and artifacts from the Washington family collection, while also witnessing a craftsperson at work, or a storyteller vividly portraying a bit of history. This shall be a special place for mentoring young people who desperately need a different and inviting venue for learning and the appreciation of the arts and reading. It shall be a meeting place for small groups who desire a more home -like and enriching atmosphere for meaningful dialogue. At this location, the special tree of Baba William A. Washington shall be preserved as part of the rich story evolving from this house. 1501 SOUTH PARK A refreshing and classically designed decor for this tempting "bed and breakfast inn " - considered to be the most suitable usage for the existing duplex apartment. This inn shall be a befitting rest and relaxation venue for guests seeking to fully visualize the events surrounding the historic site - at their leisure. The rear yard house shall act as the full-time caretaker's quarters, including a full kitchen, exercise room, computer station(s), storage, and laundry to serve the needs of the guests. 14115 1417,,1421 15 O 1 SOUTH PARD the renaissance of this special street in little rock, arkansas South Park Street from Daisy Lee Gatson Bates Drive to West 16th Street Little Rock Arkansas 72202 Photo Credit: Archives and Special Collections Department University of Arkansas at Little Rock produksi January 9, 2006 Commemorative Garden •.�:. W A40 r 'eft V\Vo \t � � 7,1' *1 - site development Visitor's Center LRCHSNHS EMBEDDED (FLUSH w/ WALK SURFACE) METAL HISTORIC MARKER REPOSITIONED STONE STREET CURBING TO ORIGINAL LEVEL It is our intent to develop the overall site, including the right-of-way areas, rear / side yards, and landscaping, in a manner consistent with recognized standards for national historic districts. Along the South Park right-of-way, the entire length of the existing sidewalk shall be replaced with a new concrete sidewalk from the 1411 South Park to Ponder's Drugstore. Along that same route, metal historic markers shall be embedded (flush with the surface of the walkway) to identify the significant historical events that occurred on this special street. We, also intend to reposition the existing natural stone street curbs to a height consistent with the original installation. The same route as the new sidewalk shall be landscaped with a matching array of new trees, shrubs, and flowering plants. All landscaped areas (including the lawns and rear / side yards) shall have new concealed irrigation systems towards maintaining a consistent grass type for all project houses. The existing driveway aprons and driveways to each ofthe project houses shall be reconstructed in a manner consistent with the period of historical significance. Each of the properties shall be handicapped accessible from the rear entrances, using ramps, handrails, and other means of accessibility, but not visible from South Park. No freestanding light poles and yard mounted signage will be used on any of the properties. Each of the properties shall have rear yard (off-street) parking, with one handicap parking slot. The parking slots shall be paved with a pervious concrete surface for direct drainage. The rear and side yards shall be screened with permanent six (6) foot tall wood opaque fencing (finish face out). Landscape screening shall occur at required intervals along the fence, and additional landscaping is planned along the boundary with the three (3) vacant lots on South Schiller. 1411 1417�1421 15 01 SOUTH PARD threnaissance of this special street in little rock, arkansas South Park Street from Daisy Lee Gatson Bates Drive to West 16th Street Little Rock Arkansas 72202 NEW 6 -FOOT TALL OPAQUE WOODEN FENCE w / FINISH FACE ON THE OUTBOARD SIDE NEW LANDSCAPING SCREENING FACING THE THREE (3) VACANT LOTS ON SCHILLER STREET PERVIOUS CONCRETE PARKING SLOTS EXISTING WOOD FRAMED GARAGE TO REMAIN HERITAGE TREE NEW ORGANIC VEGETABLE AND FLOWER GARDEN EXISTING WOOD FRAMED GARAGE. AND LIVING QUARTERS TO BE RENOVATED FOR THE B+B FULL- TIME CARETAKER. INCLUDED SHALL BE A FULL KITCHEN, LAUNDRY, EXERCISE ROOM, AND COMPUTER STATION GUEST SERVICES. produksi January 9, 2006