HomeMy WebLinkAboutCover Letter 092223Bobby & Angela Mathews
1422 S. Summit Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
ABProperdesARK@Rmail.com
August 30, 2023
Mr. Jamie Collins, Director
Little Rock Planning & Development
723 W Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Director Collins and Planning Commission,
RE: Planned Zoning Development application for STR-2
Please accept this application for a Planned Zoning Development for our property at the intersection of
Charles Bussey and South Chester Streets. Starting in May 2022, we undertook a substantive historic
rehabilitation for 5 deteriorated structures that were in poor condition and invested heavily in
redeveloping this property for the purpose of short term rentals. These houses had been vacant for
many years and were an eyesore for the neighbors. One of the houses was a UV property that was being
proposed for demolition to the City Board when we purchased it. This project is in a visible location with
nearby commercial and office development, and we have received extensive neighborhood support.
We are experienced short term rental hosts, with three years of hosting guests. We take great care in
ensuring that our guests are respectful and appreciative of the neighborhoods. We live one mile away
from the proposed PZD and will manage the property ourselves to maintain the highest quality.
The proposed PZD consists of existing single-family houses and 1 duplex. We also propose to
reconstruct a previously demolished cottage located at the corner of Chester and Charles Bussey (1001
W Charles Bussey). The demolished cottage was constructed in approximately 1905 and was a match to
the cottages at 1003 and 1005 W Charles Bussey. We intend to return this corner to its historic
appearance by constructing a new cartage that is similar in appearance to 1003 and 1005 Bussey.
We also propose to construct an AN 1 at the rear 1011 W Charles Bussey which will also be used as a
short-term rental.
We have dedicated off street parking for up to 11 cars and can accommodate another 4 cars on the
south side of W Charles Bussey Avr!e directly in front of our properties. As these spots are directly in
front of our houses and only used L , Lhose properties, we do not anticipate any impact on the
neighborhood by use of those spots.
Should you require any further information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for your time and consi-.' r,ron.
Sincerely,
Bobby & Angela Mathews
AB Property Holdings LLC