HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM2023-002 Letter to BOA (1)
November 15, 2023
Board of Adjustment
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72hhh
Re: RM2023-002 River Market Application for Rehabilitation, New Signage, and Site Design
at 100 S. Rock, CALS Main Library
Chairman and Members,
The River Market Design Review Committee met on November 14, 2023, and reviewed the
application for the rehabilitation of the CALS Main Library building and site at 100 S Rock Street.
The DRC approved the application as submitted in support of the below requested variances. The
final vote was 4 ayes, 0 recusals, 0 absent, and 1 vacancy.
Variances:
Sec. 36-353 (c)(1) b. The proposed sign exceeds the maximum allowable size.
Sec. 36-353 (c)(2). The proposed sign exceeds the maximum sign height.
Sec. 36-356 (a)(1). The proposal removes historic materials and distinctive
architectural features.
Sec. 36-356(c)(1). The proposal does not retain the original dimensions of historical
upper façade windows.
Sec. 36-356(c)(4). The proposed primary entrance is perpendicular to S. Rock Street.
Sec. 36-356 (d)(1). The proposal exceeds the allowable building height.
Sec. 36-356 (d)(3). The historical context of the building is further altered rather than
restored to its original design.
Sec. 36-356(f)(2). / The proposed front elevation canopy exceeds the maximum
Sec. 36-357(b)(3). projection from the building façade.
Sec. 36-358(a)(6). The proposed open space does not utilize specified plant
materials.
Sincerely,
Hannah Ratzlaff
Urban Designer
River
Market
Design
Review
Committee
Daniel Bryant, Chair
Mike Matchett, Vice Chair
Michael McCallum, Member
Lance Ivy, Member
James Sullivan, Member
Planning and Development 723 W. Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 501-371-4790 fax 501-399-3435