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723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501)371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. One.
DATE: December 10, 2012
APPLICANT: Ron Ross, Parks and Recreation
ADDRESS: 503E 9th Street
COA REQUEST: Signage and Fencing
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION:
The subject property is located at 503 East 9th Street.
The property's legal description is "That part NW lying E
of Quapaw Line W of McAlmont Street & North of E 13th
Street in Township 1 N, Range 12 W Sections 2 and 11,
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas."
The Arsenal Building was built in the 1840's and is a
national landmark, the highest recognition of a historic
building. The structure is a contributing structure in the
district.
This application is for 6 new signs for the MacArthur Park
activities. The signs are for the Bike Polo court; the
Amphhheater/Pond/Dog Park; Arkansas Arts Center;
Multiple use sign; and the wayfinding sign. This Plan for
the signage will need to be presented to the Parks
Commission.
PREVIOUS ACTIONS ON THIS SITE:
There have been numerous COA's on the park property. Relevant ones are below:
On March 12, 2012, a COA was approved for a sign at the Firehouse Hostel and Museum.
On January 31, 2011, A COA was approved for two new signs for the MacArthur Museum of
Arkansas Military History and for a directional sign for the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas
Military History and the Arkans s Korean War Veterans Memorial.
On September 13, 2010, a CO was issued for a new park sign for the identification of the park
to be located near [he intersect' n of Sherman and 9th Street.
lot 9
Dog Park
DOG PARK
Commerce
and Pulaski
Lane
7
Arkansas Arts
ARKANSAS
4
Southeast
no
no
8'-8"
Center
ARTS
corner of
CENTER
Ninth and
Commerce
8
Dog Park,
DOG PARK
5
Southwest
no
no
8'-8"
Bicycle Polo,
BICYCLE POLO
corner of
Pond and
UALR LAW
McMath
UALR Law
SCHOOL
Blvd and
School
AMPHITHEATER
Ninth
POND
Street.
9
Wayfinding
KOREAN
5A
Center of
no
no
6'-9"±
sign
WAR
park south
MEMORIAL
and east of
RESTROOM
both
PAVILION
museums
STAGE
POND
DRINKS
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taken down, but the section along Ninth is still in place. The fence now has brick panels in the
fence with a curve set into the brick. The brick sections are 40" tall and the iron sections are
approximately 45" tall. The new fence will not feature the curves, it will feature straight lines.
The fence originally bordered Ninth and McMath. The proposal is to totally enclose an area
surrounded by Ninth, McMath, Tenth, a private drive, and Crescent Drive. It will have two gates
on the western side of the enclosure for access. The fence will be about 20' off the curb on
Ninth Street, and about B' off the property line. On McMath, it will be about 32' off the curb and
10' off the sidewalk. On Tenth Street, it will
be 30' off the curb line. The proposed fence
is 4' tall as stated on the cover letter, but the
drawings show a B' fence in dimension. The
Plan shows the older brick section of the
fence removed, but the letter states that the
new fence "complements the park, as well
as, the existing wrought iron brick paneled
fence that remains."
There have been fences along Ninth Street
at the Arsenal before. The photo to the right
shows one circa 1900 at the west entrance
of Ninth and Crescent Drive. The fence that
is to be proposed is not a recreation of this
fence, but a modern fence.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Sweet
little Ronk, A miss 22201-1334
Phone: (501)371-4290 F..:(501) 399-3435
APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. Application Dale: fi& n 6w If 7 0[ z-
2. Dale of Pudic Hearing: at 5ig p.m.
3. Address of Propehy:Ma fa,3 rwrgo Sfl tfyl ! (
4. Legal Description of PmpeM'pLwd - • Jed- �G>sr f ei..,ii• �. r
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5. Propelry Owner (PtMad Name, Adonis, Phone, Emall)
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9. Zoning Classification: Is the .permit 4® No
10. Sgnalure of Owrwr or A ,cot
(The owner wiq rwedro autlMze anY Apwawporoan repesenfNg aw owner e!!be public IwmYgJ.
NOTE: Should there be charges dung construction (ceagn, metente, awe, M) tmm the appwed OOA.
eppikent .had -tity Comnunnon staff and coke appoplate action.. Appp,N by the Cenonsom dose nm
excuse appiicam or prop" from comp4ance with oswr applkade cads, ordinrwes a ppe,,es W the ney
lase .teNd by Its Danmisekn or.laff. Re.porwlSAiy Ip! NaneMn9.uM cads., wdinarcea, p poYcl+ re.M
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City of Little Rock
PARRS AND RRCARATXM
Soo West Me[klum 6taet, since10a - Little Rock, A eanaae 7220
Phone: 501-301-4090 - a. 501-111-M2
The length along M in h Boulevard is 4 feet with a total length of spproa. 600 feet. See the
attached drawings of the fencing.
Installation of the fence would be a needed physknl barrier between the street and the much
used playground. It Is Intended that new fence be sensltha to the history of the perk and Its
surroundings while being cost effecflw.
We feel these enhancements to the park the new drags, and fencing would greatly appeal to
existing and new users of the perk They would also help define the park as a deolnatlon place
with ninny features and act,, tks to offer. We look forward to Implementing these chews wlth
perk supporters and the support of the little Rork Historic District Commission,
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501)371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
December 5, 2012
Ron Ross
Parks and Recreation
500 W Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Dear Mr. Ross,
Enclosed is a copy of your item that is a part of the agenda for the December 10, 2012
Little Rock Historic District Commission meeting. The Staff recommendation is approval
with conditions.
Your application for Signage and Fencing, at 503 E 9th Street will be heard before the
Historic District Commission on December 10, 2012. The hearing will be held in the
Board Room at City Hall at 500 West Markham on the second floor. The meeting will
begin at 5:00 p.m.
Your amendment will be item One on the agenda. You or your agent must be present
in order for the item to be heard.
If there are any questions, please call me.
Sincerely,
s�
Brian Minyard
Planner II
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
AGENDA
Monday, December 10, 2012, 5:00 p.m.
Board Chambers, Second Floor, City Hall
I, Roll Call and Finding a Quorum
ll. Approval of Minutes
October 8, 2012
III. Deferred Certificates of Appropriateness
A. None
IV. New Certificates of Appropriateness
1 503 E Ninth Street, Signage and Fencing, Parks and Rec.
V. Other Matters
a. Enforcement issues
b. Certificates of Compliance
c. Calendar for 2013
d. Comments from Training in Memphis
e. Citizen Communication
VI. Adjournment
Next meeting: January 14, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. One.
DATE: December 10, 2012
APPLICANT: Ron Ross, Parks and Recreation
ADDRESS: 503E 9th Street
COA REQUEST: Signage and Fencing
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION:
The subject property is located at 503 East 9th Street.
The property's legal description is "That part NW lying E
of Quapaw Line W of McAlmont Street & North of E 13th
Street in Township 1N, Range 12 W Sections 2 and 11,
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas."
The Arsenal Building was built in the 1840's and is a
national landmark, the highest recognition of a historic
building. The structure is a contributing structure in the
district.
This application is for 6 new signs for the MacArthur Park
activities. The signs are for the Bike Polo court; the
Amphitheater/Pond/Dog Park; Arkansas Arts Center;
Multiple use sign; and the wayfinding sign. This Plan for
the signage will need to be presented to the Parks
Commission.
PREVIOUS ACTIONS ON THIS SITE:
There have been numerous COA's on the park property. Relevant ones are below:
On March 12, 2012, a COA was approved for a sign at the Firehouse Hostel and Museum.
On January 31, 2011, A GOA was approved for two new signs for the MacArthur Museum of
Arkansas Military History and for a directional sign for the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas
Military History and the Arkansas Korean War Veterans Memorial.
On September 13, 2010, a COA was issued for a new park sign for the identification of the park
to be located near the intersection of Sherman and 9th Street.
lot 9
Dog Park
DOG PARK
Commerce
and Pulaski
Lane
7
Arkansas Arts
ARKANSAS
4
Southeast
no
no
6-8"
Center
ARTS
corner of
CENTER
Ninth and
Commerce
8
Dog Park,
DOG PARK
5
Southwest
no
no
8'-8"
Bicycle Polo,
BICYCLE POLO
corner of
Pond and
UALR LAW
McMath
UALR Law
SCHOOL
Blvd and
School
AMPHITHEATER
Ninth
POND
Street.
9
Wayfinding
KOREAN
SA
Center of
no
no
6'-9"±
sign
WAR
park south
MEMORIAL
and east of
RESTROOM
both
PAVILION
museums
STAGE
POND
DRINKS
3 of
taken down, but the section along Ninth is still in place. The fence now has brick panels in the
fence with a curve set into the brick. The brick sections are 40" tall and the iron sections are
approximately 45" tall. The new fence will not feature the curves, it will feature straight lines.
The fence originally bordered Ninth and McMath. The proposal is to totally enclose an area
surrounded by Ninth, McMath, Tenth, a private drive, and Crescent Drive. It will have two gates
on the western side of the enclosure for access. The fence will be about 20' off the curb on
Ninth Street, and about Toff the property line. On McMath, it will be about 32' off the curb and
10' off the sidewalk. On Tenth Street, it will
be 30' off the curb line. The proposed fence
is 4' tall as stated on the cover letter, but the
drawings show a 5' fence in dimension. The
Plan shows the older brick section of the
fence removed, but the letter states that the
new fence "complements the park, as well
as, the existing wrought iron brick paneled
fence that remains:'
There have been fences along Ninth Street
at the Arsenal before. The photo to the right
shows one circa 1900 at the west entrance
of Ninth and Crescent Drive. The fence that
is to be proposed is not a recreation of this
fence, but a modern fence.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
223 West Markham Scree,
Little Rock Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371 -,790 Fax: (SOl)399-3435
APPUCATON FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. Application Date: Aky N6W 7 .7OLZ
2. Date of Public Hearing: at sm P.M.
3. Addrm of ProaartY «
4. Legal Deacriptb of Propely:b . /_ _m-c •
5. Properly Owner (Primed Name, Address, Plane, EmelO
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s. Owners Agent: (Primed Name, Address. Phone. Ennak): ?,-.i'al E. Va f h a4m;s
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1O.Sgnatum of Owner w Agent:
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NOTE: Should Owes be chrgea dur W conacuction Ideagn, mekdah, nine, M.) M1mn the approwetl COA,
applkam atoll rOtey C rnloslon skit end take appropriate Wfa. Approval fry the Commiaskn doe, eol
excuse toPlicerd or property eom campkence wth other applicable tucks, orGrolxa, or pokeea d dre city
unkaa elated by kg Commbabn Or stall. Reaponaib lity far kantitow such mdae, ordnwx'ee, of pok a. dah
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Phone: 501-371-4770 - Fax 901-371-6832
The length along MoMeth Boulevard Is 440 feet with a fetal length of s pprox. 600 feet. See the
attached drawings of the fencing.
Installation of the fence would be a needed physkaI barrier between the street and the much
used playground. It Is Intended that new fenee be sensitive to the history of the park and Its
surroundings while being cost effective.
We feel these enhancements to the pah the new signage and fencirki; would greatly appeal to
existing and new user of the park They would also help define the park as a destination place
with many features and activities to offer. We look forward to Implementing these changes with
park supporters and the support of the ❑ttle Rock Historic District Canmisslon.
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