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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC2025-022 Staff ReportOctober 2, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: HDC2025-022 NAME: McMath Retail Suites— New Construction -Certificate of Appropriateness LOCATION: Portions of Lots 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14 of the Masonic Addition, also referred to as 913 McMath Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Marc Nixon (Owner) 616 N. Taylor Little Rock, AR 72205 Figure 1. 913 McMath Ave, 2025. SCM Architects, PLLC (Architects) 1400 Kirk Rd. Little Rock, AR 72223 October 2, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: HDC2025-022 AREA: 0.53 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 HISTORIC DISTRICT: MacArthur Park Historic District HISTORIC STATUS: Non -Contributing CURRENT ZONING: UU — Urban Use District A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The application proposes a 4,455 square foot new single -story, multi -tenant office and retail building on a 23,147 square foot cleared lot. The proposed structure's exterior is primarily composed of brick veneer with precast concrete architectural details, brick pilasters delineating traditional storefront bays, topped by a brick and concrete parapet wall. The proposed site includes an exterior patio, 30 off-street parking spots, three ingress/egress points, and landscaping. B. BACKGROUND Location The subject property is located at the site previously addressed as 913 McMath Avenue. The property's legal description is "Lots 12, 13 and the South'/z of Lot 14, all of the South 'h of Lot 5, all of Lot 6 and all of Lot 7 lying west of the U.S. Interstate Highway No. 30 Right of Way; and all of that part of the closed alley lying between said lots, all in Block 4, Masonic Addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas." Context The subject property is the site of a 23,147 square foot cleared lot that previously held a Pizza Hut (b. 1981) that was approved for -TO .T ' � � ~- p� �Ls L U s 1 U O�CI ean�s B T E TTN ST. p gn r v rH40 ' EeTH ST EBTHST E rTH ST �✓�` )H B 1l ❑ - ETST f o ��� ° ❑cad N r o T i�,��- -� `y ' E-BTH ST Jill,%� c ,ti flop J0 sm sT ❑E T F9TH ST — — —� E�StH ST 913 McMath Ave. e '.i�W1RTryUR 1MH z o C3 G E? a q� - 4 a 8 8 ® gptg b o gmy rqT ao 46® q _ c c Nm 7 Rsr4r 30 � 1 10 �TRsr h�R 'f i c 4 n RyrgrF . § ' py t ,y T y � ! tlj0 � U4ASKl GOUMVIN ® �� hrFAS�j�pi , �91NT INTERSTATE 630 INTERSTATE ]d © O z c2l NTFRS - �f✓'� '� NrFRSr INTEkST TE o3(t W � v , FRO '9lWrFRsrgrF �3 %ikure 2. 913 McMath Avenue located in MacArthur Park Historic District. 2 October 2, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: HDC2025-022 demolition on August 4, 2023 through HDC2023-022. As a Pizza Hut, this site's use was restaurant/cafeteria. The Pizza Hut was built in the standard commercial 20th century style with one story. The signature Pizza Hut red metal roof was added in 1996 through HDC1996-006. The site takes access from McGowan St. to the east and McMath Ave. to the west. The former Pizza Hut was non-contributing to the MacArthur Park Historic District and the most recent Arkansas Architectural Resource From (PU2943, 2007) is provided as Attachment A. South of the site is a historic wood frame, single -story Folk Victorian residential structure (b. 1913) with a detached, rear, two-story accessory dwelling. The site is the last remaining contributing structure on the block. North of the site is a commercial structure (b. 1978) that is non-contributing to the district. The applicant attended a Pre -Application Meetingwith the Design Review Committee on June 18, 2025, which is mandatory for new construction proposals. The Design Review Committee comments are provided as Attachment D. Development History The subject property has been vacant since 2023. From 1981-2023, the site was home to a Pizza Hut. The Pizza Hut buildingwas oriented to face Interstate 30 and was a frame construction on a continuous foundation. The structure had a recta ngularfloor plan and a red hipped metal standing seam roof, signature to Pizza Hut buildings. The windows were stationery in a trapezoidal shape, some being open corner windows. Several windows were horizontal and sliding to service a drive -through. The rear of the building faced McMath and had a freezer addition attached. In c. 1971, three historic residences were demolished following the rezoning of the property from Two -Family District to Commercial District forthe purpose of new commercial development. Previous Action On August 4, 2023, a COA (HDC2023-022) was issued to Hut Little Rock LLC to allow for all structures to be demolished, with conditions that the removal of all debris and old structures avoid surrounding structures. On September 5, 1996, a COA (HDC1996-006) was issued to National Pizza Co. to allow for the 18-year-old wooden shake roof to be replaced with a red metal groove -locked panel standing seamed roof. On September 13, 1989, a COA (HDC1989-004) was issued to National Pizza Co to allow for a drive-thru window addition, with the condition that no open speaker phones would be installed at the order windows, to the Pizza Hut building. 3 October 2, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: HDC2025-022 On October 13, 1978, a CUP (Z-3237) was issued to Dr. Lem Clement to allow for the construction of a Pizza Hut restaurant. On August 1, 1968, a zoning permit (Z-2181), seeking to rezone the subject site and two adjacent lots from "C" Two -Family District to "F" Commercial District for the purpose of a service station, was denied by the Little Rock Planning Commission. No previous actions were found on this site. Sanborn Maps and Aerials: Figure 3: 913 McMath (formerly McAlmont) Ave, Sanborn Maps, 1897, Volume 1, Sheet 56. 12 Figure 4: 913 McMath (formerly McAlmont) Ave, Sanborn Maps, 1913, Volume 2, Sheet 193. October 2, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: HDC2025-022 41 i Figure 5: 913 McMath (formerly McAlmont) Ave, Sanborn Figure 6: 913 McMath Ave, 1960 aerial view. y Maps, 1939, Volume 1, Sheet 67. Figure 7: 913 McMath Ave, 1998 aerial view. Figure 8: 913 McMath, Pizza Hut, pre-1996. Historical Photos Figure 9: 921 McAlmont, 2007. f. October 2, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: HDC2025-022 C. EXISTING CONDITIONS: See site photos (Attachment B) and application packet (Attachment C). The application packet includes cover letter, application, public notice, survey, site plan, elevation renderings, materials, and site photographs. D. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: At the time of distribution, there were no comments regarding this application. All owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock that surround the site were notified of the public hearing. E. ANALYSIS: Sec. 23-120(d) of the Little Rock Municipal Code states: "When evaluating the general compatibility of alterations to the exterior of any building in the Historic District, the commission shall consider, but not be limited to, the following factors within the building's area of influence: (1) Siting. (2) Height. (3) Proportion. (4) Rhythm. (5) Roof area. (6) Entrance area. (7) Wall areas. (8) Detailing. (9) Facade. (10) Scale. (11) Massing." Additionally, the Little Rock Municipal Codes states: "Sec. 23-120(f) states that "New construction shall be judged on its ability to blend with the existing neighborhood and area of influence. The commission shall consider, but not be limited to the factors listed for alterations in paragraph [subsection](d)." Siting The application proposes that the new building has a front setback of approx. 24 feet, a side setback of approx. 48 feet to the north, a side setback of 10 feet to the south, and a rear setback of 56 feet from its shortest point and 86 feet from its longest point as the lot line is slanted along McGowan Street. The adjacent front yard setbacks of the site are approx. 22 feet (residential lot) and 50 feet (commercial lot). The front setback is within plus or minus 10% of the residential lot setback. The proposed site has a lot coverage of 19.25% and its primary entrance is oriented to McMath Ave, with secondary entrances oriented to the 1-30 and the interior of the lot. The application proposes that the new building has off-street parking in addition to on -street parking on McMath Ave. Staff finds the siting of the proposed building to be consistent with the Design Guidelines, specifically Guideline 7.1. The proposed building's setbacks, lot coverage, and orientation comply with the Design Guidelines. 9 October 2, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: HDC2025-022 Height The proposed height of the structure is 22 feet, from the from the finished ground level to the highest point of a building. Staff finds the height of the proposed building to be consistent with the Design Guidelines, specifically Guideline 7.2. The proposed building is less than 35 feet in height and is compatible with the height of neighboring structures. Proportion The front facade facing McMath Avenue measures approximately 63.5 feet in width and is composed of three evenly proportioned storefront bays. The primary entrance is located at the north corner and is marked by a prominent square tower element, with its parapet extending approximately 3.5 feet above the adjacent storefront bays. Each storefront measures approximately 16 feet 8 inches in width and 12 feet in height. The rear fapade, facing the McGowan Street, spans 49 feet and features two evenly proportioned storefront bays, identical in size to those on the front. A secondary entrance tower is located at the north corner and matches the height and design of the front tower. The interior (north -facing) facade, oriented toward the parking area, is 103 feet 4 inches wide and organized into five evenly spaced storefront bays. These bays are framed at each end by the two matching tower elements, providing visual continuity across the building's elevations. The south side elevation, which is minimally visible from the street, rises to a height of 18 feet 8 inches and is simply detailed, featuring a smooth sanded stucco finish and utilitarian rear doors. This elevation serves a more functional role and does not include the architectural articulation seen on the primary fapades. The storefronts include window and door openings in a traditional storefront configuration with five-lite transoms and traditional pane patterns. Staff finds the proposed building to be consistent with Design Guidelines, specifically Guidelines 7.3. The proportion of the size and shape of windows and door openings, including trim and other detailing, and the ratio of wall surface to windows are compatible with those found on historic commercial buildings within the district. Rhythm 7 October 2, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: HDC2025-022 The application proposes traditional storefront bays with traditional wall sign sections and parapet walls. Staff finds the proposed building rhythm to be consistent with Design Guidelines, specifically Guideline 7.4. The architectural rhythm of a new building is compatible with historic commercial buildings in the district and area of influence, and is compatible with neighboring residential structures, supportingthe spatial harmony of the block. Scale and Massing Staff finds the proposed building's scale and massing to be consistent with Design Guidelines, specifically Guideline 7.5. The proposed building includes features such as storefronts and parapets that are compatible with the scale and massing of buildings within the area of influence. The proposed building is compatibly scaled in terms of fagade, floor area, and lot coverage. The proposed building is wider along its east -to - west orientation, which matches the scale and of the existing structures in the area of influence in relation to lot orientations Entrance Area The proposed structure's primary entrance faces McMath Ave. and is located at the north corner of the front facade, marked by a prominent square tower element and double doors. The proposal takes advantage of the site's double frontage along McGowan Street and provides a secondary entrance inclusive of similar elements as the primary entrance. The proposed building's front fagade includes an outdoor patio seating area with two secondary storefront bays, customer entrance areas include display windows with transparent glazing, bulkheads made of thick cement board material mounted on'/z" thick exterior plywood, transom windows, 6" Accoya modified painted wood storefront framing, cement cornices, a sign band, and standing seam metal awnings. The application proposes that the south elevation has five steel doors for staff use and building code compliance. Staff finds the proposed building's entrance area to be consistent with Design Guidelines, specifically Guideline 7.6.1 and 7.6.3. The primary entrance (McMath) and secondary entrance (McGowan St.) face the public rights -of -way. All storefronts along the west, north, and east facades include traditional storefront components. Wall Areas The proposed structure's wall areas are primarily composed of McCool Hall brick veneer, precast concrete architectural detailing, and traditionally configured storefront bays that feature: transparent glazing,'/a" thick cement board mounted on'/z" exterior A October 2, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: HDC2025-022 plywood bulkheads, five-Lite transom window, 6" Accoya modified wood trim storefront framing, precast concrete cornices, framed sign bands, and metal standing seam shed awnings. The southern rear fapade displays smooth stucco, aluminum gutter downspouts, and steel utilitarian doors. Staff finds the proposed structure's wall areas are consistent with Design Guidelines, specifically Guidelines 7.7. The proportion, rhythm, and scale of the proposed wall areas are compatible with structures within the area of influence. The proposed wall areas reflect the historic context of the MacArthur Park Historic District while distinguishing the structure through the use of contemporary architectural materials inspired by historic materials found in the district. Staff recommends using transparent glazed windows rather than tinted glazed windows. RoofAreas The proposed structure displays a flat roof covered with TPO and a parapet wall with concrete coping. Staff finds the proposed building's roof area to be consistent with Design Guidelines, specifically Guideline 7.8. The roof material is minimally visible and used in modern construction as well as historic rehabilitations for commercial flat roof structures. The roof design, includingthe parapets and the concrete copings, are compatible with roofs of buildings of similar use within the area of influence. Fapades The proposed structure's facades include both traditional and contemporary materials. Traditional materials include brick, glass, precast concrete, and standing seam metal. Contemporary materials include modified wood for storefrontframing, cement board for bulkheads, insulated glazing, and modern glazing. Staff finds the proposed building's fapade to be consistent with Design Guidelines, specifically Guideline 7.9. The proposed materials complement the historic context and material heritage of the Historic District. Detailing Staff finds the proposed structure's architectural detailing to be consistent with Design Guidelines, specifically Guideline 7.10. The proposed detailing aligns with the traditional commercial historic style and proportions are compatible with the area of influence. Storefront Awnings 9 October 2, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: HDC2025-022 The proposed structure includes standing seam metal shed awnings above the storefronts. Though standing seam metal is a traditional building material, its material heritage in the Historic District is primarilyfound as a historic roofing material. Staff finds the proposed awnings are mostly consistent with the Design Guidelines, specifically Guideline 5.15.2. Staff recommends using a canvas or fabric material if a shed awning is desirable, or using simple metal canopy systems located between the storefront display windows and transoms. Historic Site Features No historic site features —including monuments, markers, sidewalks, signs, or stone curbs exist on the site. Parking & Landscaping The proposed site includes an asphalt parkinglotwith 30 off-street parking stalls located along the north (side) and east (rear) portions of the lot. The siting would require the relocation of the existing curb cut on McMath Avenue to the north, allowing a side drive to access parking, and does not increase the number of curb cuts to McMath Ave. or I- 30 Frontage. The parking area is approximately 11,700 sq. ft., which is 50% of the area of the lot. The parking area is not located in the side yard setback as there is no required setback in the Urban Use Zoning District if not adjacent to a single-family structure. The parking along the north section of the property encroaches past the front facade of the proposed structure and the structure on the adjacent parcel. The proposal includes planting screening foliage around the property, including two trees and 13 bushes as screening between the proposed patio and McMath Ave., a tree on the northwest corner of the property, a tree on the northeast corner of the property, a tree on the northeast corner of the proposed structure, and three trees and 11 bushes along the south property line east of the proposed building. The application proposes landscaping, such as manicured grass. Staff finds the proposed project's parking to be mostly consistent with Design Guidelines, specifically Guideline 9.12. The proposed parking area is not adequately screened visible from McMath Avenue and encroaches past front facades. Staff recommends the removal of two parking stalls closest to McMath Ave. to conform to Guideline 9.12.4. and additional landscaping to adequately screen the parking area visible from McMath Ave to conform to Guideline 9.12.3. 10 October 2, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: HDC2025-022 Mechanical Equipment, Collectors & Structures The proposal places the garbage collector in the southeast corner of the lot behind a fenced screening. The site plan does not include information regardingthe placement of mechanical equipment. Staff finds the proposed project's mechanical equipment, collectors, and structures to be mostly consistent with Design Guidelines, specifically Guidelines 9.23 and 9.24. The proposed project locates the garbage collector both in the rear and concealed with fenced screening. Staff recommendsthat mechanical equipment be located in areas not visible from the public rights -of -way. Signage The application does not include signage requests; however, it is staff's understanding that the applicant wishes to retain an existing ground mounted metal pole sign installed in the 1990s. The retention of the sign may require review by the Board of Adjustments. The sign face is no longer in the framing. Any sign refacing would require administrative review by Historic District Commission staff. The proposal is not inclusive of Signage requests for the individual storefront bays. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation Staff finds the proposed project to be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, specifically Standard 9—"New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment" —and Standard 10— "New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired." F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the approval of the application, as submitted, with the following conditions: 1. Canvas or fabric shall be used on the shed awnings, or simple metal canopy systems located between the storefront display windows and transoms. 11 October 2, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: HDC2025-022 2. Additional landscape screening shall be located in front of the parking area to reduce visibilityfrom McMath Avenue and parking stalls shall not encroach past the front fapade. 3. Mechanical equipment shall be located in areas not visible from the public rights -of -way. 4. Any future railing along the perimeter of the outdoor seating area along the front fapade shall conform to Design Guideline 9.19. and be reviewed by staff before installation. 5. Final architectural drawings and site plan shall be submitted to staff for final review and approval, inclusive of conditions. 12 October 2, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: HDC2025-022 Attachment A: Arkansas Architectural Resources Form 13 ARKANSAS ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES FORM ARKANSAS HISTORIC 1. Resource Number: PRESERVATION PROGRAM 2. Survey Number: 3. District Name: 4. Contributing/Non-Contributing: �J ABOVE FOR AHPP USE ONLY 5. Date Recorded: GENERAL DATA 6. Recorded By: T I NISI 1 PILIE� I 11111111111 7. Historic Name: I1_Il� I� 1 _ �L _ 1` 1 I 8. Alternate Name: ICI 1 IZIZA Aui-r I I I I I I I I I I I. I I I I I I 9. Quad Map: 1W I 1 ICI 10. Geographic Location: S T R 11. UTM Coordinates: Z E N -A+ 1k 12. Town/Nearest Community: , 13. Street Address/Directions to Resource: IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIzip 'L 14. Street Name: 15. Owner: 16. Owner Address: �I 1{� L �r l� 4Wi( W& I Zip 7 17. Owner Phone Number: 1,7101010 ,,CC 18. Informant Name & Phone Number: JPI0IL JAIs1 1; [1 JG41 iAislS I-17s ioA i ( I] l) 13140 I - 1611 I7 A DESCRIPTIVE DATA 19. Use/Original: i 3� I i4� Other: 20. Use/Present: 10131(141 Other: 0101-Single Family Dwelling 0102-Multi-Family Dwelling 0301-General Retail Store 0308-Bank 0401-Church 0601-School 9800-Structure Aban/Unocc. 9900-Other March 2001 21. Setting: L5 1-Rural, Undisturbed 9-Other 22.Threats to Property: W 1-None/Property Stable 7-Urban Encroachment Other: 2-Rural, Built -Up 3-Urban Encroachment 4-Small Town 5-Urban Other: 2-Neglect/Deterioration 9-Other 23. Total Number of Site Features: 101010 (e.g. concrete walls, ponds, statuary) 24. Total Number of Ancillary Structures: 1010 11Dl (e.g. outbuildings, etc.) 25. Style Influence: Primary: L212 01-PlainlTraditional 04-Greek Revival 15-Craftsman 19-Art Modeme 21-Standard Commercial 19"' Century 5-Private Development Secondary: I I I Other: _ 05-1talianate 09-Queen Anne/Eastlake 24-English Revival 25-Colonial Revival 22-Standard Commercial 20"' Century 10-Classical Revival 26-American Foursquare 18-Art Deco 99-Other 26. Plan: 107, Other: 01-One Room/single-pen 03-Double-pen 04-Dogtrot 05-Single Pile w/Central Hall 07-Rectangular 08-Square 09-Irregular 11-T-shaped 12-L-shaped 99-Other 27, Height (Stories): 10111 Other: 01-One 02-One & One -Half 03-Two 04-Two & One -Half 99-Other 28. Basement/Cellar: 131 1-Full 2-Partial Other: 3-No Cellar 8-Unknown 9-Other 29. Wings and/or Projections: A loll B I I I C I ','J Other: 01-Rear Shed 02-Rear L 03-Rear T 04-Side 05-Prow 08-Bay Projection 99-Other 30. Construction: A [Qk B UI Other: 01-Log 06-Frame 07-Box 08-Brick 31. Wall Material/Original: A Iv l(0 32. Wall Material/Present: A J() 09-Stone 12-Reinforced Concrete 99-Other B I_I Other: B I I I Other: 01-Log 02-Weatherboard 03-Novelty Siding 04-Board/Batten 05-Brick 09-Synthetic Siding 10-Stucco 12-Cut Stone 13-Field Stone 14-Asbestos 97-Unknown 99-Other 33. Roof Type(s): A 14191 B I_J1 C IU Other: p u ra M Id W J my [i�ied ova r 'vr- 01-Gable 02-Gable w/Parapet 03-Clipped Gaye 04-Gable o6 Hip 06-Hip 07-Pyramid 08-Gambrel 12-Flat 13-Flat w/Parapet 99-Other 34. Roof Features (if present): A I i 6 I B I I Other: 50 n 01-Dormer(s) 02-Steeple 03-Cupola 04-Cresting 5-Clock Tower 07-Tower/Turret 08-Belfry 99-Other 35. Roof Materials: A I v l � B I 1 j Other: _ 01-Wood 02-Composition Shingle 03 Metal 05-Tile 06-Tar Built-up 99-Other 36. Chimney Placement: A[Q B U C U D U Other: 1-Exterior End 2-Interior End 3-Other Exterior 4-Interior Central 5-Other Interior 9-Other 37. Chimney Material 1-Brick 38. Foundation Type: 1-Continuous A� BU CU DUOther: 4-Cut Stone 5-Field Stone 6-Metal 7 -Other A Ll_l Other: 2-Piers 9-Other 39. Foundation Material: A k Other: 1-Wood Block 2-Stone 3-Brick 4-Cast Concrete 5-Concrete Block 9-0ther 40, Porch Type(s): A f 11151 B i 161 1 C iI J Other: 01-Full, Front 02-Three-quarter, Front 03-One-Bay, Central Front 06-Awning 07-0ne-Half, Front 08-Recessed, Front 09-Side 41. Porch Height (Stories): A U B U C U Other: 1O 2 05-Wrap-around 10-Full, Rear 99-Other - ne -One & One -Half 3-Two 4-Two & One -Half 9-0ther 42. Porch Roof Type(s): A UJ B + C U Other: 1-Gable 2-Hip 3-Flat 4-Shed 5-Clipped Gable 9-Other 43. Porch Detail(s): A 1 B LQQ C I I I Other: 01-Chamfered Posts 02-Tumed Posts 03-Columns 06-Lattice 08-Columns on Piers 11-Posts 44. Window Type(s): A+ B l I CH Other: 1-Double-hung 2-Triple-hung 3-Casement 04-Balustrade 05-Wood Ornament 13-Screened-in 99-Other 4-Stationary 9-Other 45. Light/Pane Arrangement: A VIL / (LV B C 46. Condition 1-Excellent 47. Architectural Comments 1 rare ivia . vver7 HISTORIC DATA: U 2-Good 3-Fair 4-Deteriorated 5-Ruin Tgj C41 "I (Z?Q_ 4 .n ,p COrpovq�e_V lei �C_r pia\ ode -f o ify, 10 0f -{ �Ou'�Y',�y 48. Architect:: P IN 11 Io ItiIdI I I I I I I I I I I 49. Builder: 10 IV t 10 10 IPf INI I I I I I I I I I I 50. Construction Date: Pl C-circa D-date t J Other: 51. Historic Context: O N 4 N oo N 52. Please rate the level of significance of this property compared to others within survey area: 1-Very Significant 2-Moderately Significant 3-Significant Within a Group Context 4-Marginal 5-Non-Significant 53. Are any significant archeological features located on the property? 141 N b NE K jDwf4 54. Ethnic Heritage: A LQa B I I I Other: 01-Asian 02-African American 03-European 04-Hispanic 05-Native American 09- BELOW FOR AHPP USE ONLY 55, NR Eligibility: 1-Eligible 2-Ineligible 3-Listed 4-Delisted 5-Arkansas Register 6-Eligible in a District 56. Destroyed: (Y or N) U Date: �-Oaa ARKANSAS ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES FORM ARKANSAS 1.PJ IIISTORIC 1. Resource Number PIZISL;IZVmm PI?OGIZAM 2. Survey Number 1011 3. Film Numbers`��- 4. Date Recorded IG (o I -I 5. Recorder It A, Ff GENERAL DATA 6. Property Name I ?I I I7�4AI I �h frtl I I I I I I I 1 1 1 1 i l I l l 7. Quad Map IL4, It 16 8. Geographic Location S W T 10 11 It,4 R I I Z 9. Town/Nearest Community IL -I I I-rl-rl CIE I Ie1 a IC X I I I I_ I I I I 10. Street Address/Directions to Resource I'll I l'S- 1rt1c IAIL MI V 1lsjI-r I I I I I 1 1 I_1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 L1. 1 11 11. Owner & I6 11 Im ttlr-IMA lt1 t 6 Kn INJU I I O—L H 1 L_:._ 12. Owner Address IPIoI 115 b<I I(PIZI41401.1pJ+ frirl;5Ir3I0IJZ6IAI IKSI Ilollv7loZ 13. Informant I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L 30 z is A LA.J� L ij t t .izb'N v 41 rj x OVE� MEIV WORK -. w � c t y7- October 2, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: HDC2025-022 Vi,,,m e 14: 913 ,11cAda[h, south-so7ahwesl clev000n, 2025. Figure 15: 913 MCMath, north-northwest elevation, 2025. 16 October 2, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: HDC2025-022 Attachment C: Application Packet im z Een CEz 2HVb-2HOI a,. r. City of Little Rock Deparhnertt of Planrthtq and Development 723 West Mwldtem Street Lille Racy Arkansas 72201-1334 DEPARTMENT ol: Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 3714546 PLANNING & www_lilgarock.gov DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Address of Property: 913 McMath Ave, Little Rock, AR Legal Description of Property (as shown on deed): LOTS 12,13 AND THE SOUTH 112 OF LOT 14, ALL OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 5, ALL OF LOT 6 AND ALL OF LOT 7 LYING WEST OF THE U. S. INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO. 30 RIGHT OF WAY; AND ALL OF THAT PART OF THE CLOSED ALLEY LYING BETWEEN SAID LOTS, ALL IN BLOCK 4, MASONIC ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS Owner/Agent (Printed Name): 913 McMath, LLC / Marcus Nixon Owner /Agent Street, City, State, & Zip: Marcus Nixon / 616 N. Taylor St, Little Rock, AR 72205 Owner /Agent Phone Number: 501-944-1096 Owner/Agent Email: mnixon@hosto.com Name of Applicant as it will appear on all correspondence and in Staff report: Marc Nixon Brief Project Description: ui/ The subject is an approximately_-5_06square foot mutli-tenant retailloffice building located on a 23,147 square foot cleared site. The subject will front McMath Ave, and will have approximately 27 parking spaces. Estimated Cost of Improvements: $1,250,000 Capitol Zoning Jurisdiction: Is the subject property located within the boundaries governed by the Capitol Zoning District Commission? Yes -]No Conservation Easement Status: Is the subject property encumbered by a recorded conservation easement? Des QNo Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits: Is the property owner seeking federal or state historic rehabilitation tax credits in connection with the proposed scope of work? L_J Federal J State I✓ I None Signature of Owner or Agent: NOTE: Should there be changes during construction (design, materials, size, etc.) from the approved COA, the applicant shall notify Historic District Commission Staff immediately to allow Staff to review the changes. Approval by the Commission does not excuse the applicant or property from complying with other applicable codes, ordinances, or policies of the City. Responsibility for identifying such codes, ordinances, or policies rests with the owner or authorized agent. APPLICATION DATE: DO NOT FILL IN - FOR STAFF USE ONLY HDC FILE # HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION DOCKETED (DATE) AT (TIME) HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION ACTION: ❑ DENIED ❑ WITHDRAWN ❑ APPROVED ❑ APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS ❑ SEE ATTACHED CONDITIONS DOCUMENTING OFFICIAL SIGNATU DATE OF EXPIRATION (according to Ordinance No. 22,338): DATE: Certificate of Appropriateness Application Page 5 of 7 Revised 05/12/2025 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION ON AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS To all owners of land lying within 200 feet of the boundary of property at: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOTS 12.13 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 14. ALL OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOTS. ALL OF LOT a AND ALL OF LOT 7 LYING WEST OF THE US INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO, 30 RIGHT OF WAY. AND ALL OF THAT PART OF THE CLOSED ALLEY LYING BETWEEN SAID LOTS. ALL IN BLOCK 4. MASONIC ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS STREETADDRESS: 913 McMath Ave, Little Rock, AR 72202 OWNED BY: 913 McMath LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness on the above described property has been filed with the City of Little Rock's Department of Planning and Development requesting the following changes: See attached Cover Letter with Planned Description A Public Hearing on said application will be held by the Historic District Commission a' Board Room 500 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72201 (location address) on (date) October 2. 2025 at 4:00 PM (time). ALL PARTIES IN INTEREST MAY APPEAR and be heard at said time and place or may notify the Little Rock Historic District Commission of their views on this matter by letter. All persons interested in this application are invited to call or visit the Department of Planning and Development to review the application with Commission Staff. The City of Little Rock complies with all civil rights provisions of federal laws and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. The City of Little Rock does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, income status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political opinions oraffrliation, in admission oraccess to and treatment in the City's programs and activities, as well as the city'shiringor employment practices. Complaints ofalleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the City's nondiscrimination policies maybe directed to: Title Vl Coordinator, 500 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501- 371-4475. This notice is available from the Title V1 Coordinatorin large print orrecording. Free language assistance for those with Limited English Proficiency is available upon request. La ciudad de Little Rock cumple con todas las disposiciones de derechos civiles de los estatutos federales y autoridades relacionades qua prohiben Is discriminaci6n an programas y actividades qua reciben asistencia financiers federal. La ciudad de Little Rock no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, credo, religi6n, sexo, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad, astado de ingresos, estado civil, orientaci6n sexual, identidad de gdnero, informaci6n genctica, las opiniones politicas o afiliacion, an Is admisi6n o acceso y tratamiento an los programas y actividades de to ciudad, asi como de contrataci6n de empleados de Is ciudad. Las quejas de supuesta discriminaci6n y consultas sobre Is politics antidiscriminatoria de Is ciudad pueden ser dirigidas a Coordinador del Titulo V1, 500 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-371-4475. AFFIDAVIT I hereby certify that I have notified all the property owners as reflected on the abstract company's list and all those that are not reflected on that list that I have knowledge of within 200 feet of the above -described property that a Certificate of Appropriateness application has been filed regarding the subject property and that a Public Hearing has been scheduled to be held before the Little Rock Historic District Commission at he ' nd place des "bed on the notice. 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The architectural plans indicate metal awnings. Please describe in more detail the proposed metal and whether they are corrugated, standing seam, shuttered, etc. The metal awnings will be roofed with MBCI BattenLok 16-inch, 24 Gauge, standing seam roof panels over high temperature underlayment mounted on 1/" thick plywood decking. 2. What is the proposed stucco patten along the south facade? Smooth sanded surface with control joints. 3. The architectural plans indicate facade lighting and sign lighting. Please provide a description of the type and design of the lighting fixtures for the building, as well as any lighting fixtures proposed for the site. Signage Light —Alcon Lighting Inc., Rustic Outdoor Gooseneck LED Sign Light Wall Light — Hinkley, Medium Wall LED Barn Light. Parking lot lighting will be pole mounted LED fixtures with dark skies features. 4. Please indicate the material of the proposed solid panels (bulkheads) for the storefront. Bulkhead Material -'/4" Thick Cement Board Material mounted on ''/z" Thick Exterior Plywood. 5. The architectural plans indicate 6" wood trim for the storefronts. Should we understand this to mean an aluminum storefront clad with wood on the exterior or clad with wood on the interior? Please clarify. All Storefronts will be wood framed with '/" thick sheathing and trimmed out in 3/" Thick Accoya Wood Trim - Painted. 6. The wall sign sections of the storefront appear different in the east elevation from the north elevation. Please clarify the north elevation material. They are not designed to be different 7. Architectural plans indicate brick veneer. Please describe the specific brick proposed. Columbus Brick Company — McCool Hall 8. Is the signage shown for "Cafe 1915" part of the proposal? If so, please provide more information about the sign (material, lighting, etc.). No, the "CAFE 1915" signage is only shown for rendering purposes and is not a proposal for signage. 9. If there is a desire to streamline future signage reviews for this structure —if approved —it is recommend to provide proposed signage standards alongside the application. Signage is not a part of this application. 10. Please clarify if the proposed pavement is concrete or another material. All curb, sidewalk and entry drive apron construction is concrete. All drives and parking will be asphalt. 11. Please indicate the materials of the storefront doors. Aluminum Clad Full Lite Doors 12. Will there be any boundary railing for the outdoor seating area along the west and south elevations? Not at this time. 7 w a F- F- U 0 O a w 0 M Iu C u 101 U m U Q O U Q Ca N = a- c!i m Q) Q)CO U •� O Q 0 _U O + O + U O O -0 U c — 0 N U C� QO ca c O U m U) D i Q i _0 2(� Q U V) V) N N ) E (D) U } U N O Oo U CT E M (f) U ca E O M U N U O O N O 7 O Q M U U U Q O E N EO N U O O O ,� Q U Cp U) o ro N Q U E V) O m M U O Q V) O ca ca V) Q) N V) Q) O E 0 O N Y U i �j tn Z O H a O U D 0 O m IL N LO O O O 0 N Ln cc U x O m i LO (N LO C O U J Q LU r) D r) O d (N LO O O O O m m LL Y U m U) E D O U ►- LU J m Q J Q U D 0 m LU Of LU Z O Q U O J U 0 U Q n U 0 Z ry m W w W W V � 7C:) U) O -0 N a- C co O U) � T O — m 0 U) n O _ � U � X L u 0 U 6 O � � J � Q Q U J 4� O O U cy- O N O m ca O cf N U m O N ui C O 05 O C N 0-) cn (� C N c � d LL � � U 0 o o o 0 o L Q > c O � c v N o 0 U) � � m u Q O o m O N U C: C E Cl- c O O U u) U U (D c O E O O — V) m co � N Ul U m L O cn N � � Lo C � V � (N O O O (N O U o o, .` ) O U U n O U C oh� F It 4" I w w FM 1^ ■ L October 2, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: HDC2025-022 Attachment D: Design Review Committee Comments 19 City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street *,,-Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 371-4546 DEPARTMENTOF www.littlerock.gov PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Design Review Committee Comment Sheet The Design Review Committee (DRC) will review your project in the meeting based on eleven design factors to assess compatibility, according to Sec. 23-120 (d) of the Little Rock Municipal Code. Further information on the design factors can be obtained in the MacArthur Park Historic District Design Guidelines available online or at the Planning & Development office. Please familiarize yourself with the design factors when project planning and in preparation forthe DRC meeting. 1. Siting means the location of a building in relationship to the legal boundaries and setbacks, adjacent properties, and the natural conditions the site. Comments: lve„-41 _'W/: Tiro k' "o-4- (". {^ ri V ie' 2. Height means the vertical distance as measured through the central axis of the building from the elevation o the lo�.w,eesst finish d flo r to the highest point of the buillddling. 1 � ; Comments: i�t�t (� �l , ok'6% A'" ��/ s� /I!t� /!/tirI YJy P(' '� L')'%'—" 3. Proportion means the relationship of height to width of the building outline as well as individual components. ,�/II� Commends:, �l,!/d/yli►'GwW4fin (yt' �.,.Y✓�'�.ly`"i � 4. Rhythm means a harmonious or orderly recurrence of compositional elements at regular intervals, including the location of doors and the placement of windows, symmetrically or asymmetrically and their relative proportion. , _ ._,r _ , , I 1 _t , , I D r/ V i 5. Scale means the relative dimension, size, degree, or proportion of parts of a building to each other or group of buildings. h�, Comments: ! "y 6. Entrance Area location, and rr the area of access to the interior of the building including the design, of all porches, stairs, doors, transoms,pnd,sidelights. B. Wall Areas means the vertical architecturalf'rfiOnber used to define and divide space including the kind and texture and exposure of wall sidings and trims, and the location, number and d ; 4;11 " d A esign o a win ow an or operyngs �'' " / Comments: % ii)%1,'YY/%t1J U�/%'�c{�U' V�' / Page 4 of 6 Revised 02/06/2025 City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 371-4546 OTTARTMEST,v www.littlerock.gov PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 9. Roof Areas means the outside covering of a building or structure extending above the vertical walls including the form, material, and texture of the roof, and including the slope and pitch, spacing of roof covering,: size, design, number and location of dormers, the design and placement of cornices, and the size, desig material a d location of himneys. Comments: .t �/szlr/�G) 'dpo *l My {�'.%k/r i' lkL^Gy 10. Fagade means the fac,e of the building. Comments: A"% /l )yw j 11. Detailing means architectural aspects that, due to particular treatments, draw attention to certain parts of feature4 of a Ouil�din Comments: 4P*Vw Page 5 of 6 Revised 02/06/2025 City of UtUe Rock *--k Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 371-4546 DEPARTMENT OF www.littlerock.gov PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT LE, qOC HISTORIC DISTRICT qD `pMMi55�0[' s Design Review Committee Comment Sheet The Design Review Committee (DRC) will review your project in the meeting based on eleven design factors to assess compatibility, according to Sec. 23-120 (d) of the Little Rock Municipal Code. Further information on the design factors can be obtained in the MacArthur Park Historic District Design Guidelines available online or at the Planning & Development office. Please familiarize yourself with the design factors when project planning and in preparation for the DRC meeting. 1. Siting means the location of a building in relationship to the legal boundaries and setbacks, adjacent properties, ano the natural con4itions of the site. /I 2. Height means the vertical distance as measured through the central axis of the building from the elevation of the lowest finished floor to the highest oint of the building. Comments: . AM_ ,A/ ()IMJ-alka -e--- 3. Proportion means the relationship of height to width of the building outline as well as individual components. /} , �®, V/ Comments: ViV�t �. Ll 4. Rhythm means a harmonious or orderly recurrence of compositional elements at regular intervals, including the location of doors and the placement of windows, symmetrically or asymmetrically and their relative proportion. Comments: --o 5. Scale means the relative dimension, size, degree, or proportion of parts of a building to each other or group of buildings. Comments: 6. Massing means volume, magnitudei or overall size of a building. Comments: � / 7. Entrance Area means the area of access to the interior of the building including the design, Location, and materials of all pgrches, stairs, doors, transoms,and sidelights. - n lCr1 /�.e i z 67d 8. Wall Areas means the vertical architectural member used to define and divide space including the kind and texture and exposure of wall sidings and trims, and the location, number and design of all window and door gpe�n0gs. Comments: �/ 7tr'I �ll,/� 4 0M fUl; // `-- tt Page 4 of 6 Revised 02/0612026 City of Little Rock ' Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 371-4546 DEPARTMENTOF www.littlerock.gov PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 9. Roof Areas means the outside covering of a building or structure extending above the vertical walls including the form, material, and texture of the roof, and including the slope and pitch, spacing of roof covering,: size, design, number and location of dormers, the design and placement of cornices,,nd the si a desi n material and location of chimneys. Comments: � t CAD 10. Fagade means the face of the building. ' I Comments: _ ��' S� t —�1� lei .��e' 11. Detailing means architectural aspects that, due to particular treatments, draw attention to certain parts of features of a bL Uding., r1 - Comments: _ 11,�fi(�' 'ho CW ity of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 371-4546 DEPARTMENTOF www.littlerock.gov PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Design Review Committee Comment Sheet The Design Review Committee (DRC) will review your project in the meeting based on eleven design factors to, assess compatibility, accordicg to Sec. 23-120 (d) of the Little Rock Municipal Code. Further information on,the'des gh factors can be'obtairled.in the Md'cArthur Park Historic District Design Guidelines avai(able•:onlifie or"at the.Ptenniog:&-Develdpment•offtce..'Please.familiarize yourself with the design factors when project planning and in preparation for the DRC meeting. 1. Sftirig means the locatio"r`of al•bUilding irf reletionship"'M the l'egal,boi Alda'des and setbacks, adjacent prop5llies, and the natural o clitions of the ite. .�— Commen�s: Aht A c� �oe-C . %'� 2. Height means the vertical distance as measured throdgh the cetatral axis of the building from the elevation of thy lowest finished floppr to the hi�jst point of the building. Comments: _Lt/ _l1iyC��ll�il '�7I/f'a 7 A�W1 3. Propoetionmeans the relationshipof;heightt8,width,ofthebuildingoutline pswellas.individual components. Comments:{ 4. Rhythm means a harmonious or orderly recurrence of compositional elements at regular intervals, including the location of doors and the placement of windows, symmetrically or asymmetrically and their relative proportion. Comments: /i„rr//// 4e, d/,- r.;F �rl/e�irrC� Ue 5. Scale means the relative dimension, size, degree, or proportion of parts of a building to each other or group of buildings // 1 Comments: _ca`&e. � 7� 6. Massing means volume, magnitud r over Lt size of a bu Comments: 7 ;?'Z � Z •S S�7p 7. Entrance Area means the area of access to the interior of the building including the design, location, and materials of all porches, stairs, doors, tra_nsom�s, and sid5ii hts. y�" Comments: '741�'�'CA[' iy� G'i7�Y,�f hd — A GSS �Ci//l 6 8. Wall Areas means the vertical architectural member used to define and divide space including the kind and texture and exposure of wall sidings and trims, and the location, number and design of all window and qoor openings. y� Comments: �f --,l- �/%-%c«I7�SCIVIL Page 4 of 6 Revised 02/06/2025 City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 371-4546 DEPARTMENT OF www.littlerock.gov PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 9. Roof Areas means the outside covering of a building or structure extending above the vertical walls including the form, material, and texture of the roof, and including the slope and pitch, spacing of roof covering,: size, design, number and location of dormers, the design and placement of cornices, and the size, design material and location of chimneys. Comments: /rQ f` ?� �!� Y&;47polzog � - - - -T� 1p� Z _ A 10. Fagade means the face of the building. �j / IK/` Comments: — A b ./ .d tr �_ _____^r�QeI1�Y �f// /K-j 11. Detailing means architectural aspects that . fue to;particular treatments, `draw attention to certain parts of features of a building: Comments: CooiVO . Page 5 of 6 Revised 02/06/2025