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Home My WebLink About2025-07-21 pre-design and applicationOutlook RE: COA & Pre-Application: 913 McMath Ave From Ratzlaff, Hannah K. <hratzlaff@littlerock.gov> Date Mon 7/21/2025 1:31 PM To Marc Nixon <mnixon@hosto.com> 1 attachment (964 KB) certificate-of-appropriateness-application-2025-fillable.pdf; Good afternoon, Marc, I have received the updated plans for your project. The next filing deadline is August 4th to be heard at the September 4th HDC public hearing. I’ve reattached the Certificate of Appropriateness application packet. It is a fillable pdf. The construction of a commercial building is considered new construction and requires the filing of a Certificate of Appropriateness Application, the submission of a filing fee ($100), the completion of public notice requirements, and submission of supporting documentation, as outlined in the COA instructions in the application packet. In addition to the filing fee, you will need to submit the below: Updated Cover Letter (unless you would like to use the one submitted to the DRC) COA Application (page 5 of the application packet) Photos of the existing site in its current conditions Updated site plan with the full property and associated proposed setbacks shown List of proposed materials with product information Proof of ownership Thanks, Hannah Ratzlaff Planning Manager Department of Planning and Development O: 501-371-4789 hratzlaff@littlerock.gov From: Marc Nixon <mnixon@hosto.com> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2025 12:10 PM To: Ratzlaff, Hannah K. <hratzlaff@lilerock.gov> Subject: RE: COA & Pre-Applicaon: 913 McMath Ave EXTERNAL EMAIL - This email was sent by a person from outside your organization. Exercise caution when clicking links, opening attachments or taking further action, before validating its authenticity. Hannah, Please find attached the updated plans. I know I missed the July 7, deadline. When is the next filing deadline. Would like to submit as soon as possible. Thanks, Marc Marc Nixon Commercial & Residential Agent Haybar Real Estate Haybarrealestate.com mnixon@hosto.com 501-944-1096 From: Ratzlaff, Hannah K. <hratzlaff@lilerock.gov> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 5:20 PM To: Marc Nixon <mnixon@hosto.com> Subject: RE: COA & Pre-Applicaon: 913 McMath Ave Good afternoon, Marc, Please see attached Design Review Committee comments from this afternoon’s Pre-Application meeting. The next upcoming filing deadline is July 7th (see attached calendar) and required submittal documents and filing fee must be submitted by EOD for that deadline to be scheduled for the August 7th Historic District Commission public hearing. I’ve attached the COA application packet here, containing instructions on required submittals, public notification requirements, and affidavit (if a representative is utilized). I’ve attached a few examples of new commercial infill development within the district. To summarize, in general, from what I heard from the Design Review Committee regarding the conceptual design, staff advises: The elevation facing McMath Avenue address McMath directly Potential through the extension of the east corner “tower” north into the parking area with a storefront entrance facing McMath with a connected pedestrian path from the sidewalk. Consider a darker color for the storefront system, such as bronze or black anodized aluminum, rather than bright metal Consider reducing the height of the CMU (?) bases along the facades to around 3 feet. Include signage into the application for tenants you have secured to consolidate regulatory processes. Remove lighting along the “cornice” of the towers. Consider using red/auburn brick veneer for the primary cladding. If the “cornices” are retained and utilized for the tower design, consider apply the brick veneer along the middle section. Or consider re-thinking this architectural element in general. Apply the primary brick veneer to the southern elevation. Consider increasing the landscaping along the northwest corner to further hide the parking viewable from McMath. Please let me know how I can be of further assistance to you in this process. Once you submit the updated site plan, I’d be happy to provide it to our zoning review and engineering teams to call out any additional considerations. Thanks, Hannah Ratzlaff Planning Manager Department of Planning and Development O: 501-371-4789 hratzlaff@littlerock.gov From: Marc Nixon <mnixon@hosto.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 11:22 AM To: Ratzlaff, Hannah K. <hratzlaff@lilerock.gov> Subject: RE: COA & Pre-Applicaon: 913 McMath Ave EXTERNAL EMAIL - This email was sent by a person from outside your organization. Exercise caution when clicking links, opening attachments or taking further action, before validating its authenticity. Hannah, Please find attached. Thanks, From: Ratzlaff, Hannah K. <hratzlaff@lilerock.gov> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:51 AM To: Marc Nixon <mnixon@hosto.com> Subject: RE: COA & Pre-Applicaon: 913 McMath Ave Good morning, Marc, Did you have any additional submittal documents to bring to the Pre-Application meeting this afternoon? If so, feel free to provide those via email so we can have them pulled up digitally for the discussion. Thanks, Hannah Ratzlaff Planning Manager Department of Planning and Development O: 501-371-4789 hratzlaff@littlerock.gov From: Ratzlaff, Hannah K. Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:40 PM To: Marc Nixon <mnixon@hosto.com> Subject: RE: COA & Pre-Applicaon: 913 McMath Ave Marc, Thank you for the clarification. As you move forward with the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) process, please note that detailed architectural drawings of each elevation will be required at the time of your formal application submission. Without these, the application will be considered incomplete. If these drawings are not available by the Pre-Application meeting, the Design Review Committee may have difficulty providing thorough advisement and will likely ask detailed questions about each elevation. Additionally, we recommend including a more specific list of materials—such as the specific brick veneer product as well as the storefront and opening systems—to ensure clarity and assist in the review process. Please understand that these comments are intended to support and strengthen your application, helping it move more smoothly through the review process. Thanks, Hannah Ratzlaff Planning Manager Department of Planning and Development O: 501-371-4789 hratzlaff@littlerock.gov From: Marc Nixon <mnixon@hosto.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:13 PM To: Ratzlaff, Hannah K. <hratzlaff@lilerock.gov> Subject: RE: COA & Pre-Applicaon: 913 McMath Ave EXTERNAL EMAIL - This email was sent by a person from outside your organization. Exercise caution when clicking links, opening attachments or taking further action, before validating its authenticity. Good deal. Thanks Hannah, The tallest point is 28’-0” with the lower height being 20’4”. The exterior building materials are precast veneer, brick, stucco (the top plat section on the tall “towers”), and metal coping. Thanks, Marc Nixon Commercial & Residential Agent Haybar Real Estate Haybarrealestate.com mnixon@hosto.com 501-944-1096 From: Ratzlaff, Hannah K. <hratzlaff@lilerock.gov> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:10 PM To: Marc Nixon <mnixon@hosto.com> Subject: RE: COA & Pre-Applicaon: 913 McMath Ave Good afternoon, Marc, I’ve received your pre-application meeting form and submittal documents. I’ve got you scheduled for the next available Pre-Application Meeting, June 18th at 3 PM, located at the Department of Planning & Development, 723 W. Markham. I will send a calendar invite out shortly. Feel free to forward this calendar invite to additional attendees. With a preliminary review of the documents you provided, there a couple items that would be helpful for the Pre-App meeting. Please see below: Scaled drawings for each elevation List of proposed materials Thanks, Hannah Ratzlaff Planning Manager Department of Planning and Development O: 501-371-4789 hratzlaff@littlerock.gov From: Marc Nixon <mnixon@hosto.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:18 AM To: Ratzlaff, Hannah K. <hratzlaff@lilerock.gov> Subject: RE: COA & Pre-Applicaon: 913 McMath Ave EXTERNAL EMAIL - This email was sent by a person from outside your organization. Exercise caution when clicking links, opening attachments or taking further action, before validating its authenticity. Hannah, Please find attached the application for pre-application review. And supporting documents. Please let me know that this is received. Thanks, Marc Marc Nixon Commercial & Residential Agent Haybar Real Estate Haybarrealestate.com mnixon@hosto.com 501-944-1096 From: Ratzlaff, Hannah K. <hratzlaff@lilerock.gov> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 4:33 PM To: Marc Nixon <mnixon@hosto.com> Subject: COA & Pre-Applicaon: 913 McMath Ave Good afternoon, Marc, Thank you for your call this afternoon regarding your property generally encompassing Lot 5 and Lot 6 of the Masonic Addition, previously addressed at 913 McMath. The property is within the MacArthur Park Local Ordinance Historic District. The goal of the local ordinance district is to protect and preserve the unique and valued qualities of such an area, its urban design, architectural character, and historic materials in buildings and in landscapes. A property owner in this district is subject to the rules and regulations as set forth by the City of Little Rock ordinances, Municipal Code Chapter 23, Sec. 76-160, that is based on Arkansas State law. Any exterior renovation of structures, additions, fencing, or other site features requires the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness either administratively approved by staff or reviewed by the Little Rock Historic District Commission at their regularly monthly public meetings. For more information about the Historic District Commission and the MacArthur Park Design Guidelines, please visit the City’s website: www.littlerock.gov Click on Government > Planning & Development Click on Boards & Commissions Scroll down to Historic District Commission In this section, you will find information regarding the HDC, the design guidelines, the application process, and other resources. The construction of a commercial building is considered new construction and requires the filing of a Certificate of Appropriateness Application(COA) (attached), the submission of a filing fee ($100), the completion of public notice requirements, and submission of supporting documentation, as outlined in the COA instructions in the application packet. The application for new construction also requires a Pre- Application meeting with the Design Review Committee, a subcommittee of the Historic District Commission. To begin, the process, you will need to submit a Pre-Application Meeting form (attached) with all requested submittal documents outlined in the instructions. The next Pre-Application Meeting is scheduled for June 18th at 3:00 PM at the Planning & Development Department at 723 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR, 72201 and would place your application on track to be heard at the August 7th Historic District Commission public hearing. Please make sure the description provided in the Pre-Application form is reflective of the full scope of work for this project. You are welcome to provide these documents via email. Lastly, as a resource to property owners, Planning & Development staff have created an interactive map of the district using GIS technology for property owners and residents to access key information regarding each structure and historic site as well as get up-to-date information on recently approved and active COA permits: MacArthur Park Historic District Interactive Map. Please contact staff with any questions. Thanks, Hannah Ratzlaff Planning Manager Department of Planning and Development O: 501-371-4789 hratzlaff@littlerock.gov