HomeMy WebLinkAboutProject Background and Description 09-09-2013DEPARTMENT 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: September 9, 2013
APPLICANT: Tim Zimmerman, First Choice
ADDRESS: 200 E 13th Street
COA REQUEST: Signage
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION:
The subject property is located at 200 E 13th Street. The
property's legal description is "Lot 6 and the south 1/5 of
Lot 5, Blok 22, Original City of Little Rock, Pulaski
County, Arkansas."
This office building was built in 1955. The 2006 survey
form states: "This standard 20th Century Commercial
structure has expressed columns and beams with solid
and transparent walls independent of structure. Built for
Price Chiropractic in 1955." The 1988 survey counts it as
Non -Contributing, but the 2007 survey shows it as
Contributing.
This application is a result of an enforcement action.
Signage was installed without a COA for the signage and
without a sign permit. The signs are all 2'x8' long and
are posted on three sides of the building.
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PREVIOUS ACTION5 ON TH15 511 E:
On May 5, 2002, an administrative approval was issued to install a new roof.
PROPOSAL AND WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION BASED OFF OF INTENT
AND GUIDELINES:
The guidelines state on page 78:
5. Signs on Commercial Structures:
Signs on commercial buildings should be in proportion to the building and should
be made of historic materials, such as finished carved wood, glass, copper, or
bronze letters. Signs of plastic, plywood, or unfinished wood are not appropriate.
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Signs should be placed at traditional locations, such as on storefront beltcourses,
upper facade walls, hanging or mounted inside windows, or projecting from the
face of the building. Lighting for signs should be concealed; up -lit or spot lighting
is recommended.
Ghost" signs (historic painted wall signs, frequently on sides of brick buildings)
should be preserved and not removed.
The signs (already installed) are aluminum signs with vinyl lettering. The signs are 2' by 8' each
and are mounted on the brick on the south, west and north side of the buildings. These signs
comply with the sign ordinance. Staff believes that aluminum sign material is appropriate of r the
age of this structure.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS AND REACTION: At the time of distribution, there were no
comments regarding this application.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval with the following conditions:
1. Obtaining sign permits for each sign.
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COMMISSION ACTION: September 9. 2613
Brian Minyard, Staff, made a brief presentation of the item.
Tim Zimmerman, of First Choice, spoke for the application. He stated that the signs are
important for his business. Commissioner Julie Wiedower welcomed him to the district. Mr.
Zimmerman said that he had joined SOMA and loved his neighbors. Commissioner Randy
Ripley asked how long he had been in that location. Mr. Zimmerman stated since December.
There was a question about the lighting of the signs.
Commissioner Wiedower asked about the hours of operation. The response was 7-4 Monday —
Friday.
There was a motion made by Commissioner Wiedower to approve the application as submitted
with staff recommendations and was seconded by BJ Bowen. The motion passed with a vote of
6 ayes and 1 absent (Vanlandingham).
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