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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProject Background, Description and Analysis Appl. Christopherr Pratt 04-27-2000 (3)City of Little Rock HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS �. �4 1-4 jt PREPARED BY: V. Anne Guthrie DATE: 7 April 2000 APPLICANT: Christopher Pratt ADDRESS: 308 East 14th Street COA REQUEST: Rehabilitate the structure into a single-family home; install storm window and HVAC unit; repair gutters, foundation, doors, etc. s PROJECT BACKGROUND, DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS: The subject property is located south of I-630. The structure is on the north side of 14th, just west of the alley be wee Rock and Cumberland streets; it is the only structure on the north side of the block, facing n g 14th. The two -storied structure, constructed in the 1890s, is listed as contributing in the MacArthur Park Historic District 1988 architectural survey. The 1978 architectural survey of the MacArt Park and Governor's Mansion areas evaluated the structure as being level II of architecturahur significance, which contributes to the area's character either visually or aestheticallyl . The structure has been vacant for several years. NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT AND objections, by letter REACTION: At the time of distribution, there were or phone. to the applicant's request. no STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is staff recommendation that the request to rehabilitat structure be approved with the following conditions: e the ♦ should be project scope change in any fashion in terms of material, massing, scale Profile and size. staffis notified and appropriate actions taken; ' ♦ meet all city codes and regulations and appropriate approvals obtained; ♦ all replacement materials for the exterior are compatible with existing ♦ storm windows and doors meet guidelines' regulations in terms of materials and color City of Little Rock HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS PREPARED BY: V. Anne Guthrie DATE: 27 April 2000 IMMMMMM APPLICANT: Christopher Pratt ADDRESS: 308 East 14th Street COA REQUEST: Rehabilitate the structure into a single-family home; install storm windows and HVAC units; repair gutters, foundation, doors, etc. PROJECT BACKGROUND, DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS: The subject property is located south of I-630. The structure is on the north side of 14th, just west of the alley between Rock and Cumberland streets; it is the only structure on the north side of the block, facing 14th. The two -storied structure, constructed in the 1890s, is listed as contributing in the MacArthur Park Historic District 1988 architectural survey. The 1978 architectural survey of the MacArthur Park and Governor's Mansion areas evaluated the structure as being level II of architectural significance, which contributes to the area's character either visually or aesthetically. The structure has been vacant for several years. 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INC* Little Rock Historic District Commission 4 May 2000 Minutes, Page 2 The second Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for consideration was: Applicant: Christopher Pratt Address: 308 East 14th Street Request: Rehabilitation of structure into a single-family home (Deferred request) The owner presented the request to rehabilitate and convert the structure into single-family; this request was deferred due to the need for detailed information. The HVAC unit proposed for the rear roof will be relocated to the west side in the rear, by the first unit. Computerized drawings of each facade and a revised listing of nine items were presented. The computer drawings depicted each elevation after rehab and photos depicted the existing condition of the structure. Greer reviewed the itemized listing individually: window replacements; storm windows; door and window openings; shiplap siding repair; HVAC units; and gutter repair. There was lengthy discussion relating to the shiplap siding on the southwest corner of the west facade, or roughly one -quarter of the elevation. It is different sized siding and does not match the existing siding on the facade (4" versus 3 "). Discussion focused on repair work and LRHDC's role in deciding the level of detail, such as siding width, in preserving architectural integrity. Specific windows were discussed in terms of retaining or eliminating the openings. The listed items were discussed as part of the conditional approval: Item #1 -- windows must match original in dimensions and details; extant sashes will be utilized; header trim to be matched Item #2 -- storm windows details as presented will be used in prefinished bronze or white Item #3 -- front porch door on east side will be closed and 3" siding installed Item #4 -- replace front door with wooden french windows and sidelights -- need cut sheet with details for approval Item #5 -- damaged siding replaced; on west replaced with 3"siding to match Item 96 -- both HVAC units on west side; landscaping submitted for staff approval Item #7 -- front porch gutter on the south will be repaired and reinstalled Item #8 -- close window on second story east elevation with appropriate siding; enlarge other window and utilize details and dimensions Item #9 -- rear door opening on west will be retained with fixed, six -panel wooden door There was a motion to approve the COA request for 308 E. 14th Street as revised and with specific detail cuts submitted for staff approval. It was approved unanimously. Under old business, there were updates on the following: demolition of 1423 Cumberland; stabilization of 1324 Cumberland due to fire damage (it requires a COA for rehab); and the 1999 CLG projects of infill housing plan and architectural survey of Stiffts' Station are progressing on schedule. As there was no business, the LRHDC meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.