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jLITTLE ROCK
HISTORIC
DISTRICT
COMMISSION
DATE: July 13, 2009
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.
APPLICANT: Mark Brown and Jill Judy
ADDRESS: 1004 Scott Street
COA Remove siding and restore to original siding
REQUEST:
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION-.
The subject property is located at 1004 Scott Street.
T he property's legal description � is "the north 45` of
Lot 10 and the south 5' of Lot 11, Block 11, Original
City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas."
The Ratcliffe House was built ca 1886 in the Queen
Anne Style and later converted to apartments in the
i 910's. T he front porch was removed and sleeping
porches in the Craftsman Style were added at that
time.
The 1988 survey shows it as a Contributing
Structure and the draft of the current survey also
shows it as Contributing.
This application is to remove the cement siding and
restore to original siding.
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In January 1996, a COA was approved for the "Removal of non -original sunrooms at
front facade and recreation of original 1889 porch and roof configuration" to Myra Ash.
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In June 1997, a COA was approved for the "Installation of Storm Windows 11to Myra Ash,
which was completed. The request for the soffits and fascia to be covered with vin;/l
siding and the window trim to be covered in aluminum siding was not approved nor
completed.
In October 1986, a COA was issued to Charles Witsell for the "rehabilitation of the old
Ratcliffe house, which was converted to 6 apartments in the 1930's. Work includes,
roofing, painting, storm windows, interior fix -up and removal of added front sun porches
and reconstruction of the original front porch." This was not completed.
Existing northeast elevation
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PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to remove all of the cement siding from the
structure and expose the original weatherboard siding. Any siding that is in need of
repair due to warping, cracking, rotting, etc will be replaced with siding that matches the
original. Siding will then be caulked, primed, and painted.
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The Design Guidelines' Artificial Siding Policy, Appendix i, states items relevant to this
case:
A. Siding original to the building should be repaired rather than replaced, only
where necessary due to deterioration.
In considering exterior changes, the Commission will weigh the needs and
desires of the applicant with the overall good of the Historic District. While each
application will be considered on its merits, the Commission will utilize the
following auidelines in order to best implement its preservation responsibilities:
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1) The more historically significant the structure, the more concerned the
Commission will be that the structure's exterior appearance will retain its historic
integrity and character;
2) The more architecturally significant the structure, the more concerned the
Commission will be that the structure's exterior retains its architectural
compatibility,
3) The more visible the structure is from a public right-of-way, the greater the
Commission's concern;
4) The closer the structure is to historically or architecturally significant
structures; the more the Commission will be concerned,
5) Restoration of original material is the ideal method to be used in all projects;
6) Renovation using identical materials is the next preferred method of
addressing exterior work to be performed;
7) Use of materials that were traditionally used within the Historic District when
the structure was built is preferred,
8) Use of natural materials is normally preferred over the use of artificial or
synthetic materials;
9) Architectural detailing and fenestration are often the most important
characteristics of a structure.
For these reasons, the use of artificial siding on structures within the Historic
District is discouraged. However, each application that includes the use of
artificial or synthetic siding will be carefully considered by the Commission and
particular attention will be paid to any special circumstances that may make use
of artificial or synthetic siding prudent or necessary. Likewise, the application will
be carefully scrutinized by the Commission in terms of the effects of the
proposed materials on the structure's style, historical integrity, structural and
architectural integrity and the effect of the artificial or synthetic materials on the
Historic District as a whole.
The following statements are in reference to the nine items above. Statement # 3 - The
east and north facades are the most visible from the public right-of-way. Utmost care
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home. Statement # 4 - This structure is next door to the Hanger House, located at 1010
Scott Street. The proximity of this structure to the Hanger House makes it of concern to
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The. nnnditinn of the wood siding under the cement siding is unknown. The applicant
proposes to remove the cement siding and assess the condition of the wood and
restore/repair/replace siding as needed
There are three scenarios to the restoration of the wood siding: Scenario A: Remove
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and painting. Scenario C: Remove the cement siding and the existing historic siding is
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such a condition that would require replacement of all of the siding with new wood
siding that would be compatible with the style and character of the house. The new
siding should be as close as possible to the profile of the historic siding.
Care should be taken to respect the original vertical corner trim boards and any original
decorative siding. Original vertical trim boards that separate additions to the house
should be retained, not removed.
This house was built as a Queen Anne
House and fish -scale siding is still evident
and exposed on the original tower located
near the northeast corner of the house.
Fish -scale siding is also visible on the
northern dormers. That decorative siding
must not be removed nor any decorative
siding that is exposed during the removal of
the cement siding.
Fishscale siding on dormers
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS AND REACTION: At the time of distribution, there
were four comments in support of this application.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: On June 29, 2009, the applicant requested a deferral of
this item to the August 10, 2009 agenda in order to obtain the abstract list. Staff
supports the deferral request.
COMMISSION ACTION: July 13 2009
Commissioner Bob Wood made a motion to defer the item to the August 2009 meeting.
Commissioner Julie Wiedower seconded the motion and the item was deferred with a
vote of 4- ayes, and 1 absent.
COMMISSION ACTION: August 10 2009
Commissioner Julie VieUUwer made a motion to defer the RUM Lu Lilt-, SePLe!i!bcr ^U,
2009 meeting. The motion was seconded and the item was deferred with a vote of 4
ayes, and 1 open position.
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LITTLE ROCK
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�V e !" DISTRICT
af�{ COMMISSION
DATE: August 10, 2009
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. Two.
APPLICANT: Page Wilson, Paul Page Dwellings
ADDRESS: Northwest Corner of 15th and Rock Street
COA 2 houses at 15th and Rock
REQUEST:
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION:
The subject property is located at 1422 South Rock
Street. T he property's legal description is Lot 7 of
Block 49 of the Original City of Little Rock, Pulaski
County, Arkansas.
This is a vacant lot.
This application is for a request to amend th
existing COA for the new infill construction of one
single -story detached home and one two-story
detached home with development of Lots 8 and 9 to
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be reviewed at a later time. The single -story home Location of Project
is located on the west portion of the lot at the alley
and the two-story home is on the eastern � portion of the lot at the street corner. This
ap nlir_.atinn will review the single -story home first and then the two-story home.
Since the 2006 review of this site, there has been construction activity in the
neighborhood. In June 2006, permits were issued for two duplex structures at 1517 and
ram, imhP land -qtraat in .?i ;iv 9nnn a permit was isstfed fir a single-family
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family residence at 1518 Rock Street. in February 2007, three permits were issued for
single-family homes at 301, 305, and 309 East 15th Street.
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Directors for a Revocation of a PD-R for the three lots with a five-plex and creation of a
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The paving around the pool and fountain is not a historic feature as evident by the
exposed aggregate paving in the center of the brick coping. The shell of the pool
should not be disturbed during the paving. See Standards number two, nine and ten.
According to historic photographs of the Arsenal iuilding, the crescent drive around
1900 appears to have been dirt. Currently the drive is asphalt. Adding a pressed
concrete surface in a faux cobblestone pattern may be introducing a fake sense of
history as stated in the Secretary of the Interior itandards number three. A concrete
with a colored finish would tie the improvements in with the plaza development.
Trees and shrubs are proposed around the Main Plaza area. The view of the Arsenal
Building should not be blocked by overly large trees. Trees with a mature heigh f 25
feet should not diminish the view while still enhancing the plaza. Shrubs shoulr a ess
than two and one half feet tall at maturity for security reasons.
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 a building permit.
2. Relocate Entry Plaza — South to the north to retain existing brick walk at crescent
drive.
3. Restore brick walk at crescent drive in vicinity of plaza.
4. Submittal of final 16' tall light fixtures to Staff for approval before installation.
5. Submittal of planting materials to staff before installation.
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