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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
HDC2024-020 Amended
Property Owner/Agent: Matthew Pekar
Address of Property: 1017 Cumberland Street
Project Description with Conditions listed:
1) Foundation
a) Repoint mortar joints with period correct mortar and point style. Match mortar in
composition, color, strength, and joint style where mortar is missing or cracked.
b) Replace only damaged or deteriorated brick using compatible salvaged brick. If salvaged
brick is not available, replace any missing or damaged brick with period correct masonry,
matching existing masonry in material, size, and appearance.
c) Regrade soil away from foundation walls.
d) When removing paint from brick masonry foundation, prepare a test area with low visibility
before full application. Use biodegradable or environmentally safe paint removal products.
See NPS Preservation Brief 1: Assessing Cleaning and Water-Repellent Treatments for
Historic Masonry Buildings for paint removal guidelines.
e) Remove existing outer layer of paint on brick foundation using a hand scraper.
f) Repaint existing painted brick with water permeable paint following manufacturer’s
instructions. Avoid using latex paint.
g) Do not apply silicone or waterproof coatings to brick.
2) Porch repair
a) General
i) Repair damaged pieces where possible by patching deteriorated wood with wood
putty, repair larger areas using wood epoxies, and repair significantly deteriorated
areas by removing damage and fitting with a new piece of wood, i.e. a dutchman repair.
b) Porch Floor Repair
i) Repair porch flooring.
ii) Remove rotted flooring and replace with tongue and groove boards of same dimension,
shape, and profile.
iii) Repair floor joist and replace any rotted or damaged porch support floor joists.
c) Porch ceiling Repair
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax:(501) 399-3435
www.littlerock.gov
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i) Remove damaged ceiling and replace with wood elements of same dimension, shape
and profile.
ii) Caulk, prime, and paint.
d) Porch Rafters Repair
i) Repair porch rafters as needed from below.
e) Porch Support, Railing, and Step Repair
i) Repair porch supports, railing, and architectural details.
ii) Remove rotted elements and replace with wood elements of same dimension, shape,
and profile.
3) Painting
a) Scrape areas as needed.
b) Apply one coat of primer, and two coats of paint.
c) Back prime new boards by applying a coat of primer to the reverse side and edges.
d) Avoid non-breathable coatings which trap moisture.
4) Cleaning of Building
a) Clean exterior of building using mild soap and low pressure to remove mildew and dirt from
exterior.
5) Roofing
a) Remove multiple layers of asphalt roofing and/or additional layers of roofing materials.
b) Repair decking with boards of same thickness, (plywood, chipboard, or 1x6 boards for
decking.)
c) Drip edge may be installed. Paint exposed edge to match fascia.
d) Gutters may be removed and replaced if necessary for roof installation.
e) No changes will be made to the roof pitches, gables, or valleys.
f) Reroof with architectural shingles.
6) Mechanical Units - Heating and Air units-
a) Remove and replace existing mechanical units.
b) Install HVAC mechanical unit where not readily visible from the street towards the rear of
the building and away from the front façade, screen with existing fencing or shrubbery.
c) Eliminate any condenser units and supply/condensate lines that are replaced when visible
from the street. Do not run supply or condensate lines on the exterior of the building.
d) Place condensing units at the back of the building away from the street view.
Zoning & Building Code
1. Project shall adhere to all applicable City of Little Rock zoning and building code
regulations.
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Staff Signature Issue Date
___________________________
Expiration Date (Ord. No. 22,338)
12/30/25
12/30/26
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POSTING OF COC ON PROPERTY DURING PROJECT: Pursuant to Little Rock, Ark. Ordinance No. 22,338, a Certificate
of Compliance, or copy, shall be posted, available for inspection, and prominently displayed on the site of the work at
the front of the property to be seen from the street until the completion of the project.
COC EXPIRATIONS AND EXTENSIONS: Pursuant to Little Rock, Ark. Ordinance No. 22,338, a Certificate of
Compliance shall expire and be considered null and void on the expiration date noted above. If an extension is needed
to complete work, please review terms of extension and expiration in Ord. No. 22,338 and contact Planning &
Development staff at least one month prior to the expiration date.