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�..� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
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41, I LITTLE ROCK
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i� E�E�' HISTORIC 723 West Markham Street
l Little Rock Arkansas 72201-1334
DISTRICT
, - COMMISSION Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. Onei
DATE: January 9, 2012
APPLICANT: Stefan Vickery
ADDRESS: 904-906-908 Commerce Street
COA REQUEST: Storm Windows
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION:
The subject property is located at 904-906 Commerce
Street. The property's legal description is "The West 66
feet of Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 59 Original City of Little
Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas."
This building was built in the 1890's. The 2007 survey
form states: "This one-story Queen Anne has a front
facing wing with bay windows and segmented roof with
the same side facing wing termination. A porch with
minimal decoration fills between the front and side
wings." It is considered a "Contributing Structure" to the
MacArthur Park Historic District.
This application is for the addition of storm windows to
the south and east facing facades.
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PREVIOUS ACTIONS ON THIS SITE: I Location of Project
On September 12, 2011, A COA was given to Stefan
Vickery for the following items: Replacement of broken cracked and warped pieces of siding and
trim with pieces of same profile and size; Decking on front porch; Existing Railings on front
porch; Removal of built-in bench on front porch; Replace bench with railing to match recently
installed railing; Replacing vertical siding on bay to match other bay's vertical siding; Removal of
8x8 fiberglass columns on front porch; Replacement columns to be 6x6" box construction
columns with 1x wrap on bottom and top with cove mold on top and layout to match 1979 photo;
No window repair or installations of new windows are included in this COA; No installation of a
spindle frieze on porch is included in this COA,;
On January 13, 1988, an action was noted to replace partially burned roof, remove chimney,
replace windows and replace front door by the Applicant Lanelle McCollum. No notation was
found in the file to say if the COA was approved or not.
Existing north elevation
Existing east elevation
Existing south elevation
Existing west elevation
PROPOSAL AND WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION BASED OFF OF INTENT
AND GUIDELINES:
The proposal is to install storm windows over the nine existing wood windows, five on the
eastern fagade and four on the south facing fagade. The storm windows will be of the same
color of the existing trim (white or off white). The windows are to be made locally and are
aluminum with painted finish. The sash division will match the existing.
On Page 53, the Guidelines states: Screen and storm windows should be wood or baked -on
enamel or anodized aluminum in a color to match the window sash paint color and fit within the
window frames, not overlapping the frames. Screens should be full -view. Storm windows may
also be mounted on the inside of windows. Half screen and screen or storm windows smaller
than original window, are not recommended.
FULL OR HALF SCREEN? The proposal as stated complies with the Guidelines.
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. Installation of full screens on storm windows.
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.,, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
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DEVELOPMENT
•i [ �; HISTORIC 723 West Markham Street
l` DISTRICT Little Rock, Atkansas72201-1334
COMMISSION Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. Application Date: I1 —7
2. Date of Public Hearing:_4,14
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8. Estimated Cost of Improvements--ZL 7 51)
9. Zoning Classification: Is the proposed ch n e a permitted use? � No
10. Signature of Owner or Age . `/
(The owner will need to aufhvnae an�nr,,:g:eniing the owner at fhe public hearing).
NOTE: Should there be changes during aterials, size, etc.) from the approved COA,
applicant shall notify Commission staff and take appropriate actions. Approval by the Commission does not
excuse applicant or property from compliance with other applicable codes, ordinances or policies of the city
unless stated by the Commission or staff. Responsibility for identifying such codes, ordinances, or policies rests
with the applicant, owner, or agent.
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(This section to be completed by staff):
Little Rock Historic District Commission Action
Denied _ W Ithdrawn _ Approved _ Approved with Conditions _ See Attached Conditions
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Date:.
Revised 7/2009
December 08, 2011
This letter is to notify property owners of the intended exterior modification of the historical property at
904-906 Commerce Street, Little Rock, AR 72202,
The proposed exterior changes include:
Installing storm windows over the existing wood windows. 9 total windows will be modified
along the eastern front facing portion of the house, and 4 along the south facing side of the
house.
The windows will be of the same color of the existing trim and are for improving energy use of
the said property. The windows are custom made by Pro Window and Door and are aluminum
with painted finish. Sash division to match existing.
The Application for the exterior modification will be heard before the Historical District Commission on
January 9" 2012, The hearing will be held at the board room at the City Hall at 500 West Markham on
the second floor.'The meeting will begin at 5:00pm,
Cover Letter
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