HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC2012-004 Support Doncuments 6Minyard, Brian
From: Minyard, Brian
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 10:32 AM
To: Palmer, Britton
Subject: building permit review 1200 S Commerce - Firehouse Hostel
Attachments: minutes HDC hostel 2012.pdf; building permit review 1200 S Commerce - Firehouse
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Britt,
I attached a copy of the minutes from the HDC for them. I left my comments in red.
Thanks for the chance to have input.
Brian
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City of Little Rock
Planning and Development Building Codes
723 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
April 18, 2012
Jamie Moses
Central Construction Group
521 Byrd St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
Re: 1200 S. Commerce
Mr. Moses,
I have completed the review of this project and the relevant notes are as follows:
1. Written approval from the State Health Department, Plumbing Division, must be
obtained for all commercial buildings prior to issuance of the building permit. Contact
Ric Mayhan, Plumbing Plans Examiner at 661-2642 with any questions.
2. Approval from Central Arkansas Water is required. Contact Daniel Tull (501) 377-1245
for information and required submittals.
3. Approval from Little Rock Wastewater Utility is required. Contact James Boyd, P.E.
(501) 688-1414 for information and required submittals. Additional approval from the
Environmental Assessment Department at LRWU is required for the grease trap
installation. Contact Mikel Murders (501) 688-1532 for information and required
submittals.
4. Approval from Little Rock Public Works is required. Contact Vince Floriani, P.E. (501)
371-4817 information and required submittals.
5. This project has been reviewed as a type 5B (existing) construction, group R-1, and
sprinkled with an NFPA 13 system.
6. This property was subject to review by the Historic District Commission (HDC). Their
approval was for certain doors, windows and other finishes. Please provide the
following:
• Provide detail of 4 windows to be replaced in Room 101 Lobby with single hung
true divided lights 12/1 wood window replacement sashes. Existing jambs,
headers and sills to be reused if possible and if not, replacements will be of same
size, dimension and profile.
• Heat Pumps and condensing units have increased from three to four units.
Concentrate on south side of building.
"Safety Through Codes "
City of 1Litde Rock
Planning and Development Building Codes
723 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
• Door 110 on north side of building does not meet approval given by HDC. It
shall not have sidelights. It must have a transom over the door to match
"transoms" to each side over windows. Minimize the distance that the bay
extends from the building and dimension on plan. Provide elevation of new bay
with door and transom.
■ Submit light fixtures "R" to Staff to get approval.
* Adhere to all other improvements on exterior of building as described in COA as
attached.
■ All items in this section must be approved by HDC Staff (Brian Minyard) and
approved by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Office Conservation Easements
Coordinator.
7. Discuss how the site approach(es) will be accessible (e.g. ramps, egress from accessible
unit, etc.).
8. The ventilation hood for the cook top/range must be a listed type I hood per 2006 IFC
609.2 and 2010 IMC 507.2.3.
9. Ensure that doors 202 and 205 are provided with automatic closers.
10. Verify that the open side of the main central stair is protected with intermediate rails
(balusters) where the treads are greater than 30" a.f.f.
11. An 18" vertical grab bar is required in the accessible restroom (ref. ANSI Al 17.1).
12. The receptacle for the water fountain must be GFCI protected.
13. Ensure that a permanent address is posted as required by the AHJ Fire Marshal.
This is a City of Little Rock affiliated project therefore there is no permit fee. Please respond to
these comments in writing or via email to hpalmer@littlrock.org. I may be reached by phone at
(501) 371-4839; the fax number is (501) 371-6863.
Regards,
Brit Palmer
Plans Examiner
City of Little Rock
"Safety Through Codes"