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Home My WebLink AboutHDC1999-011 Staf Report And Recommendations, Application 08/23/1999, Photos Of The House And The Damages, 08/26/1999L� City of Little Rock HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS PREPARED BY: V. Anne Guthrie DATE: 26 August 1999 APPLICANT: City Housing and Neighborhood Programs, Code Enforcement Division ADDRESS: 1415 Commerce and 1422 Rock streets COA REQUEST: Demolition of structures due to tornado and fire damages PROJECT BACKGROUND, DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS: Both subject properties are located south of I-630, in the area heavily damaged by the January tornado. The Commerce Street structure is located on the east side of the street, the second one on the left headed south on Commerce. It was constructed circa 1890s and has 1920s alterations; it is listed as contributing to the historic district's architectural significance. It is a single family structure, and has been owned by the present owner for nine (9) years; it was in the process of being rehabilitated at the time of the tornado. The tornado damage was not extensive, but a subsequent fire six to eight weeks later caused more serious damage to the property's roof and rendered the structure a safety hazard. The Rock Street property is located on the northwest corner of Rock and 15th streets. This property was before the LRHDC at its August meeting for a new roof; the request was deferred until roof drawings were submitted. This structure was the Markwell Apartments, constructed ca. 1900 in the Craftsman style; it is listed in the architectural survey as a contributing structure. There are four units, two up and two down; prior to the January tornado, only one unit downstairs was occupied. The August staff report contain additional details of the structure's historical and architectural significance. NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT AND REACTION: At the time of distribution, no objections to the two demolition requests either by letter or phone. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of staff that the request for d lotion be approved for the 1415 Commerce Street structure. I sta recommendation that the request for demolition be denied for the Rock Street structure; in better condition, has not suffered the interior damage, its architectural integrity has not been compromised dramatically, and it is feasible for the structure to be rehabilitated. The property owner must secure the structure (temporary roof, windows, etc.) and make substantial efforts to sell the structure for rehabilitation. fLITTLE ROCK ,HISTORIC 'DISTRICT APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Date: O _ Z 3 _1� 9 1. Date of Public Hearing:�d day of S(L�60�— 1999 at S P.M. 2. Address of Property: 3. Legal Description of Property: 60 (pTq� S 4. Property Owner (Name, Address, Phone, Fax): kf,'O ff6 Nyut C - On a D 61(��7 - f 5 WT If- l�fl5 Ct�vn,��C� 5. Owner's Representative:+ {� �, lhr•. 1 f 6. Project Description (additional pages may be added): TfGIl 527-� DC— 6 7. Estimated Cost of Improvements: 8. Category of Work: I 9. Notification Requirements: —Z Yes (properties within 150 feet No 10. Signature of Owner or Representative: Q Historic District Commission Action (to be completed by staff): — Denied — Deferred — Approved _ Approved with Conditions Staff Signature: NOTE: Approval by the Little Rock Historic District Commission does not excuse the applicant, owner or representative from compliance with any other applicable codes, ordinances or policies of the City of Little Rock unless expressly stated by the Commission or staff. Responsibility for identifying such codes, ordinances or policies rests with the applicant, owner or representative. Little Rock Historic District Commission ♦ Department of Housing and Neighborhood Programs 615 W. Markham Street, Suite 100 ♦ Little Rock, AR 72201 ♦ Phone: 501-244-5420 ♦ Fax: 501-399-3461 1415 Commerce Hi stori c Plane: undetermined Date: undetermined Style: Vernacular Cottage Architectural Significance: Historical Significance: NJ Listings: . none Map Section: MP/F II 1415 Commerce 4-23-99 Structure posted unsafe (West Entrance) Rick Purifoy 12:30 1415 Commerce 4-23-99 Structure posted unsafe (East Entrance) Rick Purifoy 12:30 Uli-1 1422 S. Rock City of Little Rock HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS PREPARED BY: V. Anne Guthrie DATE: 26 August 1999 APPLICANT: City Housing and Neighborhood Programs, Code Enforcement Division ADDRESS: 1415 Commerce and 1422 Rock streets COA REQUEST: Demolition of structures due to tornado and fire damages PROJECT BACKGROUND, DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS: Both subject properties are located south of I-630, in the area heavily damaged by the January tornado. The Commerce Street structure is located on the east side of the street, the second one on the left headed south on Commerce. It was constructed circa 1890s and has 1920s alterations; it is listed as contributing to the historic district's architectural significance. It is a single family structure, and has been owned by the present owner for nine (9) years; it was in the process of being rehabilitated at the time of the tornado. The tornado damage was not extensive, but a subsequent fire six to eight weeks later caused more serious damage to the property's roof and rendered the structure a safety hazard. The Rock Street property is located on the northwest corner of Rock and 15th streets. This property was before the LRHDC at its August meeting for a new roof; the request was deferred until roof drawings were submitted. This structure was the Markwell Apartments, constructed ca. 1900 in the Craftsman style; it is listed in the architectural survey as a contributing structure. There are four units, two up and two down; prior to the January tornado, only one unit downstairs was occupied. The August staff report contain additional details of the structure's historical and architectural significance. NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT AND REACTION: At the time of distribution, no objections to the two demolition requests either by letter or phone. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of staff that the request for demolition be approved for the 1415 Commerce Street structure. It staff recommendation that the request for demolition be denied for the Rock Street structure; it is in better condition, has not suffered the interior damage, its architectural integrity has not been compromised dramatically, and it is feasible for the structure to be rehabilitated. The property owner must secure the structure (temporary roof, windows, etc.) and make substantial efforts to sell the structure for rehabilitation. LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS J4 Application Date: 9 — 2 3 1. Date of Public Hearing: day of Sw-,6A6� 1999 at S P.M. 2. Address of Property: 3. Legal Description of Property: `vii • bfQ 4. Property Owner (Name, Address, Phone, Fax): �3% -032?-) �5-r� °or� 5. Owner's Representative: U U LrL / LT ) „ — J 6. Project Description (additional pages maybe added): _1� r U u T /q 7. Estimated Cost of Improvements: 1 1M— 8. Category of Work: I II III IV 9. Notification Requirements: —Z Yes (properties wjthin 150 feet — No 10. Signature of Owner or Representative: Historic District Commission Action (to be completed by staff): — Denied _ Deferred — Approved _ Approved with Conditions Staff Signature: NOTE: Approval by the Little Rock Historic District Commission does not excuse the applicant, owner or representative from compliance with any other applicable codes, ordinances or policies of the City of Little Rock unless expressly stated by the Commission or staff. Responsibility for identifying such codes, ordinances or policies rests with the applicant, owner or representative. Little Rock Historic District Commission ♦ Department of Housing and Neighborhood Programs 615 W. Markham Street, Suite 100 ♦ Little Rock, AR 72201 ♦ Phone: 501-244-5420 ♦ Fax: 501-399-3461 1415 Commerce Historic Name: undetermined Date: undetermined Style: Vernacular Cottage Architectural Significance: Historical Significance: NJ Listings: None .Map Section: MP/F 411 Z- F 1415 Commerce 4-23-99 Structure posted unsafe (West Entrance) Rick Purifoy 12:30 1415 Commerce 4-23-99 Structure posted unsafe (East Entrance) Rick Purifoy 12'30 54, 't La 1422 S. Rock �r l 1 r r' �• ;7R1r+m