HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC1998-016 Staff Report And Recommendations, Background And Analysis July 1998City of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
PREPARED BY: V. Anne Guthrie DATE: July 1998
APPLICANT:
City of Little Rock
ADDRESS:
1410 Commerce
COA REQUEST
Demolition of garage, south section
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS: In 1994, there was a request by the City of Little
Rock Code Enforcement Division, Jack Patton as agent, to demolish structures at 1410
and 1416 Commerce Street. Based on the files, each lot had a main structure and
outbuildings; no photographs exist of the structures on the two properties.
In the meeting's minutes, Patton stated that the application is for the demolition of all
structures at this location (1410 Commerce). The motion to approve the application for
demolition of both (all) structures at this address was approved unanimously.
Demolition of the structures at 1416 Commerce was approved as well. The minutes are
attached for review.
While approval of the demolition of all structures at 1410 included the two -storied
apartment garage, the decision was over four years ago, and therefore the time period
has expired. The lapse of COA approval requires reapplication for its demolition.
NEIGHBORHOOD REACTION: None to date
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommendation of staff that the request for the
demolition of the building's southern portion be approved as submitted, due to its
condition and previous action.
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as the existing and providing security. After questions (removal of the garage's
foundation, etc), the staff recommendation was entered into the record. The request to
demolish the structure (concrete foundation included) and replace it with an existing
fence was made into a motion; a vote was taken, and it was approved unanimously.
The third application considered was:
Applicant: City of Little Rock
Address: 1410 Commerce
Request: Demolition of garage, south section
Purifoy presented the request; he stated that due to the structure's unsafe condition
and its prior approval for demolition, its demolition should be approved. A motion was
made to approve the request for its demolition; it was approved unanimously.
The next application was:
Applicant: John Jarrard, Agent
Address: 1112 Rock
Request: Construction of garage
The agent and architect, John Jarrard, acting on behalf of the owners, presented the
proposed elevations and plans. The staff recommendation was entered into the record.
Jarrard, explained the new construction of the garage and its relationship with the main
structure; he also detailed the improvements to the structure's rear or west elevation
(new chimney replacing one removed, dormer, etc). Questions were asked about the
materials to be used for the garage, roof pitch and compatible building materials for the
improvements. There was a motion to approve the COA as submitted; it was
approved unanimously. Staff entered into the record the opinions of the state Historic
Preservation Office, which supported staff recommendations of all the applications.
The last application was:
Applicant: Robert Perry
Address: 1415 Rock
Request: Renovation of structure's exterior
Perry presented the request; he stated that the facades would be retained as much as
possible, but would require the removal of a door in the rear, due to the conversion of
the structure from a triplex into a single-family structure. Estimated costs are about
$50,000, the work will be subcontracted. The proposed work was reviewed and
discussed regarding particular items of rehabilitation, such as the artificial siding will be
removed and replaced with appropriate materials. The rear yard driveway, covered
parking and privacy fence were discussed. The staff recommendation was read into
the record, which was to approve the application with conditions. A motion was made
to approve the application request with conditions; it was approved unanimously.