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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC2013-017 Staff Report, And Letter To Duncan Investments LLC From LRHDC 02/18/2009DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DATE DUNCAN INVESTMENTS LLC 902 CUMBERLAND ST LITTLE ROCK AR 72202 Re: 902 CUMBERLAND ST Dear XXX: 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 Certified mail: 7001 2510 0007 6637 1547 Return receipt requested a �Z5 �) &2�� w The tax assessor of Pulaski County shows you as the owner of lot LTS 9-10-11 & 12 EXC 41 SQ FT MOL FOR R/W , block of the Original City of Little Rock known as 902 CUMBERLAND ST. This property is within the MacArthur Park Local Ordinance Historic District and is subject to all rules and regulations of that district. Please accept this letter as formal notice that construction activity at Street was also carried out in violation of state law requiring that a Certificate of Appropriateness ("COX) be obtained prior to making alterations to a structure located in a local ordinance historic district. Our records indicate that new windows, doors and siding were installed without a current building permit and were installed in violation of this COA requirement. You received a stop work order to cease all construction activity at Street until your building permit is renewed. To bring your property into compliance with state law, you must either restore the original materials to the structure or obtain a COA from the Little Rock Historic District Commission by filing an application and fulfilling all requirements thereof. One is attached for your convenience. Failure to obtain a COA and a building permit (if applicable) for the new roof will result in referral of this matter to the Zoning Enforcement Division of the City of Little Rock Planning and Development Department for enforcement proceedings in the City of Little Rock Municipal Court. Please call me on my direct line at 371-4789 to get this matter resolved. If I can assist you on getting this property on the next agenda, please let me know. Our filing deadlines are posted on the web and are generally the first Friday of each month. Sincerely, Brian Minyard Historic District Staff CAPITOL ZONING DISTRICT COMMISSION STAFF REPORT 3/22/13 BIM Appligant. CZDC Director Location: CZDC Rehabilitation Standards & Mansion Area Design Standards pronflsal: Update fence requirements Description: This rule change would increase the maximum height of allowable front yard fences from 40 inches to 48 inches, and on backyard fences from six feet to eight feet. These changes would affect historic properties throughout the Capitol Zoning District, and all properties in Zones M & N. Previous Action: Staff has issued numerous permits for 40 inch front yard fences and six foot backyard fences over the last three years. Since 2011, the Commission has approved one request for a 48 inch fence on a non - historic property, and denied a similar application at a historic property. The Commission has approved several eight -foot tall backyard fences, when the top two feet are comprised of semi -transparent wood lattice. Neighborhood Reaction: Staff has received extensive citizen communication regarding the agency's rules on fence heights. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Commission initiate the rulemaking process and release the proposed changes for public comment.