HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC2014-019 Revised Staff Report Item # Two. project Backgroujnd And Description. Photos Of Existing North Elevation and Close-up of addition and PorchDEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
REVISED STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. Two.
DATE: July 14, 2014
APPLICANT: Mark Brown and Jill Judy
ADDRESS: 909 Cumberland
COA REQUEST: Facade changes with window and siding modifications and roof pitch
change
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION:
The subject property is located at 909 Cumberland. The
property's legal description is "Lot 3, Block 44, Original
City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas."
The Fletcher House, a single family structure was built
around 1900 and designed by Charles Thompson. The
2006 survey form states: "This two story hipped roof
Colonial Revival has the typical full front porch. A bay
window is set off -center on the front facade. The central
dormer, the classical columns and balustrade are typical
of this style." It is considered a "Contributing Structure"
to the MacArthur Park Historic District.
This application is for facade changes with window and
siding modifications and roof pitch change. The roof
change will add a 12/4 gable on the rear addition and the
window changes will remove aluminum windows and
replace with wood windows to match the historical
windows.
PREVIOUS ACTIONS ON THIS SITE:
Location of Project
No previous actions were on this site were located with a search of the files.
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PROPOSAL AND WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION BASED OFF OF INTENT
AND GUIDELINES:
This house has an addition to the east (far left in photos below). The original porch has been
filled in which is located between the addition and the main body of the house signified by the
hip roof. The original porch had a flat roof and is where the aluminum storm door is located. A
vertical piece of trim that is painted a lighter color separates the two.
The proposed changes to the windows and siding are as follows: On lower level, remove
aluminum windows and door. Add four new one over one wood framed 32"x72" windows with
trim to match original house. These windows are not clad. On upper level, remove aluminum
window and replace with original one over one 32"x72" window taken from interior of house
which matches other windows. See sketches on next page.
The proposed changes to the siding are to remove the vertical trim board between the original
porch and the addition. Repair and or replace siding as needed with 1 "x4" beveled siding.
Remove vertical siding on addition below windows on the upper level. See sketches on next
page.
The proposed changes to the windows and siding will alter the existing siding and remove the
vertical trim that distinguishes the original porch from the addition. It will also remove the vertical
siding below the addition windows. But with the proposed roof changes with the lower pitch
than the original hip roof pitch, it will still appear to be an addition to the house.
The roof modifications is to add a 4/12 pitch gabled roof over the original back porch and the
addition. Currently a portion of the water from the main body of the house and the addition flow
to the flat original porch area before exiting the roof. This would remove any potential pooling
on the flat portion of the roof.
With the height of the building, it is difficult to see the current roof on the addition. The photos
above "Existing north Elevation" was taken from the 9th street sidewalk. With a 4/12 roof, it may
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be possible to see the new roof, but the profile would be minimal. AHPP has stated that they
would prefer to have a hipped roof on the addition instead of a gable ended roof to be more
sympathetic with the original design of the original hipped roof.
This property is currently being rehabilitated using the State Income Tax Credit. Changes that
are approved by the Historic District Commission may not be approved by the National Parks
Service and therefore may or may not be implemented.
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sketch of north facade. (not to scale)
sketch of north fagade. (not to scale)
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS AND REACTION: At the time of distribution, there were no
comments regarding this application.
REVISION:
The applicant has revised their application to include a hipped roof on the addition instead of a
gabled roof. The sketch above has the revised roof shown.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval with the following conditions:
1. Obtaining a building permit.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 -1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
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2. Date of Public Hearing: 70 / L% at 5:00 p.m.
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6. Owner's Agent: (Printed Name, Address, Phone, Email):
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8. Estimated Cost of Improvemen€s: I`
9. Zoning Classification: Is the proposed chan a permitted use? W�G3 No T A
10. Signature of Owner or Agent: �—
(The owner will need to auM rice any Agent or person representing the owner at the public hearing).
NOTE: Should there be changes during construction (design, materials, size, etc ) from the approved COA,
applicant shall notify Commission staff and take appropriate ac?ions. Approval by the Commission does not
excuse applicant or property from compliance with other applicatie 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 _ Withdrawn _ Approved _ Approved with Conditions _ See Attached Conditions
Staff Signature:
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Date:
Revised 8/2012
Proposed for 909 Cumberland 6/13/2014
Fence:
(a) 36" picket fence around front yard perimeter to 3' behind back of front porch.
(b) 72" stockade wood fence around backyard perimeter from 3' behind back of front porch and
extending from the house sides perpendicular (at that point) to the property line on both sides.
Changes to the north side section composed of the original back porch and an addition behind the
porch:
(a) Add a 4/12 pitchroof over back porch and back addition.
(b) Remove vertical trim board between old porch and back addition.
(c) On lower level, remove old aluminum windows and door. Add four new one -over -one wood
framed 32"x72" windows with trim to match original house.
(d) On upper level, remove old aluminum framed window and replace with original one -over -one
32"x78" window taken from interior of house which matches other exterior windows.
(e) Repair siding with 1"x4" beveled siding as needed.
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