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Home My WebLink AboutHDC2011-022 Staff Report # One 09/12/2011LITTLE ROCK {I HISTORIC Sri j DISTRICT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. One. DATE: September 12, 2011 APPLICANT: George DeRoeck ADDRESS: 1301 Cumberland COA REQUEST: Iron fence PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION: The subject property is located at 1301 Cumberland. The property's legal description is "Lot 1, Block 48, Original City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas." This house was built in ca. 1885. The 2006 survey form states: "This simple Tudor style structure has arched openings, large dominant chimney and steep roof slopes typical of this style." It is considered a "Contributing Structure" to the MacArthur Park Historic District. This application is for the installation of an iron fence. The fence will be 34-36" tall. It will be installed along the Cumberland Street frontage, the western portion of the 13th Street frontage, and part of the south property line starting at the southwest corner of the property. The existing fence at the northwest corner of the house will be reinstalled along the 13th Street frontage. .1, r7 i— ffl11 _-T`CAAlrp; ~ CAP Go Aq 1 3UN BATE$ 2' PREVIOUS ACTIONS ON THIS SITE: Location of Project On September 3, 2008, a COC was approved and issued to Karen Butler Miller Reddig for the painting of the non -masonry portions of the rear structure. It also acknowledged her restoring the two windows on the west facade of the house that were under enforcement. On September 11, 2008, a COC was approved and issued to Karen Butler Miller Reddig for the painting of the trim on the main house. On May 8, 2006, a COA was issued to Karen Butler Miller Reddig for an amendment to the COA per the letter issued by the City Attorney's office for violations of the previous COA. On February 12, 2004 a COA was issued to Karen Butler Miller Reddig for addition of a secondary structure. West (front) elevation from 2006 Survey North (side) elevation from 2006 Survey PROPOSAL: The fence will be made of tubular steel. There will be a 2" square steel post every seven feet. The rails are one -inch square tube. The vertical pickets are one-half inch and face welded to the rails. The existing fence, which has one-half inch square pickets, will be modified and places by the 13th Street entrance. The fence will be painted a satin black. y 1 y t� il .VMM Sketch of fence to be installed. WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION BASED OFF OF INTENT AND GUIDELINES: The guideline state on page 66: 3. Fences and Retaining Walls: Iron, wood, stone, or brick fences or walls that are original to the property (at least 50 years old) should be preserved. If missing, they may be reconstructed based on physical or pictorial evidence. Sometimes a low stone or brick wall supports an iron or wooden fence. 2 Fencing material should be appropriate to the style and period of the house. Cast iron fences were common through the Victorian period and should be retained and maintained. Wrought iron and bent wire fences are also historic. Wood picket fences may be located in front, side, or rear yards, generally following property lines. They should be no taller than three feet (36') tall; pickets should be no wider than four inches (4') and set no farther apart than three inches (Y). The design shall be compatible with and proportionate to the house. Wood board privacy fences should be located in rear yards. They should be no taller than six feet (72'), of flat boards in a single row (not stockade or shadowbox), and of a design compatible with the structure. The privacy fence should be set back from the front fagade of the structure at least halfway between the front and back walls. Chain -link fences may be located only in rear yards, where not readily visible from the street, and should be coated dark green or black. Screening with plant material is recommended. Fences should not have brick, stone, or concrete piers or posts unless based on pictorial or physical evidence. Free-standing walls of brick, stone, or concrete are not appropriate. New retaining landscape walls are discouraged in front yards. Certain front yards that are in close proximity to the sidewalk may feature new walls that match the materials of the building and be consistent with historic walls in the neighborhood. Landscaping walls should match the materials of the building and be consistent with historic walls in the neighborhood. The fence that is proposed is different from the fence that is located on the front porch, which is also different from the fence that is to be modified and moved to the side of the structure along 13th Street. (There is a similar fence to the one proposed at the southeast corner of 13th and Scott Streets, although the fence there is more ornate than the one proposed here.) Since this is to be a new fence, it may be appropriate for the fence at the street to be different from the fence at the front porch. In the letter from the applicant dated August 16, 2011, the applicant states that the existing fence will be modified and placed at the end of the proposed fence. The applicant has not stated how that fence will be modified. If the fence materials were to be used to create more linear footage of the new proposed fence, that could be appropriate. Staff does not feel that it is appropriate have three discernable types of fencing on the property. Staff does support the addition of the proposed fence in the locations noted on the submitted plan as shown at the end of this report. Staff does not support additional locations of fences that are not shown in the submitted plans. 3 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS AND REACTION: At the time of distribution, there were no comments regarding this application. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval with the following conditions: 1. Obtaining a building permit. 2. Removal of the existing fence at the northwest corner of the house with the first phase of the fence installation. 3. Gate and gateposts shall be same height as the fence. Gateposts may be larger in width, but not in height to the other posts. 4 CEIVED DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND va! ITTLE ROCK DEVELOPMENT HISTORIC -0 :1 723 West Markham Sheet DISTRICTLittle Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 COMMISSION �'l' Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 RECEIVED AUG 0 S 20t1 APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATE 1. Application Date: July ly 1(3, a D 1l 2. Date of Public Hearing:. Se PT. 12 at 5:00 p.m. 3. Address of Property: 13 01 C 4. Legal Description of Property: L dr — o �' ,�a►l 5. Property Owner (Printed Name, Address, Phone, Email): e. c Al. e.. ia W d{ c� 12 .+Cra tge4iaA02 2. od. Co-v 6. Owner's Agent: (Printed Name, Address, Phone, 7. Brief Project Description: 23 L. r7 -,+ 14 i -0 ")2 -7 G aa.. 8. Estimated Cost of Improvements: 9. Zoning Classification: Is the proposed change a permitted use Y�e�a, No 10-Signature ofOwner orAgent: .+•�.• (The owner will need to authorize 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 actions_ Approval by the Commission does not excuse applicant or property from compliance with other applicable 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. ..................... ---------------•------.......... ...--------------------------- -------- ----------=..: -------- (This section to be completed by staff): Little Rock Historic District Commission Action —Denied _ Withdrawn _ Approved _ Approved with Conditions _ See Attached Conditions Staff Signature:_ Date: Revised 7/2009 August 22, 2011 Mr. Brian Minyard Department of Planning and Development 723 W. Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Mr. Minyard, Per the application, I am sending a cover letter regarding changes proposed at 1301 Cumberland Street. Specifically, as I forwarded information to this end, I am anticipating installing a Victorian -style fence approximately 34 inches tall around the property. There is a property approximately 100 yards to the south that has a fence the same size from the 1890's. There is currently a steel fence butting from the front entrance which was placed to prevent pedestrians from "cutting through" the yard when walking from Cumberland Street to 13a' Street requiring pedestrians to walk on the sidewalk. This fence will no longer be necessary and I anticipate having it placed at the back entrance on 134' Street at the end of the proposed new fencing. As per the requirements, I have obtained information from residents within 150 feet of the property. In addition, the residents were sent letters regarding the proposed change and I have here to date not received any questions or concerns from the residents. In addition, a letter was sent to the Arkansas Department of Highway and Transportation also informing them of the proposed changes, as two sides of the property are within 150 feet. As per the letter, [he fence is to be made of tubular steel. The proposed cost is approximately $5,900 and will be completed in stages, as I can afford it. As indicated on the drawing, there will be a gate in place, as well, It is my understanding that the posts will be set in concrete though the concrete will not be visible due to grass around the foundations. At this point, the color is to be dull satin black. There are a couple antique white fences in the neighborhood though the black fence is in keeping with the one closest to my property. The work is to be done by Accent Ironworks of Benton and they are a reputable dealer in this area. If you have other questions, please contact me at the office (501) 376-2205 or on my cell (870) 530-0933. I look forward to meeting with you on September 12, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in the boardroom at City Hall. Gearge M. DeRoeck, Psy D GMD/jw Cover Letter ,31 August 16, 2011 Brian Minyard Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201-1334 RE; Victorian Fence to be installed at 1301 Cumberland Street Dear Mr. Minyard, The drawing notes 2" by 2" stud post tube (large one every 7')- the horizontal bottom tube is 1" by 1". The vertical tube is %" by face welded. The other fence is to be modified and placed by the 13`1' Street entrance. If feel free to contact me if you should have other questions. Sincerely, George M. DeRoeck Cover Letter continued F.C. Sox 24638 Little Rock, AR 72221" (S0-1) 376-22030ffice (S01) 376-2209 Pax Psycarecr'rfier@att.net 7 ALLY. r..._r.' i RIVF- t to T ' mtIn i� I1 � 1r CUM13ERLANa s7REET b . - -------- -- y Fencin Plan