HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC1999-009 Staff Report And Recommendations. Project Backgroud, Deescription And Analysis, Copy Of The Application, and Photos Of 1417 Cumberland 09/14/1998(SLCity of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
PREPARED BY: V. Anne Guthrie DATE: September 1998
APPLICANT: Myra Ash
ADDRESS: 1417 Cumberland
COA REQUEST: Application of artificial siding to structure
AFTER -THE -FACT
PROJECT BACKGROUND, DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS: This project attracted
attention when Marsha Taul came before the LRHDC (July 1998) to retain artificial
siding on the north side of her rental apartments at 1305 Cumberland. As part of the
exhibits and conversation, photos and addresses were taken of other structures in the
historic district that have artificial siding and not commission approval. After further
discussion, it was decided that Myra Ash should come before the LRHDC to present the
situation.
Several phone calls were made by staff to Ash and a letter was mailed requesting her
presence at a meeting. It was learned that the artificial siding was applied to the two -
storied structure in the fall of 1996, which was prior to the approval of the siding policy.
The artificial siding was applied to the north and south elevations (two sides) and to the
east (rear) elevation. No siding was applied to the west or front elevation. Code
Enforcement Officer Rick Purifoy and staff inspected the structure this summer to
confirm that it was artificial siding and where it was applied. While the siting of the
structures along this block are not as close as the 1300 block of Cumberland, it is
The two -storied structure is multi -family and also is the home of the applicant/owner.
The structure is located south of 1-630, on the east side of Cumberland, which is one-
way south; it is the fourth structure from the corner of 14th and the next -to -last structure
before 15th Street.
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT AND REACTION: None to date; however, some neighbors
had commented that the house had artificial siding.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of staff that the artificial siding
may be retained on the three elevations with the following conditions:
♦ the applicant shall be fined an amount established by the LRHDC
♦ all future exterior work on the structure will be reported to staff and necessary
measures taken to ensure that a COA is required
♦ a privacy fence, approved by the LRHDC, will be erected along the property's
north, east and south boundaries to lessen the impact of artificial siding
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APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Application Date: 2.
1- Date of Public Hearing: day of 0 (' " 4-0-` 1998 at P.M.
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7. Estimated Cost of Improvements: X�-
& Category of Work: I II III IV
9. Notification Requirements: Yes (properties within 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
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