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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC2015-011 Staff Report Item No. Two 603 E 15th And 520 E 15th 05/11/2015DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-343 5 STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. Two. DATE: May 11, 2015 APPLICANT: Tony Curtis ADDRESS: 603 E 15th and 520 E 15th COA REQUEST: Relocation of house PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION: The subject house is currently located at 603 E 15th and is proposed to be moved to 520 E 15th. The proposed property's legal description is "Lot 7, Block 157, Original City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas." This structure does not have an architectural survey. The first time the structure shows up on the Sanborn maps is 1913. It does not appear on the 1897 maps, but the maps were not drawn in that area for that map series. The house appears to be Queen Anne Victorian, which was popular nationwide between 1880 and 1910. This application is for the relocation of house into the historic district with no other modifications to the house other than those maintenance items that are able to be approved at a staff level. Any additional changes to the structure would require an additional COA and public hearing as would adding any detached garages or additions to the house. PREVIOUS ACTIONS ON THIS SITE: No previous actions were on this site were located with a search of the files. But the two story building as shown in the photo below was heavily damaged in the 1999 tornado and was demolished afterwards. The building was named the Schmelzer Apartments and in 1913 had a drug store in the lower floor in the corner. Page 1 of 6 R,EA9 PPOPfR-n a.ja'o-, ,17L DIA6.41 I NOTE. • The new porch and sunroom W at the rear of the house, shown below, 1 are notincluded in this application. � k r Z4 T oZs' R&4R - Yassi HIE Abb — • I c 1 e Photo of building at 520 E 15th, the Schmelzer Apartment from the 1988 survey. Proposed site at 502 E 15th. courtesy of Gqogle Maps Streetview E. 15TK ST 1913 Sanborn Map showing house at 603 E 15th. House to be moved is in the middle of the map. EIM x• Arrow denotes where house is proposed to be moved. PROPOSAL AND WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION BASED OFF OF INTENT AND GUIDELINES: Authority of the Little Rock Historic District Commission is authorized by the following: Text of the Arkansas state statute: 14-172-208. Certificate of appropriateness required - Definition. (a)(1) No building or structure, including stone walls, fences, light fixtures, steps, and paving or other appurtenant fixtures, shall be erected, altered, restored, moved, or demolished within an historic district until after an application for a certificate of appropriateness as to exterior architectural features has been submitted to and approved by the historic district commission. The municipality or county shall require a certificate of appropriateness to be issued by the commission prior to the issuance of a building permit or other permit granted for purposes of constructing or altering structures. A certificate of appropriateness shall be required whether or not a building permit is required. Page 2 of 6 12 GARAGE - EAST ELEVATION 031/8" = 1 '-0" GARAGE - NORTH ELEVATION 1 /8" = 1 '-0„ NOTE.• These elevations are taken from a set of drawings submitted by the ownet in 2009. This earlier application contemplated a broader scope of work not included in this proposal. Also, the applicant has indicated the small covered porch shown on the north elevation, above, should be considered an optional feature. It is not noted in the site plan on the previous page. (2) For purposes of this subchapter, "exterior architectural features" shall include the architectural style, general design, and general arrangement of the exterior of a structure, including the kind and texture of the building material and the type and style of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs, and other appurtenant fixtures. (b) The style, material, size, and location of outdoor advertising signs and bill posters within an historic district shall also be under the control of the commission. The city ordinance states in Sec 23-115. — Certificate of appropriateness required. Sec. 23-115. Certificate of appropriateness required. No building or structure, including stone walls, fences, light fixtures, steps and paving or other appurtenant fixtures shall be erected, altered, restored, moved, or demolished within the historic district created by this division until after an application for a certificate of appropriateness as to the exterior architectural changes has been submitted to and approved by the historic district commission. A certificate of appropriateness shall have been issued by the commission prior to the issuance of a building permit or other permit granted for purposes of constructing or altering structures. Sec. 23-119. Prohibited considerations. In its deliberations under this article, the commission shall not consider interior arrangement or use and shall take no action hereunder except for the purpose of preventing the construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, moving or demolition of buildings, structures or appurtenant fixtures, in the district, which are deemed by the commission to be obviously incongruous with the historic aspects of the district. Per Sec 23-115 above, the Historic District Commission shall review when a structure is moved into the historic district. This is the first time reflected in the files that a house has been moved into the district. Staff has discussed the review criteria for this type of application. This type of application will need to be discussed and the guidelines revised for any future item of relocating a structure into the district. The guidelines state on page 65 under Vll. Guidelines For Relocation And Demolition: Preserving and restoring buildings on their original sites should be a priority for all significant structures, which contribute to the overall character of an historic district. However, if the use of the land, on which the building is situated, must significantly change and therefore requires removal of an historic structure, relocating the building within the district is an acceptable alternative to demolition. Many historic districts encourage vacant lots to be filled with historic structures, which need to be moved from their original sites. This may be appropriate if the building is compatible with the district's architectural character in regards to style, period, height, scale, materials, and the setting and placement on the new lot. The new foundation walls should be compatible with the architectural style of the building and the surrounding buildings. The Little Rock Office of Planning can advise anyone contemplating relocating a building of the applicable regulations and permits. Page 3 of 6 Smith -Associates Architects, P.A. 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd, Suite 208 Little Cock, AR 72205 (501) 614-8822 FAX (501 ) 614-8826 www.smithassociatespa .corn List of Exterior Materials 1704 Center Street Little Rock, Arkansas March 31, 2009 Brick foundation watis. + Painted wood siding, lap height to match existing structure. • Pointed wood eave, fascia and soffit. R Painted wood windows and trim, • Painted wood.polurnns at new porches. + Stained new front door In new painted frarne and transom. • Reuse existing painted wood windows and columns. Reuse eAsting painted woad raiiing and porch flooring. Asphalt shingle roofing at new garage and sunroorn addition. ► Hammered seam capper roofing of new parches, • Pointed wood Qarriage-style overhead garage door. • Ornamental lrors f6nee and gates at entrance adjacent to new garage. • Concrete porch at grade. • Fieldstone -walks from pbrghes and driveway, NOTE. This materials list is taken from an application submitted by the owner in 2009. This earlier application called for replacement ofa rear addition, but that proposed workis not included in this application. Earlier undated photo of 603 e 15th r Existing north elevation courtesy of the Tax Assessor website �- It Existing west elevation courtesy of Google Maps Streetview Existing east elevation Maps Streetview courtesy of Google Based on the above paragraph, the following criteria needs to be addressed: compatible with the district's architectural character in regards to style, period, height scale materials setting and placement on the new lot foundation walls The district has multiple Victorian structures of note and the boom building years in the district was around 1900. This structure would fit into this time period and architectural style. Other buildings in the district are two stores with a full attic; the one most close is the structure at 1402 Commerce. Another example is 1409 Commerce. The district has a variety of scales of houses and this one would certainly not be the largest historic house Page 4 of 6 CAPITOL ZONING DISTRICT COMMISSION STAFF REPORT 1/30/14 TDM / BIM Location: 2319 South Izard Street A 1plicant: Jamie Jensen for Jonathan Burns Permit TyDe: Certificate of Appropriateness Project Description: This application is for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the applicant to enclose the front porch with screens. Historic Significance: The cottage at 2319 S. Izard was built sometime in the late 1890s with elements of the Folk Victorian and Colonial Revival styles. At the time of a 1987 architectural survey, the house was being used as a rental property. Unlike many of the houses immediately to the south, aerial photography indicates that this house suffered minimal damage during the 1999 tornado. Records suggest that of the five houses present on the odd - numbered side of the street in 1913, only two remain: this house and the Sherry House at 2309. But while much of the historic integrity at 2309 has been lost to insensitive alterations, 2319 Izard retains much of its original appearance. The property is listed in the National Register as a contributing resource in the Governor's Mansion Historic District. The current owner acquired the property in 2012. Previous Action: The five blocks of South Izard Street from Charles Bussey Avenue to Roosevelt Road were added to the Capitol Zoning District in 2001. Since then, staff has issued one permit to the current owner for repairs to the front porch and steps. Zoning: This structure is located in Zone "M". This residential zone comprises most of the Mansion Area. Review Standards for Certificates of Appropriateness: Calaitol Zoning District Rule, Section 2-105. C. 1. (a) A Certificate of Appropriateness must be obtained prior to effecting any major modification or addition to a structure, site or improvements within the District. Major modifications are those which substantially alter, from the public right-of-way, the appearance of a structure or site feature. Applications for major modifications requiring Commission review will first be scheduled for a review by the Design Review Committee which will make a recommendation regarding proposed work's appropriateness of the modification to the historical style of the structure and neighboring structures; compatibility with its architectural, historical or cultural significance and level of intactness; and its consistency with the goals of the Commission's Master Plan and Standards. Staff finds proposed work constitutes a request for a major modification and requires a Certificate of Appropriateness that must be reviewed by the Design Review Committee and approved by the Commission. nor the smallest at approximately 1800 square feet. The material of the house is wood siding, which is very common in the district. The setting and placement on the lot is a very crucial factor in the compatibility of the project. The house which now faces north, would face east in the proposed location. That will allow the wraparound porch to be on the [park Lane fagade and the 15th Street facades. The minimum setbacks fro the Park Lane front yard setback is 15 feet and the side yard setback on 15th is 5 feet. It is recommended that the house be placed on these setback lines to be compatible with the other house on Park Lane and the house at 1423 Commerce Street across the alley. The foundation walls are currently brick and will need to be installed as brick to be compatible with the area. 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 to relocate the house. Application Cover Letter Page 5 of 6 Capitol Zoning District Commission Rule Section 2-1 5. C. 1. e When considering an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, the Commission shall consider any applicable review Standards and Master Plan goals, the recommendations offered by the committees and staff, as well as any public testimony or evidence presented at the public hearing. Capitol Zoning District Commission Rule, Section 2-105. F. ... All changes in the Capitol Zoning District will be evaluated according to the General Standards and the applicable Area Framework Plan. Changes to historic structures or site features shall be evaluated according to the Rehabilitation Standards for Historic Properties. Structures and site features 40 years or older are assumed to be historic, unless they have been significantly altered, and reversing the alteration(s) would be impossible or wholly unreasonable ... Changes to all other structures and site features, as well as new construction, shall be evaluated according to the applicable Design Standards. Staff finds the property to be historic because of house's age and historic integrity. Staff finds the proposal should be evaluated using the General Standards, the Rehabilitation Standards, the Mansion Area Design Standards, and the Mansion Area Master Plan. Ca itol Zoning Rehabilitation Standards for Historic Properties, Int r retali u of Terms Rekled to Com liance Historic - In general, a historic property is one that is at least 50 years old or older and largely unchanged, and some properties less than 50 years old may also be considered historic if they are of exceptional significance. The CZDC is especially concerned with those properties that are associated with significant people or events or convey a character of building and design found during the District's period of significance, roughly 1880-1940. Note that in some cases, a CZDC-designated property may also be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Staff finds the property to be historic because of the documentary and physical evidence indicating the main house was constructed within the District's period of significance and has retained much of its historic integrity. Capitol Zoning Rehabilitation Standards for Historic Properties, Preservaiion Prnrcl ies Principle 1: Respect the historic design character of the building. Principle 3: Protect and maintain significant features and stylistic elements. Principle 4: Preserve any existing ... original building materials and features. Staff finds the proposal to relocate the front entrance is NOT consistent with these principles. Staff however finds the proposal to screen -in the front porch is potentially consistent with these principles if installed in a manner that does not conceal significant features. Capitol Zoning Rehabilitation Standards for Historic Properties,_ Doors Policy: The character -defusing features of a historic door and its distinctive materials and placement should be preserved... This is especially important on primary facades. Staff finds the proposal is NOT consistent with this policy. The application calls for changing the placement of the primary entrance. *R4.1 Preserve the decorative and functional features of a primary entrance. * These include the door, door frame, screen door, threshold, glass panes, paneling, hardware, detailing, transoms and flanking sidelights. • Avoid changing the position and function of original front doors and primary entrances. Staff finds the proposal is NOT consistent with this standard. Assuming the current screen door is historic, moving it to the front of the porch will alter decorative and functional features of the primary entrance. Capitol Zoning Rehabilitation Standards for Historic Properties, Porrh Policy: Where a porch is a primary character -defusing feature of a front facade, it should be maintained ... Staff finds the proposal is ❑otenfially consistent with this policy. It may be possible to install screening material in such a way as to maintain the porch's charocter-defining attributes. 2