HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC1982-003 SD 2DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED REHABILITATION
1302 CUMBERLAND STREET
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
North half of Lot 11, all. of Lot 12, Block 21, Original
City, Little Rock.
HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE:
From architectural analysis, it is probable that this house
was constructed between 1885 and 1890. It is of the Queen
Anne Revival style and is generally intact although it is in
poor condition. Most of the original exterior remains,
although the southern area of the front porch and the entire
rear porch have been enclosed. The original floor plan is
still relatively intact, including most of the doors, trim,
hardware and architectural ornament. It is designated as
Priority I in the MacArthur Park Historic District.
PROPOSED'USE:
The house, now five apartments, will be rehabilitated and
converted to professional offices.
o Basic Proposal: First.floor only, 2,740 square
feet of office space (eight parking spaces).
o Future Option: Convert the attic to 1,465 square
feet of office space (four additional parking
spaces).
PROPOSAL PHYSICAL REHABILITATION:
o Site Work:
1. Retention of existing brick sidewalks in public
right-of-way (Thirteenth Street and Cumberland
Street).
2. Repair of existing concrete semi -circular walk to
front porch.
3. Addition of brick or concrete walk to new side
entrance (north side).
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4. Retention of all mature trees and existing hedges.
5. Removal of the majority of the foundation plant-
ings to facilitate construction.
6. Upon completion, planting of grasses and/or ground
covers near the house.
7. Provision of eight parking spaces at the rear of
the house utilizing the alley for access.
o Exterior Rehabilitation:
1. Major rehabilitation of brick foundation.
2. Restoration of cornice line with optional restora-
tion of box gutters or covering them over. In
either case, the appearance from the ground will
be the same.
3. Removal of infill on front porch and restoration
of porch.
4. 1 Replacement of deteriorated siding.
5. Repair of wood windows and addition of storm
windows.
6.. Rebuilding of the former rear porch as indicated
on plan, retaining lattice appearance but keeping
the space enclosed.
7. Repainting the house in appropriate colors based
upon color analysis - distinct colors for house,
trim and sashes.
8. New application of Class A composition shingles.
9. Addition of new side entrance by converting window
to door.
10. Future Option: Addition of attic skylight windows
on the sides of the roof which are not on street
frontages.
11. Future Option: Addition of an exterior wood
second stair near the southwest corner of the
house. This will include the addition of a dormer
with an exterior door at the head of the stairs.
o Interior Rehabilitation:
1. Installation of completely new gas, water, sewer
and electrical systems.
2. Installation of heating and air conditioning.
3. Removal of the majority of the existing plaster to
facilitate insulation.
4.. Structural reinforcement where needed.
5. Installation of gypsum board throughout.
6. Duplication or reinstallation of original interior
woodwork generally throughout.
7. Addition of interior stair to second level.
8. Future Option: Conversion of the attic to modern
office space using gypboard, simple trim, operable
attic windows, paint, carpet, etc.
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