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Bloom, Charles
From: Bloom, Charles
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 1:27 PM
To: 'Tina.C.Boyd@allte1.com'
Subject: RE: COA and Letter
Hi Tina,
Staff has reviewed each of the proposed structures for your property. We do have some slight changes that we feel
might improve the project. Remember, all of these requests are optional but we think it may make the HDC hearing a
little easier and gain more staff support.
House #1 Cumberland Street:
We suggest the removal of the dormer from the west facade. To us it doesn't seem to serve a purpose on the homes
exterior. This would streamline the rooflines and keep it in character with the adjacent building. Staff would be 100%
in support of the application without the dormer.
(For homes #2 and #3 we have looked at the entire street progression and how they step down from two story to one
story.)
House #3 b ock Street one story) Are vaur addresses correct? _The two story one is the most southerly, correct?
We have looked at this site and assume it is adjacent to Answerphone. We looked at the bulk of the building and
noticed it appeared a lot larger than answerphone and typical buildings in the area. Are suggestion is relatively minor.
We suggest you transform the larger "gable" into a hipped roof similar to that of the rear. We altered your
architectural drawings on sketch paper and it appears it will work. Even with the hipped roof it would not interfere
with the chimney. This would leave a smaller gabled surface area in the front and may be more compatible with
Answerfone's "cottage" style. Also this would cut down on the amount of brick needed for the large gable and the
supports that would need to go with it.
House #2 618 Rock Street (two sta
We still had not received an update drawing for this one indicating two smaller windows on the second level (as
compared to the one larger one). On this house the roof pitch indicate is 6:12. Staff feels that an 8:12 roof pitch would
be more appropriate. That roof pitch would only raise the height of the structure two feet in the end. Also, to keep in
character with most of the two story homes in the neighborhood staff recommends a partial hipped roof on it. The
recessed gable could be converted to a hipped roof easily and could detract from its presence on the street. These
would leave one gable exposed, and one unexposed, common with that of the district. The large picture window on the
second floor should be replaced with two smaller windows with separation. I believed you indicated that you all would
during a phone call. We have also done some alterations to your drawings and the proposed changes appear to work.
Staff did have one concern about the size of the window in front of the porch and feels the commission may comment
on it, but has no suggestions at this time.
IN GENERAL
Generally, staff would be supportive of the application as filed if all of those changes were done. Believe it or not,
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most changes seem cost effective as well (reduced price for brick, roof cuts, etc.), let us know if that is not true. I have
talked to Donna and any of these proposed changes will not have an effect o your PRD. The sets a height limit of two
stories and does not relate to feet. Please let me know how you feel about these changes. We can make the drawings
available for you.
Okay: Here is what we will need f�.you before th-e_mee . . We will need one full set of plans (elevation, site
plan, roof plan, etc) for each home on 24X36 (The same as what you turned into Donna). These will be the final plans.
We will also need 8 copies of those drawings on 8%2" x 14" or I I" x 17" to give to the commissioners and other parties
involved.
(If you could supply us with the elevations, site plans, and roof plan on 81/2" x 14" or 11" x 17" of what you have
already submitted by Friday we could include those in the Agenda packets for the commissioners. This will let them
see it before the hearing...
We have your abstract list, your certified mail receipts, and your public notice letters.
Well, that is about it. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call.
Charles
Charles Bloom
Planner I
City of Little Rock Planning and Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 371-4483 - Fax: (501) 399-3435
-----Original Message -----
From: Tina.C.Boyd@alltel.com [mailto:Tina.C.Boailtel.co
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2005 8:29 AM
To: Bloom, Charles
Subject: COA and Letter
Charles,
See attached for the fmal revision of the letter and COA. I think you have everything else, including the address list and copies of the notices.
I can't meet today about the plans but I should be available tomorrow. I'll call you in the morning. I also have a few more pictures that I need
to drop off.
Thanks for all the help. Let me know if I am forgetting anything.
Tina Boyd
Alltel
Wireline Switch Engineering - Staff Mgr
501-905-4201
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