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Home My WebLink AboutHDC2007-014 Boyd Hom, Inc-Litter Of ApplicationBOYD HOME, Inc— LETTER OF APPLICATION PR1 PDSAL FOR 614 ROCK 9110 - CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Changes to the proposed residence at 94 Rock Street are submitted for review. The location is within the Little Rock Historic District - MacArthur Park Changes: 1. Re est a 'lions trs the fo rint and design of the h - -- - — -- 2. Request for small sign similar to the Answerfone sign to advertise my business (Boyd Homes, Inc) to be located on the north side of the access sidewalk. 3. Request for small pool to he added in the courtyard. Pool is not visible from street or parking areas. The house will be brick and compatible to surrounding structures in foundation height, roof height and pitch, and exterior appearance. Extensive landscaping will he dune to ensure the property conforms to surrounding landscape within two years of construction. This location is zoned as R-4A, but the Little Rock Code allows R-5 Urban Residential in this area. A Planned Zoning Development change request (PO-R, Z-7M Revision) has been submitted to the subdivision committee to allow for these changes. The change wig be in keeping with surrounding property. No changes to lot size are requested. Surrounding property south of the proposed homes includes two new. two story homes completed in 200G, two residential style homes (two stories) that have been converted to apartments, one apartment above a 3 car garage, and two four-plex apartments that are two stories. North of the proposed homes are the one story Answerhme building. a multi -unit two story apartment complex and a paved parking fat. UMAL DESCRIFM- The legal description of the lot is Lot 2. CHARLES AND TIM BOYD REPLAT of the South half of Lot 4 and the North half of Lot 5. Block 41 and the West ID feet of alley closed by Ordinance No.12.745 lying next to lob, and the North half of Lot 8 and all of Lot 9, Block 41 and the east 10 feet of alley closed by Ordinance No.12,745 lying next to lots, Original City of Little Rock Pulaski County. Arkansas. 6f4 Rack Street Facing Rock Street and nearest to Answerfone building -3100 square feet 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths 2 Story structure with foundation and roof freight similar to SIR. Rock Street Metal fence in front lawn Pool in private courtyard 2 Car detached garage with covered walkway (3 car was previously approved) Garage with apartment above (approved in previous application) 1prtment (no qpnM propmwd from orighd Certificate of Approval request) Above the garage -999 square feet I Bedroom with walk-in closet I Bath Kitchenette escape stairs (painted wood) to he located on the north side within the 5' setback. Tina & Andrew Bwd,1715 Magnolia Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, 5M-804-4N9 BOYD HOME, Inc- LETTER OF APPLICATION 'Li _� ( SITE PLAN —DETAILS Minor changes to the house footprint are planned. See site plan for more detail. Extensive landscaping in the front lawns and the private courtyard is planned. landscape plants will be purchased at a size that will mature in 2-3 years. The courtyard between the house and garage will be fenced with a six foot privacy wood fence. Every attempt will he made to save all of the trees on the northern edge of the property. Peter Rausch with the City of Little Rock Urban Forestry department has been contacted. A 3' change in rear setback has been requested with the City of Little Ruck in order to allow more space for tree roots. A security light will be installed on the exterior of the garage directing light on the garage openings. The light will automatically turn on if movement is detected near the garage doors. Other exterior lighting will be similar to surrounding houses in look and will be approved with Staff prior to purchase. A light at each front door and back door is planned. Garbage cans and recycle bins wilt be stored in the garage and not visible from the street except on collection day. MATERIALS AND FEATURES — COMMDN TO ALL HOMES Exterior (most were previously approved) Brick Masonry window stools on front (see picture) Wood Suffit/Fascia Wood double -hung and/or casement windows Wood front door - double Fiberglass insulated doors on rear entrances Architectural shingles Extensive landscaping in front Private courtyard between garage and house with pool and extensive landscaping Irrigation system: front, sides, and courtyard Detached garage with covered breezeway between house and garage Wood fence around courtyard and private drive -- c oc '( 4 Private drive shared by all three houses Primary Buildings: The principal house structure will have the largest footprint and be the tallest structure on the Iot_ The foundation and ceiling heights will match neighboring structures, specfically 618 Ruck Street. Outbuilding Two Story First Float Ceiling Height —10' Second Floor Ceiling Height — 9' Foundation Height — up to 24" Garage Located at rear of lot Foundation Height — minimum Ceiling Height — 9' Apartment above with 9' ceilings Tina A Andrew Boyd,1715 Magnolia Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, 501.804-4349 BOYD HOME, Inc— LETTER OF APPLICATION Architectural Details: Shingles - Composition Architectural Style Roof Pitch - 6/12 minimum —� Eave -12" overhang lave Trim -Wood Awnings and Canopies: Dptional metal awing on back courtyard door of main structure. Brickwork: Dueen sire brick from Antique Brick (color/style to be Cotton Row). with masonry windowsills nn rout of houses using natural color mortar. Chimneys: None Curb Cuts: Not applicable Decks: Doors: Fans: Wood fire escape for apartment above the garage to be painted. Front Door - Wood Rear and Side Doors - Fiberglass or metal In breezeway and on front porch (no lights attached to fan). light to be attached close to ceihng and minimally visible from the street. tf►Il.c �- C:i-� L` �YL+-, c i df:� r7o� Fences: Front yard - 3 foot metal decorative fence (design to he approved hY Staff prior to installation). j�`` �' Courtyard - fi' Wood privacy fence.-�...�- ;:�-�►..�.� �,s, �2L�S C �`'�f .� J-, Parking area - 6' Wood privacy fence_ Driveway - Wood privacy fence Foundations: Block with brick veneer - all houses Foundation Height - up to 24" 1� c °'��''' t n +< pv . i'� Foundation height will match neighboring structures (will be between height of 610 Rock and 610 Rock). Garbage Callectors: To be kept in garage. Gutters/Boxed: Site -fabricated aluminum gutters. 17 r Hanging Gutters/Downspouts: t 4 \K Site -fabricated aluminum gutters/downspnuts to be placed on sides or rear of home. Tina & Andrew Boyd,1715 Magnolia Avenue, Litlie Rock, Arkansas, 72202, 501-804.4349 BOYD HOME, Inc— LETTER OF APPLICATION Landscaping: -COA not required and plan is not complete at this time. Landscape will be similar to the home at 617 Cumberland Street which was completed earlier in 2096. -Trees an north side of property to remain unless diseased. Light Factures: -Type/Style Unknown — front fixtures to be approved by Commission staff prior to installation. v,� -, -Front Porch: one fixture on either side of the front door, two recessed can lights. -Courtyard: Two small directional spotlights at garage entry door and at rear door of home. Low voltage landscape lighting around pool area (not to be directed at another home) -Garage: One motion detector light. Mechanical Systems RVAC — units to be placed on side of home near the courtyard and will be shielded with evergreen landscape plants. Roof Penetrations — as required. Parking Area: -Existing ribbon driveway from Cumberland Street provides access to the garage parking -Driveway and parking area to be smooth concrete -Parking area to include wood privacy fence on north edges. Pouches: Columns - Brick and wood Porch surface — concrete Porch ceiling —wood, bead -board Rails — Brick Steps - concrete Public right-of-way improvements: Not applicable to this project Retainer Walls: Not applicable to this project Roof: Shingles - Composition Architectural Style (asphalt) Eave Trim — wood Satellite Dishes: Not applicable. Screens: Shutters: Not applicable to this project. Not applicable to this project Tina & Andrew Boyd,1715 Magnolia Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, 50143044349 BOYD HOME, Inc— LETTER OF APPLICATION Sidewalks: (A /f To extend from front steps to existing sidewalk — at least 24" width. Steps to be similar to existing concrete steps on Rock Street. The existing steps can not be worked into the landscape and layout without creating access problems. and are nut safe fur future use. They will be removed With Commission approval. - Siding: Signs: Wood where needed. Request a small business sign for Boyd Homes, Inc similar to Answerfone sign. To he located on the north side of front entry sidewalk. Skylights: Two skylights to he located in upstairs roam at the rear of the house. Neither will he visible from Rock Street or Cumberland Street or from adjacent homes. 7 Solar Eollecmrs± �r Yes, if approved. Request discussion on this issue. !Y(/k-r'-� t- Staircases: Fire escape stairs for the garage apartment to be located on the north side. Stairs to be built of wood and painted to match other house trim. Stairs will not be visible from Rock Street (and probably not from Cumberland Street). Stairs w l) end at curler of garage and will be minimally visible from the access/utility easement. Stairs wiR be built in the 5' setback Steps: Windows: Steps to be similar to existing concrete steps on Rock Street The existing steps can not be worked into the landscape and layout without creating access problems, and are not safe for future use. They will be removed with Commission approval. Double -hung or casement, wood with vinyl cladding. Tina & Andrew Boyd,1715 Magnolia Avenue, tattle Rock, Arkansas, 72202, 501-804-4349