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11"01 t HISTORIC 723 West Markham Street
t Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
'll i DISTRICT Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. One.
DATE: December 14, 2009
APPLICANT: Adam Melton
ADDRESS: 1020 Rock Street
COA Single Family Residence
REQUEST:
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION:
The subject property is located at 1020 Rock Street.
The property's legal description of Lot 7, Block 45,
Original City of Little Rock, Pulaski County,
Arkansas.
This is currently a vacant lot. The commercial
structure that had been in the process of being
renovated to a single-family residence burned on
July 24, 2006 and was demolished in 2007.
The 1988 survey dated the building at 1886 in the
Italianate Commercial design and has the name of
"Baer Grocery" as the historical name. The store
was in operation until the 1940's.
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PREVIOUS ACTIONS ON THIS SITE:
On February 6, 2007, a COA was approved and issued to Jay and Barbara Core for
demolition of the burned structure.
On August 5, 2005, a COA was approved and issued to Jay and Barbara Core for
fencing, awnings, and garage door replacement.
On September 4, 2003, a COA was approved and issued to Jay and Barbara Core for
the conversion of the structure into a single-family residence.
PROPOSAL:
This application will be required to go to the Board of Adjustment for building setback
variances. The setbacks in R-4 A is 15 feet front yard setback (along Rock Street)
unless there is an adjacent building built closer to the front property line, then you may
build to the same distance from the front property line. There are 5' on each side
property line (11th street and north property line) and 25' for the rear setback. The
proposed building will have a 0' (zero) setback on then front and side property lines.
Below are photos of the old building before demolition.
North elevation before demolition
East (front) elevation before demolition
South 01 th Street) elevation before demolition
West elevation before demolition
The proposal is to build a single-family structure in the same location, mass, and
volume as the previous grocery store. This will be an all brick structure with the brick
matching the brick columns to the west. There will be a brick corbelled cornice to add
interest to the parapet. The main entrance will be off 11 th Street. This south facade will
host square ganged windows in four locations on this fagade in addition to a transom
over the front door and additional windows over that. There are stationary wood
shutters that flank the door and an area to the west of the doors that will be painted
black. There will be a contemporary flat canopy structure over the front door entry.
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The Rock Street facade will have two single garage doors with arched transoms on the
northern portion of the fagade. To the south will be four square ganged windows of
approximately 33" square for an overall length of 11'.
The west fagade - the courtyard fagade - will not be totally visible from the street over
the existing 8' fence. The fagade will have six pairs of single pane French doors with
transoms extending up 14'. There will be two flat metal canopies extending the majority
of the width of the building.
The north fagade, abutting 1018 Rock street, will have two sets of ganged windows and
two individual square windows. This fagade does have a solider course (brick accent
bank) at the height of the metal canopy on the rear fagade and ties in with the tops or
bottoms of the windows on the north side.
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a lighting renovation shop. These sporadic commercial buildings were a common
fixture in pre -zoning times of the city. The footprint of the proposed building is in the
same location as the previous Baer Grocery Building.
The setbacks of the buildings as shown in the graphic above are varied. The side yard
setbacks along 11th Street from Cumberland to Rock Street are fairly uniform. The
front yard setbacks on Rock from 10th to 11 th Street is varied with the western side
decreasing as it gets closer to the applicant's property and on the other side of the
street, locating further away. South of 11th on Rock Street, the front setbacks are fairly
uniform.
Rock Street has a mixture of single-family cottages and multi -family structures in the
vicinity. There are one story and two story houses along side two story apartment
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buildings. At 1200 South Commerce is the teacher retirement high-rise apartment
building.
Below are the illustrations of the proposed building.
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The brick is from Jenkins Brick Company and is "Myrtlewood" style with neutral mortar
in queen size. The light fixture for the exterior at the garage doors and front door is
from Lights America, Monte Grande Collection, in an English Bronze finish. Below are
graphic for the two items.
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fixture
The windows are from Marvin Windows. They are wood windows with metal cladding in
Bronze color. The windows are a fixed cglass with a flat casing style.
Bronze
Window clad color
The bulkheads under the shutters on the
11th Street fagade will have a precast
masonry unit under each pair. They will be
supplied by Rockcast, model ST523 which
features a 1" x 1" chamfer on the top front
of the units. The entire building has a
precast band at the base of the building of
similar design.
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The garage doors will feature doors from
"The Overhead Door" company, Ranch Precast masonry base under shutters
House style, model #136 (custom), in a
bronze color. They will be 10'x8' single garage doors. This door has a similar feel to
the existing door on 3126 East 11th. That door is a re-creation of the original door. The
garage doors will have an arched transom over each door. The downspout will be in
four locations on the Rock Street fagade. The nozzle is furnished in cast bronze
Series #136 (Custom)
Doors
Downspout Nozzle
The canopies over the front door on 11th and the courtyard doors on the west side are
contemporary in style. They are by Mapes Architectural Canopies. The front door
canopy is a solid canopy with flush mount (no hangers — the angular rods supporting the
weight of the canopy) with a flat soffit and standard fascia. The courtyard door canopies
are actually louvers with visible hangers and the same standard fascia as the other.
Both canopies are in bronze colored metal__
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WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION BASED OFF OF INTENT AND
GUIDELINES:
The "NEW CONSTRUCTION OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BUILDINGS" states
on page 63 the following:
New construction of primary and secondary buildings should maintain, not
disrupt, the existing pattern of surrounding historic buildings in the neighborhood.
Although they should blend with adjacent buildings, they should not be too
imitative of historic styles so that they may be distinguished from historic
buildings. (Note: A new building becomes too imitative through application of
historic architectural decoration, such as gingerbread, vergeboards, dentils, fish -
scale shingles, etc. These kinds of details are rarely successful on a new
building. They fail to be accurate, usually too small and disproportionate
versions of authentic ones, and should be avoided.)
New construction of secondary structures, such as garages or other outbuildings,
should be smaller in scale than the primary building; should be simple in design
but reflect the general character of the primary building; should be located as
traditional for the neighborhood (near the alley instead of close to or attached to
the primary structure); and should be compatible in design, form, materials, and
roof shape.
1. Building Orientation:
The fagade of the new building should be aligned with the established setbacks
of the area. Side and rear setbacks common to the neighborhood should be
upheld.
2. Building Mass and Scale:
New buildings should appear similar in mass and scale with historic structures in
the area. This includes height and width.
3. Building Form
Basic building forms and roof shapes, including pitch, which match those used
historically in the area should be used. Location and proportions of entrances,
windows, divisional bays, and porches are important. Also consider heights
(foundation, floor -to -ceiling, porch height and depth.)
4. Building Materials
Building materials that are similar to those used historically for major surfaces in
the area should be used. Materials for roofs should be similar in appearance to
those used historically. New materials may be used if their appearances are
similar to those of the historic building materials. Examples of acceptable new
building materials are cement fiber board, which has the crisp dimensions of
wood and can be painted, and standing seam metal roofs, preferably finished
with a red or dark color.
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Finishes similar to others in the district should be used. If brick, closely match
mortar and brick colors. If frame, match lap dimensions with wood or composite
materials, not vinyl or aluminum siding.
Details and textures should be similar to those in the neighborhood (trim around
doors, windows and eaves; watercourses; corner boards; eave depths, etc.)
Both the neighborhood setting and the individual building site are important to
consider when altering an existing building or constructing a new one. The
character -defining elements of the neighborhood, as they relate to individual
structures, should be maintained. These include set -backs; entrance orientation;
placement and character of landscaping; circulation systems and surfacing; the
placement of parking areas; lighting; mechanical systems and service areas.
The "Design Guidelines for Site Design" state the following on page 70:
D. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND SERVICE AREAS
Mechanical systems and service areas should be as unobtrusive to the historic
neighborhood as possible.
1. Heating, Air Conditioning units, and Ceiling Fans:
HVAC units should be located where not readily visible from the street and
should be screened with shrubbery or fencing. Window air -conditioners should
be located in windows on the rear or side fagades and should not result in the
removal or replacement of the original window sash or surround. Ceiling fans on
porches should be mounted high enough so that they cannot be seen from the
street.
2. Electrical and Gas Meters:
Electrical and gas meters and other mechanical equipment should be located on
the rear fagade.
3. Garbage collectors:
Large metal containers for garbage at multi -family or institutional sites should be
located in the rear and screened from street view with fencing or shrubbery.
Garbage collectors on rollers, used by the City, should be concealed from view
except on the day of trash pickup.
4. Satellite Dishes:
Satellite dishes should never be installed in front yards or where readily visible in
side yards.
5. Solar Collectors:
Solar energy panels should be located on rear sections of the roof, behind
dormers or gables or other areas not visible from the street.
6. Recreational Structures:
Recreational structures, such as swimming pools, children's play equipment, or
exercise equipment, should be located in the rear yard and screened with
shrubbery or fences.
The building's front and side yard setbacks are exactly as the previous building was.
The height of the proposed building is calculated to be about two feet shorter than the
original; thus, the building form is very similar to the previous. The building materials
are primarily brick as the previous building. The old building had one garage door on
the 11th Street side, where the new building has two on the Rock Street side. The 11th
Street side, instead of having only three windows and a garage door, as shown above,
will be more animated with the multiple windows, door and painted wood shutters. The
northern fagade will have more windows than before, at the front of the structure and
near the rear.
The applicant stated that the front door entry area is to be inset a few feet. This along
with the windows and different treatment of the fagade above the door would "help to
visually break up the length and mass of the long brick wall" as stated by the applicant.
The neighborhood had a building of this height, scale, and mass from 1886 until 2006.
At 1101 Cumberland, there was another commercial building built in 1925, which still
exists. That building is located across 11th Street on the other side of the alley. The
building at 316 East 11th was another commercial structure. This was a commercial
node for the neighborhood both in use, but more importantly, in the scale and massing
of the buildings. The applicant desires to build a single-family home of the same height,
scale, and mass in the same location. While this is not a reproduction of the original
building, it is in keeping to have a building that housed the "corner store" or a new
building that is in the same location with the same size, mass, volume with a
commercial feel to the building.
Care should be taken to locate mechanical units out of the view of the street. Air
conditioning condensers should be placed on the roof below the parapet or in the rear
yard, satellite dishes should be placed on the roof out of view of the street and electric
and gas meters should be placed in the most inconspicuous location possible.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS AND REACTION: At the time of distribution, there
were no comments regarding this application.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval with the following conditions:
1. Obtain Board of Adjustment approval for setback variances
2. Obtain Franchise permit for canopy over front door.
3. Obtain a building permit.
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Adam Melton
501-519-6803
700 Cherry Hill Drive, No. Little Rock, AR 72116
November 6, 2009
Dear members of the Little Rock Historic District Commission
I am writing to request approval for the attached application and plans for new construction within the
MacArthur Park Historic District.
My intent is to build a residence on the vacant portion of 1020 Rock Street where once a 19`s Century
commercial building once stood. On the west portion of the property currently stands an 1890's
commercial building once used as a blacksmith shop that will remain.
Basically my plans include the construction of a residence with a similar footprint and stature of the
previous structure (Baer's Grocery constructed in approximately 1866). The new building will be a
frdestanding, one-story, single-family residence and will face I P4 Street. I will use similar materials
to those currently found on the property to construct the new building (i.e. similar color and style of
brick and mortar, etc.). I have used design details from the previous building and styles from a current
freestanding former firehouse at the corner of Daisy Bates Drive and South Pulaski as my inspiration
for the design of my proposed building. (See attached pages for pictures of both of these structures).
I currently have the property under contract to purchase contingent upon your Commission's approval
of the proposed application and plans. I am hopeful that the Commission approves these plans so that
I can proceed with the purchase and development of this vacant lot.
My goal is to invest between $250-$300k in the property with the intent to have the property reflect
styles that complement existing neighboring structures.
Current Neighborins Srrucures:
• North of Property: Residential Home
• East of Property: Vacant lot
• South East of Property: Multi -story high-rise apartment building
• South of property: Apartment Building and a former dry cleaners
• West of property: Residential Home
My family has renovated (in accordance with historic guidelines) property in the East Markham Street
Historic District located in the River Market. We are strong believers in the beautification of
neighborhoods and I look forward to investing in the MacArthur Park Historic District.
Attached is the spec sheet for the 19'h Century Commercial building style off of the Historic
Commission's website. The previous structure once located at my property is referenced as a goad
example of 19'h Century Commercial. Consequently, the image at the bottom of the attached page is
the property my family has renovated and currently maintains at 301-307 President Clinton Avenue.
Thank for your consideration,
Adam Melton
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detailing. Most had flat roofs, with parapets, finials, or
decorative panels accenting the fagade. Some facades were
made of cast iron with omate detailing.
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Single storefronts (about 25 feet wide) had one entrance;
double storefronts (50 feet or wider) had two or three
entrances. Commercial blocks, covering a large area, had
multiple entrances. Corner buildings sometimes had
diagonal entrances. The entrances were recessed, flanked
by large display windows. Other details included
kickplates or bulkhead panels, clerestory and transom
windows. Second story windows were more smaller,
traditional, double -hung with molded surrounds.
Examples:
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301 E. President Clinton Ave. 1200 S. Main Street
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Material List
1020 Rock Street
Adam Melton 519-6803
All of the below specs are for the exterior of the building.
Denotes there is a sample or spec s teet 01cluded with material list
Foundation
Material Poured Concrete Slab
** Brick
Style Myrtlewood with neutral mortar
Size Queen
Source Acme Brick
** Windows (All)
Material Wood with Metal Clad
Glass Style Fixed Glass
Casing Style Flat
Trim Color Bronze
Parapet Cap
Material Metal
Color Bronze
Shutters stations
Material Wood
Model Custom
Color Bronze
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Material List
1020 Rock Street
Adam Melton 519-6803
** Precast Masona Base under shutters
Brand RockCast
Style Smooth ST523
Color Buffstone
Size 11 5/8 H x 23 5/8 W
Source Acme Brick
** Light Fixtures
Collection Monte Grande
Item # 191983
Finish English Bronze
Size 13" W x 34.5" H
Source Tec Electric
Front Entry Door
Model Custom (Similar in style to garage doors)
Color Bronze
Size 3'Wx8'H
Courtyard French Doors
Style Standard French with Single Pane
Color Bronze
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Material List
1020 Rock Street
Adam Melton 519-6803
** Garage ❑oors
Brand Overhead Door
Style Ranch House
Model Series #136 (custom)
Color Bronze
Size 10'WxTH
** Canopy (over front door)
Brand Mapes Architectural Canopies
Style SuperLumideck (Flat Soffit)
Material Metal
Color Bronze
** Canopies over courtyard doors
Brand Mapes Architectural Canopies
Style SuperShade (.110" Louver)
Material Metal
Color Bronze
Roof
Material Metal covered with insulation
** Downspouts
Material Cast Bronze
Size 5" Radius
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