HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC2012-005 Staff Report Item NO. Four 03/12/2012LITTLE ROCK
HISTORIC
DISTRICT
girl 3, COMMISSION
DATE: March 12, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. Four.
APPLICANT: Page Wilson, Paul Page Dwellings
ADDRESS: 1414 Rock
COA REQUEST: Fence
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION:
The subject property is located at 1414 Rock Street. The
property's legal description is "Lot 9, Block 49, Original
City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas."
This application is for a wood fence in the rear yard and
part of the side yard.
PREVIOUS ACTIONS ON THIS SITE:
On August 29, 2011, a COA was approved and issued to
Page Wilson for an infill house. This house is shown in
later photos in this Staff report.
On November 14, 2006, a COA was approved and
issued to Page Wilson for five attached townhomes thal
were never built.
PROPOSAL AND WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF THE
APPLICATION BASED OFF OF INTENT AND
GUIDELINES:
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This application is for a five-foot tall fence to be located in
the rear and side yards of the house. On the north side of the structure, the fence starts
between the gas meter and the air conditioning condenser and will run perpendicular to the
structure and intersect the neighboring fence. On the south side of the structure, the fence will
start at the front corner of the bump out, run south perpendicular to the house and stop
approximately 10 feet shy of the side property line. It will run parallel to the property line
towards the back of the property and then turn north to intersect the neighboring fence. A
pedestrian gate will be installed at the walk to allow access from the parking pad to the interior
of the fenced area and the house.
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The fence will be constructed of horizontal 1 x4 pine boards with 4x4 posts. The fence is to be
five feet tall. The applicant amended his application; only the graphics that show the final
location of the fence is included in this report.
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Proposed fence with east (front) elevation
On page 66 of the Design Guidelines, they
state:
,'Fencing material should be appropriate
to the style and period of the house.
Cast iron fences were common through
the Victorian period and should be
retained and maintained. Wrought iron
and bent wire fences are also historic.
"Wood picket fences may be located in
front, side, or rear yards, generally
following property lines. They should be
no taller than three feet (36') tall, pickets
'roposed fence with west (rear) elevation
should be no wider than four inches (4')
and set no farther apart than three inches (3'). The design shall be compatible
with and proportionate to the house.
"Wood board privacy fences should be located in rear yards. They should be no
taller than six feet (72'), of flat boards in a single row (not stockade or shadowbox),
and of a design compatible with the structure. The privacy fence should be set
back from the front fagade of the structure at least halfway between the front and
back walls."
This fence is generally in compliance with the guidelines except the fence on the south side of
the house starts closer to the road than the halfway point of the house. It does start at a logical
point on the house and is only five feet tall instead of the standard six feet tall.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS AND REACTION: At the time of distribution, there was one
comment from an adjacent property owner with questions.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval with the following conditions:
1. Obtaining a building permit.
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COMMISSION ACTION: March 12 2012
Commissioner Ripley left the meeting at the beginning of this item because of a conflict of
interest.
Brian Minyard, Staff, made a brief presentation to the commission.
Chairman Chris Vanlandingham asked if the applicant wanted to defer the item to the next
month since only five of the seven members were present. Mr. Page Wilson stated that he
wanted to hear the item that night.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wiedower to approve the application as submitted.
Commissioner Loretta Hendrix seconded and the item passed with a vote of five ayes and two
absent (Peters and Ripley).
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ITTLE ROCK
HISTORIC
DISTRICT
OMMISSION
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. Application Date:.
2. Date of Public Hearing: 00 hezi lzm at 5:00 p.m.
3. Address of Property:
4. Legal Description of Property,
5. Property Owner (Printed Name, Address, Phone, Email) Iwo .111],cr
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6. Owner's Agent: (Printed Name, Address, Phone, Email):,
7. Brief Project Description:_ rk vae.rj
B. Estimated Cost of Improvements; AC*
9. Zoning Classification: Is the proposed ch ge a permitted use? <�Oe) ,No
10. Signature of Owner or Agent:. ��F7--
(The owner will need to authorize any Agent or person representing the owner at the public hearing).
NOTE. Should there be changes during construction (design, materials, size, etc.) from the approved COA,
applicant shall notify Commission siaif and take appropriate actions. Approval by the Commission does not
excuse applicant or property [ram compliance with other appBeable codes, ordinances or policies of the city
unless stated by the Commission or staff. Aesponsibllity for Identifying such codes, ordinances, or policies rests
with the applicant, owner, or agent.
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(This section to be completed by staff):
Little Rock Historic District Commission Action
_ Denied —Withdrawn _ Approved _ Approved with Conditions _ See Attached Conditions
Staff Signature:,
Date:
Revised 6/2011
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Cover Letter
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COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
-Little.Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
Property Owner: Page Wilson, Paul Page Dwellings
Address of Property: 1414 Rock Street
Project to be completed as specified in Staff report and as approved by Historic District
Commission in the March 12, 2012 hearing.
1) Install 5' tall horizontal picke fence in side and rear yards.
Public Hearing Date Staff Signature Date
The original is printed on pa a blue paper.
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LITTLE ROCK
HISTORIC
�X I ,�
DISTRICT
COMMISSION
DATE: March 12, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. Four.
APPLICANT: Page Wilson, Paul Page Dwellings
ADDRESS: 1414 Rock S �'
COA REQUEST: Fence
PROJECT BACKGROUND ANEW DESCRIPTION:
The subject property is located t 1414 Rock Street. The
property's legal description o- is'Lo 9, Block 49, Original City
of Little Rock, Pulaski County,l-Arkansas."
This application is for a wood fence in the rear yard and
part of the side yard.
PREVIOUS ACTIONS ON THIS SITE:
On August 29, 2011, a COA was approved and issued to
Page Wilson for an infill house. This house is shown in
later photos in this Staff report.
On November 14, 2006, a COA was approved and issued
to Page Wilson for five attached townhomes that were
never built.
PROPOSAL AND WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF THE Location of Project
APPLICATION BASED OFF OF INTENT AND
GUIDELINES: ;
This application if,,for a five foot all fence to be located in the rear and side yards of the house.
On the north 'side of the structure, the fence start3 bb tween the gas meter and the air
conditioning condenser and will run perpendicular o the he structure and intersect the neighboring
fence. On the south side of the structure, the fence will start at the front corner of the bump out,
run south perpendicular to the house and stop approximately 10 feet shy of the side property
line. It will run parallel to the property line towards the back of the property and then turn north
to intersect the neighboring fence. A pedestrian gate will be installed at the walk to allow
access from the parking pad to the interior of the fenced area and the house.
The fence will be constructed of horizontal 1x4 pine boards with 4x4 posts. The fence is to be
five feet tall. The applicant amended his application; only the graphics that show the final
location of the fence is included in this report.
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These are the "Character Defining" Buildings as currently listed in the ordinance.
This area was surveyed as part of the "Little Rock Commercial Building Survey Downtown,
Phase 1, Volume 1 of 2, August 1991." 19th apd 20th century Commercial architecture is the
prevalent style of building in the River Market OD. That architectural survey is the basis for
this re"—Pbr-
The "Characte. Defining Buildings" are lose that are more than one story, in 19th or 20th
century Commer ' I Style buildings bull efore 1940. These buildings were built as warehouse
or storage buildin - with easy acc ss to railroad service. Examples are the Terminal
Warehouse Building 500 — 522 P esident Clinton Avenue, the C.E. Rosenbaum Building at
317 and the Dickenso Hardware Company at 418-420. This area was a hub of industrial
businesses at the time.
About 1940 Art Moderne or) ternational style become popular for those buildings trying to
promote a more modern an ogressive look for their clientele while still keeping in the
predominant style of the are • , 19t nd 20th century commercial. An example is the building at
507-511 President Clinton Ptienue.
There are two exceptio to this rule.Ntheirconstruction
ver Market Building at 400 President Clinton
Avenue and the Arkan as Studies Bu401 President Clinton Avenue are noted as
"Character defining" b iidings despite date (1997 and 2008 respectively).
These signature build' gs represent thment of the City of Little Rock and the Central
Arkansas Library Sy ems dedication to�t through quality architecture.
More utilitarian str Lures of one story were built in\2th
istrict starting around 1940. Examples
are the buildings t 101-111 Commerce and the DBuilding at 300 President Clinton Ave.
These buildings re not in keeping with the 19th ancentury commercial architectural style
of the earlier buil ings.
The "Characte Defining Buildings" are primarily in the 19th and 20th century commercial
architectural st le. They are usually two or three storie tall, of brick, some with ltalianate
detailing. Most had flat roofs, with parapets, finials, or deco ative panels accenting the fapade.
Some facades ere made of cast iron with ornate detailing. Single storefronts (about 25 feet
wide) had one ntrance; double storefronts (50 feet or wider) ad two or three entrances. The
entrances were recessed, flanked by large display windows, Pther details included kickplates
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Market Row Lofts at 309-311 Brandon Building at 608 Terminal Warehouse Building at
President Clinton Avenue, built President Clinton Ave, Built c 500 — 522 President Clinton
1890 1928 _ Avenue, built 1926
fence with east (front) elevation
On page 66 of the Design Guidelines, they
state:
"Fencing material should be
appropriate to the style and period of
the house. Cast iron fences were
common through the Victorian period
and should be retained and
maintained. Wrought iron and bent
wire fences are also historic.
"Wood picket fences may be located
in front, side, or rear yards, generally
following property lines. They should
fence with west (rear) elevation
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Photo of design of proposed fence
be no taller than three feet (36') tall;
pickets shouldAe no wider than four inches (4') and set no farther apart than
three inches (34.0 The design shall be compatible with and proportionate to the
house.
"Wood board privacy fences should be located in rear yards. They should be no
taller than six feet (72'), of flat boards in a single row (not stockade or
shadowbox), and of a design compatible with the structure. The privacy fence
should be set back from the front fagade of the structure at least halfway
between the front and back walls."
This fence is generally in compliance with the guidelines except the fence on the south side of
the house starts closer to the road than the halfway point of the house. It does start at a logical
point on the house and is only five feet tall instead of the standard six feet tall.
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.
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or bulkhead panels, clerestory and transom windows. Second story windows were smaller,
traditional, double -hung with molded surrounds.
The building at 309-311 President Clinton Avenue exe plif�s the characteristics of the style
with the cast iron front columns, transom windows, smaller double hung windows on the second
floor, molded banding on the upper parapet and decorative brickwork over the windows to form
hoods over the second floor windows.
The Brandon Building is also typical of the style with its multiple entries for wide buildings,
transom lights, smaller double hung windows/ n the second floor, and decorative sills on the
upper floor winded
The most impressive bui Ing in the/distri is the Terminal Warehouse Building at 500-522
President Clinton Avenue. e "Chaefining" portion of the building does not include the
one story addition to the east tt t inthe loading dock. The original use of this building
was for warehouse and storage. enetian Gothic style building as evidenced by the
Italianate detailing of the tower. It is fes with a basement.
Other buildings of the style are s
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Lasker Bros. Building 3 '0-324 Voss Barbee Building at 620-622 Building t 507-511 President
President Clinton Ave, uilt President Clinton Ave (un- Clinton A e, Built c 1936
c 1886 restored first floor), built c 1910
About 1940 Art Mod ne or International style become popular for tho e buildings trying to
promote a more mode n and progressive look for their clientele. An exa ple is the building at
507-511 President Cli ton Avenue. While it still has the features of 20th Century commercial
structures as the three entrances on wider storefronts; recessed entranc s that are flanked by
large display windows; ansom windows; and second story windows #1�at were smaller, it is still
considered by the com Mee as a "Character Defining" buildings. The uilding is a two story
building, the last of that s le that survives in the district.
After that time, more utilitari n structures of one story were built in e district. Examples are
the buildings at 101-111 Co •merce and the Dillaha Building at/300 President Clinton Ave.
These buildings are devoid of�'a y ornamentation on the strut res, no decorative vents, no
decorative brickwork, etc. Winds on the street frontage re fixed windows or casement
windows. Photos are shown on the nbxt,page.
LITTLE ROCK
HISTORIC
DISTRICT
} COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. Application Date:
2. Date of Public Hearing: at 5:00 p.m.
3. Address of Property: +
4. Legal Description of Property: `
5. Property Owner (Printed Name, Address, Phone, Email):
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6. Owner's Agent: (Printed Name, Address, Phone, Email):.
7. Brief Project Description:_ lock A3 5,09V,
S. Estimated Cost of Improvements .2.dr3
9. Zoning Classification: Is the proposed ch7—
ge a permitted use? � No
10. Signature of Owner or Agent: 7
(The owner will need to authorize any Agent or person representing the owner at fhe public hearing).
NOTE; Should there be changes during construction (design, materials, size, etc.) from the approved COA.
applicant shall notify Commission staff and lake appropriate actlons. Approval by the Commission does not
excuse applicant or property from compliance with ether applicable codes, ordinances or policies of the city t
unless stated by the Commission or staff. Responsibility for Identifying such codes, ordinances, or policies rests
with the applicant, owner, or agent.
............................. .................................. ............••----..._.. _.._.._... ......................
(This section to be completed by staff):
Little Rock Historic District Commission Action
_ Denied _ Withdrawn _ Approved _ Approved with Conditions _ See Attached Conditions
Staff Signature:
Date:
Revised 6/2011
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Building at 616-618 President (Nl'nton
Avenue, built c 1935
Below are photos of the two 21 st
Defining".
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3uilding at 314 President 101 South Commerce Street
3-lintan Avenue, built 1960 (StickyFingers), built c 1970
to commercial buildings that are noted as "Character
AAi
River Market Hall 400 ASI building at 410 President
President Clinton rVenue Clinton Avenue
Built 1997 Built 2008 -
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Cover Letter
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These are the "Character refining" Buildings as currently listed in the ordinance.
This area was surveyed as part of the "Little Rock Commercial Building Survey Downtown,
Phase 1, Volume 1 of 2, August 1991." 19th and 20th century Commercial architecture is the
prevalent style of building in the River Market DOD. That architectural survey is the basis for
this report.
The "Character Defining Buildings" are those that are more than one story, in 19th or 20th
century Commercial Style buildings built before 1940. These buildings were built as warehouse
or storage buildings with easy access to railroad service. Examples are the Terminal
Warehouse Building at 500 — 522 President Clinton Avenue, the C.E. Rosenbaum Building at
317 and the Dickenson Hardware Company at 418-420. This area was a hub of industrial
businesses at the time.
About 1940 Art Moderne or International style become popular for those buildings trying to
promote a more modern and progressive look for their clientele while still keeping in the
predominant style of the area, 19th and 20th century commercial. An example is the building at
507-511 President Clinton Avenue.
There are two exceptions to this rule. The River Market Building at 400 President Clinton
Avenue and the Arkansas Studies Building at 401 President Clinton Avenue are noted as
"Character defining" buildings despite their construction date (1997 and 2008 respectively).
These signature buildii)gs represent the commitment of the City of Little Rock and the Central
Arkansas Library Systems dedication to the district through quality architecture.
More utilitarian structures of one story were built in the district starling around 1940. Examples
are the buildings at 10 1 -111 Commerce and the Dillaha Building at 300 President Clinton Ave.
These buildings are not in keeping with the 19th and 20th century commercial architectural style
of the earlier buildings.
The "Character Defining Buildings" are primarily in the 19th and 20th century commercial
architectural style. They are usually two or three stories tall, of brick, some with Italianate
detailing. Most had flat roofs, with parapets, finials, or decorative panels accenting the fagade.
Some facades were made of cast iron with ornate detailing. Single storefronts (about 25 feet
wide) had one entrance; double storefronts (50 feet or wider) had two or three entrances. The
entrances were recessed, flanked by large display windows. Other details included kickplates
Market Row Lofts at 309-311
President Clinton Avenue, built
1890
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Brandon Building at 608
President Clinton Ave, Built c
1928
Terminal Warehouse Building at
500 — 522 President Clinton
Avenue, built 1926