HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC1999-032 Staff Report And Recommendation 08/26/1999(3L
City of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
PREPARED BY: V. Anne Guthrie DATE: 26 August 1999
APPLICANT: City Housing and"Neighborhood Programs, Code Enforcement Division
ADDRESS: 1415 Commerce and 1422 Rock streets
COA REQUEST: Demolition of structures due to tornado and fire damages
PROJECT BACKGROUND, DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS: Both subject properties are
located south of I-630, in the area heavily damaged by the January tornado.
The Commerce Street structure is located on the east side of the street, the second one on the
left headed south on Commerce. It was constructed circa 1890s and has 1920s alterations; it is
listed as contributing to the historic district's architectural significance. It is a single family
structure, and has been owned by the present owner for nine (9) years; it was in the process of
being rehabilitated at the time of the tornado. The tornado damage was not extensive, but a
subsequent fire six to eight weeks later caused more serious damage to the property's roof and
rendered the structure a safety hazard.
The Rock Street property is located on the northwest corner of Rock and 15th streets. This
property was before the LRHDC at its August meeting for a new roof, the request was deferred
until roof drawings were submitted. This structure was the Markwell Apartments, constructed
ca. 1900 in the Craftsman style; it is listed in the architectural survey as a contributing structure.
There are four units, two up and two down; prior to the January tornado, only one unit
downstairs was occupied. The August staff report contain additional details of the structure's
historical and architectural significance.
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT AND REACTION: At the time of distribution, no objections
to the two demolition requests either by letter or phone.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of staff that the request for
demolition be approved for the 1415 Commerce Street structure.
It staff recommendation that the request for demolition be denied for the Rock Street structure;
it is in better condition, has not suffered the interior damage, its architectural integrity has not
been compromised dramatically, and it is feasible for the structure to be rehabilitated. The
property owner must secure the structure (temporary roof, windows, etc.) and make substantial
efforts to sell the structure for rehabilitation.
LITTLE ROCK
HISTORIC
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APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Application Date:
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10. Signature of Owner or Representative:
Historic District Commission Action (to be completed by staff):
— Denied _ Deferred _ Approved _ Approved with Conditions
Staff Signature:
NOTE: Approval by the Little Rock Historic District Commission does not excuse the applicant, owner or
representative from compliance with any other applicable codes, ordinances or policies of the City of Little Rock
unless expressly stated by the Commission or staff. Responsibility for identifying such codes, ordinances or policies
rests with the applicant, owner or representative.
Little Rock Historic District Commission ♦ Department of Housing and Neighborhood Programs
615 W. Markham Street, Suite 100 ♦ Little Rock, AR 72201 ♦ Phone: 501-244-5420 ♦ Fax: 501-399-3461
1 415 Commerce
Historic Name: undetermined
Date: undetermined
Style: Vernacular Cottage
Architectural Significance: i I
Historical Significance: NJ
Listings: None
Map Section: MP/F
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