HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC2013-020 Staff Report 11/04/2013DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-343 5
STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. Two.
DATE: November 41 2013
APPLICANT: Mark Brown and Jill Judy
ADDRESS: 901 - 917 Scott Street
COA REQUEST: Demolition of building and block wall
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION:
The subject property is located at 901 - 917 Scott Street.
The property's legal description is "Lot 1-4, Block 25„
Original City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas."
This gas station building was built around 1945. The
2006 survey form states: "This 20th century automobile
service station building resembles the prototypical
facilities built in the mid twentieth century across the
country." It is considered a "Non -Contributing Structure"
to the MacArthur Park Historic District.
This application is for the demolition of building and block
wall to the south on a separate lot.
PREVIOUS ACTIONS ON THIS SITE:
No previous actions were on this site were located with a
search of the files.
Location of Project
PROPOSAL AND WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF THE
APPLICATION BASED OFF OF INTENT AND GUIDELINES:
This building is part of property that has been acquired by the applicants in 2013. The
ownership includes lots 1-6 of block 25, Original City. The building sits in lots 2 and the north
half of lot 3 and the block wall sites on the boundary of lots 4 and 5.
The building is a non-contributory structure in the district. It is a concrete block building in the
20th century standard commercial style with a shed roof that has been added at a later date.
The 1939 Sanborn map shows this as a vacant lot. The 1939-1950 Sanborn map shows this as
a filling station. The two other filling stations on Scott Street, one at the northeast corner of 9th
and one on the southwest corner of 10th are shown to have above ground tanks. This location
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North (9th Street) elevation (2006 photo)
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East elevation (2006 photo)
West (Scott Street) elevation
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South elevation (2006 photo)
does not show the presence of tanks on the maps. The
applicant has stated that the gasoline storage tanks
have been removed from the site. The building has
been deemed "unsafe, unsanitary, a fire hazard and is
detrimental to the public welfare" according to the
Warning notice sent by Chuck Givens, Building Codes
Manager, City of Little Rock on July 8, 2013.
It is uncertain when the concrete wall was erected on
the property line between lots 4 and 5. By aerial
photos, it was there in 1997. There are no files in our
records to show that permission was granted for the
erection of the wall. The rest of the block has curbs,
paving, and some stripped parking spaces. On the
northeast corner of the site, there is a billboard.
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 demolition permit for the building
and concrete wall.
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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
FICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Application Date: Ze0 3
Date of Public Hearing: k 13 at 5:00 p.m.
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6. Owner's Agent: (Printed Name, Address, Phone, Email):
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9. Zoning Classification: Is the pro an a permitted use? es No
10. Signature of Owner or Agent: ---_
(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 staff and take appropriate actions. Approval by the Commission does not
excuse applicant or property from compliance with other applicable codes, ordinances or policies of the city
unless stated by the Commission or staff. Responsibility 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
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Little Rock Historic District Commission
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham St.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
October 4, 2013
Historic District Commission and Staff,
As owners of the property at 901 Scott Street, we are seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness
for the demolition of the former gasoline station building that resides on the property&A6
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Just prior to our purchase of the property last month, the building was in such as state of decay
that the City of Little Rock cited it as an unsafe building.
The building is also considered non-contributing to the historic neighborhood.
Thank u,
Mark H. Brown
Jill E. Judy
2000 S. Arch St.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72206
Cover Letter
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City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development Building Codes
723 west Markham sues[
[idle Rock, Arkansas 72201.1334
phorre:(501)3714626 Fax: (501) 371 -W3
WARNING NOTICE
Date: July 8, 2013
Hood S L- Hood & Co. c/o Tony Vemich
PO Box 55535
Little Rock, Ar. 72215
Re: 905 S. Scott St.
Lot 2 & N1/2 of 3, Block 25, City of Little Rock L2 Addition
Parcel ID # 34LO200202600
Dear Sir or Madam:
Information obtained by our offIce indicates that you are the owner of the above referenced
property. This is to advise you that an inspection was made on the property located at 905 S.
Scott St.on .tune 25, 2013. Our inspection found a dilapidated building that this department has
determined to be unsafe, unsanitary, a fire hazard and is detrimental to the public welfare of the
citizens of Little Rock.
The structure is hereby declared illegal and must be razed and removed from the premises or
repaired. You are hereby notified that you have fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of this
letter to raze, demolish and remove said structure from the premises or repair structure. If you
decide to repair the structure a complete set of construction plans will be required to be
submitted by an architect licensed to do business in the State of Arkansas.
This structure, if not already secured against entry of unauthorized persons, shall within seven
(7) days from receipt of this notice be made reasonably secure against entry of unauthorized
persons by appropriate closing of all accessible exterior openings within twelve (12) feet of
adjacent exterior grade level. Failure to secure all accessible openings in the allotted time will
result in the City taking appropriate action to have this accomplished, and you will be
responsible for all incurred costs.
Attached please find a detailed report of the building condition and copies of section of the
Building Code regarding unsafe buildings.
Please be advised that building permits are required for any demolition or repair work. Permit
applications may be obtained at 723 West Markham Street, 2ed Floor. If you have further
questions, please feel free to give me a call at 371-4827 or 4834.
Additionally:
Arkansas Pollution Control & Ecology Commission Regulation 21, Arkansas Asbestos
Abatement Regulation, requires that, prior to any renovation or demolition of facilities or facility
notice from
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components, including structures which are used for business purposes, an asbestos survey i
be performed. 501-682-0718
Demolitions: A Notice of Intent must also be submitted to the Arkansas Departmer
Environmental Quality, Air Division, Asbestos and Lead based Paint Branch, for all demolition
of facilities or facility components, including structures which are used for business purposes.
ADEQ must receive the notice 10 working days before the project begins.
Renovations: Notices of Intent to ADEQ must also be filed on all renovations impacting
regulated asbestos -containing material greater than 160 square feet on surface material, greater
than 260 linear feet on piping material or greater than one cubic meter on material where the
length could not be measured previously.
Sincerely,
'Charles Cowart
Building Inspector
notice from City continued
Approved, _ ►
Chuck Givens
Building Codes Manager
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UNOCCUPIED STRUCTURES INSPECTION REPORT
BUILDING CODES DIVISION
Re: 905 S. Scott St.
An inspection conducted on the above referenced building on June 25, 2013 found the following
violations:
ITEM NO. COME SECTION REMARKS
Article 11 Chanter 20 Little Rock Code of Ordinances and 20091 iternational Pry
Maintenance Cade and 2006 International Buildin Code
1 Building open and unsecured.
2. Building abandoned.
3. Inadequate maintenance.
4 Fire hazard.
5 Existing use constitutes a hazard to safety and health of
public.
6. Unsanitary conditions.
7. Existing use constitutes a hazard to safety of adjacent
property.
g. Broken glass presents unsafe conditions.
9_ Building open to weather causing structural
deterioration.
10. Concrete shows signs of cracking and deterioration due
to neglected maintenance and being open to weather.
11. Exterior/interior wood framing, in state of dilapidation
due to neglected maintenance and to weather.
12, Roof covering and framing needs repair and
replacement.
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13. Existing plumbing system does not comply with code.
Existing mechanical system does not comply with code.
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14. Existing electrical system does not comply with code.
15. —Special Note"
16. **Special Note"
notice from City continued
If asbestos is in the structure, this will have to be
removed and disposed of by special means.
Exterior grounds need to be mowed and cleaned of
debris.
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