HDC_05 04 2000City of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
4 MAY 2000
MINUTES
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Commissioners Present:
John Greer, Chair Howard H. Gordon
Jean Ann Phillips Wyatt Weems Mark Zoeller
Staff: V. Anne Guthrie Anthony Black
The meeting of the Little Rock Historic District Commission (LRHDC) was called to order. Roll
call was taken; as there was a quorum, the minutes were approved unanimously.
The first Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for consideration was:
Applicant: Glenn Kubeczka
Address: 920 Rock Street
Request: Apartment rehabilitation (new windows, shutters, ironwork and fence)
The new owner of the property presented the request to repair the apartments by making the
following changes: complete rehab of the interior, new roof, new exterior vinyl shutters, exterior
painting and new ironwork (railings and fence). The ironwork will be attached to the front facade
with horizontal decorative work along the top, middle and bottom; the vertical ironwork will
cover the existing brick columns, which extend slightly from the surface. It will have a "New
Orleans styled" appearance with the brick and ironwork. The fencing will along the sidewalk as a
future improvement for the apartments. The design and style of the ironwork has not been
decided but several possible designs were exhibited.
Zoeller stated that he needed a better idea of the ironwork design, which is the primary feature
improvement of the exterior facade. Details for the new exterior vinyl shutters for the windows
were not available. Discussion focused on the need for additional information regarding the
ironwork and shutters, and it was decided that shop drawings of both items must be presented for
staff review. There was a motion that the COA request be approved contingent on final
approval of shop drawings for the ironwork, decorative railing, fence and shutters. It was
approved unanimously.
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The second Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for consideration was:
Applicant: Christopher Pratt
Address: 308 East 14th Street
Request: Rehabilitation of structure into a single-family home (Deferred request)
The owner presented the request to rehabilitate and convert the structure into single-family; this
request was deferred due to the need for detailed information. The HV AC unit proposed for the
rear roof will be relocated to the west side in the rear, by the first unit. Computerized drawings of
each facade and a revised listing of nine items were presented. The computer drawings depicted
each elevation after rehab and photos depicted the existing condition of the structure. Greer
reviewed the itemized listing individually: window replacements; storm windows; door and
window openings; shiplap siding repair; HV AC units; and gutter repair.
There was lengthy discussion relating to the ship lap siding on the southwest comer of the west
facade, or roughly one-quarter of the elevation. It is different sized siding and does not match the
existing siding on the facade ( 4 11 versus 3 11). Discussion focused on repair work and LRHDC' s
role in deciding the level of detail, such as siding width, in preserving architectural integrity.
Specific windows were discussed in terms of retaining or eliminating the openings. The listed
items were discussed as part of the conditional approval:
Item #1 --windows must match original in dimensions and details; extant sashes
will be utilized; header trim to be matched
Item #2 --storm windows details as presented will be used in prefinished bronze or white
Item #3 --front porch door on east side will be closed and 3" siding installed
Item #4 --replace front door with wooden french windows and sidelights --need
cut sheet with details for approval
Item #5 --damaged siding replaced; on west replaced with 3" siding to match
Item #6 --both HV AC units on west side; landscaping submitted for staff approval
Item #7 --front porch gutter on the south will be repaired and reinstalled
Item #8 --close window on second story east elevation with appropriate siding;
enlarge other window and utilize details and dimensions
Item #9 --rear door opening on west will be retained with fixed, six-panel wooden door
There was a motion to approve the COA request for 308 E. 14th Street as revised and with
specific detail cuts submitted for staff approval. It was approved unanimously.
Under old business, there were updates on the following: demolition of 1423 Cumberland;
stabilization of 1324 Cumberland due to fire damage (it requires a COA for rehab); and the
1999 CLG projects of infill housing plan and architectural survey of Stiffts' Station are
progressing on schedule. As there was no business, the LRHDC meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.