HDC_10 02 1986MINUTES
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 2, 1986
The meeting began at 4:05 P.M. with the calling of the role.
All members were present except for Ms. Marion Bruno who
advised staff that she was moving out of town and would have
to be replaced on the Commission. Staff noted that the
Board of Directors was aware of the situation and a new
member to fill Ms. Brunos' unexpired term should be made
within 60 days.
Mr. Strauss, Chairman, asked for a motion to approve the
minutes of the last Commission meeting. Due to a change in
staff those minutes were not available and the Commission
agreed to postpone approval to the next public hearing.
The Chair asked if the notification requirements were in
compliance for the application at 1004 Scott Street. Staff
responded that notification was in proper order.
Mr. Don Evans, a partner in the Ratcliff House Partnership,
presented the case at 1004 Scott where he explained that
they intended to rehabilitate the apartment structure,
including roofing, painting, storm windows and removal of
added front sun porches and reconstruction of the original
front porch. He stated the work would cost approximately
$75,000 and presented plans for the Commission's review.
The major item of question from the Commission was the issue
of a proposed picket fence. Mr. Bill Hall of the Arkansas
Historic Preservation Program and Ms. Cheryl Nichols of the
Quapaw Quarter Association recommended approval of the
application noting that the proposal was compatible with
adjacent structures and the district as a whole. There were
no objectors. A motion was made, seconded, and approved by
a vote of 4 for - 0 against - 1 absent to approve the
application as presented with the stipulation that the fence
would be reviewed by staff if the owners decide to erect it.
Mr. Hall then made a presentation and showed a film
regarding the Certified Local Government Program. He
requested that the Commission endorse a resolution to ask
the Little Rock Board of Directors to approve $3,750 in
funds and approximately $2,100 of in-kind volunteer
assistance to match $15,000 from the U.S. Department of
Interior for survey work in the Governor's Mansion
Neighborhood and the Heiglits /Hillcrest Neighborhood.
The Commission voted to approve the resolution 4 for -
0 against - 1 absent.
The Chair asked the staff to prepare a letter to the Junior
League of Little Pock thanking them for their contribution
of plaques to be placed at the historic sites within the
MacArthur Park Historic District.
There being no further business, the Commission moved to
adjourn at 5:00 P.M.
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