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HDC_12 04 1986HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION DECEMBER 4, 1986 The meeting began at 4:05 p.m. with the calling of the roll. Commissioners Strauss, Kennedy, Jarrard and Cook were present with one position being vacant. Chairman Strauss asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting which was seconded and unanimously passed. The Chairman called the first item of business which was an application by Mr. and Mrs. Felton Lamb, Jr., who proposed to erect a six (6) unit apartment structure and adjacent garage. Mr. Wali Caradine, architect, representing the applicant explained the architectural style of the new structure identifying particulars relative to the height, color, scale, rhythm of buildings and general materials to be utilized. He also described the architectural styles of the structures and details of porches, deck, lattice and fence materials. Ms. Cheryl Nichols, representing the Quapaw Quarter Association and Ms. Mary Madden representing the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program both recommended approval of the request. After a short discussion regarding the materials and site plan elements, Mr. Jarrard requested that the facia boards be one by eight inches in width and that the fence connecting the three principal structures be located eight feet from the front facade of the structures. Dr. Cook moved to approve the application with the two changes which was seconded and passed by a vote of 4 for - 0 against - 1 vacant position. The last item on the agenda was a review of the Parking Lot and Dumpster Design Guidelines. Mr. Kennedy stated that he felt the planting requirements were not an effective screening barrier for parking lots. Also, Dr. Cook explained changes that would encourage new lighting to be compatible with surrounding architecture. Mr. Kennedy moved to approve the two amendments which were seconded by Dr. Cook. The Parking Lot and Dumpster Design Guidelines along with the accompanying Fence Guidelines were passed by a vote of 4 for - 0 against - 1 vacant position. There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.