HDC_03 03 1988City of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
MINUTES
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
MARCH 3, 1988
4:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairman William
H. Kennedy, III. A quorum was present (William H. Kennedy, III,
Thomas Johnson, John Jarrard, Cheryl Nichols). Ms. Jacalyn
Carfagno was absent.
The Chairman asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the
last two meetings. Commissioner Jarrard stated that the minutes
of September 3, 1987, page 4, paragraph 3 specify "the lattice
work to be 1/2" or 3/8" wide." It should have stated "l and 1/2"
or 1 and 3/8" wide." Also on page 6, paragraph 7 states "cut
around the trees," and should have read "cut 25% off the top of
the trees. " There being no further corrections, it was moved by
Commissioner Jarrard and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to
adopt the minutes with changes. The minutes of both meetings
were approved by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent.
Item #1 - Recommednation regarding the Governor's Mansion
National Register Historic District Amendment.
Commissioner Nichols gave a brief presentation. She stated that
it had been requested that the Little Rock Historic District
Commission review all National Register nominiations within the
boundaries of the City of Little Rock. She said that it was part
of the requirement for Little Rock being a Certified Local
Government, making the City eligible for federal funding through
the Arkansas State Historic Preservation Program.
It was moved by Commissioner Jarrard and seconded by Commissioner
Johnson to adopt the recommendation. The item was adopted with a
vote of 3 ayes, 0 noes, 1 abstention, 1 absent.
Item #2 - Brochure to the MacArthur Park Historic District
Property Owners.
A review of this item was given by Ms. Molly Satterfield and
Commissioner Nichols. Commissioner Nichols stated that she was
open for suggestions with the outline she had presented
Commissioner Kennedy suggested adding a history of the ordinance.
Commissioner Johnson commented that there was some confusion
between the MacArthur Park Historic District, the Capitol Zoning
Ambk District, and the Governor's Mansion National Register Historic
District.
Commissioner Nichols stated that the text for the brochure would
be ready by summer.
Item #3 - Adoption of a Calender for 1988.
It was moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner
Nichols to approve the calendar for 1988 (attachment).
Commissioner Jarrard stated for the record that he would not be
able to attend the April 7th meeting.
Item #4 - The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions
Commissioner Kennedy asked if money was available and Ms.
Satterfield replied that money was available in the City budget.
The Commission agreed to join the National Alliance of
Preservation Commissions.
Commissioner Jarrard stated that he would like for the Little
Rock Historic District Commission to request that the Capitol
Zoning District Commission require design review of all
structures, including noncontributing structures in this district.
He related an incident that occurred at 20th and Spring Streets.
Ms. Satterfield was instructed by Commissioner Kennedy to draft a
letter to the Capitol Zoning District Commission.
Commissioner Nichols inquired about the status of the 1987 C.L.G.
project. Ms. Satterfield responded that it was in process and in
the City Manager's office and that the Quapaw Quarter Association
was going to administer the project.
Commissioner Nichols said that they needed to contact the Quapaw
Quarter Association regarding the administration of the project
and Commissioner Johnson suggested that the Commission send a
letter to Ms. Nancy Roy, President of the Quapaw Quarter Associ-
ation. The commission agreed.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
4:30 p.m.
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