HDC_06 09 1988City of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
MINUTES
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
JUNE 9, 1988
4:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Vice-Chairman
Thomas Johnson presiding in the absence of Chairman William
H. Kennedy, III. A quorum was present - John Jarrard,
Cheryl Nichols and Thomas Johnson. William H. Kennedy, III
was absent.
Vice Chairman Johnson asked for a motion to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting. A motion was made by
Commissioner Jarrard and seconded by Commissioner Nichols
to approve the minutes as received. The motion passed.
Item #1 - New Construction for Fashion Park Cleaners
1101 Cumberland Street
Mr. Don Renshaw of the Renshaw Firm, Architects, acting as
agent for Mr. Brooksher Banks, represented Fashion Park
Cleaners. Mr. Renshaw explained the plans for the new
construction, stating that his intent was to keep the same
"look" of the original building by staying within the foot-
print of the original building and maintaining the same scale.
He said construction was scheduled to begin early July and
be completed in September.
Commissioner Jarrard asked Mr. Renshaw if the brick from the
facade of the building would be retained. Mr. Renshaw
responded that he would retain the brick if his budget allowed
it.
Vice Chairman Johnson inquired about lighting. Mr. Renshaw
explained that there would be soft lighting beneath the
awning and no flood lights. He added that signage would be
kept at a minimum.
Commissioner Nichols asked if the window frames would be
aluminum and what color they would be. Mr. Renshaw said the
windows would be bronze finished aluminum or painted aluminum.
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Vice Chairman Johnson asked Mr. Renshaw to tell him about
the proposed landscaping. Mr. Renshaw indicated that the
landscape plan had not been done, although he would
recommend crepe myrtles be planted across the front to soften
the intensity of the afternoon sun.
Mr. Renshaw continued that the color scheme had not been
chosen and that he would appreciate and welcome the opinions
and recommendations of the commissioners.
Vice Chairman Johnson asked if there was anyone present to
speak in favor of Fashion Park Cleaner's proposal.
Mr. Bob Calahan presented the certified mail receipts and
stated that he worked for Fashion Park Cleaners.
Ms. Jennifer Polk, Executive Director of the Quapaw Quarter
Association, recommended approval of the application.
There were no objectors present.
Commissioner Jarrard made a motion to accept Fashion Park
Cleaner's proposal according to Mr. Renshaw's plan and
elevation dated June 2, 1988. Commissioner Nichols seconded
the motion. The motion passed with 3 ayes, 0 noes.
Vice Chairman Johnson asked if there was old or new business
to be discussed. Commissioner Nichols stated that she had
become aware of a potential project at the corner of 6th
Street and Ferry Street, and that she had provided the
developer, Mr. Steve Woodson, with design information. Ms.
Satterfield said that she too had spoken with Ms. Woodson,
and mailed her a copy of the Infill Design Guidelines.
A discussion regarding the precarious future of the Bale
Chevrolet Building followed. Ms. Jennifer Polk addressed the
issue and explained that the Pulaski County Quorum Court
has approved the purchase of the Bale Chevrolet Building and
surrounding property for county office space.
The consensus of the Commission was that the Bale Chevrolet
Building should be saved and that sensitive treatment in
reuse of the structure be encouraged to maintain the archi-
tectual integrity of the original building. It was suggested
that Ms. Satterfield draft a letter to that effect.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
4:30 p.m.
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