HDC_11 02 1989City of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 2, 1989
5:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m. by Vice -
Chairman, Thomas Johnson. A quorum was present.
(Dr. Kathleen McNally, Ms. Cheryl Nichols, Mr. John Jarrard,
and Mr. Thomas Johnson). Mr. William Kennedy, III was
absent. Also present was City Attorney Stephen Giles.
A motion was made by Commissioner McNally and seconded by
Commissioner Jarrard to approve the minutes of the previous
meeting as received. Motion passed.
Item #1 - Installation of a Satellite Dish at 610 Rock
Street - R. C. Limerick
Mr. Paul Habenicht was present to speak regarding the issue.
Mr. Habenicht presented photos to the commissioners. There
were questions and concerns regarding the height of the
dish.
Commissioner McNally asked if something could be done in
order that the satellite would not be visible from the
street. Mr. Habenicht said that they must have a clear view
of the satellite, but it could be painted.
There were other questions and concerns regarding the place-
ment of the satellite dish.
The request to install a VSAT dish was endorsed by the
Quapaw Quarter Association, however, they would like the
dish and pole to be situated out of view from the street. A
letter from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program was
read and they feel the dish would be seen at street level
from Rock Street looking west and would be incompatible with
the historic neighborhood.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jarrard to approve the
application. Commissioner McNally asked that the motion be
amended to state that the dish be painted in such a way that
it would not be noticeable. Commissioner Nichols seconded.
Motion passed 4 ayes, 0 nayes.
Item #2 - National Register Nomination - Mosaic Templar
Building
A presentation was given by Sandra Taylor-Smith regarding
the Mosaic Templar building at 9th and Broadway Street.
Mr. Jim Brown had sent a two page letter of his findings
regarding the building's structural condition.
A motion was made by Commissioner Nichols and seconded by
Commissioner Jarrard to recommend to the State Historic
Preservation Office that the nomination of the Mosaic
Templar building to the National Register of historic Places
be approved. Motion passed.
New Business:
Mr. George Wittenberg and Mr. Tom Adams of Wittenberg,
Delony, and Davidson, gave a presentation regarding the UALR
Law School using slides and photos of the old and new. Mr.
Wittenberg stated that the building is about 73,500 square
feet but the total project would be around 130,000 square
feet. The construction consists of remodeling and expanding
the GIT building. There were some particularities regarding
the Bentley Cottage. Commissioner nichols stated that they
need to do some research on the Bentley Cottage as well as
the BEI building.
There was a lengthy discussion. No action taken. Mr.
Wittenberg did say that they would like the Commission's
support. The Commission requested a legal opinion from
Stephen Giles regarding this matter.
Old Business: Update on Chateau Roy
Commissioner Jarrard stated that they had met twice with
Charles Witsell and David Sargent. They are proposing a
wrought iron fence on the east portion of the site which
would be the large area with a reflecting pool, and an 8
foot opaque fence around the front of the school. He said
they also talked about several ways of maintaining the eight
foot fence and setting it back so that the impact would not
be quite so fearful for someone walking along the street.
Commissioner Jarrard said at the last meeting there was more
research on the architectural style and it seems as though
the quoins that were in question might be eliminated. Re-
garding the classic style railing around the top of the
roof, they are thinking of dropping it or setting it back
from the edge and using a transparent type railing that
would not be visible. He said they also proposed to install
a new conicle shaped roof. There is one pyramid shaped roof
that would be replaced and one would remain. He said
nothing firm-discussions only. They are going to do more
studies on the fence around the west side of the building.
Commissioner Johnson asked for comments regarding the
Bossinger House. Attorney Giles stated that his office was
still investigating the matter.
Commissioner Nichols gave a brief summary of her
conversation with Mayor Villines regarding the Historic
District Commission's part in the Little Rock History Week
program. She said that several associations had met to
program. She said that several associations had met to
discuss a preliminary wish list that they would submit to
the Little Rock City Board and that they would have another
meeting in the Quapaw Quarter Association office on November
15th at 5:30 p.m.
There being no further business before the commission, the
meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
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