HDC_01 04 1990City of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
JANUARY 4, 1990
5:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairman
William H. Kennedy, III. A quorum was present - William H.
Kennedy, III, John Jarrard, Thomas Johnson, Cheryl Nichols,
and Kathleen McNally. City Attorneys Mark Stodola and
Stephen Giles were present.
Item #1 - Install loading door in west facade at
712 Est 11th Street
Bylites by (Byl Harriell)
Bill Rector, acting as agent for Bylites, explained the
application to the Commission and stated that all
landscaping and permit requirements would be met.
The chairman asked that the survey be marked as Exhibit "A"
Elissa Gross, Executive Director of the Quapaw Quarter
Association and Randy Jeffery with the State Historic
Preservation Program spoke in favor of the Bylites proposed
loading door and recommended landscaping along the entry.
Commissioner McNally made a motion to approve the
application. Commissioner Nichols seconded. The vote
taken. Motion carried. 4 ayes 0 nays.
Item #2 - Erect Political Sign at 601 Rock Street
by Steve Clark for Governor Campaign
(Gail Segers, agent)
Gail Segers explained the request for two 4' x 8' signs to
be temporarily placed on both street sides of the house at
601 Rock Street.
Commissioner Jarrard and Nichols expressed concern about the
size of the sign. The guidelines specified 12 square feet
and the current application asked for 64 square feet.
City Attorney, Mark Stodola, stated that the 12 square feet
were guidelines by definition and the Commission is not
legally bound by guidelines.
Commissioner McNally made a motion to approve the appli-
cation. Commissioner Nichols amended the motion to
stipulate the signs be removed no later than November 15,
1990. Commissioner Nichols seconded. The vote was taken.
3 ayes, 1 nay. Motion carried.
Item #3 - Chateau Roy at 7th and Sherman Streets
Alterations and Rehabilitation of Structure into
Single Family Residence
Charles Witsell and David Sargent of Witsell, Evans and
Rasco, Architects were present to represent Chateau Roy.
Mr. Witsell explained that this was their second appearance
before the Commission and that by a previous vote of 3 to 2,
the Commission had approved the general concept of the
house. He stated that at the same meeting a committee of
Commissioner Jarrard and Commissioner Johnson was
established to meet with the architects and evolve the
design of the wall, fence and minor changes to the roof.
The Committee met three times and all were satisfied with
the designs. Mr. Witsell was now before the Commission for
final approval.
Chairman Kennedy, speaking in behalf of the Commission,
thanked Mr. Jarrard for serving on the Committee.
Elissa Gross, Executive Director of the Quapaw Quarter
Association, commended the spirit of compromise and
complimented the Roys for the project.
Also speaking in favor of the project was Richard Steinkemp.
Commissioner Nichols disclosed that she was currently
working with the Witsell, Evans and Rasco firm, but had no
financial interest in the Roys project.
Commissioner McNally made a motion for approval of the
application. Commissioner Jarrard seconded and added his
compliments to Dr. and Mrs. Roy for the scope of the project
and for the project being an unusual and nice addition to
the City.
Chairman Kennedy stated that this was a unique situation
dealing with a significant structure in a severe state of
deterioration and it took Dr. Roy's unique scope and vision
to take it on. Mr. Kennedy added that approval of this
project is not setting a precedent, as each application
stands on it's own merits and each is different. This
project deals with a unique situation which is absolutely
essential to the continued vitality of the district. Mr.
Kennedy applauded Dr. Roy and his wife, Nancy, for this
undertaking.
Commissioner McNally, representing the property owners in
the district, pointed out that the differences that have
come up over this project were because of concern about the
building and the neighborhood.
The vote was taken. All ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.
Dr. Roy voiced his appreciation to the Commission and
mentioned that he would appreciate any influence or help
with the Pollution Control Board which feels obligated to
fine him a large sum concerning the asbestos.
Chairman Kennedy raised the issue of the University of
Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law and their Certificate
of Appropriateness for their project on the east side of
MacArthur Park. He relayed that he attended a meeting with
the City Manager and several representatives from the
University about the Commission's action, and that there now
appears to be some significant legal questions regarding the
action taken. Mr. Kennedy recommended a delay for a few
weeks to give the City Attorneys time to refine their legal
analysis of their position. Mr. Kennedy said that the
result of discussions with Law School is that there may be
some grounds for compromise.
City Attorney Mark Stodola responded.
Commissioner Jarrard made a motion to re- examine the
previous action concerning the University of Arkansas at
Little Rock School of Law. Commissioner McNally seconded.
The vote was taken. 4 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.
The next item for business was adoption of a calendar for
1990. Commissioner McNally made a motion to approve the
proposed 1990 calendar. Commissioner Jarrard seconded. The
vote was taken. 4 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.
Commissioner Nichols asked the City Attorney about the
status of the Bossinger demolition case. Mr. Stodola
responded that it was being processed.
Commissioner McNally announced that this was her last
Historic District Commission meeting and that it was an
honor and privilege to work with the Commission.
Chairman Kennedy expressed the Commission's appreciation for
her good service.
There being no further business before the Commission, the
meeting adjourned.
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