HDC_09 05 1991MINUTES
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 5, 1991
5:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairman
Thomas Johnson. A quorum was present - Mr. John Bush, Mr. Carl
Menyhart, Ms. Jeanette Heinbockel and Mr. Thomas Johnson. Also
present was City Attorney Stephen Giles.
The Chairman asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the
previous meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Bush to
approve the minutes as received. Commissioner Heinbockle
seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Johnson announced the first item for consideration:
Item No. 1
Owner: Poe Travel Agency /Weather-Tight, Forrest Gardner, Agent
Location: 915/917 Cumberland Street
Request: Vinyl Siding Application
Mr. Gus Walton, owner of Poe Travel, and Mr. Forrest Gardner
with Weather-Tight were present and explained the application to
the Commission.
A lengthy discussion of vinyl siding followed. Mr. Gardner
explained that he had never installed this particular product -
Wolverine Classic vinyl. He stated that it is an expensive
product, has a R-4 insulation rating and a 50 year warranty. He
continued to explain that it replicates the existing wood siding
in size, profile and finish.
There was discussion as to whether this application was
substantially different from Poe Travel's siding application
from November 1990.
Commissioner Heinbockel made a motion to hear the application as
it was substantially different. Commissioner Menyhart seconded.
The vote was taken. All ayes. O nays.
Commissioner Heinbockle made a motion to approve the application
with the following conditions:
1) The fascia, soffit, crown molding, cove molding and
upper trim not be covered with artificial siding;
2) Covering the flat fascia with gutter is acceptable;
3) All louvers remain the same configuration;
4) Drip molding be reinstalled where missing.
Commissioner Bush seconded. The Chairman called a five minute
recess.
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Upon reconvening, Mr. Gus Walton stated that he would comply
with all conditions.
The vote was taken. Motion carried. 3 ayes. 1 nay.
There being no further business, the Commission adjourned at
6:30 p.m.