HDC_03 05 1992MINUTES
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING
MARCH 5, 1992
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 Steve 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 Heinbockel seconded.
Motion carried. All ayes.
Item #1 - Owner: Mark and Karol Zoeller by John Jarrard
Location: 500 East 9th Street
Request: Window replacement, roof alteration and
screen installation
Mr. John Jarrard spoke in behalf of the Zoellers and explained the
application to the commission. He presented photos and explained
that the aluminum windows on the back (north face) of the building
would be replaced with wood easement windows, the roofline would be
extended to cover the porch, and 1 1/2 inch by 1/4 inch lattice
would be used to screen the mechanical system on the east side of
the site.
There was no opposition to this application.
Commissioner Bush made a motion to approve the application as
presented. Commissioner Menyhart seconded. The vote was taken.
Motion carried. All ayes.
Item #2 - Owner: Robert M. Traylor, Jr. by Susan Causey
Location: 403 East 14th Street
Request: Replace front porch columns
Susan Causey, representing the owner of the property, was present
and explained her application. She had found replacement columns
with a 10 inch diameter tapering to 8 inches. The original columns
were 12 inch diameter tapering to 10 inches on top. The porch had
4 columns, 2 need to be replaced. Ms. Causey said it would take
3 to 4 weeks to order the columns.
Commissioner Bush made a motion that the porch columns be replaced
with the original dimension of 12 inch diameter columns and that
staff be responsible for final approval. Commissioner Menyhart
seconded. The vote was taken. Motion carried. All ayes.
The Chairman stated that the Commission had received a request for
rehearing from Joe Giroir regarding demolition of a structure at
315 East 11th Street.
The owner was not present, nor was anyone present to represent the
owner on this request.
Mr. Randy Jeffery, representing the State Historic Preservation
Office, said he supports a rehearing of this demolition
application.
Commissioner Heinbockel made a motion to rehear the application at
the next available commission meeting. Commissioner Bush seconded.
The vote was taken. Motion carried. All ayes.
Ron Newman, Planning Manager, presented potential Historic District
Ordinance revisions for discussion.
Randy Jeffery announced the upcoming Certified Local Government
workshop April 23rd and 24th.
The next item of business was adoption of a calendar for 1991.
Commissioner Menyhart made a motion to adopt a calendar with the
same format as the previous years. Commissioner Heinbockel
seconded. Motion carried. All ayes.
The Chairman opened the floor for nominations for chairman and
vice - chairman for 1992. Commissioner Menyhart nominated
Tom Johnson for chairman and Commissioner Heinbockel nominated
John Bush for vice - chairman. The vote was taken. Tom Johnson
will be Chairman for 1992 and John Bush will be vice-chairman.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.