HDC_12 07 1992MINUTES
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
DECEMBER 7, 1992
5:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by acting Chairman John Bush. A
quorum was present - Mr. Carl Menyhart, Ms. Julie Wiedower,
Mr. John Bush. City Attorney Peggy Johnson was present.
The Chairman stated that the only matter on the agenda for this
called meeting is to hear and to provide an opportunity for the
hearing of dissent on the Zoeller's fence at 500 East 9th Street, a
matter having previously come before the Commission that has been
decided. There was a problem with notification and those who
wanted to dissent were not provided an opportunity. The Chairman
explained that the Commission has already heard the fence described
and dealt with its placement and design, and that this meeting
would revisit the issue of whether the fence should be built or
not.
The Chairman asked for those who wish to dissent to come forward
and address the Commission.
Kinnard Kohler came forward and introduced himself as a property
owner and resident at 500 East 8th Street. Mr. Kohler asked for a
description of the fence. Dr. Zoeller responded that it would be a
6 foot high picket fence painted tan and set back 25 feet from the
8th Street property line.
Mr. Koehler spoke of all the consideration given to other projects
in the district and expressed his concern on this project.
A discussion followed.
Commissioner Menyhart asked the owner to describe the landscaping
and sprinkler plan.
Dr. Zoeller explained that the fence was basically for security and
that it was not opaque. Dr. Zoeller assured the Commission that he
would maintain the lawn and the area would be nicely kept.
Randy Jeffery of the State Historic Preservation Program was
present and made a statement that the fence meets the proposed
guidelines for MacArthur Park and that the Decorative Arts Museum
had installed a 6 foot picket fence similar to the Zoeller's
proposal.
Commissioner Wiedower made a motion to approve the application for
a fence. Commissioner Menyhart seconded. The vote was taken.
Motion carried. All ayes.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.