HDC_03 03 1994MINUTES
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING
MARCH 3, 1994
5:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairman John Bush.
A quorum was present - Mr. John Bush, Mr. Carl Menyhart, Mr. Bob
Roddey, Ms. Jeanette Heinbockel and Ms. Julie Wiedower. Assistant
City Attorney Anthony Black was present.
Item No. 1 - Owner: Marion Butler, Leonard Stallman, agent
Location: 923 Cumberland Street
Request: Install vinyl siding
Mr. Leonard Stallman was present and explained the vinyl siding
application to the Commission. Also present and representing the
owner was Mr. Sonny Dillahunty.
Mr. Stallman presented photographs of the structure at 923
Cumberland and explained where the siding would go. He pointed out
that there are numerous alterations to this structure and that
there is an inconsistency of products /finishes used on the
structure. His application would apply 4 1/2 inch siding on the
entire house.
A lengthy discussion followed.
Mr. Tom Wilkes was present and spoke in favor of the application.
Mr. Wilkes has managed this property since 1977. He said it was
very expensive to maintain the building.
Mrs. Butler was present and spoke to the Commission requesting
approval of the siding application. Mrs. Butler amended her
application to apply siding only to the north and east sides of the
structure.
Commissioner Heinbockel made a motion to deny the application to
apply siding to the north end and east sides of the structures.
Commissioner Menyhart seconded. The vote was taken. Motion
carried. All ayes.
The Chairman announced that this years CLG grants had been
approved.
The next item of business was discussion of a proposal presented by
Cheri Nichols for a signage plan as a part of the ISTEA
"Transportation Enhancement" funding. The signage plan involved
the existing historic district entry plaques to be displayed upon
brick columns. The Little Rock Convention and visitors Bureau will
apply for the funding.
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The Commission unanimously agreed to participate in the program.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting
adjourned.
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