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HDC_12 04 1997LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 4 DECEMBER 1997 MINUTES Commissioners Present: John Bush Howard H. Gordon John Greer Charles Marratt Julie Wiedower Staff Present: V.Anne Guthrie Tim Polk Anthony Black The meeting of the Little Rock Historic District Commission (LRHDC) was called to order and roll was taken. As there was a quorum, the minutes from the September meeting were approved as submitted. The first COA application to be discussed was: Applicant: Mark & Karol Zoeller Address: 500 East 9th Street Request: Enclose a portion of side porch on structure's east elevation The applicant presented the COA application to the LRHDC and detailed the proposed work. The porch on the east side was screened in 1914 and also had removable glass panels; photos were shown as evidence of the earlier screening and paneled areas. The enclosed porch will be permanently enclosed, with fixed transoms and operable windows. The finish, color and other project items were detailed. After discussion, the staff recommendations were reviewed. A motion was made to approve the COA as presented. A vote was taken and the motion was approved unanimously. There was discussion regarding the overlapping of boundaries of the Capitol Zoning District and the MacArthur Park Historic District. The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will be consulted and a report made as to the overlapping of the two district boundaries and whether one or the other district's boundaries should be altered or remain. As there was no other business, a motion was made and seconded and the LRHDC adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Little Rock Historic District Commission Minutes of 4 December 1997, Page 2 MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION AND THE CAPITOL ZONING DISTRICT COMMISSION The joint meeting of the Capitol Zoning District Commission (CZDC) and the Little Rock Historic District Commission (LRHDC) was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by the CZDC chair, Patty Hayes. After a roll call of both commissions (all LRHDC were present), Hayes gave a brief introduction as to the purpose of the joint commission meeting, the CZDC requirements of an applicant and the procedures that would be followed for these public hearings; she emphasized adhering to the protocol of both commissions. LRHDC Chair John Bush also commented as to the purpose of the joint meeting of the two commissions, which is to facilitate the public hearing process for the applicant. NOTE: For simplicity, these minutes of the joint commission meeting entails comments and discussion by only the LRHDC; there are references to the CZDC in terms of protocol, recommendations and voting. If there is a need for clarification, the tape recording of the meeting may be consulted. The meeting's order and listing of CZDC members are enclosed for informational and official purposes. The first agenda item before the joint commission meeting was: Applicant: Jerry McKinnis Address: 1304 Cumberland Street Request: Construct a new office building, as an expansion and as a secondary structure to adjacent business Prior to the presentation, Marratt recused himself from the meeting. CZDC staff, Lynne B.Zollner, read the request and the CZDC staff analysis. The project architect, Lawrence Courtney, with Williams & Dean Associated Architects, asked if there were questions regarding the plans. John Greer stated that there was a difference between primary and secondary structures in terms of new construction and design considerations. Courtney stated that as the proposed new construction serves as expansion to and is not as large as the existing business at 1302 Cumberland, that construction for ancillary is different than for primary structures. Greer cited the recommendations from the Design Guidelines for the MacArthur Park Historic District. There was a long discussion regarding the differences between primary and ancillary structures in terms of design. Issues such as siting, size, location, orientation, etc. were discussed and how the proposed project meets the various requirements and recommendations. John Bush referred to the staff recommendations and those from Quapaw Quarter Association (QQA). Greer made a motion that the COA application be approved with Little Rock Historic District Commission Minutes of 4 December 1997, Page 3 conditions that a landscape plan be approved by staff and the windows be changed per QQA's suggestions. A vote by the LRHDC was taken and the COA was approved unanimously with conditions. The CZDC recommendations were entered into their record. A motion was made and a vote taken; it was approved unanimously. The next application under consideration was: Applicant: Lawrence lbekwe Address: 1310 -1312 Scott Street Request: New construction of a community cultural facility (ca. 4,823 square feet) with associated parking CZDC staff, Lynne B. Zollner, read the request and staff analysis of the project; due to involvement as the project architect, Ron Woods (of the CZDC) recused himself from the meeting. Greer stated for the record his previous recusal from the discussion, but none existed at this time. Wali Caradine presented the project to the two commissions and explained some of the changes that had been made. Julie Wiedower asked about the floor elevation of the new structure as it was lower than in the prior design. A summary was given of the changes that the project has undergone in terms of what was changed, such as the elevation, roof line, pitch, windows, etc. There were questions regarding the materials used for the exterior paving, the handicapped access and ramp on the front and side elevations and the window openings on the north and west elevations. Discussion focused on the changes that were recommended by the CZDC's design committee at their November meeting. After asking for public comments (there were none), Wiedower made a motion that the COA application be approved with the condition that the north elevation's windows be more evenly spaced. A vote by the LRHDC was taken and the motion was approved unanimously. The CZDC recommendation was entered into the record and a motion was made; a vote by the CZDC was made, and it was approved unanimously. As there was no further business, the joint meeting of the two commissions adjourned at 6:45 p.m.