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HDC_12 03 1998City of Little Rock HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 3 DECEMBER 1998 MEETING MINUTES Commissioners Present: John Greer, Chair Howard H. Gordon, Vice Chair Judy Gardner Charles Marratt Commissioners Absent: Mark Zoeller Staff: V.Anne Guthrie Guest: Mona Hughes, CLG staff from AHPP The meeting of the Little Rock Historic District Commission (LRHDC) opened and roll call was taken. As there was a quorum, the minutes were approved. As the agenda order was reversed, the first COA application (deferred from the November meeting) was: Applicant: Address: Raymon Hill, agent for Graves Litho Inc. Southwest corner 9th & Cumberland streets Request: Exterior changes to windows, doors and entrance The applicant's agent, Raymon Hill, handed out copies of the property deed, which confirmed that Graves Litho owns the subject property; this was the reason why the application was deferred previously. Based on the fact that there were no changes to the proposed plans, as presented at the previous meeting, Gordon made a motion that the COA application be approved with staff recommendations. Gardner asked that an amendment be made to the recommendation regarding landscaping on the front elevation; there was discussion about the landscaping and Gordon recommended that landscaping be approved administratively. The vote on the motion, to approve the COA along with the amendment, was unanimous. The second application was: Applicant: Robert Kennedy Address: 514 East 9th Street Request: Rehabilitate multi-family structure This application was deferred three times previously. The applicant began by telling the group about himself; he then presented the architect's plans. He stated that work on the interior had been undergoing but that the exterior rehab project is divided into three different phases: the first is what he has funds for; the second is what he thinks he has funds for depending on the variables in the first phase; and the last is the parking issue and what he thinks he has money for but can't guarantee. Little Rock Historic District Commission 3 December 1998 Minutes, Page 2 He explained the proposed exterior changes according to the architectural plans: repairs to the front porch, facia, soffits and replacement with likeness; replace rotten balusters; trim detail (skirt, etc.); reset steps; repairs to columns, etc. On the other elevations, there is repair to the steps, railings in order to meet code requirements; the west elevation needs stabilization and vanous repairs. On the front elevation, there is an addition to the architectural plans, which is to remove the second floor balconies and to rebuild the full length second storied porch. John Jarrard, as architect, explained the porch detailing regarding the materials and construction. Also, he explained the proposed alterations to the first floor deck, which was added late summer. Marratt raised the issue of the property's parking for the proposed apartments, which was discussed briefly at the first meeting. Greer stated that the LRHDC has as its responsibility only to review the exterior alterations to the structure; he confirmed that parking is an issue for the zoning division. A plat map was reviewed by the LRHDC to clarify ownership in the rear, which serves as interior parking for several structures on the block. Marratt reinforced his opinion of parking and that the issue needs to be addressed with the adjacent property owners. The applicant explained the window detailing on the front elevation opening onto the porch; he also explained the western-most window on the front elevation, which serves as entry for an apartment. Greer asked for confirmation that the proposed rehab project is multi-phased; the applicant stated that he doesn't know whether he'll have enough funds to reconstruct the second storied porch. Greer asked about deadlines and how the LRHDC approves a multi-phased application. The applicant stated that he plans to gut the interior of the carriage house (which has no roof and is piled with decaying building materials) and clean it out; he will come back for its approval. Gardner made a motion that the application be approved as presented; a vote was taken, and it was three in favor and one abstaining. The time frame in which to accomplish the proposed work was discussed; a motion was made that if the deadline is not met, the extension of time may be approved administratively. The 1999 schedule for LRHDC meetings was approved. Also, a brief update on Curran Hall was presented; additional monies allow more work on its stabilization. Discussion of the proposed work was presented by Greer --in an effort to minimize money, some of the itemized work (minimal grading and selected demolition of outbuildings) will be done by Public Works. Staff summarized the historic presentation grants, which was just completed; however, the grant funding did not make the 1999 City budget. Also, the draft letter from the LRHDC, in response to a request by the MacArthur Park Neighborhood Association to write the Mayor supporting the adaptive use of the old firestation as an alert center, was approved. With no other business, the LRHDC adjourned at 6:00 p.m.