HDC_05 05 2005DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
LITTLE ROCK
HISTORIC
DISTRICT
COMMISSION
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, May 5, 2005, 5:00 p.m.
Board Room, City Hall
I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being four (4) in number.
Members Present: Marshall Peters
Carolyn Newbern
Wesley Walls
Job Serebrov
Members Absent: Wyatt Weems
City Attorney: Deborah Weldon
Staff Present: Charles Bloom
Brian Minyard
II. Approval of Minutes
a. April 7, 2005
Commissioner Newbern made a motion for approval of the minutes
with the correction of one name spelling, Commissioner Walls
seconded. The Minutes were approved 4 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent.
III. Finding of Compliance with Notice Requirements of all Subjects
a. 1400 South Cumberland Street
It was found that notice was not properly given.
IV. New Certificates of Appropriateness
a. 501 East Seventh Street
Commissioner Serebrov made a motion to defer the application to
the June 2, 2005 hearing. Commissioner Walls seconded. The
motion passed 4 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent
b. 1400 South Cumberland Street
V. Recess
Staff noted that proper notice had not been given. Commissioner
Walls made a motion to defer the application to the June 2, 2005
hearing. Commissioner Newbern seconded. The motion passed 4
ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent.
Commissioner Walls made a motion for a brief recess at 5:10 p.m.
Commissioner Newbern seconded. The motion passed 4 ayes, 0
noes, and 1 absent.
At 5:20 p.m. Commissioner Walls made a motion to reconvene,
Commissioner Newbern seconded. The motion passed 4 ayes, 0
noes, and 1 absent.
VI. Other Matters
a. Calendar Amendment
Staff and Boyd Maher from AHPP noted that the current Calendar
had several conflicts with future Planning Commission Hearings
and a Commissioner Training Session (C.A.M.P.). Commissioner
Newbern made a motion to move the July 7, 2005 meeting to July
14, 2005; November 3, 2005 meeting to November 10, 2005; and
the December 1, 2005 meeting to December 8, 2005 to alleviate
potential date conflicts. Commissioner Walls seconded. The
motion passed 4 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent.
b. Commissioner Weems
A discussion relating to Commissioner Weems' absences It has
been noted that he has not expressed interest in reappointment.
Also noted was that he has missed three consecutive meetings.
c. Chair
Commissioner Serebrov made a motion in the interest of clarity to
affirm Commissioner Newbern as Chair. Commissioner Walls
seconded, the motion passed 4 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent.
d. Vice Chair
Commissioner Serebrov made a motion in the interest of clarity to
affirm Commissioner Peters as Vice Chair. Commissioner
Newbern seconded, the motion passed 4 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent.
e. Discussion
A discussion began regarding the MacArthur Park "park" signs.
The Commission urged Staff to contact the Parks and Recreation
Department about the signs.
A brief discussion began regarding the Arsenal building in
MacArthur Park and some proposed changes that may occur. Mr.
Minyard noted that repair work would begin on the building for
window stripping, priming, painting, and reglazing only.
Commissioner Serebrov noted that he did not have a
Commissioner Handbook. Commissioner Newbern indicated that
Staff could borrow hers to make him a copy.
A brief discussion began on the property at 1301 Cumberland
Street. Staff indicated that they were still looking into its
background.
A discussion began on the Design guidelines. Commissioner
Walls and Commissioner Newbern indicated that they would meet
with Staff Member Bloom to work on them after May 18.
Mr. Maher from AHPP that a Preservation and Redevelopment
Conference was going to happen on October 21 and 22, and
reminded everyone that the quarterly CLG training meeting at
Clements Architects in North Little Rock was still on for May 24th
He also noted that there would be a crawfish boil and
Commissioners were invited.
VII. Adjournment
A motion was made to adjourn at 5:40.
ATTEST:
Chairman Secretary
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