HDC_04 17 2003City of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
MINUTES
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
APRIL 17, 2003
SPECIAL MEETING
Commissioners Present:
Howard Gordon
Carolyn Newbern
Wesley Walls
Wyatt Weems
Commissioners Absent:
Marshall Peters.
Staff Present:
Tony Bozynski
Debra Weldon
The meeting was called to order and a quorum was present being four (4) in number.
Item No. 1: 1009 Rock Street
Staff updated the Commission on the 'issue and the need for the special meeting. Terry
Davidson, representing the owner, explained the problems that the project had
encountered and said there was an offer on the house. Mr. Davidson made a number of
comments and said that he would do the remaining work. Mr. Davidson also indicated
that he could probably complete the project in two to three weeks. Mr. Davidson asked
about the sidewalk and he was told to contact Public Works.
Chris Kent, property owner to the south, addressed the Commission and described some
of the problems with the project. Mr. Kent told the Commission that he was agreeable
with giving the owner of 1009 Rock Street additional time to complete the work.
There was some discussion and several questions asked.
Terry Davidson said there would be no changes to the approved plans and the new water
line would be inspected.
A motion was made to extend the Certificate of Appropriateness for two (2) weeks, to
May 1, 2003. The motion was approved by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
Other Business:
Staff was asked to send a letter to the owner of 1305 Cumberland concerning the fence in
the front yard.
There was some discussion about the next CLG funding cycle and possible projects. One
suggestion was made and that was a new survey for the MacArthur Park area. It was
decided to continue discussing this item at upcoming Commission meetings.
A question was asked about the fence at 900 Rock Street and approved Certificate of
Appropriateness. Staff was asked to review the file and report back to the Commission at
the May meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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