HDC_11 06 2003LITTLE ROCK
HISTORIC
DISTRICT
MINUTES
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 6, 2003
Commissioners Present:
Carolyn Newbern
Marshall Peters
Terence Bolden
Wesley Walls
Commissioners Absent:
Wyatt Weems
Staff Present:
Andre' Bernard
Tony Bozynski
Debra Weldon
Also Present:
Boyd Mayer, AHPP
The meeting was called to order and a quorum was present being three (3) in number.
Commissioner Wesley Walls arrived after the roll call. The Minutes of the August 13,
2003 and September 4, 2003 meetings were approved as mailed.
There were no public hearing items.
Other Business
The first item discussed was a draft letter to Ken Grunewald, Director of AHPP. The
Commission felt that there was a need to better inform the real estate industry,
perspective buyers and the public about historic districts and what is involved. At a
previous meeting, staff was asked to draft a letter to the State Preservation Office,
requesting assistance with this effort. There was some discussion and the Commissioners
reviewed a draft copy of the letter. Changes were offered by the Commissioners and staff
was asked to incorporate the changes into a final draft. (Letter will be faxed to the
Commissioners for final review.)
The Commission next discussed the draft letter to Mayor Dailey and the City Board of
Directors. Some minor edits were made and staff was asked to add the list of
Commissioners to the Commission's stationary. The members present agreed that Wyatt
Weems, Chair, would have the final review and sign the letter for the Commission.
The final item of discussion was the revisions to the guidelines. Commissioner Newbern
again offered to undertake the initial work, with assistance from husband, Judge David
Newbern. The other Commissioners agreed with the proposal and offered their support.
Judge Newbern made some comments and had several questions. Commissioner Walls
agreed to assist with graphics for the guidelines. There was some discussion about
submitting the revised guidelines and possible ordinance amendments to the Board of
Directors as a package. Commissioner Newbern requested a copy of the Capitol Zoning
District guidelines and any Vision Little Rock information on historic preservation.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
6:15 p.m.
Approved: