HDC_03 17 1989City of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
MINUTES
MARCH 17, 1989
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by acting
Chairman Thomas Johnson. A quorum was present - Thomas
Johnson, John Jarrard, and Kathleen McNally. William
Kennedy, III and Cheryl Nichols were absent. City
Attorney Stephen Giles was present.
Commissioner Johnson asked for a motion to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting. Motion was wade by
Commissioner Jarrard and seconded by Commissioner McNally
to approve the minutes. Motion passed.
Item #1 - The Arkansas Art Center Additions & Modifications
Mr. Gene Levy, Cromwell Architects & Engineers, presented
the project for the Arts Center.
'nk Mr. Levy explained plans for the addition of a new gallery
and for modifications to the existing entrance area. He
stated that the new gallery (the Strauss Gallery) would be
an addition of a single bay to the northwest of the building
adding 1,2S0 square feet of gallery space to the floor area.
The entrance modifications would create a new entry through
the garden requiring opening a portion of the brick wall,
installing a steel gate for security and moving the signage
to the wall behind the fountain. The only other modification
visable from the exterior would be an added elevator shaft.
Ms. Jennifer Polk, Executive Director of the Quapaw Quarter
Association, was present and spoke in favor of the project.
Ms. Angela Meeks with the State Historic Preservation Program
was present and stated that they were in support of the
project.
There were no objectors present.
Commissioner Jarrard made a motion to approve the application
as submitted. Commissioner McNally seconded. Motion passed.
3 ayes; 0 naves.
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Election of Officers:
Commissioner Jarard made a motion nominating William Kennedy,
III Chairman and Thomas Johnson Vice Chairman. Commissioner
McNally seconded. 'Motion passed. 3 ayes; 0 nayes.
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
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