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Minyard, Brian
From:Steve Harrelson <steve@harrelsonfirm.com>
Sent:Tuesday, January 08, 2019 8:36 AM
To:Minyard, Brian
Subject:Re: 1321 Scott - Villa Marre meeting
Oh, thanks, Brian. Will do. It’ll end up happening, but we’re just going to have to spend more on this roof than I was
anticipating.
Steve Harrelson
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Little Rock - Texarkana - Shreveport
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Little Rock: (501) 476-3012
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Shreveport: (318) 300-3880
On Jan 8, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Minyard, Brian <BMinyard@littlerock.gov> wrote:
One of the earlier emails stated that you had purchased the house already, so I assumed you were ready
to schedule a meeting. Please let me know when you are ready to meet and send me some possible
dates and times. We could meet at the house or at one of our offices. I will wait for your response.
Thank you.
Brian Minyard, AICP
Urban Designer
City of Little Rock
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
bminyard@littlerock.gov
Phone 501-371-4789
Fax 501-399-3435
From: Steve Harrelson [mailto:Steve@Harrelsonfirm.com]
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2019 5:00 PM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: RE: 1321 Scott - Villa Marre meeting
That sounds good, but I’d like to wait until the seller gets to review and consider my inspection
report. The inspector was concerned about some significant areas of the roof where leaking is causing
damage to the interior. I am waiting on Bray’s Sheet Metal to give me a quote and to determine
whether the seller is going to make an allowance for repair of the roof. It appears that the cost will be
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substantial, both for the repair of the roof and for the resulting damage inside. I’m hopeful that it’s not
too bad.
Steve
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www.harrelsonfirm.com
Little Rock Office:
Ark. Capital Commerce
Center
200 River Market Ave., Ste.
600
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Tel.: (501) 476-3012
Fax: (501) 665-1572
Texarkana Office:
The Foreman Building
300 State Line Avenue
Texarkana, USA 71854
Tel.: (870) 772-0300
Fax: (870) 772-0302
Shreveport Office:
Regions Tower
333 Texas Street, Ste. 1300
Shreveport, Louisiana
71101
Tel.: (318) 300-3880
Fax: (318) 404-1580
From: Minyard, Brian <BMinyard@littlerock.gov>
Sent: Monday, January 7, 2019 1:41 PM
To: Steve Harrelson <Steve@Harrelsonfirm.com>
Subject: 1321 Scott - Villa Marre meeting
Mr. Harrelson,
When is it convenient for you to meet with us? I will try to get everybody together, but thought I would
ask you first. I am open the rest of the week and Tuesday through Friday of next week.
Brian Minyard, AICP
Urban Designer
City of Little Rock
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
bminyard@littlerock.gov
Phone 501-371-4789
Fax 501-399-3435
From: Paul Porter [mailto:Paul.Porter@arkansas.gov]
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2019 8:51 AM
To: Steve Harrelson; Minyard, Brian
Cc: Minyard, Brian; Tom Marr
Subject: RE: 1321 Scott - Villa Marre
Good morning Steve,
When the Quapaw Quarter Association bought the house in the 1990s, it required a full restoration, so
hopefully the plumbing and electrical systems were updated at that point. We assisted with the roofing
project on the building in FY 1999 (1998) so it has lasted about 21 years. It would be great to meet at the
house and look things over and discuss your plans for it.
Per your request, here is the link to our webpage with information about the state tax credits:
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http://www.arkansaspreservation.com/Preservation-Services/rehabilitation-tax-credits
Tom Marr is our Federal Programs Manager and our Tax Incentives Coordinator. I copied him on this
email so you can ask him directly about the program.
Hope all goes well with the inspection this morning!
Cheers,
Paul
Paul Porter
Technical Services Coordinator/Conservation Easement Coordinator
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a division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage
1100 North Street | Little Rock, AR 72201
office: 501.683.6672
fax: 501.324.9154
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From: Steve Harrelson <Steve@Harrelsonfirm.com>
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 6:06 PM
To: 'Minyard, Brian' <BMinyard@littlerock.gov>; Paul Porter <Paul.Porter@arkansas.gov>
Subject: RE: 1321 Scott - Villa Marre
Thanks to both of you. I believe a meeting would be a good thing, and yes, I would be interested in
learning more about the tax credits. I’m familiar with the federal credits, but not the Arkansas
credits. I’m awaiting a report and proposal from Bray on the roof.
The only other issue I’ve seen on the exterior just from a layman’s viewpoint is some wear on the small
wooden section of the back porch. I don’t think it’s termite related, but it will probably require some
repair. The small wooden structure at the back door is beautiful and intricate, and so I’m hopeful that
any repairs would be minimal in that area.
I have lined up Wayne Pace to inspect the house on Monday morning. In addition to the roof and
exterior, and on a non-HDC and CZDC related note, I’m very interested to learn of the current state of
the electrical and plumbing systems, as they will have a huge impact on my maintenance and upkeep on
the front end of the ownership of the home.
Steve
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www.harrelsonfirm.com
Little Rock Office:
Ark. Capital Commerce
Center
200 River Market Ave., Ste.
600
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Tel.: (501) 476-3012
Fax: (501) 665-1572
Texarkana Office:
The Foreman Building
300 State Line Avenue
Texarkana, USA 71854
Tel.: (870) 772-0300
Fax: (870) 772-0302
Shreveport Office:
Regions Tower
333 Texas Street, Ste. 1300
Shreveport, Louisiana
71101
Tel.: (318) 300-3880
Fax: (318) 404-1580
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From: Minyard, Brian <BMinyard@littlerock.gov>
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 4:41 PM
To: 'Paul Porter' <Paul.Porter@arkansas.gov>; Steve Harrelson <Steve@Harrelsonfirm.com>
Subject: RE: 1321 Scott - Villa Marre
Mr. Harrelson,
Thanks for your email. The Villa Marre is one of a handful of properties that lies within the MacArthur
Park Local Ordinance Historic District which has all exterior modifications reviewed by the City of Little
Rock’s Historic District Commission (HDC) and lies within the Capitol Zoning District Commission’s area
of review for exterior changes. The Villa also has a conservation easement on it with AHPP Arkansas
Historic Perseveration Program. So any exterior change must be reviewed by all three entities.
I am the staff person for the City’s HDC. On other properties that are within both HDC and CZDC, we
have set up a meeting between all of us to discuss the proposed modifications in an informal
atmosphere. It may be beneficial for you to do so as soon as you know exactly what you need to do on
your roofing project. We can arrange that meeting for you. If you are looking at tax credits, we can also
have them at the meeting.
Hopefully, your roofing project will be something that can be administratively approved on my end as
maintenance and would not require a public hearing. I can make that determination later.
Sincerely,
Brian Minyard, AICP
Urban Designer
City of Little Rock
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
bminyard@littlerock.gov
Phone 501-371-4789
Fax 501-399-3435
From: Paul Porter [mailto:Paul.Porter@arkansas.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:20 PM
To: Steve Harrelson
Cc: Minyard, Brian
Subject: RE: 1321 Scott - Villa Marre
Hi Steve,
Congratulations on your purchase of Villa Marre! I too enjoyed visiting with you on the phone this
afternoon and I look forward to working with you on the roofing project at the house. We have worked
with Bray Sheet Metal on other historic roofing projects around the city and they have a great
reputation for quality work.
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I have also copied Brian Minyard who works for the City of Little Rock in their Planning Division who will
help you with the city’s review of the project. We’ve worked together on numerous projects over the
past 5 years and he is great to work with.
I hope all goes well with the appraiser and the inspector. Please feel free to get in touch anytime with
any questions or concerns you may have.
Cheers,
Paul
Paul Porter
Technical Services Coordinator/Conservation Easement Coordinator
<image002.jpg> Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
a division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage
1100 North Street | Little Rock, AR 72201
office: 501.683.6672
fax: 501.324.9154
ArkansasPreservation.com
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From: Steve Harrelson <Steve@Harrelsonfirm.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 4:01 PM
To: Paul Porter <Paul.Porter@arkansas.gov>
Subject: 1321 Scott - Villa Marre
Hi, Paul: It was great speaking with you about the Villa Marre. I’ve attached what I believe is the
original façade easement in favor of HPPA.
I know that the roof is going to need some repairs, and in an effort to comply with all US Dept of the
Interior requirements and to maintain historical accuracy, I’ll be sure and send any proposed work on
the roof (or anywhere on the exterior) to you. It’s my understanding that once you have reviewed and
approved any repairs or additions, it would then need to be approved by the City/Capitol
Zoning/MacArthur Park prior to engaging in the repairs (I’m still navigating my way around these
entities).
Please call or email if I can ever be of assistance.
Steve Harrelson
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www.harrelsonfirm.com
Little Rock Office:
Ark. Capital Commerce
Center
200 River Market Ave., Ste.
600
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Tel.: (501) 476-3012
Fax: (501) 665-1572
Texarkana Office:
The Foreman Building
300 State Line Avenue
Texarkana, USA 71854
Tel.: (870) 772-0300
Fax: (870) 772-0302
Shreveport Office:
Regions Tower
333 Texas Street, Ste. 1300
Shreveport, Louisiana
71101
Tel.: (318) 300-3880
Fax: (318) 404-1580