HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-20 satterfield letter1
Minyard, Brian
From:Molly <mollysatterfield@aol.com>
Sent:Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:04 PM
To:Minyard, Brian
Subject:MacArthur Park Historic District
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Molly Satterfield
Westriver Townhouse #5
3404 Cedar Hill Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
Dear Brian,
A bit of history from your predecessor..........the Little Rock Historic District Commission, property owners,
residents and City of Little Rock staff (including me!) worked very hard to accomplish protections and
guidelines for our tiny, fragile, very historic neighborhood - long hours, multiple meetings, discussions,
research and finally the stamp of approval from the Little Rock City Board and Mayor! The MacArthur Park
Historic District was confirmed as the first and only Local Ordinance District, and it contained a fine set of
drawings and guidelines to further It’s protection. It had been declared a National Register Historic District In
1977. What an honor for Little Rock! The history of our accomplishment exemplify the enormous benefit of a
diligent and dedicated neighborhood working together for a common good.
This neighborhood wants development, the neighborhood encourages investment. The Arkansas Art Center is a
fabulous ongoing asset, with it’s fresh new and innovative design, it anchors and enhances our city’s MacArthur
Park Historic District.
Please discourage this application HDC2019-023-please deny. . A denial will allow the developer, the architect
and the neighborhood to come together with discussion for our goal of continued enhancement of our
MacArthur Park Historic District. A compatible solution for a new and exciting project is possible
with communication and community.
This proposed project is wrong on many levels - it’s readily evident as one reads through the guideline manual -
please refer to that document.
Deny this application to give the neighborhood and the developer incentive, time and the opportunity to work
together to arrive at a win/win situation for all of us. It is a grand opportunity, let’s please not screw it up with a
subpar development, and slap the faces of all who care about the MacArthur Park Historic District and the
future of Little Rock.
Sincerely,
Molly