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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2 Staff ReportAGENDA LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 3, 1987 4:00 P.M. 1. ROLL CALL 2. FINDING A QUORUM 3. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES 4. ITEM NO. OWNER: MR. LEONARD HOLLINGER LOCATION: 1016 COMMERCE STREET REQUEST: DEMOLITION 5. ITEM NO. 2. OWNER: B. L. BANKS FOR FASHION PARK CLEANERS LOCATION: 1101 CUMBERLAND STREET REQUEST: FACADE IMPROVEMENTS 6. ITEM NO. 3 OWNER: DR. N. W. RIEGLER, JR., MD LOCATION: 923 ROCK STREET REQUEST: NEW CONSTRUCTION 7. ITEM NO. 4 OWNER: THE CASHION COMPANY LOCATION: 609 EAST CAPITOL AVENUE REQUEST: ADDITION TO EXISTING OFFICE 8. ITEM NO. 5 OWNER: MADDEN, BYRLAY AND JOHNSON, ATTYS. LOCATION: 515 SOUTH ROCK STREET REQUEST: RESTORATION OF FRONT PORCH 9. OLD/NEW BUSINESS A. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH SUPREME COURT APPEAL B. CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT FOR WORKSHOP C. CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT 1987 D. BROCHURE TO HISTORIC DISTRICT PROPERTY OWNERS E. ELECTION OF OFFICERS F. DISCUSSION OF STAFF NEEDS FOR LOCAL PRESERVATION 10. ADJOURN t QUAPAW QUARTER ASSOCIATION Greater Little Rock's historic preservation organization August 21, 1987 Historic District Commission c/o Mike Dooley Office of Comprehensive Planning City Hall Annex Markham and Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Commissioners: The Quapaw Quarter Association recommends that the Historic District Commission approve the application of the firm of Madden, Byrlay and Johnson for a Certificate of Appropriateness to restore the front porch of the structure at 515 South Rock Street. It is unclear whether the porch was original to the house. However, the proposed restoration is generally consistent with the Italianate styling of the house. We are somewhat concerned with the use of dentil work on the porch, as it seems to detract from the simpler detailing on the main structure. However, dentils are used on other Italianate structures in the area, notably the Lincoln House at 7th and Cumberland. The porch is in great need of repair. We believe that the proposed restoration will be a welcomed improvement. Sincerely, al4,- - J anette Krohn ecutive Director cc: Mike Farney 1315 South Scott • P.O. Box 1104 • Little Rock, Arkansas 72203 • 501-371-0075 August 26, 1.987 Mr. Mike Dooley Department of Comprehensive City Hall Markham at Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Mr. Dooley: ARKANSAS i i ls'rowc PRESERVATION PROGRAM Planning RE: Pulaski County - Little Rock MacArthur Park Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness 515 South Rock Street 609 East Capitol Avenue Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the referenced Certificate of Appropriateness applications. The staff of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) has reviewed the proposals, as presented, with the following comments: 515 South Rock Street We would like to cmmend the owners for the quality of the construction of the proposed replacement porch (i.e. the new wood deck and stair). We recommend that in the reconstruction of this porch as much original fabric as possible be reused, especially the brackets. It is our opinion that the flat arch detail of the cornice board is an original element of the porch and should be replicated in the design for the replacement porch. In light of the width of this detail we would recommend that a single column be employed in the new design (using either a square chamfered column of suitable width or replicating the existing replacement column). We would also recommend that the dentil work which has been added to the top of the cornice board be ommitted, unless evidence can be found to document this detail on the original porch. 609 East Capitol Avenue We recommend that the proposed addition to the south of the existing building be granted a certificate of appropriateness. We are very pleased that Cashion and Company has elected to follow this solution in lieu of their proposal to remove the structure on Capitol Avenue to the east of their building. Thank you again for the opportunity to comment on these applications, if you have any questions regarding our comments please contact Bill Hall of my staff at 371-2763. ,Sincerely, Wilson Stil T� State Historic Preservation Officer WS/BH/dr cc: Jeanette Krohn Suite 200 - Heritage Center - 225 East Markham • Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 - Phone (501) 371-2763 A Division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage a