HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC2015-033 Email To Brian Minyard From Frances McSwain 12/21/2015Minyard, Brian
From: Frances McSwain <fances@arkansasheritage.org>
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 2:26 PM
To: Minyard, Brian
Cc: 'Jimmy Moses'; frank@amr-architects.com; James Sullivan; Catherine Barrier; Ralph Wilcox
Subject: Paragon Building - 301 Capitol Avenue. Little Rock
Dear Brian:
This email addresses earlier comments made by AHPP staff regarding a potential change in the
contributing status of the Paragon Building at 301 Capitol Avenue in the MacArthur Park
National Register Historic District. We were concerned with the proposed alterations to the
West fagade of the building. As you know, a meeting was held in my office December 17
between project developers, architects, and AHPP staff. After discussion, revised plans that
move the openings one bay to the South (or back) of the building and re -design the door
system
were submitted for our review. There are seven brick bay areas in the West elevation divided
by structural columns covered with stucco. The earlier plans showed 10' x 10' wall openings
with an overhead door system in the second, third and fourth bay. The modified plans show
the openings in the third, fourth and fifth bays slightly wider (10' x 12') and using sliding glass
doors instead of the overhead doors. With these revisions, we have determined that the
building will not become non-contributing to the district.
Should you have further questions or comments, please feel free to contact me.
Best,
Missy
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AHPP email of December 21, 2016
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