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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC1998-030 Staff Minutes From Little Rock Historic District Commission 04/03/1997LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES Commissioners Present: John Bush Charles Marratt Staff Present: V. Anne Guthrie 3 April 1997 John Greer Julie Wiedower Anthony Black Tommy Jameson The meeting for the Little Rock Historic District Commission (LRHDC) was called to order and roll call was given. As there was a quorum, the February minutes were approved as amended; the minutes from the March meeting, which were distributed at the meeting's onset, will be reviewed and approved at a later date. A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application, which had been deferred from the 20 February meeting, was the first agenda item: Applicant: Marsha L. Taul Address: 1305 Cumberland Street Request: Install vinyl siding on the structure's three facades Ms. Taul asked about two COA siding applications that previously had come before the LRHDC and what actions were taken. The siding requests were for Poe Travel at 915 - 917 Cumberland Street and for 411 East 6th Street. An overview was presented by staff of the previous artificial siding applications for both addresses, their request, vote and conditional approval. Poe's first application for siding was November 1990, and it was denied unanimously. Their second application was submitted in 1991 and, reading from the minutes, was approved (3-1 vote) with four conditions, which were: 7D the fascia, soffit, crown & cove moldings and upper trim not be covered with artificial siding; OO covering the flat fascia with gutter is acceptable; OO all louvers remain the same configuration; and ® drip molding be reinstalled where missing. The application for siding at 411 East 6th Street came before the LRHDC in May 1993 and was unanimously approved with the following conditions: iD the north facade, including one west panel in the porch area have no artificial siding; CO no siding be allowed on the bay on the structure's west side; OO wood lattice on the west and south sides be replaced with wood lattice; and ® all details of original features are to remain unaltered. Little Rock Historic District Commission Minutes of 3 April 1997, Page 2 There was discussion about the conditions and implications of artificial siding on a structure's architectural detailing. It was noted that the subject property at 1305 Cumberland Street is listed as a contributing structure to the historic district and discussion focused on the application of artificial siding to contributing structures. The artificial siding that's already in place on the north side does change the appearance and condition of the structure and its architectural details. Chair Bush asked for comments regarding siding and the proposed artificial siding policy that was discussed at the agenda meeting; especially how the proposed policy would effect the applicant's request (NOTE: a copy of the draft artificial siding policy is enclosed along with these minutes). Commissioner Marratt stated that the applicant should have a copy of the proposed siding policy in order to know how issues will be addressed in the future. The applicant stated she had a FHA 204 rehabilitation loan, which has a deadline of the end of March. Guthrie stated that a letter was written to the applicant following the February meeting, offering to notify FHA regarding the deferred request before the LRHDC. There was no response to this letter. Commissioner Wiedower asked about the furring strips for the siding and its effect upon the existing wooden siding. There was a question regarding other architectural detailing that would be covered by the artificial siding. Commissioner Jameson explained the mechanics of applying artificial over original wooden siding, and how it effects the original. He stated that the applicant's choice of artificial siding does not duplicate the original siding. This is evident on the northwest corner of the house where one can see the difference between the artificial siding in place on the north and the original siding on the west (the west, or front, facade is to retain the original siding; only painting is planned for this facade). After discussion regarding the application of artificial siding, Jameson made a motion (first explaining the reasoning for the motion) to approve the COA application for artificial siding with the condition that it only be allowed on the rear, or east, facade of the structure. A vote was taken and four (4) were in favor of the motion to approve the application with the one condition; there was one (1) abstention from the vote. After the vote, the applicant did want to register a complaint regarding a neighborhood structure that had artificial siding applied but did not receive approval to do so. It was stated that the applicant may file a letter of complaint with the LRHDC. Wiedower raised a concern about the north facade of the 1305 Cumberland structure where upcoming repairs will be necessary when the existing artificial siding is removed. There may be available funds to make such repairs, and staff will provide names and phone numbers to the applicant. City of Little Rock HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Qk 4 JUNE 1998 MEETING MINUTES Commissioners Present: John Bush Howard H. Gordon John Greer Julie Wiedower Commissioners Absent: Charles Marratt Staff Present: V. Anne Guthrie Tony Black Guests: Judy Gardner Jason Rinehart Mark Zoeller The meeting of the Little Rock Historic District Commission (LRHDC) was called to order. Roll was taken, and as there was a quorum, the minutes from the May meeting were approved. The sole Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application was: Applicant: Marsha Taul Address: 1305 Cumberland Request: Retain vinyl siding on the north elevation Due to the absence of a witness for the applicant and a request by the applicant's attorney, the application was deferred until the 2 July meeting upon a motion. The meeting moved on to the New and Old Business agenda items. There was an update about the revised landscape plan for the Arkansas Arts Center's expansion, which came before the LRHDC in May. The revised landscape plan was submitted by the consultant and reviewed by Commissioners Wiedower and Greer and staff. The landscape architect in the Planning and Development permitting section reviewed the plans and approved the changes. This was the last meeting for Commissioners Bush and Wiedower, as both terms expired in June. Successors for both were present and introduced: Judy Gardner as resident and property owner; and Mark Zoeller as the Quapaw Quarter Association representative. Wiedower requested updates on particular items: the new construction at 1304 Cumberland (and subsequent negotiations with the owner when the approved architectural plans were not followed); the COA for a community facility at 1310-12 Scott; Westside's rehabilitation and miscellaneous community preservation information. There was discussion related to these issues and where the project was in terms of construction and rehabilitation (in the case of Westside). There was a request that staff consult the conditions that were reached for 1304 Cumberland to ensure that they were in compliance with the regulations of the LRHDC and Capitol Zoning Commission. As there was no other business, the LRHDC adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Joseph W Brown, Builder Joseph WBrown - Telephone 501 888-7763 4505 S Shackleford Little Rock, AR 72204 Per your request for professional opinion of status of existing wood siding on the north side of 1305 Cumberland after removal of vinyl siding. Ms. Taul, Due to the City Of Little Rock's request for removal of the vinyl siding, I feel more damage would be caused to the historical details of the home than by leaving it in place. The pulling and prying of the vinyl siding and the removal of the nails, Ulthout a doubt, would cause the old wood to split. When the aged wood is split it is destroyed! After examining the workmanship of the new vinyl siding, it is my professional opinion that it is much niore attractive and more energy efficient than the aged wood i . also feel it has done very little historical damage to the structure. Y..J .ios h rown