HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC2016-029 Letter From COLR Mark Stodola (Mayor) To Brian Minyard 09/09/2016ii
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Mark Stodola
N. Mayor
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September 9, 2016
Brian Minyard
Historic District Commission
721 W. Markham Street
Little Rock. AR 72201
Dear Brian:
City Hall, Room 203
500 W. Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1427
Phone: (501) 371-4510
Fax: (501) 371.4498
www.iltUerock.org
I understand the Historic District Commission is going to be considering new infill construction design
standards for the MacArthur Park Historic District.
Having lived in the District for many years and having served previously in various capacities with the
Ltuapaw Lwarter Association ana the Historic vreservation Aiiiance, i wouid like to offer my woras of
encouragement that the Commission adopt guidelines which offer potential developers liberal design
flexibility. Appropriate setbacks and building densities consistent with existing structures should be
honored, but filling in a vacant lot or portion of a block with contemporary or even modern architectural
design elements should be favorably considered and even encouraged.
I understand the Historic District Commission has already approved a similar approach on the corner of
Scott and Ninth Streets for Troy Deal and Michael Puckett. I applaud the Commission for this decision.
Likewise, I am tamiiiar with the proposed development of the McMath Itow Houses, Phase II wnicn
Paige Wilson is proposing to build on vacant lots east of MacArthur Park adjacent to the freeway on the
edge of the Historic District. Filling in these vacant lots with structures that people want to live in is very
important to the city. It is offering an opportunity to create a neighborhood alive with people. Thriving
neighborhoods are so important to our city. I hope you will look favorably on infill development which
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Sincerely,
Mark Stodola