HDC Minutes 12-12-2019City n B of Vauren, Arkansas
Municipal Annex
111 North 12� Street • Van Buren, Arkansas 72956
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES
December 12, 2019
The Van Buren Historic District Commission held its monthly meeting on Thursday; December 12, 2019 at
5:30 P.M. in the City Council Room of the Municipal Complex. Members Present: Chairman Vickie Davis,
Vice Chairman Derald Porter, Cathy Gifford, Paul Gibson and Lonnie London.
Chairman Viclde Davis called the meeting to order at 5:30pm, the first item on the agenda was to approve the
minutes from the last meeting. A motion was made by Paul Gibson and seconded by Derald Porter to
approve the minutes. The motion was approved unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was the COA#6-2019, Abernathy Properties, Daniel Abernathy, 516 & 518
Main Street, for a sign, color approval and awning. Color approved: Andover Cream for trim and Weather
wood color for cedar shingles. Chairman Vickie Davis asked Mr. Abernathy if he was aware that the front of
the porch, at that top, needs to be a foot back from light post and the minimum setback is 2.5 feet from curb.
Mx. Abernathy stated he would be using the existing flashing on the brick front to use for awning.
Commission asked when he would be starting the project because of the TAP Grant. Mr. Abernathy stated
possibly the next week. Lonnie London stated he might need to call city to remove ornament from light
post. Chairman Davis asked if anything was going to be done to the windows? Abernathy stated no on the
windows, but he will be replacing some of the cedar wood trim. A motion was made by Cathy Gifford and
seconded by Lonnie London for approval of the COA, and that it does not significantly affect surrounding
area. The motion was unanimous.
Next item is COA#7-2019, Arts Center, MAHG, requesting approval for brickwork on the front exterior of
the building. No one could be present at the meet ng. The is Center will return to the next HDC meethg
and obtain approval for additional work and finalized exterior plans. Mid Continental Brick Restoration
submitted paperwork showing what they planned to do on the exterior brick and mortar for 405 Main Street.
A motion was made by Paul Gibson and seconded by Lonnie London for approval of the COA, and that it
does not significantly affect surrounding area. The motion was unanimous.
Tap Grant update: Wally Bailey will attend the next meeting to update the commission on the giant.
Neiv/Old Business: Lonnie London verified with the arcade building tenant, Jesus Garcia, that the color on
the extexiox of the building was in fact Goldenrod. A motion was made by Cathy Gifford and seconded by
Derraald�P�o to adjourn. e motion was approved unatmously.
Vickie
Davis, Chairman Wally Bailey, Planning Director