HDC Minutes 02-11-2021i
City of Van Buren, Arkans
Municip al Annex
111 North 12� Street • Van Buren, Arkansas 72956
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES
February 11, 2021
The Van Buren H stork Dist ict Commission held its monthly meeting on'I'hursday, January 14, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. $n dic Ci 5
Council Room of the Municipal Complex. Commissioners present: Chairman Vickie Davis, Vice Chairman Derald Porter, Paul
Gibson, Cathy Gifford, Lonnie London, and Steve Edwards. Others in attendance: Amanda Strite for Splendor Studio,
Chairman Vickie Davis called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., the fast item on the agenda was to approve the minutes from
the last meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Cathy Gifford and seconded by Commissioner Derald Porter to approve
the minutes. The motion was approved unanimously.
Fv ton the agenda was a Certificate of Appropriateness at 708 Main Street, Amanda Strite, Splendor Studio, for a front business
sign. Ms. Strite also wanted to discuss her options for upgrading the back entrance to Splendor Studio. It was noted that the
Historic District Commission does not police the back of dne buildings, but the Commission did ask that the original Big Smith
paintings not be removed or covered.
All Commissioners concur that nothing in the proposed design affects other downtown buildings. The approved printed paint
colors were Jewett White and Black. The approved font is to be Century Expanded and Commercial Script on a 36" wide by
21" high sign. A motion was made by Commissioner Steve Edwards and seconded by Commissioner Paul Gibson for approval
of the sign at 708 Main Street. The motion was approved unanimously.
There was no New/Old Business discussed.
A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Catby Gifford and seconded by Commissioner Paul Gibson.
Vickie Davis, Chairman Wally Bailey, Planning Director