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HISTORIC LANDMARKS
COMMISSION
MINUTES
February 8, 1999
Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte,
N. C.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Present:
Ms. Tattie Bos/Mayor, Projects Com. Chr.
Ms. Deborah Cox/City, Education Committee
Chr., Survey Com. V. Chr.
Ms. Lindsay Daniel/County, HLC Chr.
Ms. Lisa Hankin/County, HLC Sec., Design
Review Com. Chr.
Mr. Scott Hirsch/City, HLC Treasurer,
Finance Com. Chr.
Mr. D. Grier Martin, III/City, Education
Com. V. Chr.
Mr. Barry Miller/City, Building &
Grounds Chr., Design Review Com. V. Chr.
Mr. John Misenheimer/County, Survey Com.
Chr.
Mr. John J. Parker, III/Mayor, Fundraising
Com. V. Chr. (1st Meeting)
Mr. David T. Ritch/County, HLC V. Chr.
Mr. Frank Whitney/County, Fundraising Com.
Chr., V. Chr. Finance Com.
Mr. Van T. Hill, MHA Pres. (ex-officio)
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, HLC Consulting
Director
Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording
Consultant
Absent:
Jeff Bradsher/County, Projects Com. V. Chr.
Visitors:
Paula & Brandon Fox (Blakeney House)
Mike Kelly (Blakeney House)
Tony Pressley (127 West Worthington Ave.)
Robert Norris (Thies House)
David Miller (Thies House)
Item #1 - Approval of Minutes
MS. COX PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR.
MARTIN THAT THE MINUTES FOR JANUARY 11, 1999, BE APPROVED AS ORIGINALLY
DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #2 - Chairman’s Report: Lindsay
Daniel
Ms. Daniel welcomed everyone to the
meeting and extended a special welcome to John Parker as a new member of
the Historic Landmarks Commission. Mr. Parker, an attorney, was appointed
by the Mayor. Ms. Daniel told the HLC members to plan to attend a special
HLC meeting next Monday afternoon, February 15, 1999, at 4:30 p.m.
at the HLC office. She also reminded the
Commissioners to plan to attend a joint public hearing with City Council
at 6:00 p.m. on the same day, February 15th, regarding historic
designation for the Henderson-King House, 4723 Stafford Circle, and the
Thies House, 544 Providence Road.
Item #3 - Vice-Chairman’s Report: David
T. Ritch
No motions were presented.
Item #4 - Director’s Report: Dan L.
Morrill
A copy of the Director’s Report is
attached.
In regard to Item #6 in the Director’s
Report, Dr. Morrill distributed to each Commissioner a copy of a letter
from David S. Miller of Childress Klein Properties requesting that the
Historic Landmarks Commission modify the original designation request for
the Thies House, 544 Providence Road, Charlotte, N. C., to refer only to
the .68 acres parcel on which the house is actually going to be relocated
facing Ardsley Road. Mr. Miller presented a proposed site plan to the
Commissioners.
The Commissioners discussed the situation
regarding the Thies House and asked Mr. Miller questions.
MR. HIRSCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY
MR. MARTIN THAT THE THIES HOUSE, CURRENTLY LOCATED AT 544 PROVIDENCE ROAD,
CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE RECOMMENDED FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION ON THE .68 ACRES
FACING ARDSLEY ROAD CONTINGENT UPON PROPOSED REZONING AND THE LYNNWOOD
FOUNDATION’S SIGNING THE THIES HOUSE LEASE AGREEMENT. THE COMMISSION
APPROVED THE MOTION WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE: ABSTAIN: WHITNEY OPPOSE: BOS,
COX, HANKIN FAVOR: DANIEL, HIRSCH, MARTIN, MILLER, MISENHEIMER, PARKER,
RITCH.
Item #5 - Design Review Committee Report:
Lisa Hankin
Ms. Hankin reported that the Design Review
Committee met January 20, 1999. Minutes are on file at the HLC’s office.
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A
SECONDED MOTION THAT THE PROPOSED SITE PLANS FOR THE CROFT SCHOOLHOUSE,
9200 BOB BEATTY ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C. (CROFT AREA), BE ACCEPTED AS
PRESENTED EXCEPT THAT LANDSCAPE PLANTINGS MUST BE APPROVED BY MS. HANKIN,
MS. DANIEL, AND DR. MORRILL. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE
MOTION.
Ms. Hankin reported that Belva and Munro
Sefcik, owners of the McLaughlin House, 2027 Greenway Ave., Charlotte, N.
C., which is being proposed for historic designation, were present to tell
the Committee about addition plans for the house. The Committee looked at
the design plans and agreed that the plans appear appropriate. The Sefciks
stated that they do not want to do anything to the house which would
jeopardize its future historic designation.
Ms. Hankin reported that a Preliminary
Rural Hill Master Plan prepared by the Catawba Valley Scottish Society was
reviewed and discussed at the meeting.
Item #6 - Survey Committee Report: John
Misenheimer
Mr. Misenheimer reported that the Survey
Committee met February 3, 1999. Minutes are on file at the HLC’s office.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED
MOTION THAT THE CROWELL-KEMP HOUSE, 1604 EAST EIGHTH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N.
C., BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED THE MOTION.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED
MOTION THAT ACTION REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF 127 WEST WORTHINGTON AVENUE,
CHARLOTTE, N.C (A PORTION OF THE NEBEL KNITTING MILL) ON THE HLC’S STUDY
LIST BE DELAYED UNTIL AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE POST WORLD WAR II SURVEY
UNLESS AT SOME POINT PRIOR TO THAT THE BUILDING BECOMES ENDANGERED.
Mr. Pressley told about the status and
history of 127 West Worthington Avenue and requested that the HLC consider
placing the property on the HLC’s Study List. The Commissioners looked
at slides and photographs of the property, discussed the situation and
asked questions.
MR. MISENHEIMER PRESENTED A SUBSTITUTE
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. HIRSCH THAT 127 WEST WORTHINGTON AVENUE, CHARLOTTE,
N. C., BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST. THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE
MOTION WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE: OPPOSE: COX, MILLER ABSTAIN: NONE FAVOR:
BOS, DANIEL, HANKIN, HIRSCH, MARTIN, MISENHEIMER, PARKER, RITCH, WHITNEY.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED
MOTION THAT THE TUCKASEEGEE FORD TRAIL AND THE CIVIL WAR POWDER MILL AT
THE CATAWBA RIVERFRONT PARK BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST. THE
COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED
MOTION THAT THE FORMER TABERNACLE ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
926 ELIZABETH AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N. C., (PRESENTLY THE GREAT AUNT STELLA
CENTER) BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST. THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE
MOTION WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE: ABSTAIN: MARTIN FAVOR: BOS, COX, DANIEL,
HANKIN, HIRSCH, MILLER, MISENHEIMER, PARKER, RITCH, WHITNEY OPPOSE: NONE.
Mr. Misenheimer reported that
approximately 400 letters were mailed to individuals soliciting money for
the Post World War II Survey. He said that a little over $2,000 has been
collected to date. Ms. Daniel said that the Committee needs to send out
solicitation letters to corporations as much more money is needed for the
Survey.
Item # 7 - Projects Committee Report:
Tattie Bos
Ms. Bos reported that the Projects
Committee met January 29, 1999. Minutes are on file at the HLC’s office.
Ms. Bos said that the Commissioners need
to discuss an offer on the Blakeney House which is being renovated by the
HLC with bond funds.
MR. MILLER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY
MR. MISENHEIMER THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION CONVENE IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
All visitors left the meeting room.
MR. MISENHEIMER PRESENTED A MOTION
SECONDED BY MS. COX THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION RECONVENE IN
ITS REGULAR SESSION AND REPORT THE DECISION OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS
COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROSPECTIVE SALE OF THE BLAKENEY HOUSE,
9214 BLAKENEY HEATH ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED THE MOTION.
Mr. Martin reported that the HLC has
agreed to sell the Blakeney House for a specific price and that the
prospective buyers, the Foxes, will be asked to pay for the replacement of
windows and site improvements in accordance with the preservation
covenant.
MS. BOS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR.
WHITNEY THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
FIRST CHARLOTTE PROPERTIES TO MARKET THE THOMAS GLUYAS HOUSE, 7314 MT.
HOLLY-HUNTERSVILLE ROAD, IN "AS IS" CONDITION FOR A SALES PRICE
OF $160,000. THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE MOTION WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FAVOR: BOS, DANIEL, HANKIN, HIRSCH, MARTIN, MILLER, MISENHEIMER, PARKER,
RITCH WHITNEY ABSTAIN: COX OPPOSE: NONE.
Item #8 - Education Committee Report:
Deborah Cox
Ms. Cox reported that the Education
Committee met on January 18, 1999.
Ms. Cox reported that she and several
other HLC representatives attended a January 21st meeting at the Latta
Plantation Nature Preserve regarding preliminary plans for Rural Hill. The
Historic Landmarks Commission and the Historic Preservation Foundation,
Inc. have given the Education Committee the responsibility of the Davidson
Schoolhouse at Rural Hill. Ms. Cox spoke at the meeting and informed
everyone about the plans to build a visitors’ facility near the 17-foot
by 24-foot one room school building. The HLC’s Education Committee and
the HLC’s Design Review Committee maintain continuing interaction with
the Catawba Valley Scottish Society and the Mecklenburg County Parks and
Recreation department regarding the 265-acre Rural Hill Plantation.
Ms. Daniel asked the Education Committee
to help with publicity regarding the Survey Committee’s effort to raise
money for the Post World War II Survey.
Item #9 - Treasurer’s Report: Scott
Hirsch
No motions were presented.
Item #10 - Report on Designated Historic
Landmarks: Deborah Cox
Ms. Cox reported on 14 historic properties
in Third Ward and 2 designated historic landmarks in Cherry.
Item #11 - Associated Board Report:
a. Uptown Preservation Task Force: Barry
Miller
A copy of the "Planning Liaison
Committee Update" was distributed to
each Commissioner.
b. Charlotte Trolley, Inc.: Scott Hirsch
Dr. Morrill reported that the January 23rd
Fundraising event was a big success. He reported that another trolley is
being purchased for $120,000.00.
c. Lynnwood Foundation: Lisa Hankin
Ms. Hankin reported that the Foundation
met on February 1, 1999. She reported that the Foundation is planning to
use the Thies House for its offices.
d. MHA (Mecklenburg Historical
Association): Van Hill
Mr. Hill reported that the MHA will meet
on March 1, 1999, at 6:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church. Mr. Grier
Martin will speak on the Historic Preservation Foundation at the meeting.
Item #12 - Old Business
Concern was expressed about the possible
fate of the older public schools in Charlotte such as Eastover Elementary,
Myers Park Traditional, Midwood, Irwin Avenue, etc.
MR. WHITNEY PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY
MS. COX THAT DR. MORRILL DRAFT A LETTER ABOUT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS
COMMISSION’S CONCERNS REGARDING THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG’S OLDER
PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #13 - New Business
Information was distributed to
Commissioners regarding two upcoming events:
a. March 12-13,
1999/Winston-Salem/"Marking the Past, Building the
Future-Preservation of Historic African American Sites" /The N. C.
African American Network on Historic Preservation - $35.00.
b. March 26-27, 1999/Hickory/"Design
Review: Keeping Character, Keeping Change" - N. C.’s 1999 Annual
Historic Preservation Commission Conference - $45.00.
Dr. Morrill reported that there is money
in the budget that can be used to help reimburse expenses for two HLC
attendees.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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