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Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Historic Landmarks Commission
Minutes
June 14, 1999
Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte,
N. C.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.
Present:
Ms. Tattie Bos/Mayor, Projects Committee
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 Committee Chr.
Mr. Scott Hirsch/City, HLC Treasurer,
Finance Committee Chr.
Mr. D. Grier Martin, III/City, Education
Committee V. Chr.
Mr. Barry Miller/City, Design Review
Committee V. Chr.
Mr. John Misenheimer/County, Survey Com.
Chr.
Mr. John J. Parker, III/Mayor, Fundraising
Com. V. Chr.
Mr. David T. Ritch/County, HLC V. Chr.
Mr. Frank Whitney/County, Fundraising Com.
Chr., V. Chr. Finance Com.
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, HLC Consulting
Director
Ms. Josephine Wear, HLC Summer Student
Intern
Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording
Consultant
Absent:
Mr. Jeff Bradsher/County, Projects
Committee V. Chr.
Mr. Van T. Hill, MHA Pres. (ex-officio)
Visitors:
Mr. Dick Taylor (Rural Hill)
Ms. Keets F. Taylor (Rural Hill)
Mr. Time Berly (Rural Hill)
Mr. Brian Jenest (Beaver Dam)
Item #1 - Approval of Minutes
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MR. HIRSCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY
MS. HANKIN THAT THE MINUTES FOR MAY 10, 1999, BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED.
THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #2 - Chairman’s Report: Lindsay
Daniel
A copy of the "Chairman’s
Report" and the Chairman’s "State of the Commission
Report" are attached.
MR. PARKER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY
MR. RITCH THAT THE BY-LAWS OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION BE AMENDED
TO READ THAT THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION
SHALL BE COMPOSED OF THE A CHAIRMAN, A VICE-CHAIRMAN, A SECRETARY, A
TREASURER AND A REVOLVING FUND LAISON. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED THE MOTION.
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.
MR. HIRSCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY
MR. MISENHEIMER THAT THE BILLINGSVILLE ROSENWALD SCHOOL, CHARLOTTE, N. C.,
BE RECOMMENDED TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR LISTING IN
THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED THE MOTION.
MR. RITCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY
MS. HANKIN THAT THE CAROLINA TRANSFER AND STORAGE COMPANY BUILDING, 1230
WEST MOREHEAD STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY
LIST. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
MR. HIRSCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY
MR. MARTIN THAT THE GRINNELL COMPANY COMPLEX, 1431-1433 WEST MOREHEAD
STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST. THE
COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
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MR. RITCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY
MR. HIRSCH THAT THE UNION STORAGE AND WAREHOUSE COMPANY BUILDING, 1000
WEST MOREHEAD STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., THE CAROLINA SCHOOL SUPPLY COMPANY
BUILDING, 1023 WEST MOREHEAD STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C. AND THE CRANE
COMPANY BUILDING, 1307 WEST MOREHEAD STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE PLACED
ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
The Commission agreed that Dr. Morrill
should notify Elizabeth Weinstein, a citizen interested in the
preservation of the Rockwell Rosenwald School, that it is important for
the owner of the property, Rockwell A.M.E. Zion Church, to endorse any
proposal for consideration for historic designation.
Ms. Daniel distributed the Executive
Session Minutes from the May 10, 1999, meeting for consideration for
approval.
MR. WHITNEY PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY
MS. HANKIN THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FOR MAY 10, 1999, BE
APPROVED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #5 - Design Review Committee Report:
Lisa Hankin
Ms. Hankin reported that the Design Review
Committee met May 19, 1999. Design Review Minutes are on file in the HLC
office along with Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and
issued Certificates of Appropriateness.
a. Beaver Dam, 19600 Davidson-Concord
Road, Davidson, N. C.
Mr. Jenest was present in support of
Application #99-11 for a Certificate of Appropriateness. He showed design
plans to the Commissioners and answered questions.
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A
SECONDED MOTION THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
FOR BEAVER DAM, 19600 DAVIDSON-CONCORD ROAD, DAVIDSON ROAD, DAVIDSON, N.
C., BE APPROVED IN CONCEPT FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING UNDERSTANDING:
1) AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF THE PROPERTY SHALL BE CONDUCTED BEFORE ANY
MAJOR GROUND DISTURBANCE OCCURS ON THE PROPERTY WITH THE UNDERSTANDING
THAT IF ANY FEATURE OR BUILDING IS LIKELY TO DISTURB OR DESTROY IMPORTANT
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES, IT SHALL BE RELOCATED TO A PLACE
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WHERE SUCH DISTURBANCE OR DESTRUCTION
SHALL NOT OCCUR 2) THE LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED PARKING LOT IS APPROPRIATE
3) THE CONCEPT OF CONSTRUCTING A KITCHEN/PAVILION BUILDING IS APPROPRIATE;
HOWEVER IT SHOULD BE LOCATED CLOSER TO THE TREE LINE TO THE IMMEDIATE WEST
OF ITS DEPICTED LOCATION TO BETTER PRESERVE THE HISTORIC CHARACTER OF THE
SITE; AND THE DESIGN OF THIS BUILDING SHALL BE RESUBMITTED FOR REVIEW, AND
CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO MAKING THE BUILDING LESS RESIDENTIAL
LOOKING 4) THE PLANS FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE DRIVE-THROUGH GARAGE INTO A
BATHROOM FACILITY IS APPROPRIATE EXCEPT IN-FILL SHALL BE SLIGHTLY RECESSED
FROM THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING SO THAT THE ORIGINAL OPENINGS SHALL BE
APPARENT 5) THE CONCEPT OF CONSTRUCTING A PORTICO ABOVE THE REAR ENTRANCE
IS APPROPRIATE; HOWEVER THE DESIGN SUBMITTED SHALL BE REVISED AND
RESUBMITTED FOR REVIEW; AND IN REVISING THE DESIGN, CONSIDERATION SHOULD
BE GIVEN TO MAKING THE REAR ENTRANCE LOOK MORE LIKE A REAR (VERSUS A
FRONT) ENTRANCE WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT A POSSIBLE OPTION IN
REDESIGNING THE BALUSTRADE WOULD BE TO CONSIDER USING ONE SIMILAR TO THAT
FOUND ON THE HANDICAPPED RAMP 6) THE LOCATION OF THE HISTORIC WALKWAYS IS
APPROPRIATE 7) SHUTTERS SHALL BE PLACED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE MAIN
BLOCK OF THE HOUSE ONLY IF PHYSICAL EVIDENCE DEMONSTRATES THAT SHUTTERS
WERE THERE AT AN EARLIER DATE, AND AFTER OBTAINING THIS INFORMATION, THE
APPLICANT SHALL RESUBMIT A REQUEST FOR PLACING SHUTTERS ON THE FIRST STORY
ADDITION IF SO DESIRED 8) THE REAR DOOR TO THE HOUSE SHALL REMAIN IN ITS
CURRENT LOCATION. THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION.
At 7:30 p.m., Mr. Whitney left the
meeting.
b. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road,
Huntersville, N. C.
Ms. Taylor, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Berly were
present in support of Applications # 99-12 and #99-15.
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A
SECONDED MOTION THAT APPLICATION #99-12 FOR A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS REGARDING THE LOG HOUSE AT RURAL HILL, 4431 NECK ROAD,
HUNTERSVILLE, N. C., BE ISSUED AS APPLIED FOR. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED THE MOTION.
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THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A
SECONDED MOTION THAT APPLICATION #99-15 FOR A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS REGARDING THE DEMOLITION OF THE CORN CRIB AT RURAL HILL,
4431 NECK ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., BE DENIED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED THE MOTION.
Ms. Hankin reiterated the Design Review
Committee’s position that in accordance with the Secretary of the
Interior’s Design Review Guidelines that dilapidated historic
structures such as the aforementioned corn crib should be repaired when
possible, replaced with like kind when necessary, or be allowed to
deteriorate naturally. If such a structure is allowed to deteriorate
naturally, it should be surrounded by a protective device such as a barbed
wire fence.
Item #6 - Projects Committee Report:
Tattie Bos
Ms. Bos reported that she, Ms. Hankin and
Dr. Morrill recently visited the Croft Schoolhouse which is being
renovated with the Revolving Bond Fund. She said that the Projects
Committee is scheduled to meet August 4, 1999.
Item #7 - Education Committee Report:
Deborah Cox
Ms. Cox reported that the Education
Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, June 28, 1999.
Item #8 - Survey Committee Report: John
Misenheimer
Mr. Misenheimer distributed the current
HLC Study List to each Commissioner. Dr. Morrill reported that a
consultant should be selected soon by the N. C. Department of Archives and
History to undertake the HLC’s Post World War II Survey.
Item #9 - Treasurer’s Report: Scott
Hirsch
Mr. Hirsch reported that the new budget
year will begin July 1, 1999.
Item #10 - Report on Designated Historic
Landmarks: Scott Hirsch
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Mr. Hirsch will report in July on his
assigned properties. Mr. Martin will also present reports on his assigned
properties at the July 12th HLC meeting.
Item #11 - Associated Boards Reports:
a. Uptown Preservation Task Force: Barry
Miller
Mr. Miller reported that no meeting is
scheduled.
b. Charlotte Trolley, Inc.: Scott Hirsch
From this time on, Mr. Martin will
represent the HLC at Charlotte Trolley, Inc.
c. Lynnwood Foundation: Lisa Hankin
Ms. Hankin reported that Sharon Decker has
resigned her position as President of the Lynnwood Foundation.
d. Mecklenburg Historical Association: Van
T. Hill
No report was presented.
e. Historic Preservation Foundation: Grier
Martin
The fundraising event is scheduled for
October 26th at the Design Center. Tables will be sold by the Foundation’s
board members. The next meeting is scheduled for July 15th.
At 8:30 p.m., Mr. Martin left the meeting.
Item #12 - Nominating Committee Report:
David T. Ritch
Mr. Ritch reported that the Nominating
Committee met May 24, 1999. He said that the following HLC slate of
officers is proposed by the Committee:
Chairman -
Lindsay Daniel
Vice-Chairman - Barry
Miller
Secretary -
Deborah Cox
Treasurer - Scott
Hirsch
Revolving Fund Liaison - Tattie
Bos
Mr. Ritch reported that nominations can be
made from the floor at the July 12th meeting.
Item #13 - New Business
No motions were presented.
Item #14 - Old Business
No motions were presented.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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