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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission
PROJECTS COMMITTEE MEETING
January 30, 2001 Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:10 p.m. Present: John Parker, Committee Chairman Phiderika Foust, Committee Vice-Chairman Jeff Bradsher, HLC Chairman Ellyn Baeszler John Geer Amy Gray Grier Martin Zac Moretz Ross Richardson Dan Morrill, HLC Consulting Director Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Mgr. Don Yelverton, HLC Architectural Consultant Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant Absent: Bernard Felder Scott Hirsch Rob Thomas Greg Walden Visitors: Fred Bolt (Charlotte Cotton Mills) Neil Ruscco (Charlotte Cotton Mills) Dean Gates (Rozzelle House) David Van Hellemont (Croft Schoolhouse) John K. Springsteed (Croft Schoolhouse)
MOTIONS
1. MS. GRAY PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. GEER THAT THE MINUTES FROM THE MEETING HELD OCTOBER 26, 2000, BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. 2. MS. RICHARDSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. MORETZ TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT SPRNGSTEED REALTY, INC., CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE GIVEN A SIX MONTHS LISTING AGREEMENT FOR THE CROFT SCHOOLHOUSE, 9200 BOB BEATTY ROAD. THE COMMITTEE APPROVED THE MOTION WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE: OPPOSE: BAESZLER, BRADSHER, MARTIN, PARKER FAVOR: FOUST, GEER, GRAY, MORETZ, RICHARDSON ABSTAIN: NONE 3. MR. GEER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. GRAY TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION TO NOTIFY MECKLENBURG COUNTY THAT IT WOULD LIKE TO PURSUE PURCHASING THE MT. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1605 LUTHER STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C.(CHERRY COMMUNITY), AND TO INVESTIGATE THE PARKING SITUATION AT THE SITE OF THE STRUCTURE. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. 4. MR. PARKER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. BAESZLER TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION TO PURSUE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY OPTION "E" AS DESCRIBED BY CROSLAND COMMERCIAL IN THE LETTER DATED JANUARY 8, 2001, WHICH INCLUDES THE ROZZELLE HOUSE, 11647 ROZZELLES FERRY ROAD, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N. C., FOR $231,000.00 WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE TRANSACTION IS SUBJECT TO REZONING. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. 5. MR. GEER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. PARKER TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE McAULEY HOUSE BE MOVED TO THE OEHLER FARM AND PLACED ON A PARCEL OF LAND CONSISTENT WITH THE SITE PLAN BEING DEVELOPED BY COLE, JENEST AND STONE, IF MECKLENBURG COUNTY PURCHASES THE OEHLER PROPERTY WITH LANDBANK MONEY. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. AGENDA 1. Chairman’s Report: John Parker Mr. Parker welcomed everyone to the meeting. 2. Director’s Report: Dan Morrill Dr. Morrill distributed a great deal of information to each Committee member regarding the individual projects which the HLC is considering or undertaking (See attachments) 3. W. T. Alexander Plantation: Bryan Turner & Don Yelverton Dr. Morrill reported that Mr. Yelverton is under contract to do a site plan. He said that work is underway. Mr. Parker said that he would like to have a meeting at the site in the near future. 4. Croft Schoolhouse, including Marketing Strategy: Bryan Turner & Dan Morrill The property is for sale for $490,000. It has been listed for approximately one year. There have been no serious offers. (See Motion #2 under Motions above.) 5. Newell School: John Parker & Dan Morrill The owner wishes to sell the property for $80,000 to the HLC. The Survey Committee has voted not to recommend processing the property for historic designation unless a satisfactory restoration plan can be undertaken. The Committee discussed the situation and decided to wait until more information can be obtained about the property. 6. Mt. Zion Lutheran Church: Bryan Turner & Dan Morrill Mr. Ellis Williams called the HLC office Jan. 19th to report that this designated historic landmark, built in 1896, 886 square feet and located in the Cherry Community, is for sale. Mr. Turner visited the property and is concerned about parking. The church is located at 1605 Luther Street, two blocks off 500 Queens Road. (See Motion #3 listed under Motions above.) 7. Newell Rosenwald School: Bryan Turner The owners want the HLC to acquire and restore the building and sell it back to them. Investigations are still underway as to feasibility. Mr. Turner will have a list of priority repairs and estimates of the cost of each by the March meeting of the Historic Landmarks Commission. 8. McAuley House: Bryan Turner & Dan Morrill On February 6th, the Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider historic landmarks designation for the house. (See Motion #5 under Motions above.) 9. Rozzelle House: Bryan Turner & Dan Morrill The house and a tract of land are being offered for sale for $231,000. (See Motion #4 under Motions above.) Mr. Gates distributed a map (attached) to the Committee members. 10. Oehler Property: Bryan Turner & Dan Morrill On Feb. 6th the Board of County Commissioners will decide whether to purchase the property. If so, the Commission will be moving ahead with the restoration of the house. The County has secured the house and is awaiting developments. 11. Charlotte Cotton Mills: Bryan Turner & Dan Morrill Mr. Bolt told about the latest work being done at the property. Interior demolition is underway and should be finished by April 1st. The roof over Building "B" , the structure bought by the HLC, is in a state of emergency according to Mr. Turner. $1,000 will be spent to minimize leaking until the new roof, which will cost about $100,000, can be installed. 12. Davis House: Dan Morrill & Jeff Bradsher Mr. Bradsher reported that he hopes to set up an appointment soon with Dr. Yancey, President of Johnson C. Smith University, owner of the house, to discuss how the HLC can be helpful in restoring this designated historic landmark. 13. Grier House: Bryan Turner & Dan Morrill Portrait Homes has withdrawn the offer to donate the house and approximately two acres of land to the HLC. Negotiations are underway to determine the purchase cost. 14. Ratcliffe-Otterbourg House: Bryan Turner & Dan Morrill The Historic Landmarks Commission has made an offer on the property. It is anticipated that Historic Charlotte, Inc., the owner, will make a decision on February 8th. 15. Palmer Fire School: Bryan Turner & Dan Morrill The Park and Recreation Commission has expressed concern about neighborhood reaction to development of a portion of the property. Staff is awaiting final word from Park and Recreation on this issue. Contacts have been made with the City. Negotiations with interested parties will be necessary. 16. Old Business No motions were presented. 17. New Business No motions were presented. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Attachments: - Guidelines for Revolving Fund Projects (from Website) - Historic Preservation Bond Fund Balance - Rozzelle House Information - McAuley House/Relocation Estimated Costs - Mt. Zion Church Information |
