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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission PROJECTS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 22, 2001 Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C.Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. Present: John Parker, Committee Chair Phiderika Foust, Committee V. Chr. Jeff Bradsher, HLC Chairman Ellyn Baeszler Bernard Felder Amy Gray Scott Hirsch Grier Martin Zac Moretz Rob Thomas Greg Walden Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager Dan Morrill, HLC Consulting Director Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant Absent: John Geer Ross Richardson
MOTIONS 1. MS. FOUST PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. FELDER THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION NOT PURSUE THE PURCHASE OF THE NEWELL SCHOOLHOUSE, 8409 OLD CONCORD ROAD. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. 2. MR. BRADSHER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. FOUST TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT A SUBCOMMITTEE BE APPOINTED COMPOSED OF HLC MEMBERS TO DISCUSS CHARLOTTE TROLLEY’S NEEDS FOR A PERMANENT HOME FOR A TROLLEY BARN AND MUSEUM. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. (See attached letter from Jeff Davis - Attachment #1)
AGENDA
1. Chairman’s Report: John Parker Mr. Parker welcomed everyone to the meeting. 2. Director’s Report: Dan Morrill Dr. Morrill discussed the material distributed at each seat. (See Attachment #2 - Guidelines for Revolving Fund Projects.) 3. Projects Manager’s Report: Bryan Turner a. Revolving Fund Balances : (See Attachment #3.) b. Newell Rosenwald School: Mr. Turner reported that if the HLC assumes ownership of the property, renovation will need to be in accordance with the building code. The committee agreed that the HLC needs to know what financial obligations the Silver Set Lodge is willing to assume before commitments can be made. Mr. Parker said that a subcommittee composed of Ms. Gray as Chair, Mr. Walden, Mr. Bradsher, Mr. Martin and Dr. Morrill will interact with the Silver Set Lodge, owners of the School, to determine a suitable direction for all parties concerned. (See Attachment #4.) c. Charlotte Cotton Mills: Mr. Turner reported that the architect is completing plans for demolition of non historic parts of the Charlotte Cotton Mills interior and will be receiving bids in accordance with County procedures. d. George and Marie Davis House: Dr. Morrill reported that he has been unable to contact Dr. Dorothy Yancey, President of JCSU, owners of the property, to find out what the JCSU Board of Trustees decided regarding the HLC’s assuming ownership of the house, restoring and reselling the property. e. W. T. Alexander House: Mr. Turner reported that work continues on schedule, and that Attorney Patricia Nystrom continues to work on the easement. Mr. Turner explained that Don Yelverton and Brian Jenest wished to meet with the Projects Committee to receive input on the schematic master plan for the renovation of all existing buildings and the placement of new structures on the property. It was agreed that a subcommittee composed of Mr. Hirsch, Ms. Baeszler, and Mr. Parker would assume this responsibility rather than calling a special meeting of the Projects Committee. f. Oehler House and McAuley House: Mr. Turner showed the site plans of the 135 acre site to the Committee which was purchased by Mecklenburg County with Land Bank Bonds. The HLC will buy approximately 10 acres on which the Oehler House is located and to which the McAuley House will be moved. The Committee expressed no opposition to the site plans. g. Rozzell House: The HLC has voted to buy the property subject to rezoning. h. Mt. Zion Lutheran Church: The HLC has voted to pursue purchase of this designated historic landmark. An appraisal has been ordered. 4. Old Business No motions were presented. 5. New Business Mr. Turner announced that a committee will be named to interview architects for HLC projects and that Paul Fomberg of the Division of Archives and History has agreed to serve on the committee. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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