Agenda

Design Review Committee

November 25, 2003

1.  Chairman's  Report -- Amy Hockett

2.  Director's Report -- Dan Morrill

3.  Application For A Certificate Of Appropriateness for Rural Hill.

The application is for a new sign that would be erected at the western entrance to the farm off of Neck Road. 

 

Looking west down Neck Road	Western Entrance
Western Entrance	View to the northeast

It is the desire of the Catawba Valley Scottish Society (CVSS) to make the western entrance the primary entrance to the site. 

With the establishment of the western entrance as the primary entrance, the CVSS has proposed that the   small parking area to the west of the farmhouse be improved with gravel.

Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend to the Historic Landmarks Commission that it issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed sign and improvements to the parking area. 

4.  Consideration of proposed project at the Treloar House.

 

Treloar House at 328 N. Brevard Street	The project involves the demolition of the flat roofed additions

The owner of the property is proposing the demolition of the one-story flat-roofed brick additions attached to the rear and south elevations of the house. This is an initial step in the rehabilitation of the Treloar House.  Staff has visited the property and has determined that the brick additions do not contribute to the significance of the building, and that their removal would enhance the property by exposing the rear elevation.

 

Rear Additions	Rear Elevation
Interior of Addition	House Interior

Staff  recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend to the Historic Landmarks Commission that it issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed demolition.

5.  Consideration of proposed project on Streetcar # 85.

Charlotte Trolley Inc. has proposed several alteration to Streetcar # 85, so that it can meet certain transportation standards that have been prescribed by Charlotte Area Transit. 

The project involves:

1. Installation of new trucks

2. Upgrade emergency brakes

3. Installation of Dead-man actuation, which will stop the streetcar if the motorman becomes incapacitated.

4. Installation of UL-approved conduit and upgrade the streetcar's wiring.

5. Installation of generator disconnect plug. 

6. Rewire interior lights

7. Installation of four exterior marker lights. 

8. Installation of insulated circuit breaker boxes.

9. Upgrade controllers to handle higher 750 volt current.

10. Installation of power inverter in the car to lower voltage for auxiliary uses.  The converter will be installed under a seat.

11. Installation of side-view mirrors, which are a required by CATS.  Two mirrors would be installed at each end of the car.

12. Install door opening mechanisms that can be actuated by the motorman from either end of the car, and that allow for wheelchair access.

13. Replace brake control valve.

14. Rebuild and install people-catcher at both ends of the car.

15. Construct two new sanders.

16. Install non-skid floor covering in the vestibules and center aisle.

17. Replace rotten window sills with new wooden sill of same design.

18. Vestibule panels and handrails (not original materials) will be modified to allow for wheelchair access.

19. Window rods to be installed across the windows.  There is historic president for this on Charlotte streetcars, and CATS is requiring that window openings be barred or covered with mesh.

Staff  recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend to the Historic Landmarks Commission that it issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed changes to Streetcar # 85.

6.  Old Business

7.  New Business