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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 30, 2001
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C.
Present:
Ava Autrey, Committee Chairman
Tattie Bos, Committee V. Chairman
Jeff Bradsher, HLC Chairman
Jim Benham
Bob Bookout
Deborah Cox
John Misenheimer
Greg Walden
Dan Morrill, HLC Consulting Director
Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant
Absent:
Kathryn Lawrence
Mike Sullivan
Visitors:
Tony Pressley
Reg Narmour
Francis Reiner
Diana Ramirez
Frances Alexander
Rick Mattson
AGENDA
1. Welcome: Ms. Autrey, Committee Chairman
2. Director’s Report: Dr. Morrill
3. Consideration of Conceptual Approval for the Parks-Cramer Co.
Complex, 2000 South Boulevard
Dr. Morrill asked the Committee members to look at the information
about the property distributed at each seat. He said that representatives
of the owners are present to show conceptual plans to the group for
consideration. The owners have asked for committee dialogue and have asked
each committee member to express his or her reaction to the plans as
presented. Dr. Morrill reported that Ms. Amy Gray, a member of the HLC and
an architect, visited the property and that her written comments have been
distributed and are on file.
Mr. Pressley, representative owner of the Parks-Cramer Co. Complex,
introduced Mr. Narmour, Ms. Ramirez, Mr. Reiner, Ms. Alexander and Dr.
Mattson, all representing the owners of the property. Mr. Pressley said
that he is asking for a counseling session this evening, not a Certificate
of Appropriateness for this designated historic landmark. Mr. Pressley
showed a "slide" program entitled Atherton Mill, People
Getting Ready, There’s a Train a Coming.
Committee members expressed concerns about
three areas of the proposed design plans: 1) the elevator tower 2) parking
spaces and 3) openings which would be cut into the northern wall of the
former pipe shed. Mr. Pressley indicated that the owner has depleted the
Federal tax credits and that for this reason he is only interested in the
HLC’s recommendations. Mr. Pressley was reminded that this committee can
have suggestions and make recommendations, but that final approval for a
Certificate of Appropriateness must come from the Historic Landmarks
Commission. Dr. Morrill said that the HLC adheres to the Secretary of
the Interiors Guidelines when issuing Certificates of
Appropriateness. Mr. Pressley took all committee members’ suggestions
into consideration for the design plan and said that he would return with
revised drawings for consideration at the June 27, 2001 Design Review
Committee meeting. Dr. Morrill reminded everyone that the HLC will not
hold meetings in July.
4. Consideration of the Charlotte Cotton Mills, 508 W. 5th Street
Dr. Morrill asked the Committee members to review the distributed
copies of the Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
Charlotte Cotton Mills, 508 W. 5th Street, Charlotte, N. C. The HLC owns
Building "B" which needs roof repair and refurbishment of
skylights. The application reads as follows:
" Phase II of the restoration of Building "B" of the
Charlotte Cotton Mills will include repairs to the built up roof system
and refurbishing of the six clear story skylights. The existing built-up
and tar roof will be removed to the existing mill decking. Damaged areas
of the mill decking will be replaced and reinforced. A vapor barrier will
be applied to the mill deck. Next a minimum of three inch tapered rigid
insulation over the vapor barrier will be installed. By placing the
insulation on the exterior, the post and beam structure can remain open
and visible from the interior and provide energy efficiency. The final
layer will be a modified mineral roofing system installed on the
insulation. The modified mineral roofing material will be light in color
similar to the existing color, and also to assist with energy efficiency.
The saw-tooth clear story skylights will be refurbished on three sides
with a standing seam metal system to restore the skylights to as close to
their original integrity as possible. The existing glazing will be
replaced with insulated fixed glass to help prevent heat loss. The
standing seam metal system will be of a color to compliment the modified
mineral roof system color."
MR. MISENHEIMER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BOOKOUT TO RECOMMEND
TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT BUILDING "B" OF THE
CHARLOTTE COTTON MILLS, 508 WEST FIFTH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., APPROVED
FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR ROOF REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT OF
SKYLIGHTS AS APPLIED FOR. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
5. Old Business
No motions were presented.
6. New Business
No motions were presented.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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