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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 19, 2002 Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Present: Louis Asbury, III Bobby Bookout Jeff Bradsher, HLC Chairman Yolanda Johnson-Gess John Misenheimer, HLC Vice-Chairman John Parker, HLC Projects Chairman Dan Morrill, HLC Consulting Director Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager Patricia Nystrom, HLC Attorney Stewart Gray, HLC Consultant Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant Absent: Scott Hirsch, Design Review Com. Chairman Amy Hockett, Design Review Com. Vice-Chairman Jim Benham Matthew Benson Greg Walden Visitors: Reg Narmour, Narmour Wright Assoc./Palmer Fire School David Creech, Narmour Wright Assoc./Palmer Fire School Bryan Barwick, Palmer Fire School purchaser Valerie Lewis
AGENDA 1. HLC Chairman: Mr. Bradsher Mr. Bradsher welcomed everyone to the meeting. He said that Mr. Hirsch, the Design Review Committee Chairman, is not present this evening due to a potential conflict of interest regarding the Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. MS. BOS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BOOKOUT THAT MR. BRADSHER, MR. PARKER, AND MS. JOHNSON-GESS BE CONSIDERED AS COMMITTEE MEMBERS WITH VOTING RIGHTS AT TONIGHT’S MEETING. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
2. Consulting Director: Dr. Morrill Dr. Morrill told the Committee that tonight’s applicant is Barwick and Assoc. for the Palmer Fire School. The property is currently owned by the HLC, but Barwick and Assoc. has been approved as the buyer contingent upon the approval of Design Plans. Dr. Morrill reported that Barwick and Assoc. has paid Narmour Wright Assoc. for three different design plans for consideration. 3. Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Palmer Fire School, 2601 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, N. C. Mr. Barwick, Mr. Narmour and Mr. Creech were present in support of the Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Palmer Fire School. Phase I (Restoration of the Assembly Building) proposed plans were presented and discussed. Estimated time for the Phase I restoration is 7 - 8 months. The Application for Phase I is as follows: Building Exterior: Objective - to restore existing structure, preserving original architectural character while minimizing the addition of new elements and structures. - Roof: replacement roof to match existing roof. - Windows: repair and recondition existing windows and frames. - Doors: to be repaired or duplicated if necessary. - Rear Auxiliary Bldg: Remove. - Rear Furnace Chase: remove if possible without damaging exterior wall. - Patio Well: Add exterior patio well with stairs at east side of bldg. Exterior basement wall to have windows added. - Existing Entry Awnings: Removed. Redesigned pending. Subject to HLC approval. - Exterior Entry Lights: Destroyed. To be duplicated based on original design. - Interpretive Walk Patio: To be installed at this stage along with steps. - Exterior Walls: Pointed-up and cleaned. - Downspouts: Restored and/or replaced. Building Interior: Objective - maintain historic and period elements while introducing restoration efforts to reestablish The Assembly Building as a unique office/meeting facility. - Demolition: Remove conflicting office area at front of building. This office area was added to the building and is non-historic in terms of significance to the structure. - Flooring: Repair/replace original hardwood flooring. - Restrooms: Reestablish existing restrooms reusing original bead board and period elements where possible. - Front Office Area: Reestablish office area. - Stairway: Restore original railings and balusters. - Ceiling: Restored/repair to mimic original character and look. - Exterior Walls: Repair original materials including base boards. - Stage: To remain according to original design and period elements. Lighting: Original hanging lights destroyed. To be fabricated if possible. Recessed can & track lighting will be added if necessary. - Mechanical & Electrical Systems: New HVAC systems to be installed. Exterior units will be ground mounted at rear of building if necessary. New electrical and fire hazard systems to be installed throughout building. Basement Level: Floor plan on file Drill Tower: Roof: Repair/replace existing roof. Exterior: Point-up exterior brick where necessary to prevent further deterioration. MR. BOOKOUT PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. BOS TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR PHASE I FOR THE PALMER FIRE SCHOOL, 2601 EAST SEVENTH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C. BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Phase II ( New Infill Construction) conceptual plans were presented as follows: New Infill Construction: Objective - Construction of two office buildings consisting of approximately 5,000 sq. ft. and 9,000 sq. ft. Introduction of the Historic Interpretive Walk area and establish new parking areas as outlined in accompanying site plans. - Location of Proposed New Construction: site plan on file. - Building Architecture: Building renderings on file. - Building materials: list presented. Estimated Time for New Construction: 12 - 16 months from completion of The Assembly Building restoration. MR. BOOKOUT PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. ASBURY TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE PHASE II PLAN FOR THE PALMER FIRE SCHOOL, 2601 EAST SEVENTH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE CONCEPTUALLY APPROVED AS PRESENTED. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Ms. Nystrom asked that the minutes reflect the following: The final plans submitted by Barwick and Associates moderately deviate from the plans submitted during the RFP process, but do not increase the size or change the location of the infill structures originally proposed. These changes were made at the request of the HLC Staff as part of the design review process to increase the compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines. There was no old or new business. The HLC will meet on January 13, 2003, to consider the Design Review Committee’s recommendations. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
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