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Director's Report May 8, 2006 A. Action Items. 1. Staff has received a letter from Archives and History affirming the special significance of the McAuley Road Farmland but questioning the inclusion of two portions of the land currently included in the proposed historic landmark. Staff believes that the adjustment in the boundaries is justified and recommends that the Commission continue with the designation process.
2. Staff has received a letter from Archives and History affirming the special significance of the Siloam School but wants the Survey and Research Report to include information regarding the similarity of the design of the school to that found in Rosenwald Schools. Staff believes that with the inclusion of this information in the Survey and Research Report the designation process should continue.
B. Information Items. 1. The Historic Landmarks Commission prepared a Survey and Research Report on the Tuckaseegee Ford in 2000 but postponed processing the property for Historic Landmark designation because of uncertainties arising from the development of a White Water Park on the site. Staff believes that the time has come to initiate the processing of the Tuckaseegee Ford for historic landmark designation and will bring this matter before the Commission at the June meeting. This will give ample time to notify the owner of the impending action by the Commission. Click here to see the Survey and Research Report on the Tuckaseegee Ford. 2. . Jason Nichols, a student intern, has completed identifying the contents of the N. S. Alexander House. I will be meeting with him this week to arrange a meeting with the owner. Interestingly, a large collection of historic photographs of the family and house have been found.
3. The Charlotte City Council did approve a change of the boundaries of the Neel House Historic Landmark at its meeting on April 17th. Stewart Gray appeared for the Commission.
4. Jennifer Payne, a UNCC graduate student, continues to work with the Town of Davidson on its comprehensive preservation plan. She has completed the contextual essay on the built environment of Davidson and has completed three Survey and Research Reports. 5. Public hearings will occur on June 19th with the Charlotte City Council. Staff will advise you of the time. The properties involved are the Siloam School and the Dilworth City House.
5. Public hearings will occur on June 5th with the Huntersville Town Board regarding the McAuley Road Farmland and the Bradford Store. Staff will advise you of the time. The properties involved are the Siloam School and the Dilworth City House.
6. The County Staff is still working on a proposed operational budget for the Historic Landmarks Commission. Work is still underway. 7. Staff has submitted an Application for a Preservation Honor Award to the National Trust For Historic Preservation. Notification of winners will occur in the fall. 8. Two historic landmarks might be subject to development in the near future. Staff has met with realtors who are listing the Parks Cramer property in South End. Also, prospective buyers of a portion of the Blakeney House historic landmarks have asked to meet with Staff.
9. A situation has arisen with respect to the stabilization of the Bathesda School at Rural Hill. Officials of the Catawba Valley Scottish Society are questioning the level and timing of improvements to the building. Bryan Turner and Stewart Gray will be visiting the site tomorrow to assess the situation. In October 2005 the Historic Landmarks Commission passed the following motion. MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. HOCKETT THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION PAY AN ADDITIONAL $22,000 FOR PUTTING THE BATHESDA SCHOOL BUILDING ON A PERMANENT FOUNDATION AND FOR A ROOF ON THE BATHESDA SCHOOL. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Respectfully submitted
Dan L. Morrill
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