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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks
Commission
MINUTES
April 12, 2010
Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C.
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p. m.
Present:
Mr.
Louis Asbury, IV/County, Projects Chair
Mr.
Matthew Benson, Mayor, Design Review Com. Chair
Mr. William Hobbs, County, HLC Chair
Ms.
Paula Lester, County
Dr.
Richard Mattson/County, Survey Com. Chair
Mr.
Gray Newman/County
Mr.
Michael Rogers/City
Mr.
John Shurley /Mayor
Ms.
Keysha Walker/City, HLC Treasurer
Dr.
Lynn Weis/City, HLC Secretary
Dr.
Dan L. Morrill, HLC Consulting Director
Mr.
Stewart Gray, HLC Preservation Planner
Mr.
Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager,
Ms.
Patricia Nystrom, HLC Attorney
Ms.
Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant
Ms.
Mary Dominick, HLC Consultant
Absent:
Mr.
Frank Bragg/City
Ms.
Yolanda Law/County, HLC Vice-Chair
Visitors:
Mr.
Jim Garges
Mr.
James Alsop
Ms.
Gwen Cook
Mr.
Peter Tart
Ms.
Melanie Sizemore
Mr.
Rich Ronsenthal
Mr.
Phil Strider
Mr.
Raymond Hagler
Ms.
Amanda Capobianchi
Ms.
Tarma Fontaine
Mr.
Ken Schneider
Mr.
Charles McLee
Ms.
Jacqueline Patterson
Mr.
Randy Martin
Ms.
Diane Althouse
Mr.
John Misenheimer
Ms.
Dawn Ballenger
AGENDA
Item #1 – Approval of Minutes
MR. BENSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY
DR. MATTSON THAT THE MINUTES FOR MARCH 8,, 2010, BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED.
THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item
#2 – Chairman’s Report: Mr.
Hobbs
Mr. Hobbs welcomed everyone to the
meeting. He said that attendance sheets have been distributed. He reminded
Commissioners to check the distributed attendance data at each seat and to
tell Ms. Morrill if they have questions.
Mr. Hobbs reported that the Nominating
Committee, composed of Ms. Law, Dr. Mattson, and Mr. Newman, will present a
proposed slate of HLC officers at the May 10th HLC meeting. Ms. Law is
Chair of the Committee. The election will be held at the June 14th HLC
meeting. The HLC does not hold meetings in July.
Mr. Hobbs reported that Mr. Benson is the only HLC
member whose term expires this year, in July. Ms. Lester and Mr.
Shurley hold terms that expire in July and are eligible to reapply for their
positions.
Item
#3 – Director’s Report: Dr.
Morrill
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1. Dr. George E.
Davis House, 301 Campus St., Charlotte, N.C. Johnson C. Smith
University's Board of Trustees will be voting this month as to whether the
University would like to move forward with the preservation of the Davis
House. If so, the University and the HLC will have to enter into an
agreement to undertake this project. This matter will be brought
before the Projects Committee.
2. Grant
Application. The Grant Application to assist with
funding a National Register Nomination for Pineville has been modified at
the request of the Division of Archives and History to include the historic
business district on Main St. Staff is awaiting word on whether the
grant has been awarded.
3. S. B. Alexander
House, Queens Terrace Apartments, Thrift Piedmont and Northern Railroad
Depot, Tuckaseegee Ford, and Hangar at Douglas International Airport. Stewart
Gray and I did meet with the Economic Development Committee of City Council
on March 11th to
explain the processing of properties for historic landmark designation.
Staff submitted a letter to the Committee which will be sent to the County
Commission hereafter stating the amount of deferred County property taxes
for historic landmarks considered for designation by the City Council.
The Committee did approve moving ahead with scheduling public hearings on
the prospective historic landmark designation of the Tuckaseegee Ford, the
W.P.A. Hangar at Douglas Airport, and the Thrift Piedmont and Northern
Depot. The processing of the S. B. Alexander House and the Queens
Terrace Apartments was delayed so that Councilperson Kinsey could have
additional questions addressed by the Committee.
4. Former Charlotte Fire Station No. 2. The owner
did not accept the offer made by the Commission to purchase the property.
The effective date of the Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition is
May 12, 2010. There have been no significant developments since the
last meeting of the HLC. Staff has developed an online video on the
building. You can see it by clicking on Video on
landmarkscommission.org
5. Grier-Rea House. Staff has agreed to list the house
with a realtor and negotiations over the specifics of the listing contract
continue. Additional expenditures on the property are also being
considered.
6. Torrence Lytle School. Work continues on the
rehabilitation and stabilization plan. The Projects Committee will
make a recommendation regarding this matter later in the meeting.
7. Rozzel House and McAuley House.
Marketing of both properties continues.
8. 316 and 330 E. Main St. Pineville.
The tenants are paying their rent, and the properties continue to be
marketed.
9. White Oak Plantation. Bryan Turner has obtained a bid
from a landscape firm to devise a conceptual plan
for the property. The Projects Committee will make a recommendation
regarding this matter later in the meeting.
10. American Legion Memorial Stadium.
Central Piedmont Community College has had to make changes to the site
plan originally approved by the HLC. These changes require the
submission of a new Certificate of Appropriateness Application. This
is being considered under Express Review, meaning that the Design Review
Committee has not considered this matter. This matter will be
considered later in the meeting.
11. County Budget. Staff
continues to await word on the County Manger's recommendations regarding the
2010-2111 Budget. Although no official budget recommendation has been
made, the County has informed the Commission that it will most likely
receive no County tax dollars for HLC operations next year. This means
that the Commission's annual budget will have to come from Demolition Permit
Fees and from the HLC's Revolving Fund. The exact amounts depend upon
several variables. Staff will keep the Commission advised.
12. Johnston Mill and Mecklenburg Mill.
City Council is considering what to do with the buildings now that
prospective development plans are not going to occur. The City might
want to consult with the HLC regarding this matter. Staff will keep
the Commission advised.
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Item
#4 – Design Review Committee Report::
Mr. Benson
The Design Review Committee met on March 24, 2010. Minutes from the
meeting can be found on the HLC's website (cmhpf.org).
A. American Legion Memorial Stadium, at the intersection of
East 7th St. and Charlottetowne Ave., Charlotte, N. C.
Changes have been proposed for an existing COA
(08-30,08-30a) for the property. The changes deal with the design of
the driveway between the parking deck and the stadium, and the sidewalks
along the driveway. Plans were presented to those present and the
situation discussed. Dr. Morrill explained that this item was being
considered under Express Review, meaning that the Design Review Committee
had not reviewed the plan. Mr. Benson stated that the purpose of the
Commission's review was to protect American Legion Memorial Stadium.
Ms. Sizemore of the Elizabeth Neighborhood Association expressed concern
about the amount of traffic that would be generated by the parking deck
presently under construction. She also stated that greenway master
plans and CPCC master plans showed the Amerrican Legion Memorial Stadium
removed.
Jim Garges, Director of the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
Department, stated that the County has no plans to demolish American Legion
Memorial Stadium and is instead committed to its long-term use and
preservation. Rich Rosenthal of Central Piedmont Community College
stated that the College has become more aware of the community's commitment
to the preservation of American Legion Memorial Stadium and that future
master plans prepared by the College would not place buildings on the
stadium site and would depict the stadium in a preserved state.
MR. BENSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. WALKER THAT THE
APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR AMERICAN LEGION
MEMORIAL STADIUM, AT THE INTERSECTION OF E. 7TH ST. AND CHARLOTTETOWNE AVE,
CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
APPROVED THE MOTION WITH MR. SHURLEY ABSTAINING IN THE VOTE AND MR. GRAY
CASTING A VOTE OF OPPOSITION
B. Charlotte Fire Station Number 4, 420 W. 5th Street, Charlotte, N.
C.
Proposed plans for the building to accommodate a
new restaurant were presented. Mr. Gray said that the applicant has
provided data requested at the Design Review Committee meeting.
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE
APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR CHARLOTTE FIRE STATION
NUMBER 4, 420 WEST 5TH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N.C., BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED
WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE APPLICANT HAS PROVIDED DEPICTIONS TO HLC
STAFF BEFORE APRIL 12, 2010, OF THE HANDICAPPED ACCESS RAMP FOR THE MAIN
ENTRANCE, THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE OUTSIDE EATING AREA IN FRONT OF THE
BUILDING, THE SIGNAGE FOR THE FRONT ENTRANCE, THE FINAL SECOND FLOOR AND THE
SCREENING FOR THE THREE LARGE DOORS ON THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING. ALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT APPROVED THE MOTION WITH MR. SHURLEY ABSTAINING IN THE
VOTE.
Item #5 - Survey Committee Report: Dr. Mattson
Dr. Mattson reported that the Survey Committee met
March 16, 2010. Minutes can be found on the HLC's website -
www.cmhpf.org.
A. Fall's Store(Raeford's Grill,) 300 Mock Circle, Davidson, N. C
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE FALL'S STORE
(RAEFORD'S GRILL), 300 MOCK CIRCLE, DAVIDSON, N. C., BE PROCESSED FOR
HISTORIC LANDMARKS DESIGNATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
THE MOTION.
B. Tuckaseegee Ford Trail, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte,
N. C.
It is recommended that approximately 4 acres of
land as shown on presented maps be designated.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE TUCKASEEGEE FORD
TRAIL, 5000 WHITEWATER CENTER PARKWAY, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE PROCESSED FOR
HISTORIC LANDMARKS DESIGNATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
THE MOTION.
C. Study List Application for the Park Avenue section of Pineville
Mill Village, Pineville, North Carolina
The Town of Pineville has requested that the Park
Ave. section of the Pineville Mill Village be placed on the HLC's Study List
for prospective historic landmark designation. The town has agreed to
pay one-half of the cost of the preparation of the Survey and Research
Report. The HLC would pay the remaining half. There was discussion as
to whether the area might be better suited as an historic district.
Dr. Mattson explained that the Park Ave. streetscape was the only part of
Earle Sumner Draper's plan that was actually constructed.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE PARK AVE. SECTION
OF THE PINEVILLE MILL VILLAGE BE PLACED ON THE STUDY LIST OF PROSPECTIVE
HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND THAT THE COMMISSION PAY UP TO $2000 OF THE COST OF
THE PREPARATION OF THE REPORT, WITH THE TOWN OF PINEVILLE PAYING THE
REMAINDER OF THE COST. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #6 - Projects Committee Report: Mr. Asbury
Mr. Asbury reported that the Projects Committee met
March 31, 2010. Minutes of the meeting can be found on the HLC's
website - www.cmhpf.org. Mr.
Asbury explained that the Projects Committee had agreed not to pursue
purchase of the Younts House, 136 Main St., Pineville, N.C.
A. Torrence Lytle School, 302 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville, N.C.
Mr. Turner reported that consultants
would soon complete the final drawings for the rehabilitation of the
building.
THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HISTORIC
LANDMARKS COMMISSION COMMIT ITSELF TO PERFORMING THE STABILIZATION OF THE
TORRENCE LYTLE SCHOOL, 302 HOLBROOKS ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. AND DIRECT
STAFF TO PREPARE THE BID PACKAGE FOR SUBMISSION TO CONTRACTORS. THE
COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
B. White Oak Plantation, 7729 Hood Road, Charlotte, N.C.
THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HISTORIC
LANDMARKS COMMISSION ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DESIGN RESOURCE GROUP TO
DEVELOP A PRELIMINARY MASTER PLAN FOR WHITE OAK PLANTATION, 7729 HOOD ROAD,
CHARLOTTE, N.C., FOR A FEE OF $2900. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED THE MOTION.
In Executive Session the Projects Committee
discussed on-going negotiations to submit an offer to purchase the former
Charlotte Fire Station No. 2 at 1212 South Boulevard. The Committee
instructed Dr. Morrill to contact the HLC’s Executive Committee regarding
further action. It also formulated a recommendation regarding the
prospective purchase of the former Charlotte Fire Station no. 2. Staff has
received communication since the meeting from the owner regarding the
current status of the property. The matter will be discussed in Executive
Session.
Item
#7 – Treasurer’s Report: Ms.
Walker
The monthly financial report was
distributed and reviewed.
Item
#8 – Old Business
No old business was presented.
Item
#9 – New Business
No new business was
presented.
There was no further business and the
meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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