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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks
Commission Minutes
October 13, 2003
6:00 p.m.
Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Present:
Ms. Tattie Box/Mayor, HLC Sec., Des. Rev. Vice-Chair
Mr. Jeff Bradsher/County, HLC Chairman
Ms. Amy Hockett/City, Design Review Committee Chairman
Ms. Yolanda Johnson-Gess/City, Projects Com. V. Chairman
Mr. Joseph B. C. Kluttz/County, Projects Com. Chairman
Ms. Valerie Lewis/City, Education Com. Vice-Chairman
Mr. John E. Misenheimer/County, HLC Vice-Chairman, Rural Hill
School Chr.
Mr. Len Norman/County, Survey Committee Chairman
Mr. John J. Parker, III/Mayor, Survey Committee V. Chairman
Ms. Laura C. Smith/City
Mr. Michael Sullivan/County, HLC Treas., Finance Committee
Chairman
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, HLC Consulting Director
Mr. Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager
Ms. Patricia Nystrom, HLC Attorney
Mr. Stewart Gray, HLC Consultant
Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant
Absent:
Ms. Ross Richardson/County, Education Committee Chairman
Visitors:
The Rev. Greg Busby, First United Presbyterian Church
Ms. Iris Chandler, First United Presbyterian Church
Ms. Lupie Duraw, owner of Lupies Cafe, 2718 Monroe Rd.
Mr. Jeff Smith, attorney for owner of Lupies Cafe
Mr. Paul Archambault, Historic Preservation Student
Mr. Peter J. Pappas, Pappas Properties (Charlotte Cotton Mill)
Mr. Wade Finger, Pappas Properties
Mr. Ryan Johnson, Historic Preservation Student
Ms. Tiffany Butler, Historic Preservation Student
AGENDA
Item #1 - Approval of Minutes
MR. MISENHEIMER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. SMITH THAT THE
MINUTES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2003, MEETING BE APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #2 - Chairman’s Report: Mr. Bradsher
Mr. Bradsher welcomed everyone to the meeting. He reminded the
Commissioners that tomorrow night, October 14, a public hearing will
be held at the Davidson Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. to consider the
Chairman Blake House for historic designation at its new location,
and that a public hearing with the Town Board of Huntersville will
be held November 3 to consider historic de-designation for a portion
of the land at Cedar Grove Plantation and historic designation for
the Washam Farm.
Mr. Bradsher announced that tonight Dr. Morrill begins his
thirtieth year as consulting director of the Historic Landmarks
Commission and that he has never missed a single HLC monthly HLC
meeting in his years of service.
Item #3 - Consulting Director’s Report: Dr. Morrill
Dr. Morrill reported that he received news on Friday that Winter
Properties will not be using funds allocated by the Board of County
Commissioners for the renovation of Highland Park Manufacturing
Company Plant No. 3.
Dr. Morrill extended special thanks to Ms. Yolanda Johnson-Gess,
Ms. Valerie Lewis, and Mr. Stewart Gray for attending a historic
preservation workshop last week in Lincolnton. Their attendance
fulfills the HLC’s annual Certified Local Government requirement
that two Commissioners and one staff person attend an educational
workshop.
Dr. Morrill reported that the following properties are in various
stages of the historic designation process: 1) The Oehler property
awaits a meeting with the Stewardship Committee of Parks and
Recreation 2) The American Legion Memorial Stadium awaits a meeting
with an ad hoc committee of Park and Recreation 3) The Bland Street
Carbarn is on hold pending the completion of the design for
rehabilitation of the property 4) The South 21 Curbside Service
Restaurant Sign is being processed for historic designation and will
be scheduled for a public hearing with the Charlotte City Council in
the near future 5) The former Charlotte U. S. Post Office is being
processed for historic designation and will be scheduled for a
public hearing with the Charlotte City Council in the near future.
Dr. Morrill reported that HLC Staff continues to work with the
County Budget Department in preparing a summary of the HLC’s
expenditures for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners.
Dr. Morrill said that Mr. Peter Pappas is present this evening to
give the HLC an update on the marketing of the Charlotte Cotton
Mill. Mr. Pappas and Mr. Finger distributed a brochure on the
Charlotte Cotton Mills and told the HLC members about strategies
that are being pursued in the marketing of the property for sale.
Item #4 - Survey Committee Report: Mr. Norman
Mr. Norman reported that the Survey Committee met September 29,
2003, at the HLC office. Minutes from the meeting are on file at the
HLC office and can also be found on the HLC’s website -
www.cmhpf.org. The next meeting of the Survey Committee is scheduled
for Monday, November 17, 2003, at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Norman said that from this point on owners of properties
being considered for historic landmark designation will be notified
by mail that their property is under consideration as soon as the
property is placed on the HLC’s Study List.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE WILLIAM
LITTLE HOUSE, 2301 RED FOX TRAIL, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE PROCESSED FOR
HISTORIC LANDMARKS DESIGNATION (INTERIOR, EXTERIOR AND LOT ON WHICH
THE HOUSE SITS) BUT THAT THE PROCESSING OF THE PROPERTY FOR SUCH
DESIGNATION BE DELAYED FOR SIX MONTHS. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED THE MOTION.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT FIRST
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 NORTH COLLEGE STREET, CHARLOTTE, N.
C. (EXTERIOR OF BUILDING AND LOT ON WHICH THE CHURCH SITS), BE
PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC LANDMARKS DESIGNATION. THE COMMISSION
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
The Reverend Greg Busby, minister of the church, said that his
congregation favors processing the church for historic designation.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE
LASSITER HOUSE, 726 HEMPSTEAD PLACE, CHARLOTTE, N. C. (INTERIOR,
EXTERIOR AND LOT ON WHICH THE HOUSE SITS) BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC
LANDMARK DESIGNATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE
MOTION.
Dr. Morrill showed pictures of the Lassiter House and reported
that the owner is in favor of historic designation for the property.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE ARTHUR
SAMUEL GRIER HOUSE, 421 MONTROSE STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C. (INTERIOR,
EXTERIOR AND LOT ON WHICH THE HOUSE SITS) BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC
LANDMARK DESIGNATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE
MOTION.
Note: Historic designation of the interior of a property must
have owner approval. The owner of the Samuel Grier House will be
asked to sign an "interior designation" form. If the owner does
not consent to interior designation, the HLC will reconsider the
motion.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT MARTIN’S
GROCERY, 2718 MONROE ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., ( EXTERIOR AND LOT ON
WHICH THE STORE BUILDING SITS) BE PROCESSED FOR DESIGNATION AS A
HISTORIC LANDMARK. THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE MOTION WITH THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: FAVOR: BOS, BRADSHER, HOCKETT, JOHNSON-GESS,
LEWIS, MISENHEIMER OPPOSE: KLUTTZ, NORMAN, PARKER, SMITH,
SULLIVAN ABSTAIN: NONE.
Note: Martin’s Grocery is Lupie’s Cafe. Ms. Lupie Duraw, the
owner, was present with Attorney, Mr. Jeff Smith, to state
opposition to the property’s being processed for historic
designation. Ms. Duraw bought the property from Mr. Joe Grier in
1991. Mr. Norman reminded the Commissioners that the Survey
Committee is changing procedures so that owners will receive
notification as soon as the HLC places their property on the HLC’s
Study List.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE SAMUEL
YOUNTS HOUSE, 136 MAIN STREET, PINEVILLE, N. C. (INTERIOR, EXTERIOR
AND LOT ON WHICH THE STRUCTURE SITS) BE PROCESSED FOR DESIGNATION AS
A HISTORIC LANDMARK. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Note: The owner has expressed support for historic designation.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE
HISTORIC MURAL OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY PAINTED BY KENNETH WHITSETT BE
PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST OF PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS.
THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Note: The mural is currently stored at the Historic Landmarks
Commission office.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE
DAVIDSON COTTON MILL BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST OF
PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
THE MOTION.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT LAURA
RAMSEY AND EMILY RAMSEY BE HIRED TO PREPARE THE SURVEY AND RESEARCH
REPORT ON THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY BUILDING AND THE SOUTHERN
SPINDLES AND FLYER BUILDING ON WEST 8TH STREET FOR A FEE OF $2250.
THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE
CONSULTING DIRECTOR OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION BE
AUTHORIZED TO SELECT PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS TO PREPARE SURVEY AND
RESEARCH REPORTS FOR PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND THAT THE
CONSULTING DIRECTOR, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SURVEY
COMMITTEE OR, IF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SURVEY COMMITTEE IS
UNAVAILABLE, THE VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE SURVEY COMMITTEE, BE
AUTHORIZED TO PREPARE SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORTS ON PROSPECTIVE
HISTORIC LANDMARKS, ALL WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT ANY SURVEY AND
RESEARCH THAT COSTS MORE THAN $1,500 TO PREPARE FOR THE HISTORIC
LANDMARKS COMMISSION IS TO BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS
COMMISSION FOR CONSIDERATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
THE MOTION.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT HLC STAFF
BE DIRECTED TO CONTACT THE TOWN OF PINEVILLE ABOUT PORTIONS OF THE
TOWN BEING PROCESSED FOR NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC LISTING OR LOCAL
HISTORIC DESIGNATION, INCLUDING DISTRICTS. THE COMMISSION
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #5 - Projects Committee Report: Mr. Kluttz, Mr. Turner,
Ms. Nystrom
Mr. Kluttz reported that the Projects Committee met October 6,
2003, at the HLC office at 6:00 p.m. Minutes are on file at the HLC
office and can also be found on the HLC’s website - www.cmhpf.org.
The next Projects Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, November
4, 2003, at 6:00 p.m., at the HLC office.
THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT BOND
FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE DR. GEORGE E. DAVIS HOUSE, 301 CAMPUS
STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE RELEASED CONTINGENT UPON AN OFFICIAL
DECISION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY NOT
TO PROCEED WITH THE RESTORATION OF THE DR. GEORGE E. DAVIS HOUSE AT
THIS TIME. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT MR. BRYAN
TURNER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ENVIRO-TECH
ABATEMENT SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY $44,000 FOR EXTERIOR LEAD PAINT
ABATEMENT AT THE GRIER-REA HOUSE, 7601 PROVIDENCE ROAD, CHARLOTTE,
NC. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE
CONSTRUCTION BUDGET FOR THE SIDNEY AND ETHEL GRIER HOUSE, 4647 McKEE
ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE INCREASED FROM $227,000 TO $300,000 AND
THAT MR. BRYAN TURNER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH D. E.
BROWN CONSTRUCTION FOR $286,000 FOR RESTORATION/STABILIZATION OF THE
SIDNEY AND ETHEL GRIER HOUSE CONTINGENT UPON AN OFFICIAL DECISION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE RESTORATION OF
THE DR. GEORGE E. DAVIS HOUSE AT THIS TIME. THE COMMISSION
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT MR. BRYAN
TURNER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH A RESPONSIBLE LOW
BIDDER NOT TO EXCEED $175,000 FOR THE RESTORATION/STABILIZATION OF
THE ROZZEL HOUSE, 11647 ROZZELLES FERRY ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE
COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
MR. KLUTTZ PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. BOS TO ALLOCATE UP
TO $225,000 TO PURCHASE AND STABILIZE THE BATHESDA SCHOOL NEAR THE
INTERSECTION OF ALEXANDRIANA AND EASTFIELD ROADS, MECKLENBURG
COUNTY, N. C., CONTINGENT UPON CONFIRMATION FROM THE MECKLENBURG
COUNTY ATTORNEY THAT FUNDS THAT HAD BEEN APPROPRIATED FOR THE
HIGHLAND MILLS, WHICH WILL NO LONGER BE NEEDED BY THE HLC, CAN BE
MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE BATHESDA SCHOOL PURCHASE AND STABILIZATION.
THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Dr. Morrill said that the Bathesda School is the oldest
African-American School still standing in Mecklenburg County.
MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. SMITH THAT A SURVEY
AND RESEARCH REPORT BE PREPARED ON THE BATHESDA SCHOOL. THE
COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Mr. Parker left the meeting at this point, 7:30 p.m.
THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT HLC STAFF
DEVELOP A DRAFT OF A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY, INCLUDING AN
ILLUSTRATIVE LIST OF PROJECTS, FOR ADVOCATING THE PLACEMENT OF
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BONDS ON THE BOND REFERENDUM SCHEDULED FOR
NOVEMBER 2004, AND THAT THIS DRAFT BE PRESENTED TO THE PROJECTS
COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AT ITS NOVEMBER MEETING AND PRESENTED WITH
NECESSARY REVISIONS TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION AT ITS
NOVEMBER MEETING. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE
CHARLOTTE UNION BUS TERMINAL ON WEST TRADE STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C.,
BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST OF PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS.
THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
It was noted at this point that the Projects Committee voted on
October 6, 2003, to direct HLC Staff to convey to the Charlotte
Historic Districts Commission support for the HDC’s imposition of a
delay regarding demolition of the Charlotte Union Bus Terminal on
West Trade Street, Charlotte, N. C.
Item #6 - Design Review Committee: Ms. Hockett
Ms. Hockett reported that the Design Review Committee did not
meet this month and will not meet in October, because no
Applications For Certificates Of Appropriateness have been received.
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2003, at
6:00 p.m. at the HLC office.
Item #7 - Education Committee: Ms. Richardson
Education Committee minutes can be found on file at the HLC
office and on the HLC’s website - www.cmhpf.org.
Item #8 - Rural Hill Schoolhouse: Mr. Misenheimer
Mr. Misenheimer reported that good progress is being made for
educational programming and visitation at the Davidson Schoolhouse
at Rural Hill.
Item #9 - Treasurer’s Report: Mr. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan distributed an updated financial report on HLC
projects prepared by Mr. Turner. Mr. Turner reported that he has met
with County Auditor, John Spears, about an audit of the bond fund.
Item #10 - Old Business
No motions were presented.
Item #11 - New Business
No motions were presented. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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