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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes October 11, 1999
Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Present: Ms. Ava Autrey/County, Design Review Committee, Education Committee Ms. Tattie Bos/Mayor, Projects Committee Chair, HLC Revolving Fund Liaison, Design Review Committee Finance Committee Mr. Jeff Bradsher/County, Projects Committee V. Chairman, Survey Committee Ms. Deborah Cox/City, HLC Sec., Survey Committee Chair, Projects Committee Ms. Lindsay Daniel/County, HLC Chair, Projects Committee, Survey Committee Mr. Scott Hirsch/City, HLC Treas.,Finance Com. Chair, Design Review Committee Mr. D. Grier Martin,III/City, Design Review Committee, Survey Committee Mr. Barry Miller/City, HLC V. Chair, Design Review Com. Chair, Education Committee Mr. John Misenheimer/County, Survey Committee V. Chair, Projects Committee Mr. John J. Parker, III/Mayor, Education Committee Chair, Projects Committee Mr. Frank Whitney/County, Education Committee, Projects Committee Dr. Dan L. Morrill, HLC Consulting Director Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant Absent: Mr. Van T. Hill, MHA (ex-officio) Visitors: Mr. Thad Throneburg, Dinkins Cemetery Mr. John McAuley, McAuley Property Ms. Evelyn McAuley, McAuley Property Mr. Tom Henderson, Realtor/McAuley Property
Item #1 - Approval of Minutes MS. COX PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. HIRSCH THAT THE MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 13, 1999, BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #2 - Chairman’s Report: Lindsay Daniel A copy of the Chairman’s report is attached.
Item #3 - Vice-Chairman’s Report: Barry Miller A copy of the Vice-Chairman’s Report is attached. MS. DANIEL PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. BOS THAT AGENDA ITEMS #4 AND #5 BE REVERSED ON THE AGENDA. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #5 - Design Review Report: Barry Miller Mr. Miller reported that the Design Review Committee met September 22, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. at the HLC office. Minutes are on file at the HLC office as are copies of Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and issued Certificates of Appropriateness. a. Dinkins Cemetery, Nations Ford Road Mr. Throneburg was present in support of the Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. Dr. Morrill showed the proposed design plans. THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT PLAN THREE IN THE AUGUST 31, 1999 APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AND RECOMMENDATION FOR LANDSCAPE TREATMENT AT THE DINKIN’S CEMETERY AS PROPOSED SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 BY WILLIAM SCOTT WHITE LANDSCAPE PLANNING, BE APPROVED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE JOHN DINKINS FARM CEMETERY ON NATIONS FORD ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #4 - Director’s Report: Dan L. Morrill A copy of the Director’s Report is attached. Dr. Morrill asked that the Commissioners consider Action Item A.1. in the attached Director’s Report. MR. HIRSCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BRADSHER THAT THE FEE NORMALLY REQUIRED FROM OWNERS TO BEGIN THE DESIGNATION PROCESS BE ELIMINATED FOR THE EPHRAIM ALEXANDER McAULEY HOUSE AND FARM DUE TO THE OWNER’S OBJECTION TO DESIGNATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE OWNER. Dr. Morrill asked that the Commissioners consider Action Item A.2. in the attached Director’s Report. MR. HIRSCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. WHITNEY THAT DR. MORRILL, MS. BOS AND MR. BRADSHER BE APPOINTED AS AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO LIST THE CROFT SCHOOLHOUSE WITH A REALTOR, NEGOTIATE THE COMMISSION, ETC. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Dr. Morrill presented the Survey and Research Report on the Ephraim Alexander McAuley House and Farm, 10900 Alexanderana Road in the Long Creek Community of Mecklenburg County. The McAuleys expressed strong opposition to their property being considered for historic designation. The property is scheduled to be sold in the near future. MR. MARTIN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BRADSHER THAT THE MOTION RECOMMENDING THE DESIGNATION OF THE EPHRAIM ALEXANDER McAULEY HOUSE AND FARM, 10900 ALEXANDERANA ROAD IN THE LONG CREEK COMMUNITY OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY AS A HISTORIC LANDMARKS BE TABLED FOR CONSIDERATION FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION UNTIL THE NOVEMBER MEETING OF THE HLC. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Mr. Hirsch left the meeting at this point, 7:50 p.m. The Commissioners agreed that Dr. Morrill should call Mr. Hirsch and ask him to contact Mr. Ron Withrow, a developer interested in purchasing the McAuley property. MR. MISENHEIMER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. BOS THAT THE COMMISSION ADVANCE TO NEW BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA AND THEN RETURN TO ITEM #6 ON THE AGENDA. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #14 - New Business Ms. Daniel said that she will resign as Chairman of the Historic Landmarks Commission soon after the bond vote on November 2, 1999. She said that the Nominating Committee (Ms. Daniel, Ms. Autrey, Ms. Bos and Mr. Whitney) met October 4, 1999 to discuss the matter (see attached Chairman’s Report) and recommended that Mr. Miller assume responsibilities as HLC Chairman and Mr. Bradsher as HLC Vice-Chairman. She said that the other Executive Board seats were not discussed as they are filled for the current year. The Commissioners discussed the Nominating Committee’s recommendations and the legal procedures that are the most correct and appropriate in regards to the HLC’s by-laws and Robert’s Rules of Order in responding to the situation. MR. WHITNEY PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN THAT MR. MILLER , VICE-CHAIRMAN, AUTOMATICALLY MOVE INTO THE POSITION AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION WHEN MS. DANIEL PRESENTS A WRITTEN RESIGNATION NOTICE TO THE HLC. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. MR. WHITNEY PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. BOS THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION DISPENSE WITH THE MANDATED SECRET BALLOT METHOD OF VOTING FOR OFFICERS AND APPROVE VOTING BY A SHOW OF HANDS. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVE THE MOTION. MR. WHITNEY PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. PARKER THAT THE VICE-CHAIRMAN’S SEAT OF THE HLC BE FILLED BY MR. BRADSHER WHEN MR. MILLER BECOMES CHAIRMAN OF THE HLC. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Mr. Parker left the meeting at this point, 8:15 p.m. Item #6 - Projects Committee Report: Tattie Bos A copy of Ms. Bos’s Projects Committee report is attached. Ms. Bos reported that the Projects Committee met September 23, 1999. Minutes are on file at the HLC office. The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for October 21, 1999. Item #7 - Revolving Fund Liaison’s Report: Tattie Bos No motions were presented. Item #8 - Education Committee Report: John Parker A copy of Mr. Parker’s Education Committee report is attached. THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION CONTINUE TO HAVE HISTORIC CHARLOTTE, INC. HOST THE MATERIALS PLACED ON THE INTERNET BY THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Item #9 - Survey Committee Report: Deborah Cox A copy of Ms. Cox’s Survey Committee Betterment Sub-Committee report is attached. MS. BOS PRESENTED A MOTION THAT THE EPHRAIM ALEXANDER MCAULEY FARM ON ALEXANDERANA BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST OF PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS. MR. MILLER SECONDED THE MOTION. MR. WHITNEY PRESENTED A SUBSTITUTE MOTION THAT THE DECISION REGARDING PLACEMENT OF THE EPHRAIM ALEXANDER MCAULEY FARM ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE NOVEMBER MEETING OF THE HLC IN KEEPING WITH THE ACTION ALREADY TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO THIS PROPERTY EARLIER IN THE MEETING. MR. MISENHEIMER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. MR. MILLER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. WHITNEY THAT THE HLC ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO CONSULTANTS ON THE CM-HLC’s APPROVED LIST AS WELL AS THE NCSHPO’s APPROVED LIST (AND EMILY RAMSEY) TO PREPARE SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORTS AND TO ADMINISTER THE DESIGNATION PROCESS FOR FOUR PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND THAT THESE INCLUDE, SUBJECT TO SUBSEQUENT MODIFICATION, THE CAROLINA THEATER AUDITORIUM, THE CHARLES R. JONAS BUILDING (FEDERAL COURTHOUSE), THE NEELY SLAVE CEMETERY, AND THE JOHN MILTON ALEXANDER HOUSE. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Ms. Cox explained that the Survey Committee will review the proposals and that she anticipates that the Committee will make a recommendation regarding consultants at the December meeting of the HLC. Ms. Cox reported that a general Survey Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 28, 1999, at 6:00 p.m., at the HLC office. Ms. Cox said that the Study List sub-committee continues to meet to develop recommendations for the HLC’s Study List. Item #10 - Treasurer’s Report: Scott Hirsch No motions were presented. Item #11 - Reports on Designated Historic Landmarks a. Van Hill - Absent (will be rescheduled) b. John Misenheimer - Mr. Misenheimer reported on 27 designated historic landmarks in Dilworth. Item #12 - Associated Boards Reports: a. Lynnwood Foundation: Grier Martin - Mr. Martin reported that he attended the September 14th meeting and will represent the HLC at future scheduled meetings. b. Charlotte Trolley, Inc.: Deborah Cox - Ms. Cox reported that she can no longer serve in this position due to other commitments. Mr. Misenheimer said he will consider becoming the HLC’s representative. The HLC owns Streetcars #1 and #85. c. Historic Charlotte, Inc.: Tattie Bos - Ms. Bos said that all Commissioners are invited and encouraged to attend Historic Charlotte’s Fundraising Event Blast for the Past scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., at the Design Center for the Carolinas, 127 W. Worthington Avenue. Ms. Bos reported that financial and business plans have been approved by the Board. d. History Consortium: Deborah Cox - Ms. Cox reported that Mr. Parker will assume this position as the HLC’s representative beginning next month. e. Mecklenburg Historical Association: Van Hill - No report was presented due to Mr. Hill’s absence. f. 2010 Center City Plan/Citizens’ Advisory Board: Deborah Cox - Ms. Cox reported that the first draft of the 2010 plan has been developed and that Historic Preservation is ranked 3rd out of 9 in the policy statements. She said that the advisory board continues to meet.
Item #13 - Old Business Everyone agreed to table discussion and consideration of Ms. Daniel’s recommendations concerning ways to shorten the length of the monthly meetings.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. |
