Charlotte-Mecklenburg

6:00 p.m.

Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C.

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Mr. Scott Abernethy/County - Survey Committee Vice-Chairman

Mr. Jeff Bradsher - HLC Chairman

Ms. Amy Hockett/City - Design Review Com. Chairman

Ms. Yolanda Johnson-Gess/City - Projects Com. Vice-Chairman

Mr. Joseph B. C. Kluttz/County - HLC Projects Committee Chairman

Ms. Yolanda D. Law/County - Education Committee Vice-Chairman

Ms. Valerie Lewis/City - Education Committee Chairman

Mr. Len Norman/County - Survey Com. Chairman

Ms. Laura Chalk Smith/City - HLC Treasurer

Mr. Michael C. Sullivan/County - HLC Vice-Chairman

Dr. Dan L. Morrill, HLC Consulting Director

Mr. Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager

Ms. Patricia Nystrom, HLC Attorney

Mr. Stewart Gray, HLC Assistant Consulting Director

Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant

Mr. Matthew Benson/Mayor - Design Review Com. Vice-Chairman

Mr. Peter Pappas, Pappas Properties (Charlotte Cotton Mills)

Mr. Wade Finger, Pappas Properties (Charlotte Cotton Mills)

Mr. Jim Coates (Jordan Farm)

MR. SULLIVAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN THAT THE HLC MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2004, BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. ABERNETHY THAT THE HLC’S EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2004, 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 thanked everyone who attended the three public hearings on behalf of the HLC.

Mr. Bradsher reminded everyone that attendance starts over January 1, 2005. He said that HLC members should contact Ms. Morrill if there are any questions about the data on the distributed sheets. He said that the Mayor’s office called to say that Mr. John Parker’s replacement will be named soon.

Item #3 - Consulting Director’s Report: Dr. Morrill

Dr. Morrill reported that HLC staff continues to work with the owner of the Bost House in Matthews concerning selling the property. The owner has not responded to HLC inquiries.

Dr. Morrill said that three public hearings have occurred since the last HLC meeting. The Town of Davidson designated the Davidson Cotton Mills as a historic landmark. The Charlotte City Council designated the Builders Building, the Joseph Sykes Company Building and increased the amount of land with the Hennigan Place. The Town of Matthews designated the interior of the Funderburk Grist Mill and Blacksmith Shop.

Dr. Morrill reported that HLC staff has spent a considerable amount of time during the last month assisting the Town of Matthews in developing a preservation strategy for the Clark House. The prospective developer of the property, Lat Purser, is considering how the house might be incorporated into his plans.

Dr. Morrill reported that a meeting was held with the prospective buyer of the W. T. Alexander Plantation. He said that the session was very productive and that he hopes that the prospective buyer will submit a viable offer.

Dr. Morrill said that he plans to meet with Mr. Parks Helms, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, on December 22nd, to discuss the need for replenishment funds for the HLC’s revolving fund and to discuss how the work of the HLC can become better known by the Board of County Commissioners.

Dr. Morrill reported that the HLC will be considering its budget request to the County for next year soon after the first of the year. He said that suggestions are welcome from HLC members regarding what additional moneys are needed.

Dr. Morrill reported that Mr. Paul Archambault, a UNCC intern, and he made a presentation to the Town Board of Pineville on the results of the survey of Pineville’s builtenvironment. Mr. Norman, Chairman of the HLC’s Survey Committee, also was present. Dr. Morrill said that Pineville is moving ahead with the implementation of the Survey’s recommendations.

Item #4 - Projects Committee Report: Mr. Kluttz

Mr. Kluttz reported that the Projects Committee met December 6, 2004. Minutes from the meeting can be found on the HLC’s website - www. cmhpf.org. THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT MS. NYSTROM AND/OR DR. MORRILL AND/OR MR. TURNER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND THE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH FIRST CHARLOTTE PROPERTIES AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS FOR THE GRIER HOUSE, 4647 McKEE ROAD, AND THE GRIER-REA HOUSE, 7601 PROVIDENCE ROAD. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT MR. WALTER FIELDS BE RETAINED BY THE HLC FOR UP TO TEN HOURS TO REPRESENT THE COMMISSION’S INTEREST IN THE REZONING OF THE W. T. ALEXANDER PLANTATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT MS. NYSTROM BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS WITH MECA PROPERTIES TO EXTEND THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR THE W. T. ALEXANDER PLANTATION THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

MS. HOCKETT PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. KLUTTZ THAT THE HLC CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

MS. HOCKETT PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. JOHNSON THAT THE COMMISSION RECONVENE IN ITS REGULAR SESSION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Note: In Executive Session the HLC voted 1) to accept a revised purchase contract for the Oakley/Yandell House, 129 Main Street, Pineville, N. C. 2) that the HLC’s Executive Committee (HLC Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and Projects Committee Chairman) can approve a sale of the W. T. Alexander Plantation for a specified amount of money 3) that the HLC’s Executive Committee can approve the purchase of additional parking spaces at the Charlotte Cotton Mills, 508 W. 5th St., Charlotte, N. C. and continue to have the authority to enter into additional agreements and decisions to conclude the sale a portion of the property to Corder Phillips Wilson and 4) to terminate the HLC’s contract for the Jordan Farm on Hus McGinnis Road.

Mr. Kluttz recused himself from any action taken with regard to the Charlotte Cotton Mills in terms of arrangements with Pappas Properties. Mr. Kluttz left the meeting at this point.

MS. LEWIS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN THAT THE HLC’S LISTING AGREEMENT WITH PAPPAS PROPERTIES FOR THE CHARLOTTE COTTON MILLS BE RENEWED FOR ONE YEAR. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Item #5 - Design Review Committee Report: Ms. Hockett

Ms. Hockett distributed a copy of a proposed revised fee schedule associated with the HLC’s design review and designation processes.

MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. SULLIVAN THAT THE PROPOSED REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE HLC’S PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Item #6 - Survey Committee Report: Mr. Norman

Mr. Norman reported that the Committee met in October and November and is scheduled to meet January 6, 2005. Survey Committee meeting minutes can be read on the HLC’s website - www.cmhpf.org.

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE ALPHA MILL VILLAGE, EAST TWELFTH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HOVIS FUNERAL HOME BUILDING, 516 NORTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE FORMER STANDARD OIL COMPANY STATION, 1010 NORTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, N.C., BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. HOCKETT THAT THE HOME FINANCE COMPANY BUILDING, 1102 SOUTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., NOT BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION BUT THAT THE STATUS OF THE PROPERTY BE MONITORED. THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. SMITH THAT THE GUTHERY APARTMENTS, 508 NORTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., NOT BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION BUT THAT THE STATUS OF THE PROPERTY BE MONITORED. THE MOTION WAS APPROVED WITH VOTES OF OPPOSITION CAST BY MR. BRADSHER, MR. SULLIVAN AND MS. LAW.

MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. SULLIVAN THAT THE HLC DEFER CONSIDERATION OF THE J. LEONARD CASHION FARM, 10500 EASTFIELD ROAD, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N. C. (1.45 ACRES OF LAND, SUBJECT TO INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL LAND (TO BE DETERMINED BY HLC STAFF) TO PROTECT HISTORIC OUTBUILDING, TO THE HLC’S JANUARY, 2005 MEETING. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Item #7 - Education Committee Report: Ms. Lewis

Ms. Lewis will notify Committee members when a meeting is scheduled.

Item #8 - Treasurer’s Report: Ms. Smith

Ms. Smith presented the monthly Treasurer’s Report.

No motions were presented.

No motions were presented.

The HLC meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.