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Charlotte-Mecklenburg HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION MINUTES May 10, 2004 Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C. Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Present: Mr. Jeff Bradsher/County, HLC Chairman Ms. Amy Hockett/City, Design Review Committee Chairman Ms. Yolanda Law/County (1st Meeting) Ms. Valerie Lewis/City, Education Com. 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 Vice-Chairman Dr. Dan L. Morrill, HLC Consulting Director Mr. Stewart Gray, HLC Assistant Consulting Director Mr. Bryan Turner, HLC Project Manager Ms. Patricia Nystrom, HLC Attorney Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant Absent: Ms. Tattie Bos/Mayor, HLC Sec., Des. Rev. Vice-Chairman Ms. Yolanda Johnson-Gess/City, Projects Com. Vice-Chairman, Nominating Com. Chr. Mr. Joseph B. C. Kluttz/County, Projects Committee Chairman Ms. Laurie Smith/City, Education Com. Vice-Chairman Mr. Michael C. Sullivan/County, HLC Treasurer, Finance Com. Chr. Visitors: Ms. Phiderika Foust, former HLC member Mr. Allen Brooks, architect, (Mouzon House) Ms. Barbara Brundage, (Latta Place) Mr. Mack Robbins, Park & Recreation (Latta Place) Mr. Patrick Land, (Latta Place) Ms. Catherine Browning, First Charlotte Properties (Grier & Grier-Rea Houses) Mr. Mike McElroy (Blakeney-Heath) Mr. Fred Cardwell (Blakeney-Heath) Mr. Leslie Webb, (McElroy) Ms. Trish Munro, (Latta Place) Mr. Peter Pappas , Pappas Properties (Charlotte Cotton Mills)
AGENDA Item #1 - Approval of Minutes MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. MISENHEIMER THAT THE HLC MINUTES FOR APRIL 12, 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 extended a special welcome to Ms. Yolanda Law as a new member of the HLC. Ms. Law is Vice-President of Real Estate Development for Bank of America. Mr. Bradsher reminded the HLC members that the HLC does not hold meetings in July. HLC officers for the new fiscal year which begins July 1, 2003, will be elected at the HLC’s June 14th meeting. He said that this will be Ms. Bos’s and Mr. Misenheimer’s last meeting, and that we are going to miss both of them very much. Mr. Bradsher said that a public hearing with the Charlotte City Council is scheduled for June 21, 2004, and to keep that date free to attend the hearing.
Item #3 - Director’s Report: Dr. Morrill Dr. Morrill reported that Mr. Pappas is attending the meeting this evening to discuss the possibility of subdividing the Oates Building at the Charlotte Cotton Mills for purposes of marketing in order to enhance the opportunities for sale. The HLC agreed to discuss the matter in Executive Session later in the meeting. Dr. Morrill said that a prospective buyer of the John Paul Lucas House has asked the Commission to waive the HLC’s right of first refusal to purchase the property. The HLC’s Executive Committee has given its approval to waive the HLC’s right of first refusal. Dr. Morrill said that Ms. Catherine Browning is present this evening to tell the HLC about the marketing realities of the Sidney and Ethel Grier House the Grier-Rea House. The HLC will discuss the situation in Executive Session later in the meeting. Dr. Morrill said that Latta Place, Inc. has asked for special consideration regarding an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The issue will be addressed under Design Review. Dr. Morrill reported that he met recently with Barwick Associates to discuss the possibility of renewing discussion about the development of the W. T. Alexander Plantation. He said that Mr. Bryan Barwick agreed to consider this matter and to get in touch with him in several weeks. Dr. Morrill reported that he received a call from a realtor representing the owners of the Home Federal Savings and Loan building on South Tryon street in center city Charlotte. It appears that a prospective buyer might want to demolish the building, which has been designated as a historic landmark. Dr. Morrill said that the owners of the N. S. Alexander House at Shamrock Drive and Sharon Amity Road are interested in developing the property. He said that he has learned that the owners might be interested in selling some portion of the property and the house to the HLC, and that he will keep everyone informed about the situation. Dr. Morrill said that he has conversed with Mr. Jim Dulin of Specturm Properties about the former Charlotte Union Bus Terminal. The building, which is not a locally designated historic landmark, will be demolished in approximately one month. Dr. Morrill said that the operating budget of the Historic Landmarks Commission is included in the County Manager’s recommended budget at this time. Official release of the budget occurs May 18, 2004. Dr. Morrill said that he is awaiting word about the Citizens Capital Budget Advisory Committee’s recommendation with respect to the historic preservation bonds.
Item #4 - Design Review Committee Meeting: Ms. Hockett Ms. Hockett reported that the Design Review Committee met April 27, 2004. Minutes are on file at the HLC office and can also be found on the HLC’s website - www.cmhpf.org. THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS TO DEMOLISH THE GARAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THE BISHOP MOUZON HOUSE, 800 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N. C., AND TO CONSTRUCT A NEW GARAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRESENTED DESIGN PLANS BE APPROVED WITH THE PROVISO THAT BLACK AND WHITE DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHS (NOT DIGITAL) OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE BE TAKEN AND DEPOSITED WITH NEGATIVES AT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION’S OFFICE BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF DEMOLITION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS BE APPROVED FOR A NEW DWELLING AS DEPICTED IN THE APPLICATION, TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON LAND ASSOCIATED WITH THE BLAKENEY HOUSE/FARM ON BLAKENEY-HEATH ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C. IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBMITTED ELEVATION DRAWINGS OF THE SOUTHEAST SIDE AND FRONT SIDE OF THE HOUSE; SUBJECT TO THE RETENTION OF THE HEDGE ALONG BLAKENEY-HEATH ROAD; AND SUBJECT TO THE HLC’S STAFF DISCUSSION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THE OWNER’S GRANTING THE HLC A RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY WHENEVER IT IS SOLD IN THE FUTURE. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. The Commission understood when approving the above motion that the owner is not willing to grant a right of first refusal to purchase the property. Latta Plantation is in need of a legally required Certificate of Appropriateness in order that work can begin on the foundation and reinforcement of the second floor joists. MR. MISENHEIMER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN THAT A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS BE ISSUED BY THE HLC FOR FOUNDATION WORK AT LATTA PLACE, 5225 SAMPLE ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N. C. AS DISCUSSED AND DESCRIBED AT THE HLC MEETING. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. The HLC agreed that additional work proposed at Latta Place should be considered at the May 25th Design Review Committee meeting. MR. MISENHEIMER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. HOCKETT THAT THE HLC CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. MS. HOCKETT PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. SULLIVAN THAT THE HLC RECONVENE IN ITS REGULAR SESSION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Note: In Executive Session the HLC approved a selling price for the Sidney and Ethel Grier House, 4647 McKee Road and approved a marketing concept for the Charlotte Cotton Mill, 508 West 5th Street.
Item #5 - Projects Committee Report: Mr. Kluttz Mr. Kluttz reported that the Projects Committee met May 3, 2004. Minutes are on file at the HLC office and can also be found on the HLC’s website. THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HLC ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH THE OWNER OF THE BETHESDA SCHOOL, 13129 ALEXANDERANA ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N. C., AND THAT THE HLC NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN REGARDS TO PURCHASING THE PROPERTY UNTIL OUTSTANDING ISSUES WITH REGARD TO ROAD ALIGNMENT ARE RESOLVED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HLC ALLOCATE UP TO $2,000 TO SECURE AND PROTECT THE P & N DEPOT ON THE OLD MOUNT HOLLY ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #6 - Education Committee Report: Ms. Lewis Ms. Lewis reported that the Education Committee met April 29, 2004. Minutes are on file at the HLC office and can be found on the HLC’s website - www.cmhpf.org. In response to the Survey Committee’s desire to sponsor a comprehensive inventory of the historic resources in Pineville, N. C. in order to determine what properties are eligible for historic designation, both local and Federal, the Education Committee presented the following motion. THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HLC ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE TOWN OF PINEVILLE TO SPONSOR A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES IN PINEVILLE, N. C., TO DETERMINE WHAT PROPERTIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION, BOTH LOCAL AND FEDERAL; THE TOWN WILL PAY $1500 FOR THE STIPEND AND $500 FOR EXPENSES FOR THE WORK, AND THE HLC WILL PROVIDE A COMPUTER, USE OF THE HLC’S COPY MACHINE, AND SUPERVISION OF THE INTERN BY DR. MORRILL. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #7 - Rural Hill Schoolhouse Report: Mr. Misenheimer Mr. Misenheimer reported that third graders recently visited the Davidson Schoolhouse at Rural Hill. He said that Historic Charlotte is coordinating with the Catawba Valley Scottish Society and the County regarding an Educational program and transportation for the school children. He reported that 12,021 people attended the Highland Games event at Rural Hill in April.
Item #8 - Survey Committee Report: Mr. Norman Mr. Norman reported that the Survey Committee will meet in the near future.
Item #9 - Treasurer’s Report/Finance Com. Report: Mr. Sullivan Mr. Sullivan distributed the monthly financial report for Bond Projects.
Item #10 - Nominating Committee Report: Ms. Johnson-Gess The Nominating Committee convened May 7, 2004. The following slate is proposed for the June 14th election: Chairman - Jeff Bradsher Vice-Chairman - Mike Sullivan Secretary - Valerie Lewis Treasurer - Laura Smith
Item #11 - Old Business No old business was presented.
Item #12 - New Business No new business was presented.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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