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Charlotte-Mecklenburg HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION Minutes June 9, 2003 6:00 p.m. Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. Present: Ms. Tattie Bos/Mayor, HLC Treas., Finance Com. Chair, Projects Vice-Chair Mr. Jeff Bradsher/County, HLC Chairman Ms. Deborah Cox/City, Survey Com. Chair Ms. Amy Hockett/City, Design Review Committee Vice-Chair Ms. Yolanda Johnson-Gess/City, Nominating Committee Chair Mr. John E. Misenheimer/County, HLC Vice-Chair, Rural Hill Schoolhouse Com Chair Mr. Len Norman/County Mr. John J. Parker, III/Mayor, Projects Committee Chairman Ms. Ross Richardson/County, Education Committee Chair Mr. Mike Sullivan/County, Education Com. Vice-Chair Dr. Dan L. Morrill, HLC Consulting Director Mr. Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager Mr. Stewart Gray, HLC Consultant Ms. Patricia Nystrom, HLC Attorney Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant Absent: Mr. Scott Hirsch/City, Design Review Com. Chair Mr. Joseph B. C. Kluttz/County, Survey Committee Vice-Chair Visitors: Mr. David Murdock, Grier House Mr. Dennis Tucker, ADM Milling Mr. Anthony Foxx, Hunter & Williams Law Firm, ADM Milling Mr. Miller Jordan, Charlotte Trolley Mr. Peter Pappas, Pappas Properties Ms. Kattie Caltis, Papps Properties Mr. Wade Finger, Pappas Properties AGENDA Item #1 – Approval of Minutes MS. HOCKETT PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN THAT THE MINUTES FOR MAY 12, 2003, BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. JOHNSON-GESS THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FOR MAY 12, 2003, 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 HLC members that the HLC holds no meetings in July and that the next regular HLC meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2003. Mr. Bradsher reported that the fiscal year ends June 30th. The Board of County Commissioners will vote on budget appropriations FY2004 (July 1, 2003 – June 30, 2004) on June 17th. Dr. Morrill and Mr. Bradsher have attended several meetings in regards to funding for the HLC. Mr. Bradsher reminded the Commissioners to attend the public hearing in Pineville tomorrow night for consideration of historic designation for the Oakley (Yandell ) House on Pineville’s Main Street. He reminded the Commissioners to plan to attend the public hearing with City Council on Monday, June 16th, 6:00 p.m., for consideration of historic designation of Elmwood Cemetery, Bryant Park and the Neal House. Mr. Bradsher said that a special appreciation dinner in honor of Ms. Cox was held after the Survey Committee meeting this past Thursday. Ms. Cox has served as Chair of the Survey Committee since August, 1999. Mr. Bradsher said that later on in the agenda Ms. Cox would be presented with a plaque for her six years of service as a member of the Historic Landmarks Commission. Mr. Bradsher reported that Mr. Hirsch is resigning from the HLC. Nominations for his seat and Ms. Cox’s seat will be made by City Council on June 23rd. Appointments for the two positions will be made on July 28th.
Item #3 – Director’s Report: Dr. Morrill Dr. Morrill said that Action Items need to be considered for Streetcar #85, the Oakley House in Pineville, and the Charlotte Cotton Mills. The Commissioners agreed that only Streetcar #85 could be considered outside Executive Session. Dr. Morrill reported that CATS has confirmed that Federal money can be used to restore Streetcar #85 even if ownership is transferred to Charlotte Trolley, Inc. He said that Attorney Patricia Nystrom has been working with members of Charlotte Trolley, Inc., and CATS to complete the necessary documents to complete that transfer. At this point in the meeting, Ms. Nystrom presented the documents to the HLC members for review. MR. MISENHEIMER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. BOS THAT THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION TRANSFER STREETCAR #85 TO CHARLOTTE TROLLEY, INC, UNDER THE FOLLOWING TERMS: A) THE CAR SHALL BE RESTORED BY CATS WITHIN ONE YEAR B) THE CAR SHALL BE USED FOR REGULAR TROLLEY SERVICE C) SHOULD CHARLOTTE TROLLEY, INC. NO LONGER OPERATE, TITLE TO THE CAR SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO CATS, AND NO OTHER TRANSFERS SHALL OCCUR WITHOUT CMHLC’S APPROVAL D) SHOULD THE CAR NOT BE RESTORED OR SHOULD ITS USE IN REGULAR SERVICE CEASE FOR 180 DAYS, TITLE TO THE CAR SHALL REVERT TO THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION; AND, IN CONCLUSION, THAT THE CMHLC’S CHAIRMAN OR VICE-CHAIRMAN IS AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY FOR THE ABOVE TRANSFER. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Dr. Morrill reported that he and Mr. Norman met with Mr. Bryan Barwick about the possible sale and development of the W. T. Alexander property. The discussions continue. Dr. Morrill reported that work is underway on the Education Pavilion at Rural Hill Plantation. Architect Allen Brooks has informed Dr. Morrill that construction should be completed by the end of June.
Item #4 – Survey Committee Report: Ms. Cox Ms. Cox reported that the Survey Committee met June 5, 2003. Minutes can be found on the HLC’s Website – www.cmhpf.org - and are on file at the HLC office. Ms. Cox thanked all those who attended the appreciation dinner after the meeting. THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE CHAIRMAN BLAKE HOUSE, CHAIRMAN BLAKE LANE, DAVIDSON, N. C., (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, THE LOT ON WHICH THE HOUSE HAS BEEN RELOCATED AND THE ADJACENT LOT) BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Ada Cotton Mill representatives were present to ask that the HLC delay consideration of the property for historic designation for six months. MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. MISENHEIMER THAT THE ADA COTTON MILL BE TABLED FOR CONSIDERATION FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION IN SIX MONTHS WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER WILL WRITE A LETTER TO THE HLC STATING THAT THE BUILDING WILL NOT BE MATERIALLY ALTERED WITHIN THE SIX MONTHS BEFORE THE HLC CONSIDERS THE STRUCTURE FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT DR. DAN MORRILL AND MR. STEWART GRAY BE AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT A CENTER CITY SURVEY AT A TOTAL COST OF $12,000. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #5 – Design Review Committee Report: Mr. Hirsch Ms. Gray reported that the Design Review Committee met on May 27, 2003. Minutes from the meeting are on file at the HLC’s office and can also be seen on the HLC’s website – www.cmhpf.org. Mr. Murdock presented Scheme I elevations featuring a gable type rear dormer instead of the shed type dormer. THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS BE APPROVED FOR THE GRIER HOUSE, 4701 McKEE ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., SUBJECT TO THE SCHEME I DESIGN PLAN FEATURING THE REAR DORMER WITH A GABLE TYPE ROOF. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #6 – Projects Committee Meeting: Mr. Parker Mr. Parker reported that Mr. Pappas is present this evening to tell the HLC about the current status of the Charlotte Cotton Mill. Mr. Pappas told the Commissioners about 508 W. 5th Street and presented the draft of a brochure to assist in the marketing of the property. The building owned by the HLC contains 32,083 square feet – 16,042 on the first floor (ceilings are 9 ½ feet high) and 16,041 on the second floor (ceilings are 13 ½ feet high.) 40 parking spaces are available in the parking deck next door for the building. 10% Federal Tax credits are available. Mr. Pappas would like to be considered by the HLC as the marketing agent for the building. MR. BOS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. MISENHEIMER THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. MR. MISENHEIMER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. PARKER THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION CONVENE IN ITS REGULAR SESSION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. In Executive Session the HLC voted 1) that Pappas Properties, Inc., would be the marketing agent for the Charlotte Cotton Mills, Building "B" for one year and that Pappas Properties agrees to furnish the HLC with a monthly marketing report 2) that the purchase and historic designation of the Oakley House, 129 Main Street, Pineville, N. C., will be contingent upon the confirmation of bond funding and 3) that any actions regarding the HLC’s financial involvement with the Highland Mill Project in North Charlotte are conditioned upon the Mecklenburg County Commission adopting a budget that does not decrease the current bond fund or revolving fund of the HLC.
Item #7 – Education Committee Report: Ms. Richardson Ms. Richardson reported that the Education Committee did not meet this month.
Item #8- Rural Hill School Report: Mr. Misenheimer Mr. Misenheimer reported that the new pavilion building which will provide bathrooms for school children and others visiting the Davidson Schoolhouse at Rural Hill is an impressive structure. He encouraged everyone to go see the building which is being paid for with money from the Knight Foundation and from the HLC’s revolving bond fund.
Item #9 – Treasurer’s Report: Ms. Bos Ms. Bos reported that the Board of County Commissioners will vote on the HLC’s budget on June 17th. The HLC is funded by Mecklenburg County.
Mr. Parker left the meeting at this point – 7:30 p.m.
Item #10 – Election of HLC Officers: Ms. Johnson-Gess Ms. Johnson-Gess said that the Nominating Committee’s slate of proposed officers for the coming year was presented at the May HLC monthly meeting. She asked for nominations from the floor for HLC President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. There were no nominations. MS. HOCKETT PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. RICHARDSON THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION DISPENSE WITH A SECRET BALLOT AND ELECT THE FOLLOWING SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 FOR THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION PROPOSED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AS FOLLOWS: CHAIRMAN – JEFF BRADSHER VICE-CHAIRMAN – JOHN MISENHEIMER SECRETARY – TATTIE BOS TREASURER – MIKE SULLIVAN THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #11 – Presentation of Appreciation Plaque to Deborah Cox: Mr. Bradsher Mr. Bradsher thanked Ms. Cox on behalf of the HLC for her six years of service to the HLC. The time, energy, expertise, interest and dedication she has contributed to the HLC are appreciated by everyone. Mr. Bradsher presented Ms. Cox with a plaque and a certificate of appreciation.
Item #12 – Old Business No motions were presented
Item #13 – New Business No motions were presented. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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