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Charlotte-Mecklenburg HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION MINUTES June 14, 2004
Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.
Present: Ms. Tattie Bos/Mayor, HLC Sec., Des. Rev. Vice-Chairman (last meeting-6 years service) Mr. Jeff Bradsher/County HLC Chairman Ms. Yolanda Johnson-Gess/City, HLC Nominating Committee Chairman Mr. Joseph B. C. Kluttz/County, HLC Projects Committee Chairman Ms. Yolanda Law/County - 2nd meeting Ms. Valerie Lewis/City, HLC Education Committee Chairman Mr. John E. Misenheimer/County, HLC Vice-Chairman, Rural Hill School Chairman (last meeting - 8 1/2 years service) Mr. Len Norman/County, HLC Survey Committee Chairman Mr. John J. Parker, III/Mayor, HLC Survey Committee Vice-Chairman Mr. Michael C. Sullivan/County, HLC Treasurer, Finance Committee Chairman Ms. Laura Chalk Smith, HLC Education Committee Vice-Chairman Notice: HLC Officers elected this evening to serve until June 2005 Chairman - Jeff Bradsher Vice-Chairman - Mike Sullivan Secretary - Valerie Lewis Treasurer - Laurie Smith Absent: Ms. Amy Hockett/City, Design Review Committee Chairman Visitors: Mr. & Mrs. Roger Zanitsch (Megan), 1601 E. 7th St. owner (Lucas House) Mr. Dane A. Suchoza, architect (Lucas House) Mr. Wade Finger, Pappas Properties (Charlotte Cotton Mills)
AGENDA
Item #1 - Approval of Minutes MR. MISENHEIMER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. PARKER THAT THE HLC MINUTES FOR MAY 10, 2004, BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. PARKER THAT THE HLC EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FOR MAY 10, 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. Mr. Bradsher said that the extra food tonight is in honor of Tattie Bos and John Misenheimer as this is their last meeting serving as members of the HLC. Mr. Bradsher presented Ms. Bos and Mr. Misenheimer with an appreciation plaque and certificate. He thanked them for their many years of splendid service, contributions and dedication to the HLC. Everyone applauded Ms. Bos and Mr. Misenheimer. Mr. Bradsher reminded everyone about the four public hearings next Monday night with City Council. Ms. Smith is in charge of the rotating attendance for public hearings and told the Commissioners about the plan. Mr. Bradsher also reminded the HLC members that no HLC meetings are held in July.
Item #3 - Director’s Report: Dr. Morrill Dr. Morrill reported that the properties being considered for historic designation at the public hearing with City Council Monday, June 21, 2004, are the Victor Shaw House, First United Presbyterian Church, the American Legion Memorial Stadium, and Lloyd Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Dr. Morrill reported that the Board of County Commissioners will vote on the 2004-2005 County budget next week. Dr. Morrill said that he anticipates that the HLC’s funding level for next year will be the same as for this year - $136,099. Dr. Morrill said that the Citizens Capital Budget Advisory Committee has recommended that the HLC’s Revolving Fund receive a replenishment contribution of $1.5 million. The HLC will continue to provide helpful data to the Board of County Commissioners about the HLC’s Revolving Fund needs. Dr. Morrill reported that the HLC has received several requests for Historic Landmarks designation within the last month. The two most immediate are Louis Sellers’s home in Biddleville and the Elizabeth Lawrence House on Ridgewood Ave. Louis Sellers was a major figure in the African American community. Elizabeth Lawrence wrote articles on gardening for the Charlotte Observer from 1957 - 1971, and several books, including Through the Garden Gate. Dr. Morrill reported that HLC Staff has taken documentary photographs of the Charlotte Union Bus Terminal which is scheduled for demolition. Paul Archambault has begun his work on the Pineville, N. C., Survey. Staff continues to meet with officials in Huntersville to discuss how the HLC might be involved in preserving the remaining rural character of that community.. Dr. Morrill reported that construction of the new buildings at the Palmer Fire School project has begun. He said that Winter Properties is making major headway with the Highland Mills project in North Charlotte. Dr. Morrill encouraged Commissioners to drive by the projects. Dr. Morrill extended special thanks to Ms. Tattie Bos and Mr. John Misenheimer for their fine service to the HLC. He said that their commitment has been consistent and most appreciated.
Item #4 - Design Review Committee Report: Ms. Hockett Due to the absence of Ms. Hockett, Ms. Bos, Vice-Chair of the Committee, presented the report. The Design Review Committee met May 25, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. at the HLC office. Minutes are on file at the office and can be found on the HLC’s website - www.cmhpf.org. a. Consideration of an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the John Paul & Alice Craft Lucas House, 1601 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Zanithsch, the owners, and Mr. Suchoza, the architect, were present in support of the Application. THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE JOHN PAUL & ALICE CRAFT LUCAS HOUSE, 1601 EAST SEVENTH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1) THE ENTRY CANOPY ON THE SOUTH ELEVATION OF THE HOUSE WHERE THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE RESTAURANT WILL BE LOCATED SHALL BE REMOVABLE 2) A SUGGESTION OF THE ORIGINAL FRONT ENTRANCE SHALL BE MADE, PERHAPS BY INDENTING THE PORCH BALUSTRADE AND HAVING A GATE 3) THE THREE NEW INTERIOR WINDOWS ON THE SECOND FLOOR MUST BE MINIMILISTIC IN APPEARANCE, HAVING NO MOLDINGS OR SURROUNDS, 4) ANY ORIGINAL FABRIC WHICH IS REMOVED AND NOT REUSED SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AND PHOTOGRAPHED AND STORED IN A SAFE, DRY PLACE ON THE PREMISES AND 5) THE ROOFS OF THE NEW REAR ADDITIONS SHALL BE STANDING METAL SEAM, AND THE EXTERIOR SHEATHING MATERIAL OF THE NEW ADDITIONS SHALL BE STUCCO IN APPEARANCE. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #5 - Survey Committee Report: Mr. Norman Mr. Norman reported that the Survey Committee met June 2, 2004, 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. MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. SMITH THAT THE EWART HOUSE, CURRENTLY LOCATED AT 12920 HUNTERSVILLE-CONCORD ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N. C., BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION AFTER IT IS MOVED TO ITS NEW SITE. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. SMITH THAT THE MATTHEWS POST OFFICE, 195 NORTH TRADE STREET, MATTHEWS, N. C., BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. MISENHEIMER THAT THE McQUAY HOUSE, 3200 TUCKASEEGEE ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. BOS THAT THE McAULEY FARM, 15832 McAULEY ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N. C., BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. JOHNSON-GESS THAT THE STRATTON HOUSE, 911 WEST FOURTH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #6 - Projects Committee Report: Mr. Kluttz Mr. Kluttz reported that the Projects Committee met June 7, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., at the HLC office. Minutes are on file at the office and can be found on the HLC’s website - www.cmhpf.org. THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HLC NOT WAIVE ITS RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE THE S. W. DAVIS HOUSE, 9132 BOB BEATTY ROAD, AT THIS TIME OR DECIDE TO EXERCISE SAME AT THIS TIME, BUT AWAIT THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CONTRACT BY THE OWNERS, SO THE CONSULTING DIRECTOR CAN DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROSPECTIVE BUYERS HAVE THE EXPERIENCE TO BE GOOD STEWARDS OF THE PROPERTY AND CAN MAKE AN APPROPRIATE RECOMMENDATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (HLC CHAIRMAN, VICE-CHAIRMAN, SECRETARY, TREASURER, PROJECTS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN.) THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Mr. Kluttz said that the Projects Committee reviewed a purchase offer for the Charlotte Cotton Mills, 508 W. 5th Street, Charlotte, N. C., which the HLC owns. Mr. Finger was present to answer additional questions or concerns. A financial sheet with suggested prices per square ft. for different sections of the building in accordance with location desirability was distributed. Mr. Peter Pappas suggested at the Projects Committee meeting that in his opinion four improvements are needed in order to improve the marketability of the building: 1) improve the musty odor on the lower level 2) gate the parking (3) build a service dock for trash collection 4) improve the sliding door system. THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HLC’S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (HLC CHAIRMAN, VICE-CHAIRMAN, SECRETARY, TREASURER, PROJECTS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN) BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CONTRACTS REGARDING THE OAKLEY/YANDELL HOUSE, 129 MAIN STREET, PINEVILLE, N. C., AND THE CHARLOTTE COTTON MILLS, 508 WEST FIFTH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Mr. Turner distributed a financial summary which itemized amounts that have been spent to date on the Grier-Rea project and itemizing amounts that need to be spent to improve the marketability of the house. THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT MONEY BE SPENT ON THE GRIER-REA HOUSE, 7601 PROVIDENCE ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., TO ACHIEVE A MARKETABLE PRODUCT (FINISHED SHELL WITH A ROOF, WINDOWS, STEPS, ETC. AND ELECTRICAL , HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING, ETC..) THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HLC CHAIRMAN BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN LEGAL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO RESOLVE THE TENANT ISSUE ON THE ROZZELL PROPERTY, 11647 ROZZELLES FERRY ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT UP TO $5,000 BE ALLOCATED FROM HLC FUNDS TO DO THE WORK AT THE P & N TRAIN DEPOT, OLD MT. HOLLY ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., WHICH WILL PROTECT THE BUILDING. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #7 - Education Committee Report: Ms. Lewis Ms. Lewis reported that the Education Committee will convene when the Airport Authority makes a decision in regard to the stabilization and placement of the historic painting by Mr. Kenneth Whitsett in the airport.
Item #8 - Rural Hill Schoolhouse Report: Mr. Misenheimer Mr. Misenheimer reported that elementary schoolchildren visited the Davidson Schoolhouse in May.
Item #9 - Treasurer’s Report/Finance Committee Report: Mr. Sullivan Mr. Sullivan distributed the June financial reports.
Item #10 - Nominating Committee Report: Ms. Johnson-Gess Ms. Johnson-Gess presented the Nominating Committee’s proposed slate of HLC officers for the coming fiscal year as follows: Chairman: Mr. Bradsher Vice-Chairman: Mr. Sullivan Secretary: Ms. Lewis Treasurer: Ms. Smith
MR. MISENHEIMER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN THAT THE FLOOR BE CLOSED TO ADDITIONAL NOMINATIONS. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. MS. JOHNSON-GESS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. KLUTTZ THAT THE HLC DISPENSE WITH VOTE BY SECRET BALLOT AND ELECT THE PROPOSED SLATE BY ACCLAMATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. KLUTTZ THAT THE HLC ELECT THE PROPOSED SLATE OF HLC OFFICERS AS PRESENTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #12 - Old Business No old business was presented.
Item #13 - New Business No new business was presented. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
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