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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes July 10, 2000 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, HLC Vice-Chairman, Projects Committee V. Chair, Survey Committee Ms. Deborah Cox/City, HLC Sec., Survey Committee Chair, Projects Committee Ms. Phiderika Foust/County, Projects Committee, Education Committee Mr. Scott Hirsch/City, HLC Treas., Finance Com. Chr., Design Review Committee, Education Committee Mr. D. Grier Martin, III/City, Design Review Committee, Survey Committee Mr. Barry Miller/City, HLC Chairman, Design Review Committee Chr.(last mtg.) Mr. John Misenheimer/County, Survey Com. V. Chr., Projects Committee Mr. John J. Parker, III/Mayor, Education Committee Chairman Mr. David T. Ritch/MHA Representative (ex-officio) Dr. Dan L. Morrill, HLC Consulting Director Ms. Marilyn Croteau, HLC Consultant Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant Absent: Ms. Lindsay Daniel/County, Projects Committee, Survey Committee (last mtg.) Ms. Ross Richardson/County, Survey Committee, Projects Committee, Parliamentarian Visitors: Ms. Mary Beth Gatza (Helms-Bell House) Mr. Allen Brooks (Helms-Bell House) Mr. Peter Pappas (Charlotte Cotton Mills) Mr. David Hutcheson (Charlotte Cotton Mills) Mr. Fred Bolt (Charlotte Cotton Mills) Mr. Dennis Rash (Charlotte Cotton Mills) Mr. Rob Walsh (Charlotte Cotton Mills) Mr. Fitzhugh Stout (Charlotte Cotton Mills) Mr. Jim Williams (Charlotte Cotton Mills) Mr. Joe Kluttz (Bland-McAden House) Ms. Suzette Buchan (Bland-McAden House) Mr. Bill Medearis (Bland-McAden House) Mr. Ted Lucas (Bland-McAden House)
AGENDA Item #1 - Approval of Minutes MR. HIRSCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. COX THAT THE MINUTES FOR JUNE 12, 2000, BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Item #2 - Chairman’s Report: Mr. Barry Miller Mr. Miller welcomed everyone to the meeting. A copy of the Chairman’s report is attached. Item #3 - Director’s Report: Dr. Dan L. Morrill A copy of the Director’s Report is attached. The Commission considered and approved the Action Items in Executive Session under the Treasurer’s Report. Executive Session minutes are on file at the HLC office. Item #4 - Design Review Committee Report: Mr. Barry Miller Mr. Miller reported that the Design Review Committee met June 21, 2000. Minutes and issued copies of certificates of appropriateness are on file at the HLC office. THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE HAMILTON JONES HOUSE, 201 CHEROKEE ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR BIDDLE HALL, JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE MOTION WITH ABSTENTION BY MR. MARTIN. Item #5 - Projects Committee Report: Ms. Tattie Bos Ms. Bos reported that the Projects Committee met July 6, 2000. Minutes are on file at the HLC office. THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION TO MOVE THE BLAND-McADEN HOUSE, 2011 SELWYN AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N. C., TO LORENE AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N. C. (IMMEDIATELY BEHIND 2601 SELWYN AVENUE.) THE MOTION FAILED WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE: OPPOSE: AUTREY, COX, FAUST, HIRSCH, PARKER FAVOR: BOS, BRADSHER, MARTIN, MILLER, MISENHEIMER ABSTAIN: NONE. Mr. Pappas presented proposed plans for the historic Charlotte Cotton Mills and answered Commissioners’ questions. THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISISON PURCHASE BUILDING "B" OF THE CHARLOTTE COTTON MILLS, 508 WEST FIFTH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., AND THAT A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS BE ISSUED FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDING "C." MR. BRADSHER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. COX TO SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING MOTION FOR THE SECONDED MOTION PRESENTED BY THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE: THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FROM THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO COMMIT UP TO $4 MILLION TO PURCHASE, STABILIZE, AND UPFIT BUILDING "B" OF THE CHARLOTTE COTTON MILLS, 508 WEST FIFTH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N.C., AND THAT A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS BE ISSUED FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDING "C" ONLY UPON ACQUISITION OF BUILDING "B" BY THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION. THE MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. MR. HIRSCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BRADSHER THAT COLEJENEST & STONE (LAND PLANNING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, CIVIL ENGINEERING, URBAN DESIGN) BE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE MASTER PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED 137 ACRE OEHLER HOUSE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE HUNTERSVILLE-CONCORD ROAD IN HUNTERSVILLE, N. C., IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPOSAL AT A COST OF $4,5000 AS PRESENTED TO THE HLC DATED MARCH 22, 2000. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. #6 - Education Committee Report: Mr. John Parker Mr. Parker reported that the Education Committee met June 16th for the workshop and June 27th for the "year end" meeting. Mr. Parker’s report is attached. Item #7 - Survey Committee Report: Ms. Deborah Cox Ms. Cox reported that the Survey Committee met July 5, 2000. Minutes are on file at the HLC office. THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF THE NEELY SLAVE CEMETERY BE ESTABLISHED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HLC’S DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE, NAMELY THAT THE NORTHERN, SOUTHERN AND WESTERN BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPOSED HISTORIC LANDMARK BE EXTENDED 25 FEET FROM THE BOUNDARIES DEPICTED ON THE SURVEY PREPARED BY LORD BALTIMORE PROPERTIES. MR. HIRSCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BRADSHER TO SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING MOTION FOR THE SECONDED MOTION PRESENTED BY THE SURVEY COMMITTEE: THAT THE NORTHERN, SOUTHERN AND WESTERN BOUNDARIES OF THE NEELY SLAVE CEMETERY BE EXTENDED 12.5 FEET FROM THE BOUNDARIES DEPICTED ON THE SURVEY PREPARED BY LORD BALTIMORE PROPERTIES. THE MOTION PASSED WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FAVOR: AUTREY, BOS, BRADSHER, FOUST, HIRSCH, MILLER, MISENHEIMER, PARKER OPPOSE: COX, MARTIN ABSTAIN: NONE. THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. Ms. Gatza showed slides of the Helms-Bell House to the HLC and told about the historical and architectural significance. THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HELMS-BILL HOUSE, 2021 EUCLID AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N. C., (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF A PORTION OF THE HOUSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCUMENT ON FILE WITH THE SURVEY MINUTES, AND THE TAX PARCEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENTIRE STRUCTURE), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD MOTION, BE APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION TO THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, AND THAT THE COMMISSION SCHEDULE A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNING BODY UPON RECEIPT OF FAVORABLE COMMENT FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY. THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE MOTION WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FAVOR: AUTREY, BOS, BRADSHER, COX, FOUST, HIRSCH, MARTIN, MISENHEIMER, PARKER OPPOSE: NONE ABSTAIN: MILLER. THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT $6200 OF THE $21,200 APPROPRIATED FOR SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORTS IN THE HLC’S FY2001 BUDGET BE ALLOCATED FOR THE INDUSTRIAL/INSTITUTIONAL SURVEY GRANT AND THAT, IF NECESSARY, AN ADDITIONAL $3800 BE ALLOCATED FROM THE HLC’S CURRENT OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE AFORESAID GRANT, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT IT WOULD BE PREFERABLE TO ALLOCATE $3800 FROM NEXT YEAR’S HLC BUDGET IF POSSIBLE. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Item #8 - Treasurer’s Report: Scott Hirsch Mr. Hirsch distributed a copy of the HLC’s budget for fiscal year 2001. MR. HIRSCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BRADSHER THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. MR. BRASHER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. FOUST THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Mr. Hirsch reported that the HLC voted in Executive Session to pay Ms. Marilyn Croteau and Ms. Lara Ramsey hourly as needed for HLC work from the $10,000 provided for staff assistance in the FY2001 HLC budget. Item #9 - Reports on Designated Historic Landmarks a. Phiderika Foust reported on six properties in South Charlotte, five in South Mecklenburg and seven in Matthews. b. Scott Hirsch reported on one property in Crescent Heights, five in Eastover and sixteen in Elizabeth. Item #10 - Reports from Associated Boards a. Charlotte Trolley, Inc.: John Misenheimer - There is no new information to report. b. Historic Charlotte, Inc.: Tattie Bos - HC, Inc. will meet July 13, 2000 at 2100 Randolph Road. HC, Inc. has received a $10,000 grant from the Art & Science Council for brochures, etc. about local history. Mr. Frank Whitney will serve as Chairman of the "Blast for the Past" scheduled for November 2. c. Mecklenburg Historical Association: Dave Ritch - There is no new information to report. d. Lynnwood Foundation: Grier Martin - There is no new information to report. e. History Consortium: John Parker - There is no new information to report. Item #11 - Nominating Committee Report & Election of HLC Officers. Mr. Martin, a member of the Nominating Committee, reported on behalf of the Committee (Chairman Richardson, Ms. Autrey, Mr. Martin, Mr. Parker.) He said that Commissioners were welcome to make nominations from the floor. There were no nominations from the floor. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION DISPENSE WITH A SECRET BALLOT AND ELECT THE FOLLOWING SLATE OF HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION OFFICERS FOR THE COMING BUDGET YEAR: CHAIRMAN - JEFF BRADSHER VICE-CHAIRMAN - DEBORAH COX SECRETARY - JOHN MISENHEIMER TREASURER - SCOTT HIRSCH THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Item #12 - Presentation of Appreciation Plaque Mr. Bradsher thanked Mr. Miller for serving as HLC Chairman since November, 1999, and presented him with an appreciation plaque. Dr. Morrill thanked Mr. Miller for his time, dedication and expertise. Dr. Morrill also extended thanks to Ms. Daniel, who served as HLC Chair July 1998 - November 1999, for her time, dedication and expertise. Ms. Daniel and Mr. Miller both served two complete terms on the HLC, and tonight is the last meeting for each. Item #13 - Old Business No motions were presented. Item #14 - New Business. No motions were presented. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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