Charlotte-Mecklenburg

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

Mr. Richard Alsop, III/Mayor, Survey Committee Chairman

Mr. Matthew Benson/Mayor, Design Review Committee Chairman

Mr. William T. Hobbs/County, 1st Meeting

Ms. Yolanda Johnson/City, HLC Vice-Chairman, Projects Com. Chairman

Ms. Valerie Lewis/City, HLC Secretary, Education Liaison

Mr. Len Norman/County, HLC Chairman

Ms. Laura C. Smith/City, Nominating Committee Chairman

Mr. Lynn Weis/City

Dr. Dan L. Morrill, HLC Consulting Director

Mr. Stewart Gray, HLC Preservation Planner

Mr. Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager

Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant

Mr. Joseph B. C. Kluttz, III/County

Ms. Yolanda D. Law/County, HLC Treasurer

Dr. Richard L. Mattson/County, Survey Committee Vice-Chairman

Mr. Gray Newman/County, Projects Committee Vice-Chairman

Ms. Ann Boggs

Mr. Bill Jeffers

Mr. Brandon Lunsford

Mr. Daniel Walker

Ms. Nicole A. Moore

Item #1 - Approval of Minutes

MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. JOHNSON THAT THE MINUTES FOR AUGUST 14, 2006, BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. JOHNSON THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FOR AUGUST 14, 2006, BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Item #2 - Chairman’s Report: Mr. Norman

Mr. Norman welcomed everyone to the meeting. Mr. Norman extended a special welcome to Mr. Hobbs as a new member of the Commission.

Mr. Norman said that attendance reports can be found at each seat. He asked Commissioners to check the reports and to report any errors to Ms. Morrrill.

Mr. Norman encouraged all Commissioners to try to attend the public hearing in Pineville on September 12th to consider the prospective designation of the McCoy Barbershop/Pineville Post office(former) and the Yandell Hotel and Grocery Store Building as historic landmarks.

Mr. Norman reported that he and Ms. Johnson met with Mr. Parks Helms, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, to discuss the HLC’s revolving fund. Mr. Norman distributed photographs of the current projects.

Mr. Norman reported that he, his wife, and Dr. and Mrs. Morrill visited White Oak and several other HLC projects in progress on September 9, 2006.

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

Dr. Morrill reported that in addition to the Pineville Public Hearing on September 12th in Pineville, a public hearing with the Town Board of Matthews is scheduled for September 25th to consider the prospective designation of the Massey Clark House, 232 North Trade St., Matthews, N. C., as a historic landmark. He said that on October 18th, another public hearing will be held with the Charlotte City Council regarding the prospective designation of portions of White Oak Plantation, 7729 Hood Rd., Charlotte, N. C., and the Charlotte City House, 500 E. Kingston Ave., Charlotte, N. C., as historic landmarks. Dr. Morrill also said that a public hearing with the Davidson Town Board is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on November 14th to consider the prospective designation of four properties for historic designation - The Armour-Adams House, 626 North Main St., the Copeland House, 305 N. Main St., Restormel, 829 Concord Rd., and the Cashion-Moore Cemetery.

Dr. Morrill reported that the State Historic Preservation Office suggested revisions to the Survey and Research Report on the Charlotte City House. A consultant worked to rectify the issues with the report, and staff feels that the revisions effectively address the State’s concerns. Dr. Morrill said that the HLC has already voted to recommend to Charlotte City Council that the property be designated as a historic landmark.

MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY JOHNSON THAT THE HLC PROCEED WITH PROCESSING THE CHARLOTTE CITY HOUSE, 500 EAST KINGSTON AVE., CHARLOTTE, N. C. FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Dr. Morrill reported that the Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on September 6, 2006, to recognize the funds necessary to purchase White Oak Plantation, 7720 Hood Rd., Charlotte, N. C. The closing will occur soon after October 18th, when City Council should vote to designate the remaining portions of the property as a historic landmark. He said that Mr. Norman made the presentation to the Board of County Commissioners. Dr. Morrill added that a special ad hoc White Oaks Committee will be working with HLC staff on the details of this project. He said that structural, mechanical and environmental inspections are scheduled. The HLC members looked at photographs of furniture for sale in the house. HLC members are concerned that the house needs a tenant to protect the property once the current owners, Mr. and Mrs. James Munro, vacate.

MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. JOHNSON TO APPROPRIATE $5,000 IN ADDITION TO $2,500 (ALLOCATED FOR BUYING THE WHITE OAK GUEST HOUSE FURNISHINGS) FOR INTERIOR FURNISHINGS AT WHITE OAK PLANTATION, 7729 HOOD ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

A separate check for the furnishings, under the supervision of Ms. Johnson, Chairman of the Projects Committee, will be cut at the time of White Oak’s closing.

Dr. Morrill reported that the unveiling ceremony for the historic marker for Plato Price School, 4201 Morris Field Drive, Charlotte, N. C., was held September 2nd. The event was sponsored by the class of 1956. He said that he, Ms. Valerie Lewis, and Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill attended the event as HLC representatives. He extended special thanks to Mr. Stewart Gray for ordering and placing the marker. The HLC split the cost with former students of Plato Price School.

Dr. Morrill reported that HLC staff continues to perform work on Grace AME Zion Church, 219 S. Brevard Street. Limited showings of the property continue. A contractor will be repairing a leak in the roof, and another will be placing protective covering on the windows. A contract has been signed for the parking spaces at the rear of the building.

Dr. Morrill reported that work continues on the Grier-Rea House, 7601 Providence Road. He said that complications have arisen regarding securing a Certificate of Occupancy. Additional utilities work will have to be performed before the siding can be placed on the house. He said that if the HLC votes on additional funds, about $30,000, for this work, the Board of County Commissioners will be asked to recognize the necessary funds on October 3rd.

Mr. Turner discussed in detail the reasons why the extra work is required.

MS. JOHNSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BENSON THAT THE HLC APPROPRIATE $30,000 FROM THE REVOLVING BOND FUND FOR THE ADDITIONAL WORK REQUIRED ON UTILITIES FOR THE GRIER-REA HOUSE, 7601 PROVIDENCE ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Dr. Morrill said that the Board of County Commissioners will also be asked at this same meeting to recognize the funds necessary to purchase and begin repairs on the N. S. Alexander House, 5014 N. Sharon Amity Road.

Dr. Morrill reported that the Board of County Commissioners voted on September 6, 2006, to recognize additional funds for the approved additional work on the Sidney and Ethel Grier House, 4647 McKee Road. The contractor has been selected, and the work should begin this week. Dr. Morrill said that the HLC might wish to consider landscaping improvements at the property.

Dr. Morrill reported that Preservation N. C. will have its annual convention in Wilmington, N. C., October 5-7, 2006.

Dr. Morrill said that Independent Mapping has signed its contract to purchase space in the Charlotte Cotton Mills. The due diligence period runs until October 23, 2006, and the closing is scheduled for December 7, 2006.

Dr. Morrill reported that the closing on the Oehler House, 14401 Huntersville-Concord Road, is scheduled for December 20, 2006. The issue regarding the relocation of the McAuley House on the same tract of land, must be resolved by that time. Dr. Morrill said that he, Mr. Gray and Mr. Turner are working on the issue.

Dr. Morrill reported that HLC staff has met with various parties regarding the HLC’s involvement with the prospective designation of the Coffee Cup Restaurant as a historic landmark. He said that a motion will be presented later in the meeting by the Survey Committee.

Dr. Morrill reported that Historic Charlotte, Inc., will host its annual preservation awards banquet at the Charlotte Cotton Mills on October 4, 2006. He said that information can be obtained on the website - historiccharlotte.com.

Dr. Morrill reported that the County is suspending its use of the Torrence Lytle School in Huntersville, significant portions of which have been designated as a historic landmark. He said that HLC staff is pursuing the possibility of how this property might be transferred to the HLC for subsequent sale and development.

Item #4 - Design Review Committee Report: Mr. Benson

Mr. Benson reported that the Committee did not meet this month. He said that due to the fact that no major applications have been received no September meeting will be held. The next meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2006.

Item #5 - Projects Committee Report: Ms. Johnson

Ms. Johnson reported that the Grand Theater (333 Beatties Ford Rd.) real estate listing has been executed as HLC approved. Mr. Turner distributed the finance report on current projects. Current projects underway can be seen on the HLC’s website - www.cmhpf.org.

Item #6 - Survey Committee Report: Mr. Alsop

Mr. Alsop reported that the Survey Committee met August 24, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. at the HLC office.

Dr. Morrill distributed a letter from the lawyer (Mr. John Hemstreet Carmichael of Kennedy Covington Attorneys at Law) representing Beazer Homes, the owner of the Coffee Cup Restaurant, 914 South Clarkson Street, Charlotte, N. C. The letter stated that "Beazer Homes will be working with its architect and landscape architect in the coming weeks to attempt to incorporate the facade, or a portion thereof, and the existing Coffee Cup sign into its planned mixed use development if it is economically feasible to do so to preserve the character of the Building." The letter also stated that Beazer Homes would keep the HLC informed.

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HLC PAY FOR A SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORT FOR THE COFFEE CUP RESTAURANT, 914 SOUTH CLARKSON STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE ATTITUDES OF THE OWNERS REGARDING HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF THE NOTEWORTHY GAS STATIONS (5401 WILKINSON BOULEVARD-HOUSE & BAY, 5315 WILKINSON BOULEVARD - HOUSE & CANOPY, WILKINSON BLVD-UNKNOWN ADDRESS - HOUSE AND CANOPY, 4733 MONROE ROAD, 1501 CENTRAL AVENUE, MAIN STREET DAVIDSON-COTTAGE STYLE, NORTH TRYON ST. - OBLONG BOX MODERN, AND 4731 CENTRAL AVE. - EXAGGERATED BOX) BE OBTAINED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

The HLC owns two fishbowl buses (buses #1074 and 1076) given to it in 1992 by the Charlotte Area Transits System. CATS is restoring one of the buses. Dr. Morrill said that a bus can be designated as a historic landmark.

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HLC FUND A SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORT FOR ITS FISHBOWL BUSES. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE ADA JENKINS SCHOOL, 312 GAMBLE STREET, DAVIDSON, N. C., BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST AND THAT THE HLC PAY FOR THE SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORT. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE LAWING HOUSE, NECK ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST AND THAT THE HLC PAY FOR A SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORT. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE PROPERTIES (EXTERIOR AND LAND ASSOCIATED WITH EACH PROPERTY), 312-330 MAIN STREET, PINEVILLE, N. C., BE RECOMMENDED FOR HISTORIC LANDMARKS DESIGNATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Item #7 - Education Liaison: Ms. Lewis

Ms. Lewis reported that the Plato Price Ceremony on September 2nd was a well attended, fine event.

Item #8 - Treasurer’s Report: Ms. Law

Mr. Turner distributed the finance report.

No new business was presented.

No old business was presented.

The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.