The owner of the house is proposing to add a freestanding carport to the property on the site of an earlier carport. The carport would be composed of square brick piers and a front gabled roof. A storage room would be attached to the rear of the carport. Proposed design plans were distributed to committee members.

MR. ALSOP PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. JONES TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE MOORE-GOLDEN HOUSE, 1701 EAST 8TH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

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B. James A. Blakeney House, 9214 Blakeney Heath Road, Charlotte, N. C.

The owner of the property proposes to add a garage and pool behind the existing house. The garage would be based on a traditional barn design. The bottom of the "barn" would be used as a garage and the upper level would be used for guest quarters and as a recreational space. Proposed design plans were distributed to the committee members for consideration. Mr. Yelverton, architect for the proposed structure, said that lap siding would be used on the new building. The committee members expressed concerns about the height of the proposed building, the upper windows, and the ridge line. Dr. Morrill reminded the group about the fact that the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines emphasizes differentiation and compatability.

MR. SHURLEY PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. JONES TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE JAMES A BLAKENEY PROPERTY, 9214 BLAKENEY HEATH ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED WITH THE STIPULATIONS THAT PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE EXISTING EXISTING CHICKEN COOP BE PLACED ON FILE AT THE HLC OFFICE, AND THAT PLANS DEPICTING THE STRUCTURE AT A LOWER HEIGHT LEVEL AND WITH DIFFERENT WINDOW CONFIGURATION BE SHOWN TO AT THE HLC MEETING ON MAY 12, 2008, FOR CONSIDERATION. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

The applicant has submitted new plans with a lower roof pitch on the barn.  Staff believes that the lower roof pitch addresses many of the concerns expressed at the Design Review Committee meeting, and recommends that the project be approved as shown on the new plans.  Click here to view plans.

MR. HOBBS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION TO PURSUE THE PURCHASE OF HOLLY BEND ON NECK ROAD IN HUNTERSVILLE, N. C. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

B.  Walker's Grocery, Belmont Neighborhood, Charlotte.

The City intends to purchase the property later this year. Built c. 1900, it is one of Mecklenburg County’s oldest neighborhood grocery store buildings. The City is currently negotiating with the owner and will most likely propose to the City that the HLC purchase the property. The scheme, just as with the Oehler House, would be for the HLC to purchase the property and sell it with protective covenants in the deed.

MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. HOBBS TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION TO PURSUE THE PURCHASE OF WALKER’S GROCERY IN THE BELMONT NEIGHBORHOOD, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

C.  Crutchfield, Bomar, Brem House, 307 E. Blvd., Charlotte, N. C.

A designated historic landmark located in a local historic district, this is one of the oldest and finest examples of Queen Anne style architecture in Dilworth. A contingency contract has been written for the HLC to purchase the property. It has not been signed, an act that would require a vote of the majority of the Executive Committee. The only way to protect the house from possible demolition is for the HLC to purchase it and place preservation covenants in the deed when the house is sold.

In executive session the Committee established a price to recommend to the Commission for purchase of the property.  This matter will be discussed in executive session by the Commission.

D. Grier Rea House, 7601 Providence Rd., Charlotte, N. C.

Mr. Turner and Mr. Gray have met with the contractor and have visited the property with the contractor. An agreement has been reached which will require HLC approval. Specifics were discussed by Mr. Turner.