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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission
Projects Committee Meeting
December 5, 2005
Place: 2100 Randolph Rd.,
Charlotte
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Joe Kluttz, Chairman
Tattie Bos
Richard Mattson
Laurie Smith
Mike Sullivan, HLC Chairman
Patricia Nystrom, HLC Attorney
Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager
Dan Morrill, HLC Director
Members Absent:
Yolanda Johnson
Yolanda Law
Len Norman
Visitors:
None
Mr. Kluttz opened the meeting and
welcomed everyone.
Dr. Morrill reported that all the
items he needed to address would be covered under other items on the
agenda
Mr. Turner reported that the marketing
of the Rozzel House continues. Bobby Spivey is recommending that the
price be lowered. Most of the showings have been for uses that will
require a rezoning
MS. BOS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY
DR. MATTSON THAT HLC STAFF DEVELOP A RECOMMENDATION AS TO WHAT SHOULD BE
DONE TO IMPROVE THE MARKETABILITY OF THE ROZZEL HOUSE FOR PRESENTATION
TO THE COMMITTEE AT ITS JANUARY 2006 MEETING. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED THE MOTION.
Ms. Nystrom announced that the closing
with Land Design on space in the Charlotte Cotton Mills should occur
this week.
Ms. Nystrom announced that she has
received a contract from Globe Crossing Realty, L.L.C. for purchase of
the Grand Theater. She stated that she has notified No Grease. She hopes
that the Historic Landmarks Commission will be able to discuss the
contracts at its December meeting.
Bryan Turner announced that the
appendage buildings at the Oehler House have been demolished. The
restoration of the McAuley House awaits funding. Work continues on the
Grier-Rea House. Permits will have to be issued for work to take place
at the Sidney & Ethel Grier House. Work continues on the restoration of
the Bethesda School.
There was a general discussion of the
arrangements surrounding the presentation of the request to the Board of
County Commissioners that funds from the sale of the Trolley Barn be
allocated to Charlotte Trolley and to the Historic Landmarks Commission.
It was the consensus of the Committee that the Request For Board Action
should not request authorization from the Board of County Commissioners
to purchase Grace Church but that that prospect should be part of the
backup justification and that the request should be for replenishment of
the Revolving Fund. The Committee agreed that Item C (the request for
authorization) would be removed from the Request For Board Action.
Dr. Morrill reported that the owners
of the W. B. Newell House have decided not to move ahead with the sale
of the property or to request its removal as a historic landmark at this
time. Dr. Morrill will continue to monitor this issue.
A contract has been presented to the
owner of the N. S. Alexander House. The prospects for eventual purchase
are excellent.
An appraisal is being made for the
Richard Wearn House.
Dr. Morrill explained that he talked
with the owner of White Oak Plantation. The owner understands that the
Commission is interested in being of assistance if necessary.
The Committee adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
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