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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission PROJECTS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 3, 2004 Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:05 p.m. Present: Joe Kluttz, Committee Chairman Tattie Bos Len Norman Mike Sullivan Dan Morrill, HLC Consulting Director Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager Patricia Nystrom, HLC Attorney Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant Absent: John Geer Yolanda Johnson-Gess   AGENDA 1. Chairman’s Comments: Mr. Kluttz Mr. Kluttz welcomed everyone to the meeting. 2. Director’s Report: Dr. Morrill Dr. Morrill reported that he recently met with Mr. Peter Pappas of Pappas Properties regarding the Charlotte Cotton Mills. He said that Mr. Pappas plans to host a couple of breakfasts in the near future to solicit buyers for the property. 3. Review of Status of Current Projects: Mr. Turner Mr. Turner distributed the current Projects Status Report as follows and asked the Committee for input: - Charlotte Cotton Mills, 508 W. 5th Street: Phase III construction is complete. The property is being marketed by Pappas Properties. The minor floor alteration proposal was approved by the HLC at the April 12, 2004, monthly meeting. - Oehler Farm, 14401 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville, N.C.: Stabilization construction is on hold due to lack of renovation funds. - Rozzel House, 11647 Rozzelles Ferry Rd.: Construction has begun with completion scheduled for August 2004. - McAuley House (moved to Oehler House property): Stabilization construction is on hold due to lack of renovation funds. - W. T. Alexander Plantation: Exterior restoration is complete. Property is being marketed by MECA Properties. Easement purchase has been completed and recorded. Dr. Morrill and Mr. Kluttz will become more involved in marketing strategies. - Sidney & Ethel Grier-Rea House, 4647 McKee Rd: Scope of services for completion of exterior stabilization/restoration has been finalized. Design fees are being negotiated. First Charlotte Properties has visited the site and has made a few recommendations to improve "show ability," but has yet to provide a recommendation concerning additional expenditures. Note: Mr. Kluttz asked Mr. Turner at the meeting to provide complete photographs of and cost estimates for the Grier-Rea House at the May HLC meeting in order that the HLC can consider the most cost effective way to market the house. - Grier House, 4647 McKee Rd: Stabilization/Renovations have been completed. Final walk through to be completed during the week of May 10th. First Charlotte Properties will provide a listing agreement to Ms. Nystrom for execution. - Trolley Car Barn, corner of S. Blvd. & Bland St.: Purchase has been completed. Renovation is underway. - Grand Theater, 333 Beatties Ford Rd.: The exam period has passed and NWCCDC is very excited about closing on the project. Terrell Blackmon is hopeful to receive federal funding, but closing is not conditional on this funding. Therefore, closing should occur before the end of April, unless there is a prudent reason to delay (i.e. increases chance of getting funding.) - Yandell (Oakley) House, 129 Main Street, Pineville, N. C.: The property is being marketed by MECA Properties. A tentative draft of a proposal to purchase the property was distributed and considered, but the Committee agreed not to pursue the offer. - Bethesda School, 13129 Alexanderana Rd.: Confirmation has been received that the pipeline company will not allow any paving over its easement area. There is no sewer service. Ms. Nystrom reported that the property was recently designated as a local historic landmark and that the owner is very supportive of the survival of the school and in cooperating with the HLC in its efforts. MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. SULLIVAN TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE HLC ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH THE OWNER OF THE BETHESDA SCHOOL, 13129 ALEXANDERANA ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N. C., AND THAT THE HLC NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN REGARDS TO PURCHASING THE PROPERTY FOR NOW. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. - P & N Depot, Old Mt. Holly Rd.: Ms. Nystrom continues dialogue with CSX, the owner, about the property. The doors are open and the building is being damaged by the weather. Since the property is not designated historic, bond funds cannot be spent on it. MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. BOS TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE HLC ALLOCATE UP TO $2,000 TO SECURE AND PROTECT THE P & N DEPOT ON THE OLD MOUNT HOLLY ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. 4. Financial Status Report: Mr. Sullivan The current Financial Report was distributed. Mr. Sullivan said to note that available funds are less than last month. 5. Update on Marketing Packages Discussed above. 6. Review Prospective Projects: Ms. Nystrom Discussed above. 7. Old Business There was no old business to discuss further. 8. New Business No new business was considered. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.