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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission
PROJECTS COMMITTEE MEETING
April 4, 2005
6:00 p.m.
Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C.
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:55 p.m.
Present:
Tattie Bos
Yolanda Johnson, Committee Vice-Chairman
Joe Kluttz, Committee Chairman
Yolanda Law
Len Norman
Laura Smith
Mike Sullivan
Dan Morrill, HLC Consulting Director
Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager
Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant
Patricia Nystrom, HLC Attorney
Absent:
None
Visitors:
Dean Gates (Rozzell House)
Bob Lore, (W. T. Alexander House)
Agenda
Mr. Kluttz welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Dr. Morrill, explained that he and Mr. Turner did appear before
the Citizens Capital Budget Advisory Committee to present the
Commission’s request for having historic preservation money included in
an upcoming bond referendum. The CCBAC will be formulating its official
recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners in the upcoming
weeks.
I. Update on Sales and/Marketing Packages
Sidney and Ethel Grier House (Auction), 4647 McKee Road
Dr. Morrill stated that the action of the Sidney and Ethel Grier
House is scheduled for May 21st at Noon. A representative of
the Commission will have to be present to witness the proceedings. Dr.
Morrill and Mr. Jeff Bradsher, HLC Chairman, will work out the details.
It was agreed that specific guidelines and parameters regarding the
granting of authority to accept the bid will need to be considered by
the Projects Committee at its May meeting. Ms. Nystrom and Mr. Turner
will develop a recommendation to be brought to the Projects Committee.
There was discussion of the road sign for the auction. The Committee
directed Mr. Turner to advise the auctioneer that more emphasis should
be placed on the historic significance of the property.
W. T. Alexander Property, West Mallard Creek Church Road
MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN
THAT THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
DISCUSS AN OFFER THAT HAS BEEN RECEIVED TO PURCHASE THE W. T. ALEXANDER
PROPERTY. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Mr. Bob Lore, Realtor, appeared before the Commission and stated that
his firm, Meca Properties, had received an offer on the W. T. Alexander
property. The details of same were discussed in executive session.
No motions were presented.
MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. LAW
THAT THE COMMITTEE RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION. THE COMMITTEE
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
MR. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. NORMAN
THAT THE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT
IT AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL UTILITY TAP FEE FOR THE W. T.
ALEXANDER PROPERTY WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE COST WILL BE
RECOVERED AS PART OF THE OVERALL PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY. THE COMMITTEE
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Bob Lore was instructed to continue to negotiate with
the prospective buyers of the W. T. Alexander Property.
Rozzell House, 11647 Rozzelles Ferry Road
Mr. Dean Gates, Realtor, appeared before the
Commission to explain the overall marketing strategy that he recommended
for the Rozzell house property. He stated that the current zoning
is R3. He stated that his evaluation of the property is based upon his
analysis of what one can reasonably expect to obtain for the property.
He reviewed comparables in the area. He explained that the Planning
Commission staff does not support commercial development of the
property. Mr. Gates stated that he thought a reasonable argument could
be made for a commercial use.
The Committee agreed that Ms. Nystrom, Mr. Turner,
and Dr. Morrill should meet with Mr. Gates separately this week to work
through the details and make a recommendation to the Historic Landmarks
Commission at its April meeting.
Charlotte Cotton Mills, 508 West Fifth Street
Mr. Turner distributed Mr. Wade Finger’s report on the overall
marketing progress on the Charlotte Cotton Mills and briefly explained
the report to the Commission. Mr. Turner reported that Corder Phillips
has moved into their newly purchased space in the building.
Grand Theater, 333 Beatties Ford Road
Ms. Patricia Nystrom stated that an offer has been made for the
purchase of the Grand Theater. She continues to discuss the potential
terms. Matters have not been finalized.
Grace A.M.E. Zion Church, 219-223 S. Brevard Street
Dr. Morrill stated that the HLC and the Church have
signed an option that will allow the Commission to enter into a contract
to purchase the property. Staff has met with County staff to investigate
the possibilities of financial assistance from the County. Dr. Morrill,
as directed Mr. Jeff Bradsher, HLC Chairman, contacted Mr. Parks Helms,
Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners. Mr.
Helms asked Dr. Morrill to forward a proposal that would essentially
divide the cost of purchasing the building equally between the
Commission and an advance from the County. Such a proposal has been
emailed to Mr. Helms. The details of same were discussed in
executive session.
MR. BOS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. JOHNSON
THAT THE COMMITTEE CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE COMMITTEE
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
MR. SULLIVAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS.
JOHNSON THAT THE COMMITTEE RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION. THE COMMITTEE
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
The Committee agreed in executive session to
recommend to the
Historic Landmarks Commission that it enter into a contract to purchase
Grace A.M.E. Zion Church, 219-223 S. Brevard Street, Charlotte, N. C.,
in accordance with the terms set forth in the Historic Landmarks
Commission's option on the property.
II. Current Project Status Review: Mr. Turner
Mr. Turner gave a PowerPoint presentation on the status of each
of the following projects: 1) Grand Theater 2) Oehler House 3) McAuley
House. He then reviewed the status of the restoration of the Grier-Rea
House and went over the Monthly Projects Report. A general discussion
ensued.
III. Update On Prospective Projects: Dr. Morrill
N. S. Alexander House, 5014 North Sharon Amity Road
Dr. Morrill stated that staff continues to consider the feasibility
of the project. The N. S. Alexander House was included as one of the
projects that could be funded by an upcoming bond referendum. Mr. Turner
has visited the property and has made preliminary estimates of
restoration costs. The owner, however, has not made a decision about
what to do with the property. Staff will continue to monitor the
situation.
IV. Old Business.
There was no old business.
V. New Business.
There was no new business.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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