May 8, 2008
Location: 2100 Randolph Rd., Charlotte, N. C.
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Present:
Gray Newman, Committee Chairman
Bill Hobbs, Committee Vice-Chairman
Len Norman, HLC Chairman
Ben Rojahn
Lynn Weis
Absent:
Joe Kluttz
Thornton Withers
Visitors:
Mike Sullivan, (307 E. Blvd.)
AGENDA
Item #1 - Chairman’s Report: Mr. Newman
Mr. Newman welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Item #2 - Consulting Director’s Report: Dr. Morrill
Dr. Morrill commented on the agenda for the evening. He
reviewed the Guiding Principles and Due Diligence Procedures for the HLC’s
Revolving Fund.
Dr. Morrill told the Committee members about the
Tomlinson-Wilson House and Farm in Huntersville, N. C. He reported that he
will be meeting with the owner on May 19th to devise a preservation strategy
for the house.
Item #3 - Holly Bend, Neck Rd., Huntersville, N. C.
Dr. Morrill reported that Mecklenburg County will almost
certainly be purchasing this important designated historic landmark later
this year. Built c. 1800, it is one of Mecklenburg County’s finest
plantation homes. The County might ask the Board of County Commissioners to
sell the house and some acreage, probably three or four, to the HLC for the
price paid by the County. The scheme, just as with the Oehler House, would
be for the HLC to sell the house with protective covenants in the deed.
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.
Item #4 - Walker’s Grocery, Belmont Neighborhood,
Charlotte, N. C.
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.
Item #5 - 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.
MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. HOBBS THAT THE
COMMITTEE CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
THE MOTION.
MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. HOBBS THAT THE
COMMITTEE RE-CONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
THE MOTION.
Note: In Executive Session the Committee made a motion to
recommend to the HLC that it pursue the purchase of the Crutchfield, Bomar,
Brem House for a specific price.
Item #6 - 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.
MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. ROJOHN TO
RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT ADDITIONAL FUNDS BE
APPROVED FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE GRIER-REA HOUSE, 7601 PROVIDENCE ROAD,
CHARLOTTE, N. C., AS PROPOSED. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE
MOTION.
Item # 7 - Richard Wearn House, 4928 Tuckaseegee Rd.,
Charlotte, N. C.
A local developer has purchased the property and intends to
build a housing development. There is a likelihood that the developer will
approach the HLC about possible purchase. The Committee agreed to table
consideration of the property until additional information is gathered.
Item #8 - Update on Projects
A. Edward Rozzel House, 11647 Rozzelles Ferry Rd.,
Charlotte, N. C.
The potential buyer terminated the contract to purchase. The
property continues to be marketed.
B. White Oak Plantation, 7729 Hood Rd., Charlotte, N.
C.
Mr. Gray reported that the house remains for sale and has
been staged with furniture. $3,000 was spent on recent repairs to the
plumbing and pool. The house has roof problems which are being addressed. A
caretaker lives in the cabin in back of the house.
C. Sidney and Ethel Grier House, 4647 McKee Rd.,
Charlotte, N. C.
The prospective buyer did not perform. Marketing of the
house continues.
D. McAuley House, Huntersville-Concord Rd., Charlotte,
N. C.
Mr. Gray continues to solicit bids for a shell renovation.
E. Thrift Piedmont & Northern Depot, Old Mt. Holly Rd.,
Charlotte, N. C.
Ms. Nystrom reported that there is no change in CSX’s
willingness to sell the property.
F. Torrence Lytle School, Huntersville, N. C.
Mr. Turner reported that the survey of the land will be
completed in the near future.
Item #9 - Old Business
Mr. Newman reported that the N. S. Alexander House looks
grand.
Item #10 - New Business.
There was no new business. The meeting adjourned at 7:15
p.m.