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Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Historic Landmarks Commission
SURVEY COMMITTEE MEETING
January 26, 2006
Location:
2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C.
Time:
6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Present:
Len Norman, Committee Chairman
Richard Mattson
Michael Sullivan, HLC Chairman
Dan Morrill, Consulting Director
Stewart Gray, HLC Assistant Consulting
Director
Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording
Consultant
Absent:
Richard Alsop
Matthew Benson
Visitors:
Cherie Beach, 500 E. Kingston Ave.
John Nichols, Morningside Apts.
Ronald L. Payne, Morningside Apts.
Rob Pressley, Caldwell Banker Com., Meca
Ryan Sumner, 500 E. Kingston Ave.
AGENDA
1. Welcome:
Len Norman, Committee Chairman
Mr. Norman welcomed everyone to the
meeting and noted that the agenda is extensive.
MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY DR. MATTSON THAT MR. SULLIVAN BE A VOTING COMMITTEE MEMBER AT THIS SURVEY
COMMITTEE MEETING. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
2. Director’s Report:
Dan Morrill
Dr. Morrill reported that Staff did meet
with owners of properties in the commercial core of Pineville in early
January to explain the consequences of historic landmark designation.
Dr. Morrill reported that a UNCC Intern
will be working with the Town of Davidson this semester to assist with
processing properties for historic landmark designation and preparing a
nomination form for an expanded National Register Historic District.
Dr. Morrill reported that Ms. Hope
Murphy will be working with Grubb Properties this semester to develop an
interpretive program for the St. Lloyd Presbyterian Church Cemetery on
Colony Road.
Dr. Morrill reported that Staff
continues to participate in the Highway 73 Technical Advisory Committee.
Dr. Morrill reported that Staff will
visit the E. C. Griffith House on February 1st.
The Committee agreed to consider
Survey and Research Reports on the Morningside Apartments and the Kingston
Ave. Duplex at this point in the meeting.
Morningside Apartments.
Mr. Pressley said that the owner of the
Morningside Apartments learned this week, that the Morningside Apartments
Complex, without his permission, is being considered for processing for
historic designation. Mr. Pressley said that he read on the Landmarks
Commission’s website that properties are not processed for historic
designation without owner consent. Dr. Morrill explained that the website
correctly states the current policy in the main area of the website but
incorrectly states the policy of the Commission regarding owner consent in a
remote area that should have been deleted. The incorrect information, which
was correct at one time, was placed on the site by a webmaster many years
ago when the website was started, and a search engine picked up the
incorrect, instead of the correct, information. Dr. Morrill said that the
incorrect information will be eliminated. Mr. Pressley stated that his
client intends to purchase the property and demolish all the buildings for a
new development. Mr. Pressley stated that his client would be willing to
hire a professional photographer to photograph the property and will place
the photographs with the Commission.
Mr. Nichols, representing the owner,
stated that the neighborhood was very much in favor of the new development.
Mr. Payne, one of the owners, stated
that he only received his letter yesterday, and that he is opposed to the
prospect of historic landmark designation.
Dr. Mattson stated that although the
Morningside Apartments Complex does qualify for historic landmark
designation, there are other examples of this type of development and
deference should be shown to the feelings of the owner. Mr. Norman agreed
with Dr. Mattson and underscored the need for photographing the property.
Mr. Sullivan agreed with the sentiments already expressed.
DR. MATTSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY MR. SULLIVAN TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE
MORNINGSIDE APARTMENTS NOT BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION
BUT THAT THE PROSPECTIVE BUYER SUPPLY DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHS AND NEGATIVES
TO THE COMMISSION. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Kingston Ave. Duplex (City House),
500 Kingston Avenue, Charlotte,
N.C.
Staff presented a brief historical
overview of the property. Mr. Ryan Sumner reviewed the history of the
house.
DR. MATTSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY MR. SULLIVAN TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE
KINGSTON AVE. DUPLEX CITY HOUSE (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE AND THE
ENTIRE TAX PARCEL), 500 E. KINGSTON AVE., CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE PROCESSED FOR
HISTORIC DESIGNATION. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
3. Study List
Applications:
Dan Morrill
a. Wing Haven Gardens.
Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.
Staff presented a brief historical
overview of the property.
DR. MATTSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY MR. SULLIVAN TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT WING
HAVEN GARDENS, RIDGEWOOD AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE PLACED ON THE STUDY
LIST OF PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
THE MOTION.
b. Martin-Worth-Henderson House.
310 Concord Road, Davidson, N.C.
Staff presented a brief historical
overview of the property.
MR. SULLIVAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY DR. MATTSON TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE
MARTIN-WORTH-HENDERSON HOUSE, 310 CONCORD ROAD, DAVIDSON, N. C., BE PLACED
ON THE STUDY LIST OF PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS. THE COMMITTEE
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
c. Armour-Adams House.
626 North Main Street, Davidson, N.C.
Staff presented a brief historical
overview of the property.
MR. SULLIVAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY DR. MATTSON TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE
ARMOUR-ADAMS HOUSE, 626 NORTH MAIN STREET, DAVIDSON, N. C., BE PLACED ON
THE STUDY LIST OF PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED THE MOTION.
d. Ralph Johnson House.
115 Mock Circle, Davidson, N.C.
Staff presented a brief historical
overview of the property.
MR. SULLIVAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY DR. MATTSON TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE
RALPH JOHNSON HOUSE, 115 MOCK CIRCLE, DAVIDSON, N.C., BE PLACED ON THE STUDY
LIST OF PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
THE MOTION.
e. Hood-Lore House.
829 Concord Road, Davidson, N.C.
Staff presented a brief historical
overview of the property.
MR. SULLIVAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY DR. MATTSON TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE
HOOD-LORE HOUSE, 829 CONCORD ROAD, DAVIDSON, N. C., BE PLACED ON THE STUDY
LIST OF PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
THE MOTION.
f. James and Elizabeth Purcell
House. 206 Hillside Drive,
Davidson, N.C.
Staff presented a brief historical
overview of the property.
MR. SULLIVAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY DR. MATTSON THAT THE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS
COMMISSION THAT THE JAMES AND ELIZABETH PURCELL HOUSE, 206 HILLSIDE DRIVE,
DAVIDSON, N. C., BE PLACED ON THE STUDY LIST OF PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC
LANDMARKS. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
g. Holt-Henderson-Copeland House.
305 North Main Street, Davidson,
N.C.
Staff presented a brief historical
overview of the property.
MR. SULLIVAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY DR. MATTSON THAT THE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS
COMMISSION THAT THE HOLT-HENDERSON-COPELAND HOUSE BE PLACED ON THE STUDY
LIST OF PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
THE MOTION.
4.
Center City Charlotte Properties.
MR. SULLIVAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY DR. MATTSON THAT THE THE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTIES LISTED BELOW BE
CONTACTED TO ASCERTAIN THEIR ATTITUDES TOWARD THE PROSPECT OF HISTORIC
LANDMARK DESIGNATION. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
a. William Bratton
House -- Charlotte
b. Charlotte Fire
Department Engine #4 -- Charlotte
c. First United
Methodist Church -- Charlotte
d. Harding High
School (Former) -- Charlotte
e. Southern Railroad
Bridge Over Piedmont & Northern -- Charlotte
f. St. Peter’s Roman
Catholic Church -- Charlotte
g. Woodlawn Avenue
Apartment -- Charlotte
h. Second Ward High
School Gymnasium (Former) – Charlotte
5.
Survey and Research Reports
a. W. H. and Elizabeth Bell House,
3515 Gray Road, Davidson, N.C.
Staff presented a brief historical
overview of the property.
DR. MATTSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY MR. SULLIVAN TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE
W. H. AND ELIZABETH BELL HOUSE (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE AND ALL
OUTBUILDINGS AND A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF LAND TO PROTECT ITS HISTORIC
SETTING), 3515 GRAY ROAD, DAVIDSON, N. C., BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC
DESIGNATION. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
b. Kingston Ave. Duplex (City
House), 500 E. Kingston (see motion above)
c. Siloam Schoolhouse.
John Adams Road, Charlotte, N.C.
Staff presented a brief historical
overview of the property.
MR. SULLIVAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY DR. MATTSON THAT THE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS
COMMISSION THAT THE SILOAM SCHOOLHOUSE (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE
BUILDING AND A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF LAND TO PROTECT ITS HISTORIC SETTING),
JOHN ADAMS ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION.
THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
d. Cashion and Moore Family
Cemetery. Davidson-Concord
Road, Davidson, N.C. Vicinity Charlotte, N.C.
Staff presented a brief historical
overview of the property.
DR. MATTSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY MR. SULLIVAN THAT THE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS
COMMISSION THAT THE CASHION AND MOORE FAMILY CEMETERY (THE CEMETERY AND A
SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF LAND TO PROTECT ITS HISTORIC SETTING), DAVIDSON-CONCORD
ROAD, DAVIDSON, N. C., BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION. THE COMMITTEE
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
e. Virginia Paper Company
Building.
Staff presented a brief historical
overview of the property.
MR. SULLIVAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY DR. MATTSON TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE
VIRGINIA PAPER COMPANY ( INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING AND THE LAND
ASSOCIATED WITH THE TAX PARCEL), 416 WEST THIRD STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C.,
BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION BUT THAT THE PROCESSING OF
THE PROPERTY BE POSTPONED UNTIL SUCH TIME AS SUBSTANTIVE DISCUSSIONS OCCUR
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION STAFF. THE COMMITTEE
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
f. McAuley Road Rural Landscape.
DR. MATTSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY MR. SULLIVAN TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE
McAULEY ROAD RURAL LANDSCAPE ( 100-FOOT SWATH ALONG THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF
TAX PARCEL NUMBERS 01113108, 01113105, THE ENTIRE LAND IN TAX PARCEL
01128105, AND THE LAND AND THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL BUILDINGS ON
TAX PARCEL 01128108), ALONG McAULEY ROAD, BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC
DESIGNATION. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
g. Morningside Apartments
(see motion above)
6. Old Business
MR. SULLIVAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY DR. MATTSON TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE
BOUNDARIES FOR THE SAMUEL NEEL HOUSE BE ADJUSTED AS DEPICTED. THE COMMITTEE
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
7.
New Business
Dr. Morrill reported that Grubb
Properties has hired Ms. Hope Murphy to do further research on the Saint
Lloyd Cemetery.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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