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Charlotte-Mecklenburg
HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION
August 9, 2010
Location: 2100 Randolph Rd., Charlotte, N. C.
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Present:
Mr. David Erdman/Mayor (1st Meeting)
Mr. William Hobbs/ County, HLC Chair
Ms. Paula Lester/County
Dr. Richard Mattson/County
Mr. Gray Newman/County
Mr. Michael Roger/City
Ms. Keysha Walker/City
Dr. Lynn Weis/City (phone)
Dr. Dan L. Morrill
Mr. Stewart Gray, HLC Preservation Planner
Mr. Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager
Ms. Patricia Nystrom, HLC Attorney
Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant
Ms. Mary Dominick, HLC Consultant
Ms. Donna Ward, UNCC Intern
Absent:
Mr. Louis Asbury/County
Mr. Frank Bragg/City
Ms. Yolanda D. Law/County
Visitors:
Mr. Andy Allen
Mr. John Shurley
Ms. J. Belk, Hamilton-Jones House
Mr. Fred Alexander, Silver Set Lodge #327
Mr. Jerry Hollis, Silver Set Lodge #327
Mr. Charles Grier, Silver Set Lodge #327
Ms. Zuamy Lee Vanegas Rivera, Progreso Hispanic
News
AGENDA
Item #1 – Approval of Minutes
DR. MATTSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR.
ROGERS THAT THE HLC MINUTES FOR JUNE 14, 2010, BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED.
THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE MOTION WITH MR. ERDMAN ABSTAINING IN THE VOTE.
MR. ROGERS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS.
LESTER THAT THE HLC EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FOR JUNE 14, 2010, BE APPROVED
AS DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE MOTION WITH MR. ERDMAN
ABSTAINING IN THE VOTE.
Item #2 – Chairman’s Report: Mr. Hobbs
Mr. Hobbs welcomed everyone to the meeting. He
extended a special welcome to Mr. David Erdman as a new member of the HLC.
Mr. Erdman was appointed by the Mayor. Ms. Jill Walker has also been
appointed to serve on the HLC. Mr. Hobbs thanked Mr. Matthew Benson and Mr.
John Shurley for their HLC service. Mr. Shurley and Mr. Benson will continue
to serve on the Design Review Committee.
Item #3 – Director’s Report: Dr. Morrill
Dr. Morrill presented a preview of the HLC’s
current work. The report can be found on the HLC’s website –
www.cmhpf.org, under
the HLC’s "About the Commission" tab (Preview.)
Johnson C. Smith University has asked City Council
to postpone any move to force the demolition of the Dr. George E. Davis
House, 301 Campus St., Charlotte, N. C., so the University can have more
time to attempt to raise the money to stabilize/restore this important
historic landmark.
Several proposals have been received from
qualified consultants to perform the Pineville Survey Grant. Staff will
confer with the Chairman in making the selection of the consultant who will
perform the work. Contracts will be signed , and
the consultant will begin work in September. The Town of Pineville has
signed the necessary papers to assure its providing the local match for the
grant. Pineville is providing $12,000, and the
State will provide $10,000.
City Council voted unanimously on June 21, 2010 ,
to designate the Thrift Piedmont and Northern Depot and the W.P.A. Hangar at
Douglas International Airport as local historic landmarks.
Former Charlotte Fire Station No. 2 is being
rehabilitated under a Certificate of Appropriateness issued by the HLC.
The Grier-Rea House upgrades have been completed.
Landscaping has been postponed until the arrival of cooler weather.
HLC Staff should receive final cost estimates for
the rehabilitation and stabilization of the Torrence-Lytle School very soon.
Marketing of the Rozzel House, the McAuley House,
and 316 E. Main St. and 330 E. Main St. in Pineville continues.
Conceptual plans for the development of White Oak
Plantation have been completed. The Projects Committee will review various
options at its meeting scheduled for September 1, 2010.
The Board of County Commissioners approved the
FY’11 Budget on June 15th. The HLC’s budget will come from a
combination of Revolving Fund monies and demolition permit fees.
Compensation for HLC staff will remain the same as last year.
The Housing and Economic Development Committee of
City Council has decided to work directly with prospective buyers and
developers of the Johnston Mill and the Mecklenburg Mill. The HLC’s only
involvement will be the exercise of design review over proposed material
alterations to the buildings.
The HLC has terminated its contract to purchase
the Younts House in Pineville, N. C. The owner of the Pineville Savings and
Loan Building has expressed a renewed interest in selling the building.
Negotiations are underway.
Item #4 – Design Review Committee Report
Consideration of Applications for Certificates of
Appropriateness
- Hamilton C. Jones House
, 201 Cherokee Road, Charlotte, N. C.
The Application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness includes plans for a circular driveway (conceptually
approved by the HLC June 14, 2010), a fence and a trash enclosure. Mr.
Gray presented the proposed plans. Mr. Shurley, former Design Review
Chair, was present in support, as was the owner of the property. The
Commissioners discussed the Application.
MR. NEWMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR.
ERDMAN THAT THE HLC APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS AS SUBMITTED FOR THE HAMILTON C. JONES HOUSE, 201 CHEROKEE
ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
McAuley Road Farmland, 15832 McAuley Road, Huntersville, N. C.
The applicant proposes to build a 36’ X 72’
barn to be set approximately 400 feet to the east of the McAuley Road. A
HardiPlank-type siding painted dark brown and a metal roof would be used
for the structure. Mr. Gray presented the proposed plans. The
Commissioners discussed the Application .
MS. WALKER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY DR.
MATTSON THAT THE HLC APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS , AS SUBMITTED, FOR THE
McAULEY ROAD FARMLAND, 15832 McAULEY ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N. C. THE
COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #5 – Survey Committee Report
The Survey Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday,
September 21, 2010, at 8:00 a.m.
Item #6 – Projects Committee Report
The Projects Committee is scheduled to meet
Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.
Item #7 – Treasurer’s Report: Keysha Walker
Ms. Walker distributed and reviewed the monthly
financial report.
Item #8 – Old Business
No old business was presented.
Item #9 - New Business
Silverset Lodge members were present to update the
HLC on the status of the Newell Rosenwald School. The members expressed
concern about the condition of the structure, most especially the roof. At
least $14,000 is needed for repairs. In order for the HLC to provide
financial support for historic structures, the HLC must own the property.
The HLC’s Revolving Fund can restore and repair properties it owns, but it
cannot lend money for repairs to owners of historic landmarks. It was agreed
that this issue would be discussed at the next meeting of the Projects
Committee.
Mr. Erdman asked about the legal status of
American Legion Memorial Stadium. Dr. Morrill stated that the property is a
local historic landmark.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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