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Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C.

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.

Present:

Ms. Ava Autrey/County, Design Review Committee Chr.

Ms. Tattie Bos/Mayor, Design Review Committee V. Chr.

Mr. Jeff Bradsher/County, HLC Chairman

Ms. Deborah Cox/City, HLC V. Chr., Survey Committee Chr.

Mr. Bernard Felder/City

Ms. Phiderika Foust/County, Projects Committee V. Chr.

Mr. Scott Hirsch/City, HLC Treas.

Mr. D. Grier Martin, III/City, Education Com. V. Chr.

Mr. John Misenheimer/County, Education Com. Chr.

Mr. John J. Parker,III/Mayor, Projects Com. Chr.

Ms. Ross Richardson/County, Survey Com. V. Chr.

Mr. Michael Sullivan/County

Mr. David T. Ritch, MHA Representative (ex-officio)

Dr. Dan L. Morrill, HLC Consulting Director

Mr. Bryan Turner, HLC/County Engineering Projects Manager

Ms. Emily Ransey, HLC Consultant (S&R reports)

Mr. Don Yelverton, HLC Architectural Consultant

Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant

Absent:

None

Visitors:

Judge Shirley Fulton, Wadsworth House

Ms. Lucia Shaw, Young-Morrison House

Mr. Carl Meinhardt, Highland Mill #3

Mr. Eric DeNeve, Highland Mill #3

Mr. Terry Dalton, Highland Mill #3

Ms. Linda Dalton, Highland Mill #3

Ms. Berneice Tate, Coffey House

Mr. Terry Tate, Coffey House

Mr. Dave VanHellemont, Percival/Croft Schoolhouse

Item #1 - Approval of Minutes

MR. HIRSCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. FELDER THAT THE MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 9, 2000, BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Item #2 - Chairman’s Report: Mr. Bradsher

Mr. Bradsher welcomed everyone to the meeting. He said that the updated HLC calendar for November, the attendance report, the Director’s Report and Items for Business have been distributed to each Commission member’s seat. He reminded the Commissioners that HLC news and business for meetings is posted on the HLC’s website, www.cmhpf.org, as Dr. Morrill becomes aware of new information.

Mr. Bradsher reported that on October 30, 2000, at the Charlotte City Council meeting, Mayor Pat McCrory presented Dr. Morrill with a certificate for 26 years perfect attendance at the monthly HLC meetings - twelve meetings yearly.

Item #3 - Director’s Report: Dr. Morrill

A copy of the Director’s Report is attached.

Mr. VanHellemont reported that he continues to market the Croft Schoolhouse. The HLC discussed the situation and agreed that the Projects Committee should be authorized to instigate strategies to sell the property.

Dr. Morrill asked the HLC to consider Action Item 1. in the Director’s Report.

MR. HIRSCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. RICHARDSON THAT MS. LARA RAMSEY BE PAID $12.00 HOURLY FOR CONSULTING WORK FOR THE HLC. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Dr. Morrill reported that the closing on the Charlotte Cotton Mills occurred today and that the HLC now owns Building "B."

Dr. Morrill asked Mr. Turner to present information about the November 8th Architecture Ranking Committee meeting at the HLC office. Mr. Turner reported that the committee composed of Ms. Autrey, Mr. Bradsher, Mr. Parker, Dr. Morrill, Mr. Mark Hahn, Facilities Project Manager for Mecklenburg County, and himself interviewed three finalists for project architect for the W. T. Alexander property. Mr. Turner reported that a Request for Qualifications was mailed on October 6, 2000, to all local firms and others who might be qualified for the projects, and an announcement was advertised in a local newspaper. He said that six firms, David A. Gall, AIA, Allen Brooks Architecture, Woolpert LLP, Fryday & Doyne, the Copeland Office and Yelverton Architects expressed an interest in the project and a desire to be interviewed. He said that the Committee selected David A. Gall, AIA, Allen Brooks Architecture and Yelverton architects for additional interviews. He said that the Committee met November 8, 2000. Mr. Turner reported that based on the information presented by each firm and the qualifications of each firm to perform the specific work required on the W. T. Alexander project, the Committee recommends that the Project Manager (Mr. Turner) be authorized to negotiate a fee and execute a contract for the required services with Yelverton Architects, Inc.., and that in the event that negotiations with this firm are unsuccessful, the Committee recommends that said Project Manager negotiate with Allen Brooks Architecture.

MR. PARKER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. HIRSCH THAT MR. BRYAN TURNER, PROJECT MANAGER FOR THE HLC, BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE A FEE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE REQUIRED SERVICES FOR THE W. T. ALEXANDER PROJECT WITH YELVERTON ARCHITECT, INC. AND THAT IN THE EVENT THAT NEGOTIATIATIONS WITH SAID FIRM ARE UNSUCCESSFUL THAT MR. TURNER BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE WITH ALLEN BROOKS ARCHITECTURE. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Item #4 - Design Review Committee Report: Ava Autrey

Ms. Autrey reported that the Design Review Committee met October 25, 2000. Minutes, Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and copies of issued Certificates of Appropriateness are on file at the HLC office.

a. Young-Morrison House, 1224 W. 10th St., Charlotte, N. C.

Ms. Shaw, the owner of the property, was present in support of the application.

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE YOUNG-MORRISON HOUSE, 224 W. 10TH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

b. Good Samaritan Hospital Chapel (in storage)

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL CHAPEL BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

c. Wadsworth House, 400 S. Summit Avenue, Charlotte, N. C.

Judge Shirley Fulton, the owner, was present in support of the Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness.

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE WADSWORTH HOUSE, 400 S. SUMMIT AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

d. Highland Park Mill #3, 2901 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, N. C.

Ms. Dalton, Mr. Meinhardt, Mr. DeNeve, and Mr. Dalton were present in support of the Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness.

The applicants explained their concerns about the proposed Application and the time factors involved. Mr. Yelverton, the HLC’s architectural consultant for the proposed project, discussed his recommendations regarding the Application. Commissioners questions and concerns were addressed.

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HIGHLAND PARK MILL #3, 2901 N. DAVIDSON STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED WITH THE CONDITION THAT NATIONAL PARK SERVICE APPROVAL WILL HAVE BEEN SECURED FOR THE DEMOLITION OF BUILDING #9 AND FOR THE "URBAN SPACE" BORDERING BUILDINGS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 BEFORE THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS IS ISSUED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY OPPOSED THE MOTION.

MR. HIRSCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. FOUST TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HIGHLAND PARK MILL #3, 2901 N. DAVIDSON STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C. , AS SUBMITTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT IN REGARD TO THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR HIGHLAND PARK MILL #3, 2901 NORTH DAVIDSON STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., THAT THE BUILDING PLANS BE CONCEPTUALLY APPROVED AS PRESENTED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE OPENINGS IN THE DAVIDSON STREET AND SOUTHWEST FACADES OF BUILDING 6 (SIX), THE PROPOSED WINDOWS BEING INSTALLED IN THE ORIGINAL OPENINGS OF THE SOUTHEAST ELEVATIONS OF BUILDINGS 1, 2, AND 3, AND THE NEW STOREFRONT LOBBY WALLS. DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN THE APPLICANT AND HLC STAFF/CONCERNED COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL BE INITIATED TO RESOLVE THESE ISSUES BEFORE THE NOVEMBER MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Item #5 - Projects Committee Report: John Parker

Mr. Parker reported that the Projects Committee met October 26, 2000. Minutes are on file at the HLC office.

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HLC NEGOTIATE AN ACCEPTABLE PURCHASE PRICE WITH KNOTT DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, INC. FOR 11647 ROZZELLES FERRY ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C. - ALL SIX PARCEL (031-222-51, 52, 53, 54, AND 56) WHICH COMPRISE A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 6.2 ACRES INCLUDING THE ROZZELLE HOUSE AND THE ALEXANDER HOME. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE HISTORIC GRAND THEATER, 333 BEATTIES FORD ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE INVESTIGATED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT $500.00 BE SPENT TO INVESTIGATE THE HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FORMER NEWELL ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE LOCATED ON OLD CONCORD ROAD IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY. THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE MOTION WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FAVOR/MARTIN, BOS, MISENHEIMER, HIRSCH, FELDER, PARKER, AUTREY, BRADSHER, HIRSCH OPPOSE/RICHARDSON ABSTAIN/COX, FOUST.

Item #6 - Education Committee Report: John Misenheimer

Mr. Misenheimer reported that the Education Committee met October 19, 2000. Minutes are on file at the HLC office. Mr. Misenheimer reported that the Education Committee will work on publicity for the recently completed survey of buildings constructed between 1945 and 1965 in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. An INTERNET journal on local history for the HLC’s website is being investigated. The Davidson Schoolhouse at Rural Hill, for which $45,000 grant money was obtained for a restroom facility, continues to be a concern of the Education Committee. Dr. Morrill said that he is happy to report that Park and Recreation will see that this project is undertaken. The Education Committee received a copy of the current status report on the Historic Landmarks Commission prepared by Ms. Morrill which is attached to these minutes. The report was distributed at the October 23rd meeting of the Mecklenburg Historical Association, the organization which fostered the establishment of the Historic Landmarks Commission.

Mr. Parker left at 7:30 p.m.

Item #7 - Survey Committee Report: Deborah Cox

Ms. Cox reported that three Survey and Research Reports need consideration by the HLC at tonight’s meeting. The Survey Committee met October 6, 2000, and made recommendations regarding the properties.

a. Oehler Farm, 14401 Huntersville-Concord Road

Ms. Ramsey presented a slide show on the property and told about the architectural and historical significance.

Mr. Sullivan left at 7:40 p.m.

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE GEORGE AND ELIZABETH OEHLER FARM, 14401 HUNTERSVILLE-CONCORD ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N. C. (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL STRUCTURES AND THE ENTIRE TAX PARCEL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD MOTION, BE APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION TO THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATION, AND THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION SCHEDULE A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNING BODY UPON RECEIPT OF A FAVORABLE COMMENT FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY. THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE MOTION WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FAVOR: AUTREY, BOS, BRADSHER, COX, FELDER, FOUST, HIRSCH, MARTIN, MISENHEIMER, RICHARDSON OPPOSE: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE.

b. Coffey House, 3300 Shopton Road, Charlotte, N. C.

Ms. Tate, the owner, and Mr. Tate, Ms. Tate’s grandson, were present to support historic designation for the property. Ms. Ramsey showed slides and told about the historical and architectural significance of the property. Mr. Ritch said that the Survey and Research Report should tell about the fact that this was the home of Morrow Coffey Graham, Billy Graham’s mother.

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE JAMES MORROW COFFEY HOUSE, 3300 SHOPTON ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C. (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE AND OUTBUILDINGS AND ENTIRE TAX PARCEL), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD MOTION, BE APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION TO THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATION, AND THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION SCHEDULE A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNING BODY UPON RECEIPT OF A FAVORABLE COMMENT FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY. THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE MOTION WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FAVOR: AUTREY, BOS, BRADSHER, COX, FELDER, FOUST, HIRSCH, MARTIN, MISENHEIMER OPPOSE: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE.

Ms. Richardson left at 7:45 p.m.

c. Withers-Efird House, 1937 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, N. C.

Dr. Morrill showed slides and explained the historical and architectural significance of the house. The house was recently moved from 1937 Selwyn Avenue to the corner of Selwyn Avenue and Wellesley Avenue. He said that the owner, Queens College, does not support historic designation for the house, and for this reason, without owner approval, the HLC can only recommend the exterior of the house and the tax parcel for designation.

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE WITHERS-EFIRD HOUSE, LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF SELWYN AVENUE AND WELLESLEY AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N. C. ( EXTERIOR OF HOUSE AND TAX PARCEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE HOUSE), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD MOTION, BE APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION TO THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATION, AND THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION SCHEDULE A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNING BODY UPON RECEIPT OF A FAVORABLE COMMENT FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY. THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE MOTION WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FAVOR: AUTREY, BOS, BRADSHER, COX, FELDER, MARTIN, MISENHEIMER, ABSTAIN: FOUST OPPOSE: HIRSCH.

Ms. Cox reported that the next Survey Committee meeting will be held Thursday, December 7, 2000, at 6:00 p.m., at the Historic Landmarks Commission office. All members of the Historic Landmarks Commission are invited and encouraged to attend to hear the final report on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Post World War II Survey (1945-1965).

Item #8 - Reports on Designated Historic Landmarks

Mr. Misenheimer reported on 17 historic properties in Dilworth.

Item #9 - Old Business

No motions were presented.

Item #10 - New Business

No motions were presented.