Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Richard Alsop,III/Mayor

Ms. Amy Hockett/City - Design Review Committee Chairman

Ms. Yolanda Johnson/City - Projects Committee Vice-Chairman

Mr. Joseph B. C. Kluttz/County - Projects Committee Chairman

Ms. Valerie Lewis/City - Education Committee Chairman, HLC Secretary

Dr. Richard L. Mattson/County - 1st Meeting

Mr. Gray Newman/County - 1st Meeting

Mr. Len Norman/County -Survey Committee Chairman, HLC Vice-Chairman

Ms. Laura Chalk Smith/City - HLC Treasurer, Finance Committee Chairman

Mr. Michael C. Sullivan/County - HLC Chairman

Dr. Dan L. Morrill, HLC Consulting Director

Mr. Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager

Ms. Patricia Nystrom, HLC Attorney

Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant

Absent:

Mr. Matthew Benson/Mayor - Design Review Committee Vice-Chairman

Ms. Yolanda Law/County

Item #1 - Approval of Minutes

MS. HOCKETT PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. JOHNSON THAT THE MINUTES FOR JUNE 14, 2005, BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. HOCKETT THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FOR JUNE 14, 2005, BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

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

Mr. Sullivan welcomed everyone to the meeting. He congratulated Ms. Hockett, Ms. Lewis, and Mr. Kluttz on their reappointments to another three year term on the HLC and extended a special welcome to Dr. Mattson and Mr. Gray as new HLC members.

Mr. Sullivan reported that monthly calendars, attendance sheets, a current roster and Committee appointments for the coming year can be found at each seat.

Mr. Sullivan said that under the auspices of the Education Committee a tour to see HLC projects and designated landmarks is being planned for Sunday, December 4, 2005. The Education Committee will arrange for a bus which will leave the HLC office at approximately 1:30 p.m. Dr. Morrill will be the tour guide. Also, under the auspices of the Education Committee, the HLC will present reports to the County Commission and the Charlotte City Council and the Town Boards of Pineville, Mint Hill, Matthews, Huntersville, and Davidson on a regular basis.

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

Dr. Morrill distributed a copy of the Director’s Report to each HLC member.

Dr. Morrill reported that Mr. Tuner, the HLC’s project manager who is also an architect, will be assuming primary responsibility for project management for the restoration of the Grier-Rea House instead of using an outside architect. This move will save the HLC thousands of dollars.

Dr. Morrill said that several design review issues have arisen since the June meeting of the HLC. He said that these issues include the renewal of two certificates of appropriateness for Rural Hill and the placement of a sign at Highland Mill Manufacturing Plant No. 3.

Dr. Morrill reported that HLC staff has been involved in several site visits. These include discussions with the Town of Matthews about the preservation of the Clark House, consultation with the owners of the William Lee House, meeting with owners of Building A at the Charlotte Cotton Mills, consultation with the Town of Pineville about zoning regulations for the Oakley House, meeting with the contractor for the Grier-Rea House, meeting with overseers of the dismantlement of the Carolina Theater facade, and consultation with the tenants of the Philip Carey Building.

Dr. Morrill announced that Mr. Bill Hawkins has completed the painting of 2100 Randolph Road, the HLC’s office. He said that Mr. Hawkins did an excellent job and that the cost was paid from the HLC’s remaining operating funds.

Dr. Morrill said that Bank of America has consulted with staff about preservation solutions for the Richard Wearn House. This matter will be considered by the Projects Committee, as it could involve the HLC’s purchasing all or some portion of the property.

Dr. Morrill reported that HLC staff has been approached by a potential purchaser of the property surrounding the Neel House in Steele Creek. They will be requesting an adjustment to the boundaries of the historic landmarks.

Dr. Morrill reported that the owners of the Tomlinson Wilson House on Old Statesville Road have inquired as to the boundaries of the historic landmarks. Again, this will most likely be involved with sale of the property.

Dr. Morrill reported that the HLC has acquired two digital cameras and a DVD player. The cost was paid from remaining operating funds of the HLC.

Dr. Morrill reported that HLC Staff met with representatives of Crescent Resources and the City of Charlotte to discuss the status of the Southern Public Utilities Streetcar Barn. Crescent Resources has not yet determined whether it intends to exercise its right to purchase the property. Crescent Resources did assure staff that the HLC will be included in discussions about the future of the building.

Dr. Morrill said that HLC staff has arranged for a graduate student at the Savannah School of Design to develop a Survey and Research Report on the Huntersville Prison Camp. This will be done at no cost to the HLC.

Dr. Morrill reported that HLC staff has been extensively involved in meetings about the prospective purchase of Grace AME Zion Church. He also said that the Foundation of the Carolinas has decided not to use the Charlotte Cotton Mills as the venue for its annual fundraiser.

Dr. Morrill reported that he has contacted the Town of Pineville about moving ahead with a preservation plan for the community. Town Staff will be working with HLC staff to devise a strategy.

Dr. Morrill said that this fall semester he will be teaching a graduate course in historic preservation at UNCC. He said that the students will be concentrating on the Town of Davidson. Town Planner, Chris Krider, will be working with Dr. Morrill to coordinate the efforts.

Dr. Morrill reported that HLC staff continues to work with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Staff to incorporate the results of the Center City Survey into the future planning.

Item #4 - Design Review Committee Report: Ms. Hockett

Ms. Hockett reported that the Design Review Committee met June 28, 2005. Design Review Committee meeting minutes can be found on the HLC’s website and are also on file at the HLC office.

Design plans were presented for a proposed trash receptacle in the alley of the Charlotte Cotton Mills, 508 W. 5th Street, Charlotte, N. C. Plans had already been reviewed at the Design Review Committee meeting for other proposed plans for Building A.

DR. MATTSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN THAT A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS BE ISSUED AS APPLIED FOR, INCLUDING THE PLANS FOR THE TRASH RECEPTACLE (GARBAGE CONTAINMENT AREA), FOR THE CHARLOTTE COTTON MILLS, BUILDING A, 508 W. 5TH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Ms. Hockett reported that the Design Review Committee reviewed the proposed plans for additions to the J. J. Rone House and that the Committee approved of the plans.

MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. KLUTTZ THAT A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS BE ISSUED FOR THE PROPOSED ALTERATION OF THE DR. J. J. RONE HOUSE ON MARVIN ROAD IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Johnson C. Smith University has submitted an express review for an application to demolish the Dr. George E. Davis House, 301 Campus Street. Dr. Morrill said that the HLC may not deny the application buy may delay its effective date for up to 365 days. The HLC has attempted to save the house for several years, even seeking to purchase it from the University. All preservation efforts have failed. Consequently, HLC staff believes that no good purpose would be served by extending the delay for the full period.

MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. HOCKETT THAT A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE DR. GEORGE E. DAVIS HOUSE, 301 CAMPUS STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE ISSUED WHEN THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY SATISFACTORILY SUPPLIES THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION WITH BLACK AND WHITE DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE, INCLUDING NEGATIVES AND CONTACT SHEETS. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Item #5 - Projects Committee Report: Mr. Kluttz

Mr. Kluttz reported that the Projects Committee met today, August 8, 2005, at 5:00 p.m. Minutes can be found on the HLC’s website and are on file at the HLC’s office.

Mr. Kluttz reported that the Committee discussed the efforts to sell the Rozzel House, 11647 Rozzelles Ferry Road. He said that significant amount of marketing is occurring, and that a newspaper article has been published about the property.

Mr. Kluttz reported that the Committee discussed the Sidney & Ethel Grier House which has not sold despite many marketing efforts with realtors.

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION MARKET THE SIDNEY AND ETHEL GRIER HOUSE, 4647 McKEE ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., ITSELF AND IMPROVE LANDSCAPING AND MARKETING APPEAL. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Mr. Kluttz reported that the Committee agreed that Mr. Turner should handle the work and administration on the Grier-Rea House, 7601 Providence Road, Charlotte, N. C., from this point on. The house is being offered for sale by the HLC.

MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN THAT THE HLC CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE HLC UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

DR. MATTSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. LEWIS THAT THE HLC RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION. THE HLC UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Note: In Executive Session the HLC approved two sets of Executive Session minutes, terminated the existing contract with Grace AME Zion Church and made a motion to offer to purchase the property in keeping with the appraisal price.

Item #6 - Survey Committee Report: Mr. Norman

Mr. Norman reported that the Survey Committee will meet Thursday, September 1, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. at the HLC office. He said that a tribute to Jack Boyte can be found on the front page of the HLC’s website.

Item #7 - Education Committee Report: Ms. Lewis

Ms. Lewis reported that the Education Committee will meet Monday, August 29, 2005, at 6:00 p.m., at the HLC office.

Item #8 - Treasurer’s Report: Ms. Smith

Ms. Smith presented the financial report for the bond fund projects.

There was no old business.

The Commissioners agreed that a recommendation should be made to the Board of County Commissioners to honor Jack Boyte with a special resolution.

The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.