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1.
Consideration Of Minutes. Click
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a. Special Meeting Minutes.
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2. Design
Review Matters. Click
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a. Signage
at Rural Hill. Click here
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The application is for a new sign that would be erected at the
western entrance to the farm off of Neck Road and for improvements to
the parking area. It is the desire of the Catawba Valley Scottish
Society (CVSS) to make the western entrance the primary entrance to the
site. The sign will have cedar shakes, and 6 inch by 6 inch treated side
posts. The routed letters on the 8 feet by 1 foot inserted boards will
read "Historic Rural Hill Farm" above and "Open Saturday and Mon. - Fri.
by Reservation" below. The small parking area to the west of the
farmhouse will be improved with gravel.
MS. BOS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BOOKOUT TO RECOMMEND TO
THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
FOR THE PROPOSED SIGN AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PARKING AREA AT RURAL
HILL, 4431 NECK ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N. C., BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED.
THE
COMMITTEE APPROVED THE MOTION WITH MR. MISENHEIMER ABSTAINING FROM THE
VOTE.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE MOTION AS PRESENTED.
b.
Demolition of additions to the Treloar House.
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The current project involves the demolition of the
one-story flat roofed
sections at the rear of the building and south side of the building.
This is an initial step in the rehabilitation of the Treloar House.
Staff has visited the property and has determined that the brick
additions to the building do not contribute to the significance of the
building and that the removal would enhance the property by exposing the
rear elevation and southern elevation.
MR. BENSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BOOKOUT TO RECOMMEND TO
THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
BE ISSUED FOR THE PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF THE FLAT ROOFED ADDITION AT THE
REAR OF THE TRELOAR HOUSE AND TO THE SOUTH OF THE TRELOAR HOUSE, 328
NORTH BREVARD STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED THE MOTION.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE MOTION AS PRESENTED.
c. Improvements
to Streetcar 85. Click here
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A Certificate of
Appropriateness is being requested for this designated historic property
to make alterations on the car that will bring it up to the Federal
Standards for operation on a track. Charlotte Trolley, Inc., the
applicant, expects that the work on the Streetcar will cost
approximately $300,000. The project involves the following:
1. Installation of new trucks.
2. Upgrade emergency brakes.
3. Installation of Dead-man actuation, which will stop the streetcar
if the motorman becomes incapacitated.
4. Installation of UL-approved conduit and upgrade the Streetcar’s
wiring.
5. Installation of generator disconnect plug.
6. Rewire interior lights.
7. Installation of four exterior marker lights.
8. Installation of insulated circuit breaker boxes.
9. Upgrade controllers to handle higher 750 volt current.
10. Installation of power inverter in the car to lower voltage for
auxiliary uses. The converter will be installed under a seat.
11. Installation of side-view mirrors, which are required by CATS.
Two mirrors would be installed at each end of the car.
12. Install door opening mechanisms that can be actuated by the
motorman from either end of the car, and that allow for wheelchair
access.
13. Replace brake control valve.
14. Rebuild and install people-catcher at both ends of the car.
15. Construct two new sanders.
16. Install non-skid floor covering in the vestibules and center
aisle.
17. Replace rotten window sills with new wooden sill of same design.
18. Vestibule panels and handrails (not original materials) will be
modified to allow for wheelchair access.
19. Window rods to be installed across the windows. There is historic
precedence for this on Charlotte streetcars, and CATS is requiring that
window openings be barred or covered with mesh.
MR. MISENHEIMER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BOOKOUT TO
RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE APPLICATION FOR
A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE ALTERATIONS TO CHARLOTTE
STREETCAR #85 BE ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRESENTED APPLICATION.
THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE MOTION AS PRESENTED.
3. Education
Committee Matters. Click
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a. Hiring
Academic Intern.
Hope Murphy, a
graduate student in the public history program at UNCC, would work
to increase public awareness of African American resources.
She would focus her attention also upon the feasibility of
developing historic signage for projects undertaken by the
Commission.
MR. MISENHEIMER MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY MS. SMITH,
TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT HOPE MURPHY BE
RETAINED BETWEEN JANUARY AND MAY 2004 AS AN INTERN FOR THE COMMISSION TO
DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON THE AFRICAN AMERICAN SURVEY, THAT SHE
WORK FOR 145 HOURS AND THAT HER STIPEND BE $9 PER HOUR, FOR A TOTAL OF
$1305. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE MOTION AS PRESENTED.
4. Projects
Committee Matters. Click
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a.
Performing Due Diligence On The Thrift P&N Station.
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On the Station.
Staff learned
recently that a prospective sale of the station did not occur.
Consequently, the building remains highly endangered from neglect.
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Piedmont and Northern Railroad.
MR. MISENHEIMER
PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN TO RECOMMEND TO THE
HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION TO PERFORM DUE DILIGENCE CONCERNING
THE P & N STATION ON THE OLD MOUNT HOLLY ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C.
THE
COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE MOTION AS PRESENTED.
5. Survey
Committee Matters. Click Here
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a. Lloyd
Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
MR. MISENHEIMER
PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY DR. MATTSON TO RECOMMEND TO THE
HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE CEMETERY AT THE NORTHWEST
INTERSECTION OF SHARON ROAD AND COLONY ROAD BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S
STUDY LIST, THAT A SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORT BE PREPARED FOR
PRESENTATION AT THE HLC’S JANUARY, 2004 MEETING, AND THAT THE HLC
MAKE AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT ABOUT THE ZONING PROCESS.
THE COMMITTEE
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE MOTION AS PRESENTED.
b.
Preparation of Survey and Research Report On Victor Shaw House.
MR. PARKER
PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. MISENHEIMER TO RECOMMEND TO THE
HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT A SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORT BE
PREPARED FOR THE VICTOR SHAW HOUSE, 2400 MECKLENBURG AVENUE,
CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE MOTION AS PRESENTED.
c. Contact
Property Owners of Prospective Historic Landmarks.
Staff has
developed a list of properties that demonstrate a high probability
of being eligible for historic landmark designation.
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MS. SMITH
PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. COX TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC
LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT OWNERS OF THE LIST OF PROPERTIES
RECOMMENDED BY STAFF BE CONTACTED IN ORDER TO SOLICIT THEIR OPINIONS
ABOUT THEIR PROPERTY BEING CONSIDERED AND THAT THE RESPONSES
RECEIVED BE PRESENTED TO THE SURVEY COMMITTEE FOR EVALUATION.
THE
COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE MOTION AS PRESENTED.
d.
Consideration of the Survey and Research Report on the Bethesda
School. Click Here For Survey
And Research Report.
The Commission has
voted to purchase the Bethesda School. The property must be
designated as a historic landmark before the Commission can close on
the property. Consequently, a Survey and Research Report is
being brought to you for your consideration.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: INTRODUCE AND APPROVE A MOTION
RECOMMENDING THE DESIGNATION OF THE BETHESDA SCHOOL AND ITS TAX
PARCEL AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK.
6. Old
Business. Charlotte Union Bus Terminal.
Discussions have
occurred with Bank of America, and a tentative arrangement has been
discussed. Here are the essential provisions.
1. Bank of
America and the Historic Landmarks Commission would split the cost
of hiring the architectural firm LS3P to investigate what portions,
if any, of the building could be incorporated into an economically
viable project that would enhance the vitality of the West Trade
streetscape.
2. This
investigation would last for six weeks and would commence only after
the Charlotte Historic Districts Commission removes its stay of
demolition on the former Union Bus Terminal and the building to the
immediate west of the bus terminal.
3. Once the
six-week period of investigation is completed, Bank of America could
move forward with its plans for the property and the Historic
Landmarks Commission would not impede the demolition of the bus
terminal if Bank of America chooses to remove the building.
4. Bank of
America will allow the preservation consultants who are preparing
the Survey and Research Report to enter the bus terminal for
purposes of making an assessment of the amount of historic fabric
remaining.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: INTRODUCE AND APPROVE A MOTION APPROVING
THE COMMISSION'S ENTERING INTO THE ABOVE ARRANGEMENT WITH BANK OF
AMERICA.
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