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The Historic Landmarks Commission will meet next on March 14, 2005, in its offices in the Ratcliffe-Otterbourg House at 2100 Randolph Road in Charlotte, N.C.  The meeting shall commence at 6p.m.  Anyone requiring special assistance should contact the Commission beforehand at 704-376-9115. 

                                                     AGENDA

1.  Consideration of Minutes.  Click Here For Draft Of Minutes

2.  Director's Report.  Click Here For Director's Report

3.  Design Review Matters.  Click Here For January Minutes

                                                 Click Here For February Minutes

A.  Consideration Of Conceptual Approval Of Plans For Carolina Cadillac Building.

MR. BENSON OFFERED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. SHURLEY TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL FOR THE PLANS FOR THE CAROLINA CADILLAC BUILDING, 1310 SOUTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, N C., BE GRANTED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE PROPOSED STEEL LINTELS ON THE SOUTH ELEVATION SHALL NOT BE INCLUDED AND THAT THE SILLS OF THE WINDOWS ON THE SOUTH ELEVATION BE SUGGESTED IN THE NEW DOORS BY AN APPROPRIATE MEANS. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

The proposed project involves the conversion of the building's interior into offices.  The up-fit would involve the demolition of interior partition  walls in the front section of the building, and new window and door openings on the south elevation.  The project also includes  new mezzanine floors in rear section of the building, new interior stairways, and a new roof patio. 

Click here to view plans for the proposed project

Staff recommendation:  Approve Motion As Presented.

B.  Consideration Of Application For A Certificate Of Appropriateness For The McElroy House.

MR. BENSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. SHURLEY TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE PROPOSED PLANS FOR THE McELROY HOUSE, 10915 BEATTIES FORD ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL STIPULATIONS: 1) THAT THE PRESENT FENCE AND PLANTINGS THAT SCREEN THE ADDITION FROM BEATTIES FORD ROAD BE MAINTAINED AND 2) THAT A CONTRASTING SIDING BE USED TO DIFFERENTIATE THE ADDITION FROM THE PRINCIPAL SECTION OF THE HOUSE. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

The proposed project involves:

Adding a one-story wing to the southwest corner of the house.

Removing bathroom in the original section of the house, and restoring the original hallway.

New double windows in rear of the one-story section of the house. 

Converting the existing one-story section into bathroom.

Renovating the kitchen.

Click here to view plans for the proposed project

Staff recommendation:  Approve Motion As Presented.

C.  Consideration Of Application For A Certificate Of Appropriateness For The Zeim House.

 

 

MR. JONES PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BOOKOUT TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE PLANS FOR THE ZIEM HOUSE, 1812 E. 8TH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Renovation of the interior of the original section of the house will include the conversion of an upstairs bedroom into a bathroom, the rehabilitation of the doors and windows, restoration of tin ceilings, and a renovation of the ca. 1980 kitchen design.

The most significant proposed change for the property is a two-story addition with a basement level.

Click here to view plans for the addition

This project has already been approved by the State Historic Preservation Office.

Staff recommendation:  Approve Motion As Presented.

D.  Consideration Of Application For A Certificate Of Appropriateness For The Oakley House.

MR. BOOKOUT PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. SHURLEY TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT PLANS BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED FOR THE OAKLEY HOUSE, 129 MAIN STREET, PINEVILLE, N. C., WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL STIPULATIONS: THAT THE APPLICANT PRESENT TO THE HLC STAFF PRIOR TO THE MARCH MEETING OF THE HLC, AND TO THE HLC AT ITS MARCH MEETING, 1) PLANS FOR A DEFINED BORDER FOR THE GRAVEL PARKING LOT, 2) PLANS FOR HOW THE PROPOSED HANDICAPPED PARKING WILL MOST SENSITIVELY IMPACT THE EXISTING CONCRETE DRIVEWAY, 3) PLANS FOR HOW THE NEW HALLWAY DEMISING WALL WILL CONVEY THE ORIGINAL UNIFIED SPACE OF THE DINING ROOM, AND 4) PLANS FOR MODIFYING THE CASEMENT OPENINGS FOR THE THREE DOORWAYS THAT WILL BE REMOVED IN THE PRINCIPAL HALLWAY CONNECTING THE FRONT AND THE REAR ROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. 

Click here for details of the proposed project, and illustrations that respond to the specific conditions expressed in the motion.

Click here for  updated illustrations of the proposed doors.

Staff recommendation:  Approve Motion As Presented.

4.  Projects Committee Matters.  Click Here For March Minutes

A.  Sidney and Ethel Grier House.  Click Here For Survey and Research Report.

The Historic Landmarks Commission continues to face a challenge in marketing the Sidney and Ethel Grier House.  Catherine Browning of First Charlotte Properties has had the listing for several months and has received no firm offers.  Accordingly, she is suggesting that the most effective means to sell the house is through an auction.  The Committee considered this action and is recommending that the Commission enter into an auction contract subject to the stipulations included in the motion below.

MS. LAW PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. JOHNSON TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE COMMISSION, SUBJECT TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REASONABLE ADVERTISING COSTS AND STAFF ACCEPTANCE OF THE MARKETING MATERIALS, ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AUCTIONS BY MARSHALL, INC., TO OFFER THE SIDNEY AND ETHEL GRIER HOUSE USING THE SUBJECT TO OWNER CONFIRMATION AUCTION METHOD. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Staff recommendation:  Approve Motion As Presented.

B.  Grace A.M.E. Zion Church.  Click Here For Survey and Research Report.

Grace A.M.E. Zion Church has placed its property on the market as the congregation has voted to relocate to the University City area.  The asking price is $1.65 million.  The Committee believes that the Commission should make a maximum effort to save this building.  The Commission has submitted a request for $1.5 million through the Capital Budget process of Mecklenburg County and has listed Grace A.M.E. Zion Church as the prospective project to be funded.  If the money is approved, it could be available after July 1st.  the Committee is recommending that the Commission secure an option on the property to safeguard the church in the interim. Staff will attempt to develop terms for the option, which will presented to the Commission at its March meeting.

MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. BOS TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT SECURE AN OPTION TO PURCHASE THE GRACE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO BE NEGOTIATED WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER AND PRESENTED TO THE HLC AT ITS MARCH MEETING. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Staff recommendation:  Approve Motion As Presented.