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The Historic Landmarks Commission will meet next on June 14, 2004, 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 Minutes.

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

3. Design Review Matters.  Click Here For Minutes.

a.  Certificate of Appropriateness Application For John Paul and Alice Craft Lucas House.

The Committee reviewed the plans and submits the following recommendation:

MR. BENSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. BOS TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE JOHN PAUL & ALICE CRAFT LUCAS HOUSE, 1601 EAST SEVENTH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1) THE ENTRY CANOPY ON THE SOUTH ELEVATION OF THE HOUSE WHERE THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE RESTAURANT WILL BE LOCATED SHALL BE REMOVABLE  2) A SUGGESTION OF THE ORIGINAL FRONT ENTRANCE SHALL BE MADE, PERHAPS BY INDENTING THE PORCH BALUSTRADE AND HAVING A GATE,  3) THE THREE NEW INTERIOR WINDOWS ON THE SECOND FLOOR MUST BE MINIMILISTIC IN APPEARANCE, HAVING NO MOLDINGS OR SURROUNDS,  4) ANY ORIGINAL FABRIC WHICH IS REMOVED AND NOT REUSED SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AND PHOTOGRAPHED AND STORED IN A SAFE, DRY PLACE ON THE PREMISES, AND 5) THE ROOFS OF THE NEW REAR ADDITIONS SHALL BE STANDING METAL SEAM, AND THE EXTERIOR SHEATHING MATERIAL OF THE NEW ADDITIONS SHALL BE STUCCO IN APPEARANCE. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Staff Recommendation:  Approve the motion as presented.

4.  Survey Committee Matters.  Click Here For Survey Minutes.  Special Note:  Because a quorum was not present at the meeting, the actions of the Committee must be treated as recommendations, not seconded motions.

1. THE SURVEY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE HLC THAT THE EWART HOUSE, CURRENTLY LOCATED AT 12920 HUNTERSVILLE-CONCORD ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N. C., BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION AFTER IT IS MOVED TO ITS NEW SITE.

Staff Recommendation:  Introduce and pass a motion approving the Committee's recommendation.

2. THE SURVEY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE HLC THAT THE MATTHEWS POST OFFICE (FORMER), 195 NORTH TRADE STREET, MATTHEWS, N. C., BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST.

Staff Recommendation:  Introduce and pass a motion approving the Committee's recommendation.

3. THE SURVEY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE HLC THAT THE McQUAY HOUSE, 3200 TUCKASEEGEE ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST.

Staff Recommendation:  Introduce and pass a motion approving the Committee's recommendation.

4. THE SURVEY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE HLC THAT THE McAULEY FARM, 15832 McAULEY ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N. C.. BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST.

Staff Recommendation:  Introduce and pass a motion approving the Committee's recommendation.

5. THE SURVEY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE HLC THAT THE STRATTON HOUSE, 911 WEST FOURTH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST.

Staff Recommendation:  Introduce and pass a motion approving the Committee's recommendation.

5.  Projects Committee Matter.  Click Here For Projects Minutes.

1.  MR. MISENHEIMER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE COMMISSION NOT WAIVE ITS RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE THE S. W. DAVIS HOUSE, 9132 BOB BEATTY ROAD AT THIS TIME OR DECIDE TO EXERCISE SAME AT THIS TIME BUT AWAIT THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CONTRACT BY THE OWNERS, SO THE CONSULTING DIRECTOR CAN DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROSPECTIVE BUYERS HAVE THE EXPERIENCE TO BE GOOD STEWARDS OF THE PROPERTY AND CAN MAKE AN APPROPRIATE RECOMMENDATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.  THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Staff Recommendation:  Approve the motion as presented.

2.  MR. MISENHEIMER PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE HLC’S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (HLC CHAIRMAN, VICE-CHAIRMAN, SECRETARY, TREASURER, PROJECTS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN) BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS REGARDING THE OAKLEY/YANDELL HOUSE, 129 MAIN STREET, PINEVILLE, N. C. AND THE CHARLOTTE COTTON MILLS, 508 WEST FIFTH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., IN THE EVENT THAT THE HLC CANNOT CONVENE.  THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Staff Recommendation:  Approve the motion as presented.

3.  MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. MISENHEIMER TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT MONEY BE SPENT ON THE GRIER-REA HOUSE, 7601 PROVIDENCE ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., TO ACHIEVE A SALEABLE PRODUCT (FINISHED SHELL WITH A ROOF, WINDOWS, STEPS, ETC. AND HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING.)  THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Staff Recommendation:  Approve the motion as presented.