Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission

HLC Agenda – May 11, 2020

The May 11 meeting of the Historic Landmarks Commission will be a virtual meeting. Please note there will be no accommodation for any in-person attendance. If you need special accommodations, please contact the HLC office at 980-314-7660.


1.  Consideration of Minutes  March 9th Minutes

2.  Chair’s Report: Jeff Parsons

3.  Treasurer’s Report: Diane Althouse  May 2020 Project Budget Report

4.  Design Review Committee Report: Garrett Nelson

a.  Frank R. McNinch House, 2401 Sharon Lane, Charlotte, N.C.

McNinch House

McNinch House

The applicant is seeking approval of an infill development plan.

Polaris Map of Property

Proposed Plans

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT CONCEPTUALLY APPROVE THE PLAN AS PRESENTED FOR THE FRANK R. MCNINCH HOUSE, 2401 SHARON LANE, CHARLOTTE, N.C. 

b.  James A. Blakeney House, 9118 Blakeney Heath Road, Charlotte, N.C.

Blakeney House

Blakeney Land

The applicant is presenting a conceptual plan for residential development of the property.

Polaris Map of Property

Current Rezoning Sketch Plan

Proposal Details

Phase 1 Map

Photographs Submitted by Blakeney House Neighbor

This Rezoning Sketch Plan was presented to the Design Review Committee at its January 2020 meeting.

c.  Davidson Cotton Mill, 209 Delburg Street, Davidson, N.C.

Davidson Cotton Mill

The applicant is proposing the addition of an elevator tower on the south elevation of the building.

Polaris Map of Property

Additional Photographs

Proposed Plans

Previously Submitted Plan

d.  Shotgun House A and B, 711 and 715 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, N.C.

Shotgun House A and B

The applicant is proposing to renovate and move the houses to tax parcel 06511717, which is a lot on the 200 Block of Norwood Drive, Charlotte, N.C.

Polaris Map of Property’s Current Location

Polaris Map of Property’s Proposed Location

Proposed Plans

e.  VanLandingham Estate, 2010 The Plaza, Charlotte, N.C. 

VanLandingham Estate

The applicant is proposing to construct an approximately 5,500 square-foot concrete patio adjacent to the south elevation of the historic house. 

Polaris Map of Property

Proposed Plans

Current Approved Patio

Current Approved Conceptual Site Plan

5.  Nominating Committee Report: Len Norman

The Nominating Committee will present a recommended slate of officers for FY 2020/2021.

6.  Director’s Report: Jack Thomson

7.  Old Business

8.  New Business