1. Consideration of Minutes Click Here for September 11th Minutes
2. Chair’s Report — Len Norman
3. Executive Committee Report — Len Norman Click Here for Executive Committee Minutes
Proposal from Bowers Media Group
*See below for examples from Bowers Media Group
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $4,000 FOR BOWERS MEDIA GROUP, INC. TO PRODUCE A VIDEO DOCUMENTARY ON THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PROMISE OF THE HLC REVOLVING FUND, WHICH WILL BE NO LESS THAN FOUR MINUTES IN LENGTH, AND WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE HLC CONSULTING DIRECTOR WILL HAVE CREATIVE CONTROL AND THAT THE HLC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL HAVE TO APPROVE WHATEVER ADDITIONAL CHARGES MIGHT BE SUBMITTED FOR PAYMENT.
4. Director’s Report — Dan Morrill Click Here for Director’s Report
5. Public Hearing for Star St. Matthews Lodge, 124 Morris Road, Matthews — Stewart Gray – S&R Report
Click Here to View the Comment Letter from the SHPO
Star St. Matthews Lodge
Map Depicting Location of Star St. Matthews Lodge
6. Design Review Committee Report — Joe Elliott Click Here for Design Review Committee Minutes
a. Hennigan Place, 3603 Tilley Morris Road, Matthews – S&R Report
Hennigan Place
The applicant proposes to add an addition to the rear of the Hennigan Place. Changes to the interior of the house would be limited to converting the existing kitchen into a dining room, and the conversion of the keeping room into a bathroom and a laundry.
Click Here to View Revised Plans
Click Here to View the Plans Presented at the August Design Review Committee Meeting
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE COA APPLICATION AS PRESENTED FOR MATERIAL ALTERATIONS TO THE HENNIGAN PLACE, 3603 TILLEY MORRIS ROAD, MATTHEWS, N.C., BE APPROVED.
b. Rural Hill Plantation, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville – S&R Report
Rural Hill Plantation
The applicant proposes to build a dog-trot log house on the property. A house was proposed at the same location in a master plan for the historic property in 2001, and the master plan was approved by the HLC. A log house was proposed for a nearby location in a 2011 master plan.
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE COA APPLICATION AS PRESENTED FOR MATERIAL ALTERATIONS TO RURAL HILL PLANTATION, 4431 NECK ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., BE APPROVED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE FINAL DESIGN WILL INCLUDE INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE IDENTIFYING THE BUILDING AS A REPLICA BUILDING, AND THAT THE METAL ROOF FINISH AND THE DESIGN AND MATERIALS OF THE BRICK CHIMNEYS WILL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY HLC STAFF IN COORDINATION WITH THE DESIGN REVIEW CHAIR.
7. Survey Committee Report — Jeff Parsons
a. Presentation of the S&R Report on Rudisill Gold Mine, 317 West Summit Avenue, Charlotte – S&R Report
A Stamp Mill Building Erected In The 1930s At The Rudisill Hill Gold Mine
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION SUSPEND THE PROCESSING OF THE PUMP SHAFT HEAD OF THE RUDISILL GOLD MINE FOR PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION AND NOTIFY THE CHARLOTTE HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION OF THE SPECIAL HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND REQUEST THAT THE CHARLOTTE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOTIFY THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION IF AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE MATERIAL ALTERATION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY THE CHARLOTTE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION.
b. Authorization for Dr. Dan Morrill to Prepare a Survey and Research Report on the Wilmore School. In keeping with HLC approved arrangements, the HLC Consulting Director would receive a stipend of $2000 for the preparation of the report.
Wilmore School
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools has stated it will not oppose historic landmark designation for the property. The property has been declared as surplus property, and the City is considering acquisition.
8. Treasurer’s Report — Nathan Clark Click Here for the Revolving Fund Statement
9. Projects Committee Report — Mark Miller Click Here for Projects Committee Minutes
THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT LIST THE TORRENCE-LYTLE SCHOOL, 302 HOLBROOKS ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., IF THE OCTOBER 11TH CLOSING DATE IS NOT ACTED UPON.
Torrence-Lytle School
10. Old Business
11. New Business
Conceptual Site Plan of Rozzel Farm
Offer for Rozzel Farm from Jennifer and Edwin Godsey
*Samples from Bowers Media Group
Without Perfect Answers
www.withoutperfectanswers.com
The Blue Ridge Parkway: A Long & Winding Road
http://www.blueridgedocumentary.com/
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission ADA Statement
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will make reasonable accommodations in all programs to enable participation by an individual with a disability who meets essential eligibility requirements. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission programs will be available in the most integrated setting for each individual. If any accommodations are necessary for participation in any program, meeting, or service, participants are encouraged to notify us at (704) 376-9115 or by email, stewart.gray@mecklenburgcountync.gov or at 2100 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207 at least one week prior to commencement.
1. Chair’s Report: Mr. Jeff Parsons
2. Consulting Director’s Report: Dr. Dan L. Morrill
3. Preservation Planner’s Report: Mr. Stewart Gray
4. Explanation Of Role Of The Survey Committee:
The Committee Reviews Survey And Research Reports On Real And Personal Property To Determine Whether The Subject Property Has The Requisite Special Significance And Physical Integrity To Warrant Being Recommended For Historic Landmark Designation By The Local Governing Board That Has Zoning Jurisdiction Over The Subject Property. The Survey Committee Also May Recommend The Removal Of Designation Of A Property As A Historic Landmark.
a. Impact Of Historic Landmark Designation
b. Statutory Requirements For Historic Landmark Designation
c. Purpose Of Survey And Research Reports On Prospective Historic Landmarks
d. Jurisdiction Of The Historic Landmarks Commission
e. Processing Properties For Historic Landmark Designation
5. Review Of The Survey And Research Report On The Former Charlotte Fire Station Number 10 at 2136 Remount Road, Charlotte, N.C. Click Here for Survey and Research Report
Recommended Motion: That The Survey Committee Recommend To The Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) That The HLC Recommend To The Charlotte City Council That It Designate The Former Charlotte Fire Station Number 10, 2136 Remount Road, Charlotte, N.C., As A Historic Landmark. The Landmark Shall Include The Interior Of The Building, The Exterior Of The Building, And The Entire Tax Parcel Associated With The Subject Property.
6. Consideration Of Future Areas Of Concentration For Preparing Survey And Research Reports.
a. Towns, including Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville, Pineville, And Matthews.
b. Threatened Charlotte Historic Neighborhoods, including Villa Heights, Belmont Park, Biddleville, Grier Heights, and Enderly Park.
c. Gold Mining District Of Center City Charlotte.
Staff recommends that the next Survey and Research Report be prepared on the property that contains the main vertical opening to the Rudisill Gold Mine.
7. Old Business.
8. New Business.
1. Consideration of Minutes Click Here for August 14th Minutes
2. Chair’s Report — Len Norman
3. Executive Committee Report — Len Norman Click Here for Executive Committee Minutes
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE EXPENDITURE OF DISCRETIONARY FUNDS BE AS FOLLOWS: PREPARATION OF SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORTS – $20,000; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE – $5,000; EDUCATION – $4,000; SURVEY OF HUNTERSVILLE AND ITS EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION – $8,500 WITH THE PROVISION THAT STAFF SEEK APPROVAL OF THE TOWN OF HUNTERSVILLE TO PAY UP TO 50% OF PROJECT COSTS; RESERVE – $2,500.
4. Director’s Report — Dan Morrill Click Here for Director’s Report
5. Design Review Committee Report — Joe Elliott Click Here for Design Review Committee Minutes
a. COA application for the demolition of the Query Spivey McGee Building, 600 S. College St, Charlotte
The applicant proposed to demolish the building, and install a plaque detailing the history of the building, similar to the example shown below. Photo documentation of the exterior and interior of the building will also be provided by the owner.
Click here to view a map of the property
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE COA APPLICATION FOR DEMOLITION OF THE QUERY-SPIVEY-MCGEE BUILDING, 600 S. COLLEGE STREET, CHARLOTTE, N.C., BE APPROVED WITH THE CONTINGENCY THAT A PLAQUE DETAILING THE HISTORY OF THE BUILDING BE INSTALLED AND PHOTO DOCUMENTATION OF THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING BE PROVIDED TO THE COMMISSION.
6. Survey Committee Report — Jeff Parsons Click Here for Survey Committee Minutes
a. Presentation of the S&R Report on Former Charlotte Fire Station Number Ten, 2136 Remount Road, Charlotte — S&R Report
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION (HLC) THAT THE HLC RECOMMEND TO THE CHARLOTTE CITY COUNCIL THAT IT DESIGNATE THE FORMER CHARLOTTE FIRE STATION NUMBER 10, 2136 REMOUNT ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C., AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK. THE LANDMARK SHALL INCLUDE THE INTERIOR OF THE BUILDING, THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING, AND THE ENTIRE TAX PARCEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
b. Consideration of Future Areas of Concentration for Preparing Survey and Research Reports
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION (HLC) THAT THE HLC FUND A SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORT ON THE RUDISIL GOLD MINE, WEST SUMMIT AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N.C.
7. Treasurer’s Report — Nathan Clark Click Here for the Revolving Fund Statement
8. Projects Committee Report — Mark Miller
9. Old Business
10. New Business
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission ADA Statement
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will make reasonable accommodations in all programs to enable participation by an individual with a disability who meets essential eligibility requirements. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission programs will be available in the most integrated setting for each individual. If any accommodations are necessary for participation in any program, meeting, or service, participants are encouraged to notify us at (704) 376-9115 or by email, stewart.gray@mecklenburgcountync.gov or at 2100 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207 at least one week prior to commencement.
A. Action Items.
1. Dowd House and Former Charlotte Fire Station Number 10.
Mecklenburg County owns the Dowd House at 2216 Monument Street and the Former Charlotte Fire Station Number 10 at 2136 Remount Road. The County is considering conveying these properties to a private party that will convert them to an economically sustainable adaptive reuse. Because the County cannot conduct private sales, it intends to transfer ownership of these properties to the Historic Landmarks Commission for resale to the private party. The Dowd House is a historic landmark. The Former Charlotte Fire Station Number 10 is not. The Fire Station must be designated as a historic landmark in order for the Commission to acquire it. The County has stated that it wants the Historic Landmarks Commission to prepare a Survey and Research Report on the Former Charlotte Fire Station Number 10, which is the first step in the designation process.
Action Requested: Authorize the production of a Survey and Research Report on the Former Charlotte Fire Station Number 10. The Consulting Director would receive a fee of $2000 for the preparation of the report. If approved, the report will be presented to the Historic Landmarks Commission at its September 11th meeting.
Dowd House and Former Charlotte Fire Station No. 10 Proposal
2. Ratification of Payment of Invoices for Survey and Research Reports on Parkwood Avenue A.R.P Church and on Charlotte Historic Fire Equipment.
In October 2003, the Historic Landmarks Commission took the following action:
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE CONSULTING DIRECTOR OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION BE AUTHORIZED TO SELECT PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS TO PREPARE SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORTS FOR PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND THAT THE CONSULTING DIRECTOR, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SURVEY COMMITTEE OR, IF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SURVEY COMMITTEE IS UNAVAILABLE, THE VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE SURVEY COMMITTEE, BE AUTHORIZED TO PREPARE SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORTS ON PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS, ALL WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT ANY SURVEY AND RESEARCH THAT COSTS MORE THAN $1,500 TO PREPARE FOR THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION IS TO BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION FOR CONSIDERATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
The Consulting Director of the Commission received approval from the Chair of the Survey Committee to prepare the Survey and Research Reports on the Parkwood Avenue A.R.P. Church and the Charlotte Historic Fire Equipment.
Action Required: Authorize payment of $3000 to the Consulting Director of the Historic Landmarks Commission ($1500 for the Survey and Research Report on the Parkwood Avenue A.R.P. Church and $1500 for the Survey and Research Report on the Charlotte Historic Fire Equipment) in keeping with action taken by the Historic Landmarks Commission in October 2003 to pay the Consulting Director $1500 per Survey and Research Report when authorized by the Chair of the Survey Committee to prepare Survey and Research Reports.
S&R Approval Form – Charlotte Historic Fire Equipment
S&R Approval Form – Parkwood Avenue A.R.P. Church
S&R Approval Form – Former Charlotte Fire Station #10
B. Information Items.
1. The duplex at 817-819 Walnut Avenue and the house at 821 Walnut Avenue. A developer has approached the Historic Landmarks Commission about participating in the purchase of structures located in the Wesley Heights Historic District. The Commission can purchase any contributing property in a local historic district. In concept, the project would involve the subdivision of the lots. The Commission would purchase the house and the duplex, and the developer would construct townhouses on the rear of the lots. The developer will present the specifics of the proposal.
2. Prospective Sale of the Edward Rozzel Farm at 11647 Old Rozzelles Ferry Road. The Historic Landmarks Commission has received a Letter of Intent from a prospective buyer of the Edward Rozzel Farm. The intent is to establish rental housing on the property that will have an affordable component. There will be an agricultural component to the project. Tenants will receive instruction on best farming practices. The Projects Committee has instructed the prospective buyers to enter into a 30-day study period, during which they will meet with planners to determine whether the property can be rezoned.
3. Strategic Planning. The Executive Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. on August 24th to discuss strategic planning for the upcoming year. The Historic Landmarks Commission has discretionary money to spend during the next year. The approximate amount is $41,000. The principal item for discussion at that meeting will be to consider how best to allocate that money. Staff has suggested three major areas of potential need. They are: assistance with design review; conducting surveys of historic properties, including Survey and Research Reports; and public education, including videos, press releases, and internet posts. Staff would welcome suggestions from Commissioners.
4. VanLandingham Estate: 2010 The Plaza. A developer has approached the Historic Landmarks Commission about participating in an infill development at the VanLandingham Estate. The concept would be that the property would be subdivided. The Commission would purchase the house and an appropriate sized lot. The developer would construct infill townhouses on the remainder of the property. Staff asked the developer to provide specific numbers. No response to this request has yet been received.
5. The Morgan School: 500 South Torrence Street. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools have not yet acted on the offer submitted by the Historic Landmarks Commission for the purchase of the former Morgan School. The City continues to investigate the possibility of purchasing the property.
6. Parkwood Avenue A.R.P. Church: 1017 Parkwood Avenue. The owner has not responded to the Commission’s offer to purchase the former Parkwood Avenue A.R.P. Church.
7. Torrence-Lytle School: 302 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville, N.C. The Commission remains under contract to a prospective buyer of the Torrence-Lytle School until mid-September.
8. Charles E. Barnhardt House: 2733 Country Club Lane. The Commission remains under contract to purchase the Barnhardt House. Staff has met with the owner. The owner hopes to have a plat recorded by September 1st. If so, a public hearing will be held in September with City Council on the designation of the property as a historic landmark, which will allow the Commission to close on the property.
9. Star St. Matthews Lodge: 124 Morris Road, Matthews, N.C. The public hearing for the prospective designation of the Star St. Matthews Lodge will be held with the Board of Commissioners of Matthews, N.C. in September.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Dan L. Morrill