Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission

Author: Elizabeth Stuart


1. Chair’s Report:  Mark Miller

2. Consulting Director’s Report:  Dan Morrill

3. Update on the Rozzel Farm:  Dan Morrill and Eric Gamble

The prospective buyer has withdrawn the letter of intent. Eric Gamble, realtor, will be exposing the property for MLS listing. HLC Staff will meet with Brian Jenest to consider development options for the property.


4. Update on Possible Participation in the Preservation of Houses
in Wesley Heights: Dan Morrill and Bobby Drakeford

Description of Wesley Heights Project – Walnut Avenue

Bobby Drakeford, the developer, will be submitting a rezoning application for the properties at 817-819 and 821 Walnut Avenue. Mr. Drakeford is seeking HLC participation in the improvement of the property. Specifically, he proposes that the HLC purchase, preserve, and sell the existing house and duplex. Mr. Drakeford would subdivide the property, purchase the rear portion, and construct townhouses. HLC Staff understands that this proposal would have to go through the standard due diligence process. Staff is enthusiastic about possible HLC involvement because the project would demonstrate how preservation can be compatible with new construction. 

5. Update on Status of the Charles E. Barnhardt House:  Dan Morrill, Stewart Gray, Jay Rhodes

Due Diligence and Appraisal
Request for Board Action
Barnhardt Comps from August 31, 2016
Comparable Listings from the Past Year and Comparative Market Analysis

Jay Rhodes, of the County Asset and Facility Management department, has informed HLC Staff that Peter Wasmer, Project Manager for the Barnhardt project, is on leave until October 22nd. In view of this fact, the County will need to have the HLC hire and pay a Project Manager to assume all or some part of the management of the upfit of the house and grounds. This will add some costs to the project.


6. Update on Status of the Torrence Lytle School:  Dan Morrill and Sandy Carnegie

If the prospective buyer does not close on the property, the HLC has decided to expose the property to the market for a period of one year. The Commission will need to select a realtor to market the property.


7. Old Business

The County has obtained its appraisal of the James C. Dowd House and Former Charlotte Fire Station Number 10.  Stewart Gray will complete the physical description of the interior of Former Fire Station Number 10 when the County completes the environmental cleanup of the building.  The County will be holding discussions with the HLC Staff about preservation strategies for the properties.

8. New Business

 



HLC Agenda – October 9, 2017

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.

Click Here to View Plans

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

Appraisal of Rozzel Farm

Conceptual Site Plan of Rozzel Farm

Offer for Rozzel Farm from Jennifer and Edwin Godsey



*Samples from Bowers Media Group

Without Perfect Answers
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The Blue Ridge Parkway: A Long & Winding Road
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​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.