Bruce Bowers, experienced filmmaker, has produced the following video highlighting projects of the HLC’s Revolving Fund.
1. Consideration of Minutes Click Here for February 12th Minutes
2. Chair’s Report — Len Norman
3. Director’s Report — Dan Morrill Click Here For Director’s Report
4. Design Review Committee Report — Joe Elliott
5. Survey Committee Report — Jeff Parsons
Consideration of the Survey and Research Report on the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 3712 Monroe Road, Charlotte Click Here for S&R Report
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
This property was put on the HLC’s Study List in 2015. Staff believes that the Survey and Research report successfully makes the case for special significance for this property.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT PROCESS THE ANTIOCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, 3712 MONROE ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C., FOR PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION, INCLUDING THE ENTIRE TAX PARCEL UPON WHICH THE ANTIOCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY IS LOCATED, AND THAT THE RECOMMENDATION BE CONSIDERED BY THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION AT ITS MARCH 2018 MEETING SO THAT HLC STAFF CAN VISIT THE SITE.
6. Treasurer’s Report — Nathan Clark Click Here for the Revolving Fund Statement
7. Projects Committee Report — Mark Miller Click Here for Projects Committee Minutes
a. Prospective Purchase Of The Wadsworth House, 400 South Summit Avenue, Charlotte, N.C. Click Here for S&R Report
This matter will be considered in closed session.
Wadsworth House
b. Prospective Purchase Of The Tena Wallace Cabin Property, 9425 Robinson Church Road, Charlotte, N.C. Click Here for More Information on Property
This matter will be considered in closed session.
Wallace Cabin
c. Report On Charlotte Streetcar 85. Click Here for S&R Report
Charlotte Streetcar 85
The Committee reviewed the status of Charlotte Streetcar 85 and reached a consensus on the following matters:
1) The Committee believes that for now Streetcar 85 should remain at the North Carolina Transportation Museum.
2) That Lakewood Trolley should develop a comprehensive list of assets it must have in place to operate a viable vintage streetcar line along the Stewart Creek Greenway.
3) That for now the HLC should not increase its financial commitment to the purchase of a cart and generator for Streetcar 85.
4) That the HLC become proactive in its advocacy for the return of Streetcar 85 to Charlotte.
8. Old Business
9. New Business
January 31, 2018 – 8:00 a.m.
Draft Agenda
1. Design Review Chairman’s Report: Joe Elliott
2. Consulting Director’s Report: Dan Morrill
3. Preservation Planner’s Report: Stewart Gray
4. COA Application for Nebel Knitting Mill, 101 W. Worthington Avenue, Charlotte
Nebel Knitting Mill
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The applicant proposes to convert a portion of the historic building for use as a restaurant.
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Staff does not believe that the proposed new entrance on West Worthington is appropriate and that that portion of the project conflicts with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards No. 2.
5. COA Application for the Ranson House, 412 S. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville
Ranson House
Ranson House – Milk House
Ranson House Milk House
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The applicant proposes to demolish the milk house on the property. In the middle of the 20th century a porch (now enclosed) was added to the rear wind, and water running off the milk house is causing issues with the foundation of the rear wing. Staff believes that the integrity of the milk house has been compromised, that the changed orientation of the house to the milk house negatively impacts the significance of the milk house, and that in light of the potential for continuing water damage, demolition of the milk house is appropriate. Staff believes that the removal of the milk house meets Secretary of the Interior’s Standards No. 2.
6. Review of a proposed project at 1708 Park Road, Charlotte
1708 Park Road
1708 Park Road is protected by historic covenants that require the HLC to approve any material alterations to the property.
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Staff believe that the proposed changes to the stairway door and doorway are not appropriate, and that the existing triple windows on the rear elevation should be left in place, and that those proposed changes conflict with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards Numbers 2 and 9.
7. Old Business
8. New Business
January 29, 2018 – 9:00 a.m.
1. Chair’s Report: Jeffrey Parsons
2. Consulting Director’s Report: Dan Morrill
3. Consideration of the Survey and Research Report on Fire Station Number Eight, 1201 The Plaza, Charlotte
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Fire Station No. 8
Staff believes that the Survey and Research report successfully makes the case for special significance for this property.
4. Consideration of the Survey and Research Report on the Dr. Reginald Hawkins House, 1703 Madison Avenue, Charlotte
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Dr. Reginald Hawkins House
Staff believes that the Survey and Research report successfully makes the case for special significance for this property.
5. Consideration of the Survey and Research Report on the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 3712 Monroe Road, Charlotte
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Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
This property was put on the HLC’s Study List in 2015. Staff believes that the Survey and Research report successfully makes the case for special significance for this property. Staff recommends that this property be considered at the HLC’s March meeting to provide time to visit the site.
6. Consideration of placement of the Myers Park Shopping Center, 700 block of Providence Road, Charlotte, on the Study List of Prospective Historic Landmarks
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Myers Park Shopping Center
Staff has been unable to have substantive discussions with the property owner and suggests that consideration of this property be delayed until the next Survey meeting.
7. Consideration of placement of the Bernard and Sherry Richter House, 1030 Huntington Park Drive, Charlotte, on the Study List of Prospective Historic Landmarks
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Bernard and Sherry Richter House
The owner does not support adding the property to the Commission’s Study List.
8. Consideration of placement of the Stedman Henry Shropshire House, 1424 Burtonwood Circle, Charlotte, on the Study List of Prospective Historic Landmarks
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Stedman Henry Shropshire House
Staff recommends that the property be added to the Commission’s Study List. The property owner supports adding the property to the Study List. Click here to view information on the property.
9. Consideration of placement of the Rural Hill Marker, Neck Road and Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, on the Study List of Prospective Historic Landmarks
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Rural Hill Marker
Rural Hill Marker
The owner supports landmark designation. Staff recommends that a Survey and Research report be funded that would document the Rural Hill Marker, as well as the other stone features erected at Rural Hill and along Beatties Ford Road by Baxter Davidson.
10. Old Business
11. New Business
1. Consideration of Minutes — Click Here for January 8th Minutes
2. Chair’s Report — Len Norman
3. Director’s Report — Dan Morrill Click Here for Director’s Report
4. Lakewood Trolley Status Report — Frank Bragg
5. Public Hearings
a. Charlotte Firefighting Apparatuses (500 Dalton Avenue and 620 West 28th Street, Charlotte, N.C.) Click here to view the S&R.
b. Highland Park Mill No. 1 (340 E. 16th Street, Charlotte, N.C.) Click here to view the S&R.
c. Wilmore Elementary School (428 West Boulevard, Charlotte, N.C.) Click here to view the S&R.
6. Design Review Committee Report — Joe Elliott Click Here for Design Review Committee Minutes
a. COA Application for Nebel Knitting Mill, 101 W. Worthington Avenue, Charlotte
Nebel Knitting Mill
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The applicant proposes to convert a portion of the historic building for use as a restaurant and presented the plans linked below.
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Based on those plans the Design Review Committee approved the following motion:
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION APPROVE THE COA APPLICATION FOR NEBEL KNITTING MILL, 101 WEST WORTHINGTON AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N.C., AS PRESENTED WITH THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION OF NOT APPROVING THE PROPOSED NEW ENTRANCE ON WEST WORTHINGTON AVENUE, AND THAT THE FINAL DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED NEW DOOR ON CAMDEN ROAD AND ANY ALTERATIONS TO THE FLOOR-PLAN BE APPROVED BY THE DESIGN REVIEW CHAIR AND HLC STAFF, AND THAT THE APPLICANT BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A RECORD PHOTOGRAPH TO THE HLC OF THE EXISTING CONDITION OF THE WINDOW THAT IS BEING REMOVED.
Based on the Design Review Committee’s feedback, the applicant has submitted revised plans with the proposed new entrance removed. Staff and the Design Review Chairman have reviewed the plans and believe that they are appropriate with the condition that the proposed new double-hung windows facing the courtyard not be approved, and that the design shown for the proposed new front entrance doors not be approved as shown, but that the HLC staff and the Design Review Committee Chair be allowed to approve the final design for the door.
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b. COA Application for the Ranson House, 412 S. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville
Ranson House
Ranson House – Milk House
Ranson House – Milk House
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The applicant proposes to demolish the milk house on the property.
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION APPROVE THE COA APPLICATION FOR DEMOLITION OF THE RANSON HOUSE MILK HOUSE BUILDING, 412 S. OLD STATESVILLE ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., AS PRESENTED.
c. Review of a proposed project at 1708 Park Road, Charlotte
1708 Park Road
1708 Park Road is protected by historic covenants that require the HLC to approve any material alterations to the property.
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THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION APPROVE THE PROJECT AT 1708 PARK ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C., AS PROPOSED WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE EXISTING STAIRWAY DOOR BE KEPT IN PLACE, BUT THAT ALTERATIONS TO THE DOOR TO FIT THE ENLARGED OPENING BE ALLOWED, AND THAT AS MUCH OF THE BRICK AND TRIPLE WINDOW WALL AS POSSIBLE ON THE ORIGINAL REAR ELEVATION BE PRESERVED, AND THAT HLC STAFF AND THE DESIGN REVIEW CHAIR COULD APPROVE THE FINAL DESIGN OF THE NEW WALL.
7. Survey Committee Report — Jeff Parsons Click Here for Survey Committee Minutes
a. Consideration of the Survey and Research Report on Fire Station Number Eight, 1201 The Plaza, Charlotte
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Fire Station No. 8
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION PROCESS CHARLOTTE FIRE STATION NUMBER EIGHT, 1201 THE PLAZA, CHARLOTTE, N.C., FOR PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION, INCLUDING THE EXTERIOR OF CHARLOTTE FIRE STATION NUMBER EIGHT AND THE ENTIRE TAX PARCEL UPON WHICH THE FIRE STATION SITS.
b. Consideration of the Survey and Research Report on the Dr. Reginald Hawkins House, 1703 Madison Avenue, Charlotte
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Dr. Reginald Hawkins House
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION PROCESS THE DR. REGINALD HAWKINS HOUSE, 1703 MADISON AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N.C., FOR PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION, INCLUDING THE INTERIOR OF THE HOUSE, EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE, AND THE ENTIRE TAX PARCEL UPON WHICH THE DR. REGINALD HAWKINS HOUSE SITS.
c. The Survey and Research Report on the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 3712 Monroe Road, Charlotte will be presented at the March HLC meeting.
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Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
d. Consideration of placement of the Myers Park Shopping Center, 700 block of Providence Road, Charlotte, on the Study List of Prospective Historic Landmarks
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Myers Park Shopping Center
Staff reported that it has been unable to have substantive discussions with the property owner and recommends that consideration of this property be delayed until the next Survey meeting.
The Committee approved the Staff recommendation.
e. Consideration of placement of the Bernard and Sherry Richter House, 1030 Huntington Park Drive, Charlotte, on the Study List of Prospective Historic Landmarks
Bernard and Sherry Richter House
The Committee requested that HLC Staff endeavor to initiate discussions with the owners about possible preservation solutions for the property.
f. Consideration of placement of the Stedman Henry Shropshire House, 1424 Burtonwood Circle, Charlotte, on the Study List of Prospective Historic Landmarks
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Stedman Henry Shropshire House
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION PLACE THE STEDMAN HENRY SHROPSHIRE HOUSE, 1424 BURTONWOOD CIRCLE, CHARLOTTE, N.C., ON THE STUDY LIST OF PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS.
g. Consideration of placement of the Historic Rock Markers erected by Edward Lee Baxter Davidson in North Mecklenburg County on the Study List of Prospective Historic Landmarks and authorization of the preparation of a Survey and Research report on the markers
Rural Hill Marker
Rural Hill Marker
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION PLACE THE HISTORIC ROCK MARKERS ERECTED BY EDWARD LEE BAXTER DAVIDSON IN NORTH MECKLENBURG COUNTY ON THE STUDY LIST OF PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS, AND THAT A SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORT FOR THE MARKERS PRODUCED BY EDWARD LEE BAXTER DAVIDSON, INCLUDING THE RURAL HILL MARKER, BE FUNDED.
8. Treasurer’s Report — Nathan Clark
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9. Projects Committee Report — Mark Miller Click Here for Projects Committee Minutes
a. Creation of Project Management Committee
THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE BARNHARDT AD HOC COMMITTEE BECOME A PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF LAURA HOOVER, TOM EGAN, AND GARRETT NELSON, WHICH WILL COORDINATE ITS ACTIVITIES WITH MECKLENBURG COUNTY’S ASSET AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST WITH FORTHCOMING PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT.
b. Discussion Of Potential Purchase Of The Wadsworth House.
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10. HLC Strategic Planning Session — Len Norman and Dan Morrill
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11. Old Business
12. New Business