Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission

Author: Elizabeth Stuart

A Look Back at the Commission’s Year

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December 9, 2021 

The Historic Landmarks Commission has had a busy and successful year! Although conducting business remotely for most of the year, the HLC still managed to designate 10 properties as local historic landmarks. We couldn’t preserve properties without the help of supportive property owners, our local governing boards, our historic consultants, and of course our dedicated Commissioners, among others, including members of the public who believe in the importance of historic preservation. We’re always on the lookout for significant historic resources so if you’re aware of such a property that you’d like us to look into, let us know. 

For more about the HLC’s year: “10 Historic Sites in Charlotte Protected in 2021“

HLC Agenda – December 13, 2021

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The December 13 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 November HLC Minutes

2.  Chair’s Report: William Hughes

3.  Public Comment Period (Up to 3 Minutes Per Person)

4.  Financial Report: Jack Thomson

5.  Quasi-Judicial Hearing for the Mayes House, 435 East Morehead Street, Charlotte 

Proposed Plans

Staff Report

Mayes House

6.  Proposed Additions to the Rules of Procedure

Before July 1, 1978, ordinances adopted in Mecklenburg County for the designation of local historic landmarks included in the designation both the interiors and exteriors of the buildings, unless the ordinance stated that the designation was for only the exterior of a building. After July 1, 1978, only the exterior of a building is included in the designation unless an ordinance explicitly states that the interior is included. The HLC should consider adopting a rule that unless explicitly stated otherwise, the interior of a building is included in the designation for all properties designated before July 1, 1978.

The HLC should consider adopting a policy to allow for design review items where Staff does not find conflict with the STANDARDS to be placed on a consent agenda.

If the HLC adopts a policy to allow for design review items to be placed on a consent agenda, any project approved for a Certificate of Appropriateness by a historic preservation commission for a local historic district can be placed on a consent agenda.

If the HLC adopts a policy to allow for design review items to be placed on a consent agenda, any project approved for state or federal tax credits by the State Historic Preservation Office can be placed on a consent agenda.

7.  Survey Committee Report: Brian Clarke

The Survey Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 26. 

8.  Projects Committee Report: Jeff Parsons

The Projects Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 19. 

9.  Staff Report: Jack Thomson and Stewart Gray

a.  Website/Social Media Update

10.  Old Business

11.  New Business

A Potential Hurdle for Excelsior Club Development

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December 6, 2021

The Excelsior Club may not currently be operational, but for many years it held the distinction of being the leading private Black social club in the Southeast. Built in 1944, the Excelsior Club has been designated as a local historic landmark since 1986 and is located at 921 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte.

For more: “The Excelsior Club project may stall again, this time because of a lack of parking spaces“

Instructions and Access to December 13 HLC Virtual Meeting

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The next meeting of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will be held virtually on Monday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m. in order to maintain social distancing as directed by public health officials.

Access to the meeting will be provided by both video (internet) and audio (internet OR telephone).

PLEASE NOTE

You should plan to log into the meeting by 5:45 p.m. on the day of the meeting to ensure that you will be admitted to the entire meeting. Please sign in with your first and last name. 

If, for any reason, there are technical problems with the virtual meeting before or during the meeting, please return to this page to repeat the login process and/or for any additional instructions or information.

Access Information for the Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting:

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Historic Rosedale Holiday Events

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December 1, 2021

December is suddenly upon us and with it comes several opportunities to explore Historic Rosedale, a Federal-style house (constructed early-1800s; designated as a local historic landmark in 1975) located at 3427 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, at one of their many holiday events. Maybe you’re interested in a holiday tour or exploring the property by candlelight? If a haunted history tour is more your speed, they’ve got you covered there as well. No matter which event you choose, this is a great chance to learn more about Rosedale’s history and holiday traditions. 

For more information: https://historicrosedale.org/

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