Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission

Author: Elizabeth Stuart

May 14, 2021

The historic Ervin Building, located in east Charlotte, will soon be brought back to life with plans to renovate the building into office space with a rooftop bar. The building is currently on the Historic Landmarks Commission’s Study List of Prospective Historic Landmarks and in January 2021, the Commission unanimously voted to process the building for historic landmark designation. 

Discover more about the history and future plans for the Ervin Building here: “A historic east Charlotte tower fell into disrepair years ago. Soon it will be restored.


The Design Review Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 26, 2021, 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.


May 26, 2021 – 8:00 a.m.

1.  Chair’s Report: Garrett Nelson

2.  Staff Report: Jack Thomson and Stewart Gray

3.  McNinch House, 2401 Sharon Lane, Charlotte

The Commission passed the following motion at its April meeting: 

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT APPROVE PLANS AS PRESENTED FOR THE MCNINCH HOUSE, 2401 SHARON LANE, CHARLOTTE, N.C., WITH THE CONDITION THAT LOTS 3 AND 4 AS SHOWN ON THE PRESENTED PLANS NOT BE APPROVED AND WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE DESIGN OF LOTS 3 AND 4 SHOULD ADDRESS SHARON LANE AND THAT LOTS 3 AND 4 AND THE LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY WILL BE REVIEWED AT A LATER DATE. THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE MOTION WITH MR. CLARKE ABSTAINING FROM THE VOTE.

In accordance with this motion, the applicant has submitted architectural plans for the two houses that face Sharon Lane. 

Polaris Map of Property

Development Site Plan

Elevations

Marked Up Elevations

McNinch House

4.  VanLandingham Estate, 2010 The Plaza, Charlotte

Polaris Map of Property

Development Plans

The Committee will review an infill project of 22 townhomes on designated land associated with the VanLandingham Estate historic landmark. 

In 2015 the HLC approved a development plan for the VanLandingham Estate that included 18 townhomes and a community pool and pool house.  The development plan was never executed and no COA was issued.

VanLandingham Estate

5.  Old Business

6.  New Business


The next meeting of the Design Review Committee of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will be held VIRTUALLY on Wednesday, May 26 at 8:00 a.m.

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2021 Mad About Modern Home Tour

THE CHARLOTTE MUSEUM OF HISTORY NEEDS YOU…AND YOUR HOUSE

Now in its 10th year, The Charlotte Museum of History’s award-winning Mad About Modern Home Tour raises awareness and appreciation of Charlotte’s historic built environment, and midcentury + modern architecture and design.


Here’s Where You Come In:

The Charlotte Museum of History is in search of homes and homeowners interested in being on this year’s tour with two different ways to participate in the experience.

Virtual Feature: your home will be in the digital guide only. Includes a photoshoot and video session – usually scheduled on the same day.

In-Person Feature: your home will be in the digital guide plus be open to visitors during the VIP in-person experience on September 25. Tickets will be limited based on current safety guidelines.


Why You Want to Participate:

Homeowners get complementary tickets to the tour and associated events.

Many owners find that a past tour feature is a great selling point when they decide to put their home on the market.

It’s a lot of fun! You’ll meet other homeowners and design enthusiasts as well as explore some of the best midcentury + modern homes and buildings in Charlotte.


Want to know more? Simply fill out this brief “get to know you” by clicking the button below and someone from the ModSquad planning committee will be in touch shortly. The ModSquad is excited to hear from you!

SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 23 at 6:00 P.M.


The May 10 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

a. Consideration of April HLC Minutes

b. Consideration of April Closed Session HLC Minutes

2.  Chair’s Report: Jeff Parsons

3.  Public Comment Period

4.  Treasurer’s Report: Jack Thomson on behalf of Treasurer

5.  Design Review Committee Report: Garrett Nelson

Staff recommends that the Commission adopt Proposed Limited Design Review Recommendations for the HLC for Single-Family Home Additions and Infill Development

Staff believes that the adoption of the recommendations would provide the Commission, property owners, and developers a good starting point for discussing home additions and infill development. 

6.  Survey Committee Report: Brian Clarke  Survey Committee Minutes

a.  Stafford Properties  

Designation Report

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT PROCESS THE STAFFORD PROPERTY FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION, INCLUDING THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE LOG SLAVE QUARTER-TENANT HOUSE AND THE OUTBUILDINGS, AND THE ASSOCIATED SITE AS SHOWN ON THE BOUNDARY MAP IN THE DESIGNATION REPORT. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Technical difficulties at the April Survey Meeting made it difficult for the owner to clearly relay her concerns to the Committee. The following substitute motion is recommended by Staff and reflects the wishes of the property owner:

A MOTION THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION PROCESS THE STAFFORD PROPERTY FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION, INCLUDING THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE LOG SLAVE QUARTER-TENANT HOUSE AND THE APPROXIMATELY 27.780 ACRES OF LAND ASSOCIATED WITH TAX PARCEL 10521107.

b.  Kimberlee Apartments  

Designation Report

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT PROCESS THE KIMBERLEE APARTMENTS FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION, INCLUDING THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDINGS AS WELL AS THE ASSOCIATED AUXILIARY STRUCTURES, THE LAND, AND THE LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE ELEMENTS ON THE APPROXIMATELY 4.61-ACRE PARCEL AS SHOWN ON THE BOUNDARY MAP IN THE DESIGNATION REPORT. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

The following item is for informational purposes:

c.  Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte

At its April 21st meeting, the Survey Committee reached a consensus to recommend to the owners of Camp North End to proceed with a designation report for portions of the property as shown on the attached plan.  The ongoing development of the property includes recent and ongoing rehabilitation of some buildings, infill development outside of the proposed landmark boundary, and the demolition of portions of some buildings proposed for landmark designation.  

Development Site Plan

7.  Projects Committee Report: Edwin Wilson  Projects Committee Minutes

8.  Nominating Committee Report: Laura Hoover   

9.  Staff Report: Jack Thomson and Stewart Gray

a.  CLG Training Update  Current Virtual Training Opportunities

10.  Old Business

11.  New Business