August 28, 2019 – 8:00 a.m.
1. Chair’s Report: Garrett Nelson
2. Director’s Report: Dan Morrill
a. I recommend that hereafter when the effective date of a Certificate of Appropriateness is delayed that the Historic Landmarks Commission inform the applicant of how he/she/it/they might contact agencies such as the State Historic Preservation Office, Preservation North Carolina, and Preserve Mecklenburg to investigate alternatives to demolition.
3. Senior Preservation Planner’s Report: Stewart Gray
4. VanLandingham Estate, 2010 The Plaza, Charlotte, N.C.
Additional Photographs of the Estate House
Proposed Renovations of the Estate House
VanLandingham Estate
The applicant is proposing a renovation and addition to the house.
Staff Recommendation
2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided.
5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved.
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment.
10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.
5. Victor Shaw House, 2400 Mecklenburg Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.
Victor Shaw House
Photographs of the Shaw House Property
Concept Plan for Shaw House Property
The applicant is proposing infill development on the property.
Background: The owner has received a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the Shaw House. The effective date is December 17, 2019. In May 2019, Preservation Mecklenburg (PMI) signed an Option To Purchase the Shaw House Property. The Option To Purchase is exclusive and assignable and expires on December 1st. If the Option is not assigned, the owner intends to demolish the house and allow the new owner to erect the number of houses permitted by existing zoning. In short, in-fill development will occur regardless.
Importantly, if Preserve Mecklenburg assigns its Option To Purchase, it will place preservation easements on the property to assure that the historic house is preserved in perpetuity.
Staff Recommendation
2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided.
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment.
10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.
6. American Legion Memorial Stadium, 310 N. Kings Drive, Charlotte, N.C.
American Legion Memorial Stadium
Note: The detail of the reconstructed rock walls has been approved on a Staff level.
7. Old Business
8. New Business
August 21, 2019 – 6:00 p.m.
1. Chair’s Report: Len Norman
2. Senior Preservation Planner’s Report: Stewart Gray
3. Ford Motor Company Plant, 1774 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.
Report on Ford Motor Company Plant
4. Helper-Walley House, 603 North Main Street, Davidson, N.C.
5. Beatties Ford Road Corridor Study
The HLC has approved a study of the Beatties Ford Road corridor to identify significant historic resources. Staff recommends that the Survey Committee consider a first phase of the survey to include Washington Height, University Park, and the buildings that front of Beatties Ford Road between Brookshire Blvd and Interstate 85.
The survey of Washington Heights would include an inventory of all pre-1945 buildings. The survey would also include any post-1945 architecturally or historically significant buildings.
An historic report on the University Park neighborhood would be produced with a general analysis of the housing stock, and identify architecturally and historically significant properties.
The survey would also inventory all pre-1945 buildings that front Beatties Ford Road, and any post-1945 architecturally or historically significant buildings.
Map of Washington Heights Survey Area
Map of Study Area Fronting Beatties Ford Road
Brandon Lunsford produced the Historic West End Digital Map
6. Old Business
7. New Business
1. Consideration of Minutes Click Here for August 12th Minutes
a. Consideration of Closed Session Minutes
2. Chair’s Report: Jeff Parsons
3. Director’s Report: Dan Morrill
a. On December 9th, Amber Stimpson of the State Historic Preservation Office will meet with the HLC at 5:00 p.m. to explain her role in commenting on the prospective designation of historic landmarks.
b. Operations Budget Report
4. Treasurer’s Report: Diane Althouse Click Here for September 2019 Project Budget
5. Transition Committee Report: Diane Althouse
6. Senior Preservation Planner’s Report: Stewart Gray
a. Design Review Assistance
7. Design Review Committee Report: Garrett Nelson Click Here for Design Review Committee Minutes
a. VanLandingham Estate, 2010 The Plaza, Charlotte, N.C.
Additional Photographs of the Estate House
Proposed Renovations of the Estate House
Revised Plans for the Estate House
VanLandingham Estate
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT APPROVE THE PRESENTED PLANS FOR THE VANLANDINGHAM ESTATE, 2010 THE PLAZA, CHARLOTTE, N.C., WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1) THE APPLICANT WILL SUPPLY PHOTOGRAPHS AND/OR DRAWINGS OF CURRENT CONDITIONS FOR LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED LIFT; 2) THE APPLICANT WILL PROVIDE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE EXISTING CONDITIONS ON THE SECOND STORY; AND 3) THAT THE APPLICANT WILL INCORPORATE BOXED BEAMS OR SOME OTHER ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL THAT CLEARLY IDENTIFY THE ORIGINAL WALL CONFIGURATION.
b. Victor Shaw House, 2400 Mecklenburg Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.
Photographs of the Shaw House Property
Concept Plan for Shaw House Property
Victor Shaw House
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT CONCEPTUALLY APPROVE THE SITE PLAN AS PRESENTED FOR THE VICTOR SHAW HOUSE, 2400 MECKLENBURG AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N.C., WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1) THAT THE APPLICANTS WILL EXPLORE OPTIONS FOR THE SITING AND MASSING OF PROPOSED INFILL HOUSES #1 AND #10 AS LABELED ON THE SITE PLAN TO BE LESS CONSTRICTIVE ON THE SETTING OF THE VICTOR SHAW HOUSE; AND 2) THAT HLC STAFF AND THE DESIGN REVIEW CHAIR BE AUTHORIZED TO CONCEPTUALLY APPROVE THE LOCATION OF THE HOUSES IN THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY IF THE STRIP OF LAND SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN BUT NOT CURRENTLY INCLUDED IN THE DESIGNATED PROPERTY IS NOT PURCHASED.
8. Survey Committee Report: Len Norman Click Here for Survey Committee Minutes
a. Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant, 1774 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.
Survey and Research Report on Ford Motor Company Plant
Ford Motor Company Plant
Ford Motor Company Plant
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION PROCESS THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY ASSEMBLY PLANT, 1774 STATESVILLE AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N.C., FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION, INCLUDING THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING AND A PORTION OF THE TAX PARCEL AS PRESENTED TO THE COMMITTEE.
9. Projects Committee Report: Edwin Wilson
The Projects Committee did not meet. Therefore, all actions, if approved, will require motions with seconds.
a. Status of Current Projects
1) Torrence Lytle School, 302 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville, N.C.
Sandy Carnegie is in possession of the $5000 earnest money and will discuss this with the HLC.
2) Ingleside, 7225 Bud Henderson Road, Huntersville, N.C.
The closing has occurred. The settlement sheet contained an initial installment payment of $57,425,32.
3) Charles E. Barnhardt House, 3217 Maymont Place, Charlotte, N.C.
The closing on the Barnhardt House was scheduled for September 9, 2019, but has been delayed. Eric Gamble is following up with the buyer.
4) Louise Cotton Mill House, 1104 Pamlico Street, Charlotte, N.C. and Former Standard Oil Company Service Station, 1010 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, N.C.
Earnest money of $5,000 was received for each property and deposited in the HLC account.
b. The Commission will consider several matters in closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11.
10. Education Committee Report: Jeff Parsons
11. Old Business
12. New Business