Draft Agenda
1. Consideration of Minutes Click Here for June 10th Minutes
2. Chair’s Report: Jeff Parsons
3. Director’s Report: Dan Morrill
4. Senior Preservation Planner’s Report: Stewart Gray
5. Design Review Committee Report: Garrett Nelson Click Here for Design Review Committee Minutes
a. Ingleside, 7225 Bud Henderson Road, Huntersville, N.C.
Ingleside
The Design Review Committee presents a unanimous consensus to the Historic Landmarks Commission that the plan for Ingleside, 7225 Bud Henderson Road, Huntersville, N.C., be approved as shown with the condition that the balustrade on the front porch match the existing in design, that the proposed new intermediate pilasters on the rear porch should be better differentiated from the old by scale or by design, while still compatible with the historic elements of the rear elevation, and that a landscape plan for the section of the yard directly in front of the house will be brought directly to the Historic Landmarks Commission for approval.
b. Johnston Mill, 3315 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, N.C.
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Johnston Mill
The Design Review Committee presents a unanimous consensus to the Historic Landmarks Commission that the effective date of the Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the Machine Storage Building at the Johnston Mill, 3315 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, N.C., be delayed 365 days from the date of issuance.
c. Highland Park Mill #1, 340 E. 16th Street, Charlotte, N.C.
Highland Park Mill No. 1
Highland Park Mill No 1 Smokestack
The Design Review Committee presents a consensus to the Historic Landmarks Commission that painted letters on the smokestack located at Highland Park Mill #1, 340 E. 16th Street, Charlotte, N.C., not be allowed, but that a reversible option that replicates painted letters may be appropriate, and that flat removable letters may also be appropriate, and with the condition that no mechanical fasteners will be used in affixing signage to the smokestack.
d. VanLandingham Estate, 2010 The Plaza, Charlotte, N.C.
VanLandingham Estate
The Design Review Committee presents a unanimous consensus to recommend to the Historic Landmarks Commission that the topiary building proposed at the VanLandingham Estate, 2010 The Plaza, Charlotte, N.C., be pushed towards the rear of the property as much as possible, perhaps with single-loaded parking to the rear of the building, that the parking be limited to the minimum number of spaces required by zoning, that the driveways and parking not be constructed of asphalt or concrete, that the driveways and parking areas be constructed with materials that are compatible with the historic character of the property, and with the condition that the massing of the proposed topiary be reduced.
6. Survey Committee Report: Len Norman
7. Projects Committee Report: Edwin Wilson
8. Executive Committee Report: Jeff Parsons Click Here for Executive Committee Minutes
The Commission will consider several matters in closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11
9. Treasurer’s Report: Diane Althouse
10. Old Business
11. New Business
1. Consideration of Minutes Click Here for May 13th Minutes
a. Consideration of Closed Session Minutes
2. Chair’s Report: Jeff Parsons Reporting as Vice Chair
3. Director’s Report: Dan Morrill Click Here for Director’s Report
4. Projects Committee Report: Len Norman
a. Update on Cohen-Fumero House, 1154 Cedarwood Lane, Charlotte, N.C.
b. Update on Torrence Lytle School, 302 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville, N.C.
Torrence Lytle School – Bates Proposal
Offer to Purchase and Contract
c. Update on Ingleside, 7225 Bud Henderson Road, Huntersville, N.C.
d. Update on the Excelsior Club, 921 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C.
e. The Commission will consider several matters in closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11
5. Senior Preservation Planner’s Report: Stewart Gray
a. Public Hearing for Historic Landmark Designation for the Derita Gymnasium, 6115 Rumple Road, Charlotte, N.C.
SHPO Response Letter and SHPO Comments
Survey and Research Report on the Derita Gymnasium
b. Public Hearing for Historic Landmark Designation for the Former Louise Cotton Mill House, 1104 Pamlico Street, Charlotte, N.C.
SHPO Response Letter and SHPO Comments
Survey and Research Report on the Former Louise Cotton Mill House
6. Design Review Committee Report: Garrett Nelson Click Here for Design Review Committee Minutes
a. American Legion Memorial Stadium, 310 N. Kings Drive, Charlotte, N.C.
Design Update for American Legion Memorial Stadium
American Legion Memorial Stadium
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT APPROVE THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL STADIUM, 310 N. KINGS DRIVE, CHARLOTTE, N.C., WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1) FURTHER DISCUSSIONS WILL BE HELD BETWEEN THE APPLICANT AND THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION OF THE PROPERTY, 2) THAT THE APPLICANT CONSIDER USING THE CENTER ARCHES OF THE TICKET BOOTH BUILDINGS FOR HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION OF THE PROPERTY, AND 3) THAT THE TWO PROPOSED DESIGN OPTIONS FOR THE PROPOSED NEW BUILDINGS ARE APPROPRIATE AND THE APPLICANT HAS THE DISCRETION TO USE EITHER OPTION.
b. Violet W. Currie House, 525 N. Main Street, Davidson, N.C.
Renovation Proposal for Currie House and Revised Proposal
Street Views of the Proposed Addition
Violet W. Currie House
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT APPROVE THE PROPOSED PLAN FOR THE VIOLET W. CURRIE HOUSE, 525 N. MAIN STREET, DAVIDSON, N.C., WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1) THAT THE HEIGHT OF THE PROPOSED CROSS-GABLED WING BE REDUCED, 2) THAT THE AREA OF THE PROPOSED COURTYARD BE REDUCED, 3) THAT THE PROPOSED COURTYARD WALL BE NO CLOSER THAN TWELVE FEET TO THE EXISTING TREE LOCATED TO THE SOUTH OF THE HOUSE AND SHOWN ON THE PLANS, AND 4) THAT THE FRONT PORCH DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS BE PRESERVED.
7. Survey Committee Report: Jeff Parsons Click Here for Survey Committee Minutes
a. Stafford Slave Cabin, 12215 Plaza Road Extension, Charlotte, N.C.
Stafford Slave Cabin
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT FUND A SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORT ON THE STAFFORD SLAVE CABIN, 12215 PLAZA ROAD EXTENSION, CHARLOTTE, N.C., AND THAT THIS FUNDING BE DELAYED UNTIL AFTER THE START OF THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR, WHICH BEGINS JULY 1, 2019.
The building is in poor condition and Staff has concerns about its potential stabilization. There might be a need to develop a policy governing the use of Staff time for properties that are not historic landmarks.
b. Charlotte Modernist Survey
Consultant Susan Mayer surveyed over 1000 properties in Charlotte and presented her findings to the Survey Committee.
8. Treasurer’s Report: Nathan Clark Click Here for May 2019 Project Budget
9. Nominating Committee Report/Election of Officers: Laura Hoover
10. Old Business
11. New Business
1. Consideration of Minutes Click Here for April 8th Minutes
a. Consideration of Closed Session Minutes
2. Chair’s Report: Tom Egan
3. Director’s Report: Dan Morrill Click Here for Director’s Report
4. Senior Preservation Planner’s Report: Stewart Gray
a. Public Hearing for Historic Landmark Designation for the B.A. Sustare House, 110 West Matthews Street, Matthews, N.C.
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The Commission will consider several matters in closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11
5. Executive Committee Report: Tom Egan
a. Remarks of the Consulting Director
6. Projects Committee Report: Len Norman Click Here for Projects Committee Minutes
a. Several project items must be considered in closed session, which has already been convened.
At this point, the Commission should reconvene in open session.
b. Discussion of Policy Governing Virtual Meetings of the HLC and its Constituent Bodies and Policy Governing Use of Email for Making Official Decisions
THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT AMEND THE BY-LAWS OF THE HLC IN THE HLC POLICY MANUAL AS PRESENTED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: 1) UNDER SECTION IV. MEETINGS G(A) THAT “CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR” BE REPLACED BY “COMMITTEE CHAIR,” AND 2) UNDER SECTION IV. MEETINGS G(B) THAT “CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR” BE CHANGED TO “CHAIR OR VICE-CHAIR,” AND 3) UNDER 13. GUIDELINES FOR PROJECTS AND REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS THAT “THE HLC SHALL HAVE THE ABILITY TO APPOINT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE” BE CHANGED TO “THE HLC SHALL DELEGATE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE” AND THAT THIS SECTION BE MOVED TO III. COMMITTEES UNDER ITEM D. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
c. Discussion of Impact of Option to Purchase Process. Leslie Johnson has described the governing process as it presently stands.
1) All Options to Purchase must be approved by BOCC.
2) Purchase price must be “reasonable” as determined by appraisal or realtor’s comps. If latter is used language must be included stating that price could be adjusted.
3) HLC should seek to identify buyer to whom to assign the option.
4) If the HLC decides to purchase the property, the HLC must return to the BOCC for approval after performing full due diligence.
5) In instances when the HLC isn’t planning to purchase the property, it may choose to perform some elements of due diligence. However, it would be based on HLC direction to the Consulting Director.
7. Design Review Committee Report: Garrett Nelson Click Here for Design Review Committee Minutes
a. First National Bank Building, 110 and 112 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, N.C.
First National Bank Building
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE PROPOSED WINDOW DESIGNS FOR THE FIRST STORY LEFT AND MIDDLE WINDOWS ON THE NORTH ELEVATION AS SHOWN ON THE PRESENTED PLAN FOR THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING, 110 AND 112 SOUTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, N.C., BE IDENTICAL IN DESIGN TO THE EXISTING WINDOWS ON THE NORTH ELEVATION WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SINGLE HORIZONTAL DIVIDER AND THAT THE THIRD RIGHT WINDOW BE SHORTER IN ORDER TO AVOID THE SEATING AREA IN POLK PLACE PARK AND THAT STAFF AND THE DESIGN REVIEW CHAIR WILL APPROVE THE CHANGES BEFORE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS IS ISSUED.
b. George Stephens House, 821 Harvard Place, Charlotte, N.C.
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George Stephens House
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE PROPOSED DECK ADDITION FOR THE GEORGE STEPHENS HOUSE, 821 HARVARD PLACE, CHARLOTTE, N.C., SHOULD STEP-BACK FROM THE SIDE ELEVATION AND THAT THE PERGOLA SHOULD NOT PROJECT PAST THE SIDE ELEVATION.
8. Survey Committee Report: Jeff Parsons Click Here for Survey Committee Minutes
a. Consideration of Funding a Survey and Research Report for the Ashford House, 241 Hoskins Avenue Drive, Charlotte, N.C.
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Ashford House
The Survey Committee presents a unanimous consensus to the Historic Landmarks Commission that it fund a Survey and Research Report for the Ashford House, 241 Hoskins Avenue Drive, Charlotte, N.C., and that this funding be delayed until after the start of the next fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2019.
b. Consideration of Survey and Research Report for the Nevin School, 3523 Nevin Road, Charlotte, N.C.
Survey and Research Report on the Nevin School
Nevin School
The Survey Committee presents a unanimous consensus to the Historic Landmarks Commission that it process the Nevin School (including the exteriors of the 1923 school building and the 1949 auditorium, as well as the tax parcels upon which the buildings sit), 3523 Nevin Road, Charlotte, N.C., for historic landmark designation.
c. Consideration of Survey and Research Report for the Martin-Worth-Henderson House, 310 Concord Road, Davidson, N.C.
Survey and Research Report on the Martin-Worth-Henderson House
Martin-Worth-Henderson House
The Survey Committee presents a unanimous consensus to the Historic Landmarks Commission that it process the Martin-Worth-Henderson House (including the interior and exterior of the building, as well as the entire tax parcel upon which it sits), 310 Concord Road, Davidson, N.C., for historic landmark designation.
d. Consideration of Survey and Research Report for the Bonnie E. Cone House, 9234 Sandburg Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.
Survey and Research Report on the Bonnie E. Cone House
Bonnie E. Cone House
The Survey Committee presents a unanimous consensus to the Historic Landmarks Commission that it process the Bonnie E. Cone House (including the exterior of the building as well as the entire tax parcel upon which it sits), 9234 Sandburg Avenue, Charlotte, N.C., for historic landmark designation.
9. Treasurer’s Report: Nathan Clark Click Here for April 2019 Project Budget
10. Nominating Committee Report: Laura Hoover
11. Old Business
12. New Business
1. Consideration of Minutes Click Here for March 11th Minutes
2. Chair’s Report: Tom Egan
3. Director’s Report: Dan Morrill Click Here for Director’s Report
4. Senior Preservation Planner’s Report: Stewart Gray
a. Report on Huntersville Town Jail Click Here for Photographs
5. Design Review Committee Report: Garrett Nelson Click Here for Design Review Committee Minutes
a. Revisions to COA 17-59 for the Delburg Mill House, 303 Delburg Street, Davidson, N.C.
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Delburg Mill House
Delburg Mill House Garage
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT APPROVE THE REVISED PLANS FOR THE DELBURG MILL HOUSE GARAGE, 303 DELBURG STREET, DAVIDSON, N.C., AS SUBMITTED WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE OVERHANG BRACKET BE REMOVED FROM THE PLAN.
b. COA Application for the Lambeth-Gossett House, 923 Granville Road, Charlotte, N.C.
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Lambeth-Gossett House
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT APPROVE THE PLANS FOR THE LAMBETH-GOSSETT HOUSE, 923 GRANVILLE ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C., AS SUBMITTED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1) THAT THE PROPOSED MASONRY BASE OF THE COOKING AREA SHOULD NOT BE APPROVED AND THAT A DESIGN FOR A CABINET OPTION FOR THE OUTDOOR GRILL WOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION; AND 2) THAT THE FINAL DESIGN OF THE PITCH OF THE HIPPED ROOF SKYLIGHT BE APPROVED BY HLC STAFF AND THE DESIGN REVIEW CHAIR.
c. COA Application for the First National Bank Building, 110 and 112 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, N.C.
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First National Bank Building
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT CONCEPTUALLY APPROVE THE GLAZED OPENINGS ALONG THE WALL FOR THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING, 110 AND 112 SOUTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, N.C., WITH THE CONDITION THAT REFINED PLANS WILL BE RESUBMITTED TO THE COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER REVIEW.
6. Survey Committee Report: Jeff Parsons
The Survey Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:00 p.m.
a. Consideration of the Survey and Research Report on the Louise Cotton Mill House, 1104 Pamlico Street, Charlotte, N.C.
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7. Treasurer’s Report: Nathan Clark Click Here for Revised March 2019 Project Budget
8. Projects Committee Report: Len Norman Click Here for Projects Committee Minutes
a. Torrence Lytle School, 302 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville, N.C.
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THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT: 1) ACCEPT THE OFFER OUTLINED IN THE TERM SHEET AND AGREED TO BY REGINA AND TYSON BATES FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE TORRENCE LYTLE SCHOOL, 302 HOLBROOKS ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., AND 2) ALLOW THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE TERMS OF THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BASED ON TERM SHEET AND DELEGATE NEGOTIATION AND APPROVAL OF ANY SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THE TERMS OF THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION CHAIR AND THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE CHAIR.
The Projects Chair will present a substitute motion:
Substitute Motion for Torrence Lytle School
b. Barnhardt House, 3217 Maymont Place, Charlotte, N.C.
The Commission will consider the sales price of the Barnhardt House.
c. The Commission will consider several matters in closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11
9. Executive Committee Report: Tom Egan
a. Remarks of the Consulting Director
b. The Commission will consider several matters in closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11
10. Old Business
11. New Business