1. Consideration of Minutes Click Here for August 13th Minutes
2. Chair’s Report — Tom Egan
a. November Meeting Date Change Click Here for Calendar
3. Director’s Report — Dan Morrill Click Here for Director’s Report
4. Senior Preservation Planner’s Report — Stewart Gray
a. Public Hearings for Historic Landmark Designation:
i. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 3712 Monroe Road, Charlotte, N.C.
Click Here for S&R Report
ii. Reginald Armistice Hawkins House, 1703 Madison Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.
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The HLC should defer the public hearing for this property.
iii. Albert Wallace Log House, 9425 Robinson Church Road, Charlotte, N.C.
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iv. The De-Designation of a Portion of the Hennigan Place, 3503 Tilley Morris Road, Charlotte, N.C.
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5. Design Review Committee Report — Garrett Nelson
The Design Review Committee did not meet since the last HLC meeting, but is scheduled to meet on September 26.
6. Survey Committee Report — Jeff Parsons
The Survey Committee did not meet since the last HLC meeting, but is scheduled to meet on September 20.
7. Treasurer’s Report — Nathan Clark Click Here for August 2018 Project Budget
8. Projects Committee Report — Len Norman Click Here for Projects Committee Minutes
a. Charles E. Barnhardt House, 3217 Maymont Place, Charlotte, N.C.
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Charles E. Barnhardt House
THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF $5,150 FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION FORM FOR THE CHARLES E. BARNHARDT HOUSE, 3217 MAYMONT PLACE, CHARLOTTE, N.C.
b. Torrence Lytle School, 302 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville, N.C.
Torrence Lytle School
The Projects Committee reached a consensus that Dr. Morrill should approach Laurel Street Developers for purposes of identifying consultants that might assist the Commission in identifying funding sources for affordable housing at the Torrence Lytle School.
c. Excelsior Club, 921 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C.
This matter will be discussed in closed session.
Excelsior Club
9. Old Business
10. New Business
1. Consideration of Minutes Click Here for June 11th Minutes
2. Chair’s Report — Tom Egan
a. Update on Siloam School
3. Director’s Report — Dan Morrill Click Here for Director’s Report
4. Senior Preservation Planner’s Report — Stewart Gray
a. Update on Attendance Policy Click Here for Attendance
b. Confirmation of HLC Contact Information Click Here for Roster
c. Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, 3712 Monroe Road, Charlotte, N.C. Click Here for SHPO Comments
5. Design Review Committee Report — Garrett Nelson
6. Survey Committee Report — Jeff Parsons
a. Consideration of Preparation of S&R Report on Cornelius Agricultural Building Click Here for S&R Approval Form
7. Treasurer’s Report — Nathan Clark
8. Executive Committee Report — Tom Egan and Len Norman
Click Here for June Executive Committee Minutes
Click Here for July Executive Committee Minutes
Revision to Policy Manual Regarding S&R Reports
a. Wallace House, 9425 Robinson Church Road, Charlotte, N.C.
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Wallace Log House
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT APPROVE ENTERING INTO A LEASE AS PRESENTED OF THE WALLACE HOUSE, 9425 ROBINSON CHURCH ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C., WITH THE OWNERS, SUBJECT TO THE INCLUSION OF LANGUAGE STATING THAT THE HLC CAN TERMINATE THE LEASE WITH 45 DAYS NOTICE.
b. Charlotte “New Look” GM Bus
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THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT APPROVE IN PRINCIPLE THE TRANSFER OF TITLE OF THE GENERAL MOTORS NEW LOOK BUS IN “AS IS” CONDITION TO ARGOS REALTY ESTATE ADVISORS, INC., SUBJECT TO HLC APPROVAL OF A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH ARGOS SETTING FORTH THE TERMS OF THE TRANSFER.
c. Update on Prospective Sale of Charles E. Barnhardt House, 3217 Maymont Place, Charlotte, N.C.
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Charles E. Barnhardt House
The Executive Committee was authorized to consider an offer to purchase the Barnhardt House. The Committee unanimously approved the following motion:
THAT THE OFFER TO PURCHASE AND CONTRACT FOR THE BARNHARDT HOUSE, 3217 MAYMONT PLACE, CHARLOTTE, N.C., BE REVISED BY SANDY CARNEGIE, HLC ATTORNEY, TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: PURCHASE PRICE – $1,122,500; EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT – $10,000; DUE DILIGENCE FEE – $2,500; DUE DILIGENCE PERIOD – 60 DAYS; CLOSING – 90 DAYS AFTER EFFECTIVE DATE OF OFFER TO PURCHASE AND CONTRACT; SELLER WILL PAY UP TO $5,000 OF BUYER’S CLOSING COST; ROOF REPAIR MUST COMMENCE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF CLOSING. ADDITIONALLY IF THE POTENTIAL BUYERS COUNTER THE HLC OFFER WITH A CONTRACT PREREQUISITE OF SELLING THEIR CURRENT PROPERTY, THEN THE HLC REAL ESTATE AGENT IS AUTHORIZED TO PRESENT THE ATTACHED ADDENDUM TO THE BUYERS.
9. Projects Committee Report — Len Norman Click Here for Projects Committee Minutes
a. Option to Purchase Pecan Avenue Duplex, 1437 Pecan Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.
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Click Here for Historic Preservation Easement Agreement
THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION ENTER INTO AN EXCLUSIVE, ASSIGNABLE OPTION TO PURCHASE THE CRAFTSMAN STYLE DUPLEX AT 1437 PECAN AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N.C., FOR A FEE OF $3,000, AND SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO THE OPTION AS PRESENTED TO THE COMMITTEE: 1) THAT THE PROVISION FOR AN APPRAISAL OF THE PROPERTY BE REMOVED AND THAT THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR A PROSPECTIVE BUYER BE $300,000, 2) THAT LANGUAGE BE INCLUDED IN THE OPTION STIPULATING THAT ANY CONVEYANCE OF THE PROPERTY INCLUDE PRESERVATION COVENANTS TO PREVENT ITS DEMOLITION, AND 3) THAT THE OWNER WOULD COMMIT TO NO DEMOLITION OF ALL OR ANY PART OF THE PROPERTY FOR THE DURATION OF THE OPTION.
b. Ingleside, 7225 Bud Henderson Road, Huntersville N.C.
This matter will be discussed in closed session.
Ingleside
c. McConnell House, 4009 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C.
McConnell House
THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT CONSIDER ITS FULL RANGE OF LEGAL POWERS TO PREVENT THE IMPENDING DEMOLITION OF THE MCCONNELL HOUSE, 4009 BEATTIES FORD ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C.
10. Old Business
11. New Business
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission ADA Statement
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will make reasonable accommodations in all programs to enable participation by an individual with a disability who meets essential eligibility requirements. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission programs will be available in the most integrated setting for each individual. If any accommodations are necessary for participation in any program, meeting, or service, participants are encouraged to notify us at (704) 376-9115 or by email, elizabeth.stuart@mecklenburgcountync.gov, or at 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28207, at least one week prior to commencement.
1. Consideration of Minutes Click Here for May 14th Minutes
2. Chair’s Report — Len Norman
3. Director’s Report — Dan Morrill Click Here for Director’s Report
a. Revolving Fund Video. This training video describes the projects the HLC has undertaken since 1991.
4. Senior Preservation Planner’s Report — Stewart Gray
5. Consideration of Adopting Revisions to the HLC Policy Manual
6. Design Review Committee Report — Joe Elliott Click Here for Design Review Committee Minutes
a. COA Application for the William and Laura McConnell House, 4009 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C.
McConnell House
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The applicant proposes to demolish the house. State Enabling Legislation does not allow the Commission to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition. It can only delay its effective date for up to 365 days from the date of issuance.
The Committee reached a consensus to recommend to the Historic Landmarks Commission that it delay the effective date of the Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition of the McConnell House, 4009 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C., for 365 days from the date of issuance.
Staff will meet with the owner to explore preservation strategies.
b. COA Application for the Demolition of the Excelsior Club, 921 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C.
Excelsior Club
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The applicant proposes to demolish the Excelsior Club. This was a major social center for African Americans during the era of racial segregation. The owner is willing to enter into an option to allow the Historic Landmarks Commission to purchase the property at considerably above the most recent appraised value. State Enabling Legislation does not empower the HLC to deny an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition. It may only delay the effective date of the COA for up to 365 days from the date of issuance.
The Committee reached a consensus to recommend to the Historic Landmarks Commission that it delay the effective date of the Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition of the Excelsior Club, 921 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C., for 365 days from the date of issuance.
Staff will meet with the owner to explore preservation strategies.
7. Survey Committee Report — Jeff Parsons Click Here for Survey Committee Minutes
a. Hennigan Place, 3503 Tilley Morris Road, Charlotte, N.C.
Hennigan Place
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The property owner is requesting that a portion of the Hennigan Place have its historic landmark designation removed.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT RECOMMEND TO THE CHARLOTTE CITY COUNCIL THE REMOVAL OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF ALL PORTIONS EXCEPT LOT 1A, AS DEPICTED ON THE PRELIMINARY PLAT PLAN, OF THE HENNIGAN PLACE, 3503 TILLEY MORRIS ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C., SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1) THAT THE APPLICANT PLACE PRESERVATION COVENANTS ON THE ENTIRETY OF LOT 1A, WHICH INCLUDES THE HISTORIC HOUSE AND OUTBUILDINGS, GUARANTEEING THE PRESERVATION OF THE AFORESAID LOT AND IMPROVEMENTS IN PERPETUITY; 2) THAT SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE BUFFERS BE PLACED BETWEEN LOT 1A AND LOTS 2 AND 3, AND BETWEEN LOT 1A AND LOTS 1 AND 6 AS DEPICTED ON THE PRELIMINARY PLAT PLAN; 3) THAT DE-DESIGNATION NOT GO INTO EFFECT UNTIL DOCUMENTS ARE RECORDED, INCLUDING PRESERVATION COVENANTS ON LOT 1A; 4) THAT THE DRIVEWAY BE REDESIGNED TO MOVE THE WESTERN PORTION OF THE DRIVEWAY AWAY FROM THE NORTHWESTERN CORNER OF THE HISTORIC HOUSE AND MITIGATE THE DRIVEWAY’S VISUAL IMPACT ON LOT 1A, AS DEPICTED ON THE PRELIMINARY PLAT PLAN; 5) THAT LOT 1A NOT BE SUBJECT TO THE CONTROL OF THE HOA; AND 6) THAT CONDITIONS #2 AND #4 BE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE DESIGN REVIEW CHAIR AND HLC STAFF.
b. Huntersville Survey
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Click Here for List of 30 Notable Properties in Huntersville
c. Park Terrace Theater
Park Terrace Theater
Councilperson Egleston has contacted Staff concerning the potential for designation of the Park Terrace Theater. HLC Staff has communicated with Edens, the owner of the property. The property owner is requesting that the HLC delay any consideration of the property until Edens can finalize arrangements with their new tenant, AMC Movie Theaters.
d. Update on Post World War II Survey
Susan Mayer will consult on this project. The money to conduct the survey has been encumbered.
8. Treasurer’s Report — Nathan Clark
9. Projects Committee Report — Len Norman (Interim) Click Here for Projects Committee Minutes
a. Update on Torrence Lytle School, 302 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville, N.C.
Torrence Lytle School
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THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE LISTING CONTRACT WITH THE NICHOLS COMPANY FOR SIX MONTHS.
b. Discussion of Status of Excelsior Club, 921 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C. This matter will be considered in closed session.
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Excelsior Club
c. Update on Ingleside, 7225 Bud Henderson Road, Huntersville, N.C. This matter will be considered in closed session.
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Ingleside
10. Nominating Committee Report/Election of Officers — Laura Hoover
Commission rules require a written secret ballot unless motions are made to accept nominees by acclamation.
11. Old Business
12. New Business
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission ADA Statement
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will make reasonable accommodations in all programs to enable participation by an individual with a disability who meets essential eligibility requirements. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission programs will be available in the most integrated setting for each individual. If any accommodations are necessary for participation in any program, meeting, or service, participants are encouraged to notify us at (704) 376-9115 or by email, stewart.gray@mecklenburgcountync.gov, or at 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28207, at least one week prior to commencement.