Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission

Agenda – HLC Meeting

HLC Agenda – March 11, 2019

1.  Consideration of Minutes  Click Here for February 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

5.  Design Review Committee Report: Garrett Nelson  Click Here for Design Review Committee Minutes

a.  Request to Revise COA for Delburg Mill House, 303 Delburg Street, Davidson, N.C.

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Delburg Mill House

The owner of the Delburg Mill House is requesting that the approved plan for the garage to be modified to include windows set into the front gable. 

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT APPROVE THE REVISIONS TO THE WATSON STREET ELEVATION AND NOT APPROVE THE REVISIONS TO THE DELBURG STREET ELEVATION AS SUBMITTED FOR THE DELBURG MILL HOUSE, 303 DELBURG STREET, DAVIDSON, N.C.

6.  Survey Committee Report: Jeff Parsons

The Survey Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:00 p.m.

7.  Treasurer’s Report: Nathan Clark  Click Here for February 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 APPROVE THE TERM SHEET FOR TORRENCE LYTLE SCHOOL, 302 HOLBROOKS ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: 1) THE BATESES WILL PAY $5000 EARNEST MONEY AT SIGNING AND AN ADDITIONAL $5000 AT THE END OF THE FEASIBILITY PERIOD (TO BE APPLIED TO SELLER NOTE AT MATURITY); THE $40,000 DOWN PAYMENT AT CLOSING WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED; AND THE AMOUNT OF THE SELLER NOTE WILL BE THE FULL AMOUNT OF EXPENDITURES AT THE CLOSING DATE WHICH IS CURRENTLY $409,296.26. 

b.  Update of Negotiations on Ingleside, 7225 Bud Henderson Road, Huntersville, N.C.

Promissory Note

Offer To Purchase And Contract

Revised Addendum A

Ingleside Mineral Rights

Ingleside Residential Disclosure Statement

c.  The Commission will consider several matters in closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11

9.  Old Business

10.  New Business


1.  Consideration of Minutes  Click Here for January 14th 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

5.  Public Hearing to Receive Community Input on Prospective Historic Landmark Designation of the Reginald Armistice Hawkins House, 1703 Madison Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.

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Dr. Reginald Hawkins House

6.  Design Review Committee Report: Garrett Nelson  Click Here for Design Review Committee Minutes

a.  Request to Reduce the Delay of the Effective Date of COA 18-48 for the Demolition of the Victor Shaw House, 2400 Mecklenburg Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.

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Victor Shaw House

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT NOT APPROVE THE PROPERTY OWNER’S REQUEST THAT THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR DEMOLITION FOR THE VICTOR SHAW HOUSE, 2400 MECKLENBURG AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N.C., BE REDUCED TO 180 DAYS. 

7.  Survey Committee Report: Jeff Parsons  Click Here for Survey Committee Minutes

a.  ca. 1901 Sherrill Farmhouse, 21525 Shearer Road, Davidson, N.C.

Sherrill Farmhouse

Sherrill Farmhouse

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT FUND A SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORT FOR THE SHERRILL FARMHOUSE, 21525 SHEARER ROAD, DAVIDSON, N.C.

The following motions passed by the Survey Committee are presented for informational purposes:

b.  Martin-Worth-Henderson House, 310 Concord Road, Davidson, N.C.

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PASSED A MOTION THAT HLC STAFF UPDATE THE SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORT ON THE MARTIN-WORTH-HENDERSON HOUSE, 310 CONCORD ROAD, DAVIDSON, N.C., AND THAT THE SURVEY COMMITTEE REVIEW THE SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORT BEFORE IT IS PRESENTED TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION.

c.  Louise Cotton Mill Village

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PASSED A MOTION THAT IT SUPPORT HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF 1104 AND 1108 PAMLICO STREET, CHARLOTTE, N.C., WHETHER OR NOT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION PURCHASES THE HOUSES, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE HOUSES WILL BE COMPLETED, IF POSSIBLE, BY THE FEBRUARY MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION. 

d.  The Survey Committee voted to place the following properties on the Study List of Prospective Historic Landmarks:  

Thomasboro House, 4439 Hovis Road, Charlotte, N.C.

Smith Building, 21320 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, N.C.

Patterson Grocery Store, 2515 Booker Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.

Providence Road Shopping Center. Providence Road, Charlotte, N.C.

Myers Park Shopping Center. Providence Road, Charlotte, N.C.

8.  Treasurer’s Report: Nathan Clark  Click Here for January 2019 Project Budget

9.  Projects Committee Report: Len Norman  Click Here for Projects Committee Minutes

a.  Ingleside, 7225 Bud Henderson Road, Huntersville, N.C.

Modifications to LOI for Ingleside

Revised Letter of Intent

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT ACCEPT THE OFFER PRESENTED IN THE LETTER OF INTENT SUBMITTED BY ABIGAIL JENNINGS FOR THE PURCHASE OF INGLESIDE, 7225 BUD HENDERSON ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., WITH THE STIPULATIONS THAT THE PROPERTY REMAIN LISTED FOR SALE UNTIL CLOSING AND THAT THE DEED CONTAIN PRESERVATION COVENANTS TO ASSURE THE PRESERVATION OF THE PROPERTY IN PERPETUITY AND THAT THE FINAL AMOUNT SPENT ON THE PROPERTY BE RECONCILED WITH THE OFFERED PRICE. 

b.  The Commission will consider several matters in closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11

10.  Old Business

11.  New Business


1.  Consideration of Minutes  Click Here for December 17th Minutes

2.  Chair’s Report: Tom Egan

3.  Director’s Report: Dan Morrill  Click Here for Director’s Report

a.  2018 Annual Report

4.  Senior Preservation Planner’s Report: Stewart Gray

a.  Attendance Policy  Click Here for Attendance

b.  CLG Training – January 25, 2019 at the Bottle Factory, 302 West Franklin Street, Monroe, N.C.

5.  Design Review Committee Report: Garrett Nelson

6.  Survey Committee Report: Jeff Parsons

The Survey Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m.

7.  Treasurer’s Report: Nathan Clark  Click Here for December 2018 Project Budget

8.  Projects Committee Report: Len Norman  Click Here for Projects Committee Minutes

a.  Renewal of Listing with Eric Gamble of HM Properties for Charles E. Barnhardt House, 3217 Maymont Place, Charlotte, N.C.

Charles E. Barnhardt House

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT EXTEND ERIC GAMBLE’S CONTRACT AS REALTOR FOR THE BARNHARDT HOUSE, 3217 MAYMONT PLACE, CHARLOTTE, N.C., FOR SIX MONTHS. 

b.  The Commission will consider several matters in closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11. 

9.  Old Business

10.  New Business


1.  Consideration of Minutes  Click Here for November 5th Minutes

2.  Chair’s Report: Jeffrey Parsons (Vice-Chair)

3.  Presentation of Historic Preservation Activities of Charlotte Museum of History: Adria Focht and Mary Newsom

4.  Director’s Report: Dan Morrill  Click Here For Director’s Report

5.  Senior Preservation Planner’s Report: Stewart Gray

a.  CLG Training — January 25, 2019  Save the Date Flyer

6.  Design Review Committee Report: Garrett Nelson  Click Here for Design Review Committee Minutes

a.  COA Application for the American Legion Memorial Stadium, 1300 Block of Charlottetowne Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.

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American Legion Memorial Stadium

The applicant has submitted revisions to a plan for the rehabilitation of the stadium.

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT APPROVE THE PLAN FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL STADIUM, 1300 BLOCK OF CHARLOTTETOWNE AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N.C., AS PRESENTED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1) ARTIFICIAL STONE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD-LEVEL WALL; 2) THE FIELD-LEVEL WALL WILL BE CONSTRUCTED IN A CURVILINEAR FASHION; 3) FINAL DESIGN FOR ALL ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS WILL BE PRESENTED FOR REVIEW BY THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE; 4) THE TICKET BOOTH ROOFS WILL REPLICATE THE ORIGINAL DESIGNS. 

b.  COA Application for the Hamilton Jones House, 201 Cherokee Road, Charlotte, N.C.

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Hamilton Jones House

The applicant is proposing to construct a new pool pavilion and expand an existing rear porch. 

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT APPROVE THE PLAN AS PRESENTED FOR THE HAMILTON JONES HOUSE, 201 CHEROKEE ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C.

c.  COA Application for Rosedale, 3427 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, N.C.

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Rosedale

The applicant is proposing to construct a new pavilion on the property.

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT APPROVE THE PLAN AS PRESENTED FOR ROSEDALE, 3427 N. TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, N.C., WITH THE CONDITION THAT EITHER METAL ROOFING OR ASPHALT SHINGLES WOULD BE ALLOWED AND THAT THE EXISTING LANDSCAPE BUFFER BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND THE PROPOSED PAVILION BE RETAINED, AND THAT THE CHOICE OF BRICK FOR THE FIREPLACE AND COLORS FOR THE ROOF AND THE PAVILION FRAME BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY HLC STAFF AND DESIGN REVIEW CHAIR. 

d.  COA Application for the Bishop John C. Kilgo House, 2100 The Plaza, Charlotte, N.C.

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Kilgo House

The applicant is proposing to construct a new pool and garage addition.

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT APPROVE THE PLAN AS PRESENTED FOR THE BISHOP JOHN C. KILGO HOUSE, 2100 THE PLAZA, CHARLOTTE, N.C., WITH THE CONDITION THAT A SIX FOOT VEGETATED BUFFER BE MAINTAINED ALONG BELVEDERE AVENUE, AND THAT THE CHOICE OF BRICK FOR THE PERIMETER WALL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY HLC STAFF AND DESIGN REVIEW CHAIR. 

e.  COA Application for the Demolition of the Victor Shaw House, 2400 Mecklenburg Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.

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Victor Shaw House

The applicant is proposing to demolish the house.

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR DEMOLITION FOR THE VICTOR SHAW HOUSE, 2400 MECKLENBURG AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N.C., FOR 365 DAYS. 

7.  Survey Committee Report: Jeff Parsons

a.  Prospective Historic Landmarks in the Louise Mill Village: Dan Morrill

b.  Consideration of Preparation of Survey and Research Report on Louise Mill Mill Houses: Jeff Parsons

8.  Treasurer’s Report: Nathan Clark  Click Here for November 2018 Project Budget

9.  Projects Committee Report: Len Norman  Click Here for Projects Committee Minutes

a.  Recommended Checklist for Future Real Estate Transactions

b.  Charles E. Barnhardt House.  3217 Maymont Place, Charlotte, N.C.

Charles E. Barnhardt House

The repairs to the Barnhardt House continue.  Peter Wasmer has been working with County officials to obtain insurance assistance for repairs to the house caused by recent storm damage.  Eric Gamble has been assisting with securing bids for mold mediation.  Peter Wasmer and Stewart Gray have met with prospective buyers.

c.  The Commission will consider several matters in closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11. 

Closed Session Items for Discussion:

Excelsior Club. 921 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C.

Former Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. 412 Campus Street, Charlotte, N.C.

Wallace House. 9425 Robinson Church Road, Charlotte, N.C.

Streetcar 85

Pecan Avenue Duplex. 1437 Pecan Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.

Louise Cotton Mill Houses. Charlotte, N.C.

10.  Old Business

11.  New Business


1.  Consideration of Minutes  Click Here for October 8th 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.  Ingleside Charrette – Tuesday, December 4, 2018

b.  Committee Motions

c.  New Schedule for Committee Meetings

5.  Design Review Committee Report: Garrett Nelson  Click Here for Design Review Committee Minutes

a.  COA Application for the American Legion Memorial Stadium, 1300 Block of Charlottetowne Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.

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Click Here for Conceptual Design

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PASSED A MOTION TO TABLE CONSIDERATION OF THE PROJECT FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL STADIUM, 1300 BLOCK OF CHARLOTTETOWNE AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N.C., WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE APPLICANT WILL MEET WITH STAFF AND THE DESIGN REVIEW CHAIR TO FURTHER DISCUSS THE PROJECT. 

6.  Survey Committee Report: Jeff Parsons  Click Here for Survey Committee Minutes

a.  Cornelius High School Agricultural Building, 21126 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, N.C.

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Cornelius Agricultural Building

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT PROCESS THE CORNELIUS HIGH SCHOOL AGRICULTURAL BUILDING (INCLUDING THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING AND A PARCEL OF LAND TO BE DETERMINED BY A SURVEY), 21126 CATAWBA AVENUE, CORNELIUS, N.C., FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION AND THAT THE TOWN OF CORNELIUS BE ASKED TO PAY FOR THE SURVEY. 

b.  Derita High School Gymnasium, 6115 Rumple Road, Charlotte, N.C.

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Derita High School Gymnasium

Derita High School Gymnasium

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT PROCESS THE DERITA HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (INCLUDING THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING AND THE ENTIRE TAX PARCEL UPON WHICH IT SITS), 6115 RUMPLE ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C., FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION. 

The following motion passed by the Survey Committee is presented for informational purposes:

c.  Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church Slave Cemetery, 1600 W. Mallard Creek Church Road, Charlotte, N.C.

Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church Slave Cemetery

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PASSED A MOTION THAT THE MALLARD CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SLAVE CEMETERY, 1600 W. MALLARD CREEK CHURCH ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C., BE PLACED ON THE STUDY LIST OF PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS. 

7.  Treasurer’s Report: Nathan Clark  Click Here for October 2018 Project Budget

8.  Projects Committee Report: Len Norman  Click Here for Projects Committee Minutes

a.  Excelsior Club, 921 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C.

Excelsior Club

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT AUTHORIZE HLC STAFF TO 1) OBTAIN PROPOSALS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE EXCELSIOR CLUB, 921 BEATTIES FORD ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C., TO INCLUDE ALL THREE LOTS BELONGING TO THE OWNER; STUDY TO CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT WHICH WILL PRESERVE THE EXISTING STRUCTURE; AND 2) CONTACT OWNER TO OBTAIN THEIR AGREEMENT TO HAVE ALL THREE PARCELS INCLUDED IN THE STUDY (NO COST TO OWNER); IF INCLUSION OF ALL THREE LOTS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO THE OWNER, NO FEASIBILITY STUDY WILL BE PURSUED. 

The following motion passed by the Projects Committee is presented for informational purposes:

b.  McConnell House, 4009 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C.

McConnell House

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PASSED A MOTION TO APPOINT WILLIAM HUGHES AND EDWIN WILSON TO AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO WORK WITH HLC STAFF ON THE PREPARATION OF A COST ESTIMATE FOR THE MOVE OF THE MCCONNELL HOUSE, 4009 BEATTIES FORD ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C., COVERING THE FOLLOWING COSTS: 1) PURCHASE OF A PIECE OF PROPERTY WITHIN “MOVABLE” DISTANCE; 2) EXPENSES TO MOVE FROM CURRENT LOCATION TO NEW LOCATION; 3) UTILITY CONNECTION EXPENSES; 4) HOUSE REPAIR FROM MOVE INCLUDING NEW FOUNDATION; AND THE COMMITTEE WOULD ALSO ESTIMATE SALES PRICE FOR RELOCATED HOUSE TO DETERMINE IF THE PRICE WOULD COVER THE COST OF THE MOVE. 

c.  Charlotte Streetcar 85

Charlotte Streetcar 85

This issue will be discussed in closed session.

9.  Old Business

10.  New Business