Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission

Agenda – HLC Meeting

HLC Agenda – October 8, 2018

1.  Consideration of Minutes  Click Here for September 10th Minutes

2.  Chair’s Report: Tom Egan

a.  HLC Holiday Party – Thursday, December 6

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

a.  Explanation of Importance of Survey and Research Reports

b.  HLC/PNC Event at Ingleside: Diane Althouse

4.  Senior Preservation Planner’s Report: Stewart Gray

a.  CLG Training – Rescheduled for Friday, October 26 at Blandwood Mansion in Greensboro, N.C. 

b.  Public Hearing – Dr. Reginald Hawkins House, 1703 Madison Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.

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

a.  COA Application for Edgewood Plantation, 11132 Eastfield Road, Charlotte, N.C.

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Edgewood Plantation

The applicant is proposing a development plan for the property that would preserve the property as an active farm. Additions to the property would include a gravel parking area and an approximately 5,000 square foot open pavilion.

Below is an image of a pavilion with similar design and materials to the proposed pavilion. 

Example of Edgewood Pavilion Finishes

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT AUTHORIZE CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 5,000 SQUARE FOOT PAVILION WITH SUPPORTING PARKING FOR THE EDGEWOOD PLANTATION, 11132 EASTFIELD ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C. 

b.  Request for a Revision to the Approved Plan for the Delburg Mill House, 303 Delburg Street, Davidson, N.C.

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Delburg Mill House

The applicant is requesting a revision to the approved porch railing design.

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The property owner is requesting permission to construct a porch railing similar to the image below, with or without the box-feature near the top of the railing.  

Porch Railing Proposal for Delburg Mill House

THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT NOT APPROVE THE REVISED PLANS FOR THE PORCH RAILING DESIGN FOR THE DELBURG MILL HOUSE, 303 DELBURG STREET, DAVIDSON, N.C.

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

a.  Identifying Historic Resources That Can Be Used for Affordable Housing

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

b.  Charles R. McLaughlin House, 501 W. John Street, Matthews, N.C.

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Charles R. McLaughlin House

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PASSED A MOTION TO DIRECT THE HLC STAFF TO MEET WITH THE OWNER OF THE CHARLES R. MCLAUGHLIN HOUSE, 501 W. JOHN STREET, MATTHEWS, N.C., TO DEFINE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARK, AND TO REPORT THE RESULTS OF THE DISCUSSION TO THE COMMITTEE AT ITS NEXT MEETING. 

c.  North Charlotte Baptist Church, 3117 Whiting Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.

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North Charlotte Baptist Church

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PASSED A MOTION THAT THE NORTH CHARLOTTE BAPTIST CHURCH, 3117 WHITING AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N.C., BE PLACED ON THE STUDY LIST OF PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS.

d.  Barnum A. Sustare House, 110 W. Matthews Street, Matthews, N.C.

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Barnum A. Sustare House

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT PROCESS THE BARNUM A. SUSTARE HOUSE (INCLUDING THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE AND THE ENTIRE TAX PARCEL UPON WHICH THE SUSTARE HOUSE IS LOCATED), 110 W. MATTHEWS STREET, MATTHEWS, N.C., FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION. 

Note: The owner does not wish for the interior of the house to be included in the historic landmark. State law requires owner consent for interior designation; therefore, the interior of the house will not be included in the historic landmark. 

e.  Butler House, 240 Sylvania Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.

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Butler House

THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT FUND A SURVEY AND RESEARCH REPORT FOR THE BUTLER HOUSE, 240 SYLVANIA AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, N.C.

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

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

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

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Ingleside

Staff is recommending that the Historic Landmarks Commission approve the expenditure of $5,000 for the preparation of a National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for Ingleside. 

b.  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 PETER WASMER, PROJECT MANAGER, TO OBTAIN PROPOSALS FOR PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING TASKS AT THE CHARLES E. BARNHARDT HOUSE, 3217 MAYMONT PLACE, CHARLOTTE, N.C.: MOLD REMEDIATION, ODOR REMOVAL, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, REMOVAL OF THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK, ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, TAP FEES, LANDSCAPING, AND PAINTING OF THE EXTERIOR, AND THAT MR. WASMER REPORT THE FINDINGS OF HIS INVESTIGATION BACK TO THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE. 

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT AUTHORIZE PETER WASMER, PROJECT MANAGER, TO OBTAIN AN APPRAISAL FOR THE CHARLES E. BARNHARDT HOUSE, 3217 MAYMONT PLACE, CHARLOTTE, N.C. 

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

Wallace Log House

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT AUTHORIZE PETER WASMER, PROJECT MANAGER, TO OBTAIN AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT LIMITED TO THE REFUSE PIT FOR THE WALLACE HOUSE, 9425 ROBINSON CHURCH ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C. 

d.  Proposed UNCC Student Internship

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THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTS A SECONDED MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT JOIN WITH LAKEWOOD TROLLEY IN ADMINISTERING A UNCC STUDENT INTERNSHIP TO CONSIDER HOW BEST TO INITIATE VINTAGE TROLLEY OPERATIONS ON THE STEWART CREEK GREENWAY. 

e.  Ingleside, 7225 Bud Henderson Road, Huntersville, N.C., Excelsior Club, 921 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C., and Proposed Increase of Work Time for HLC Administrative Assistant

These issues will be discussed in closed session.

9.  Old Business

10.  New Business




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.
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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

June-July 2018 Project Budget

FY 19 HLC Operational Budget

8.  Executive Committee Report — Tom Egan and Len Norman

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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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Click Here for Argos Real Estate Advisors Proposal

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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.

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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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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.