July 26, 2019 – 7:30 a.m.
1. Chair’s Report: Edwin Wilson
2. Director’s Report: Dan Morrill
a. Edgewood Farm. Preserve Mecklenburg has played an important role in bringing the owner of the property and a prospective buyer together to enter into a contract to purchase Edgewood Farm, a 20-acre site which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The prospective buyer is currently conducting due diligence.
b. Victor Shaw House Property. Preserve Mecklenburg has obtained an exclusive, assignable option to purchase the Victor Shaw House Property. Preserve Mecklenburg is working with a prospective assignee to secure a rezoning of the property. A site plan will be submitted to the Historic Landmarks Commission for design review if the rezoning is approved.
3. Update on Projects: Dan Morrill
a. Former Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 412 Campus Street, Charlotte, N.C.
The Charlotte Housing Authority on July 16th granted a 60 day continuance on the order of demolition which it has imposed on the Former Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. The principal reason for granting the continuance was the Board’s expectation that the Historic Landmarks Commission and Johnson C. Smith University, the property owner, would be able to agree on shared funding for bringing the church building into conformance with the building code. JCSU will present a proposal with specific requests for funding to the Committee.
b. Wallace House, 9425 Robinson Church Road, Charlotte, N.C.
The owners of the Wallace property have been asked to perform additional test sites on the property to determine the amount of dispersion of environmental contamination. The owners were scheduled to present a report and copy of the sealed opinion letter on July 22nd. The attorney for the owners has informed the Commission that the report will be delayed because of the inability to perform the field work within the time period which was established.
c. Former Standard Oil Company Service Station, 1010 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, N.C.
The Historic Landmarks Commission is under contract to close on the property at the end of due diligence, which shall occur on October 10th. Sandy Carnegie, HLC attorney, reports that the survey of the property indicates that part of the building is on an adjoining parcel. Also, no phase two environmental or structural inspection has been made on the property to date. The Committee will have to consider whether it will recommend that the Commission continue to pursue prospective purchase.
d. Louise Cotton Mill House, 1104 Pamlico Street, Charlotte, N.C.
The Historic Landmarks Commission is under contract to purchase the Louise Cotton Mill House at the end of due diligence, which shall occur on September 10th. A structural inspection of the property reveals that a fire occurred in the attic at some point in the past and caused considerable damage. The owner has been advised of this fact and has agreed to reduce the price of the property by $10,000. The Committee will have to consider whether it will recommend that the Commission continue to pursue prospective purchase.
e. Torrence Lytle School, 302 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville, N.C.
The prospective buyers of the Torrence Lytle School are scheduled to complete due diligence on July 25th. At its meeting the Committee will consider the present status of the property in terms of sale.
f. Ingleside, 7225 Bud Henderson Road, Huntersville, N.C.
The Design Review Committee reached a consensus to accept plans for modification, which will be acted on by the HLC at the August 12th meeting. The prospective buyers are scheduled to close on the property soon after approval of their Certificate of Appropriateness.
g. Barnhardt House, 3217 Maymont Place, Charlotte, N.C.
The Historic Landmarks Commission is under contract to a prospective buyer of the Charles E. Barnhardt House at the end of due diligence, which shall occur in mid-September. Staff is aware that vandalism continues to occur at the house and has directed Peter Wasmer to establish or activate an alarm system.
h. Excelsior Club, 921 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C.
Mr. Parsons, Mr. Hughes, and Dr. Morrill met with the prospective buyer of the Excelsior Club and expressed their interest and desire to be of assistance to the buyer.
i. Frank McNinch House, 2401 Sharon Lane, Charlotte, N.C.
The owner of the Frank McNinch House is offering the property for sale. The owner is not interested in placing preservation easements on the property and will allow the eventual buyer to determine whether the house will remain. The asking price for the property is $3,950,000. Preserve Mecklenburg has contacted the owner and is pursuing the possibility of an exclusive, assignable option to purchase.
j. Mayes House, 435 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, N.C.
The owner of the Mayes House, a designated historic landmark, reports that prospective buyers want to demolish the house, buy an adjoining lot, and construct a new building. Dr. Morrill explained the legal consequences of historic landmark designation to the owner. Dr. Morrill anticipates that it is likely that an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the house will be forthcoming. Preserve Mecklenburg is considering approaching the owner to obtain an option to purchase the property.
4. Old Business
5. New Business
a. Wesley Heights Methodist Church. Preserve Mecklenburg is considering seeking an option to purchase the Wesley Heights Methodist Church on Grandin Road. It is for sale for $1.95 million. Designed by Louis Asbury, Dr., the church opened in December 1927. The church is in the Wesley Heights Historic District. Consequently, the HLC could secure the fee simple of any lesser included interest in the property.
May 6, 2019 – 6:00 p.m.
1. Chair’s Report: Len Norman
2. Director’s Report: Dan Morrill
a. 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.
3. Update on Projects: Dan Morrill and Peter Wasmer
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a. Torrence Lytle School, 302 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville, N.C.
No Purchase Agreement from prospective buyer has been received. HLC has approved demolishing all buildings except the original school building, stabilizing the original school building, and placing the property back on the market. There has been some discussion of retaining Building D (Cafeteria Building).
b. Ingleside, 7225 Bud Henderson Road, Huntersville, N.C.
Closing is scheduled for June 4th.
c. Barnhardt House, 3217 Maymont Place, Charlotte, N.C.
Mold and asbestos remediation is to occur this week. Peter is working with obtaining money from County insurance to repair storm damage to the house. House will be painted when repairs are complete.
d. Edgewood Farm, 11132 Eastfield Road, Charlotte, N.C.
Staff has been working with the owner to devise a preservation strategy. Possible candidate for Option to Purchase.
e. Former Standard Oil Company Service Station, 1010 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, N.C.
Peter Wasmer has ordered an appraisal. Once Board of County Commissioners approves funding, Peter will order a Phase 2 Environmental Assessment. Earnest money has been deposited.
f. James C. Dowd House and Former Charlotte Fire Station #10, 2216 Monument Avenue and 2136 Remount Road, Charlotte, N.C.
Sandy Carnegie is reviewing Memorandum of Agreement prepared by Mecklenburg County.
g. Louise Cotton Mill House, 1104 Pamlico Street, Charlotte, N.C.
Appraisal has been sent to Peter Wasmer. Earnest money has been deposited. Due diligence shall commence once County funding is approved.
h. Victor Shaw House, 2400 Mecklenburg Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.
Prospective buyer of rear lots has not yet secured financing. Good candidate for Option to Purchase.
i. McConnell House, 4009 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C
Preserve Mecklenburg has submitted an offer to purchase a lot to which the house can be moved. Owner of lot has yet to respond to the offer. Staff has asked Martin Marietta to make a contribution to the move equivalent to the expense of demolishing the house.
j. Excelsior Club, 921 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C.
No additional information has been provided to the HLC.
k. Former Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 412 Campus Street, Charlotte, N.C.
Johnson C. Smith University is developing a stabilization plan for presentation to the city code enforcement committee in August. The University has asked the HLC to meet with University officials to discuss proposal offered by the HLC.
4. Discussion of Ranking of Projects
5. Consideration of Amendment To The HLC Manual Of Practice.
IV. MEETINGS
G. Telephonic and electronic attendance at meetings.
(a) Committee meetings. Commission members may attend committee meetings by telephone or other electronic means when they are unable to attend in person and with permission of the Chair and Vice-Chair. Commissioners who plan to attend by electronic means should notify the Chair and Vice-Chair at least 48 hours in advance. Commissioners attending electronically are entitled to vote and fully participate in the business of the committee meeting.
(b) Commission meetings. Commissioners may attend regular and special meetings by telephone or other electronic means where: (i) permitted by the Chair and Vice-Chair; (ii) necessary to achieve a quorum; and (iii) attendance is precluded due to weather, civil unrest, emergency, etc. Commissioners may attend Commission meetings by telephone or other electronic means for emergency meetings.
Under 13. GUIDELINES FOR PROJECTS AND REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS
4. It is recognized by the HLC that real estate represents a sometimes-volatile market and there is the necessity to make decisions quickly in order to preserve historic landmarks. After the HLC has voted to purchase or sell a historic landmark and to further the purpose of being able to react quickly, the HLC shall have the ability to appoint the Executive Committee to negotiate contract details for the purchase and sale of historic landmarks. Further, the Executive Committee in carrying out its function of negotiation as set forth herein may utilize telephonic or electronic communications as long as a record is made of such communication and made a part of the record and entered into the HLC minutes as soon as possible within a reasonable time after the negotiations are concluded, subject to §143-318.11(a)(5). The Executive Committee may only negotiate the terms of a contract within the parameters as set forth by the HLC.
6. The Committee will consider several matters in closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11.
7. Old Business
8. New Business
March 25, 2019 – 6:00 p.m.
1. Chair’s Report: Len Norman
2. Director’s Report: Dan Morrill
3. Brief Update on Projects: Dan Morrill and Peter Wasmer
a. Torrence Lytle School, 302 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville, N.C.
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b. Ingleside, 7225 Bud Henderson Road, Huntersville, N.C.
c. Barnhardt House, 3217 Maymont Place, Charlotte, N.C.
d. Edgewood Farm, 11132 Eastfield Road, Charlotte, N.C.
e. Former Standard Oil Company Service Station, 1010 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, N.C.
f. James C. Dowd House and Former Charlotte Fire Station #10, 2216 Monument Avenue and 2136 Remount Road, Charlotte, N.C.
g. Streetcar #85
h. Trolley Car #1
4. Discussion of Ranking of Projects
5. The Committee will consider several matters in closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11.
6. Old Business
7. New Business
March 5, 2019 – 6:00 p.m.
1. Chair’s Report: Len Norman
2. Director’s Report: Dan Morrill
a. Discussion with Realtors for the Standard Oil Company Service Station, 1010 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, N.C.
b. Consideration of Payment for Electrical Service for Testing of Streetcar 85 for damage. (From Operational Budget)
3. Update on Projects
a. Torrence Lytle School, 302 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville, N.C.
The Historic Landmarks Commission is working with a prospective buyer of the property. Term sheet to be discussed.
b. Ingleside, 7225 Bud Henderson Road, Huntersville, N.C.
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A prospective buyer is performing due diligence. Expected contract will be discussed.
c. Dowd House and Former Fire Station No. 10, 2216 Monument Street and 2136 Remount Road, Charlotte, N.C.
Discussions with Mecklenburg County regarding the future of the property continue.
d. Wallace House, 9425 Robinson Church Road, Charlotte, N.C.
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Sandy Carnegie and Peter Wasmer continue to work on securing proposals for the environmental clean up of the property. The owner is also seeking a remedy to the need for an environmental cleanup.
e. Excelsior Club, 921 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C.
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Discussions of future preservation strategies continue. The owner has a Certificate of Appropriateness which will allow the structure to be demolished on or after June 12, 2019. The Historic Landmarks Commission might consider securing record photographs of the property. Historic Charlotte has nominated the Excelsior Club for listing by the National Trust for Historic Preservation of one of the country’s most endangered historic landmarks.
f. Charles E. Barnhardt House, 3217 Maymont Place, Charlotte, N.C.
Staff continues to move forward with the necessary repairs to the house. Stewart Gray is working to have electricity restored at the house, and Peter Wasmer will be moving ahead with additional repairs. The owner has signed an Option held by Preservation North Carolina to purchase two adjoining lots.
g. Louise Mill Mill Houses, 1104 and 1108 Pamlico Street, Charlotte, N.C.
Staff has met with the owners of the houses. The owners have agreed to sell the houses, which will have to be designated as historic landmarks before closing. Otherwise, the owner is not interested in historic landmark designation.
h. McConnell House, 4009 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C.
The owner has a Certificate of Appropriateness which will allow the demolition of the house to occur on or after June 12, 2019. The Ad Hoc Committee continues to search for a site to which it would be economically viable to move the house. The Historic Landmarks Commission might consider securing record photographs of the property.
4. The Commission will consider several matters in closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11.
5. Old Business
6. New Business