Location: 2100 Randolph Rd., Charlotte, N. C.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Present:
Mr. Richard Alsop, III/Mayor, HLC Chair
Mr. Louis Asbury,IV/County
Mr. Matthew Benson/Mayor, Design Review Com. Chair
Mr. Frank Bragg/City
Mr. William T. Hobbs/County
Ms. Yolanda Johnson/City, Finance Committee Chair
Ms. Yolanda Law/County, HLC Vice-Chair
Dr. Richard Mattson/County, Survey Com. Chair
Mr. Gray Newman/County, Projects Committee Chair
Mr. Len Norman/County, Immediate Past HLC Chair
Ms. Laura C. Smith/City, HLC Treasurer
Dr. Lynn Weis/City, HLC Secretary
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, HLC Consulting Director
Mr. Stewart Gray, HLC Preservation Planner
Ms. Patricia Nystrom, HLC Attorney
Mr. Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager
Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant
Ms. Mary Dominick, HLC Consultant
Absent:
None
Visitors:
Ms. Lexie Longstreet, Realtor
Ms. Diane Althouse, Historic Charlotte,Inc.
Mr. Edward McQuay, McQuay House
AGENDA
Item #1 - Approval of Minutes
MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY DR. WEIS THAT THE
HLC MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 8, 2008, BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
MR. BRAGG PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NEWMAN THAT THE
HLC EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 8, 2008, BE APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #2 - Chairman’s Report: Richard Alsop, III
Mr. Alsop welcomed everyone to the meeting. He reminded the
Commissioners that the attendance report is at each seat. He said that
attendance began again on January 1, 2009.
Item #3 - Director’s Report: Dan Morrill
Dr. Morrill stated that the Charlotte Regional Visitors
Authority has submitted a letter to the HLC stating that it is taking a
"neutral stance" with respect to historic designation of the exterior of the
Charlotte Coliseum, C. 1955, as a historic landmark. He said that HLC staff
is working to bring the recommended designation before the City Council. The
HLC has voted to recommend designation of the entire building. The CRVA
would actively oppose that recommendation. Dr. Morrill said that he
recommends that the HLC modify its recommendations to include designation of
the exterior of the building and the grounds. The current name of the
structure as of 2008, is Bojangles Coliseum. The owner is the City of
Charlotte and the operator is the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority. The
seating capacity is 9,605.
MR. BENSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. SMITH THAT THE
HLC RECOMMEND THAT THE CHARLOTTE COLISEUM, 2700 EAST INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD,
CHARLOTTE, N. C., (EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING & AN APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF LAND
TO ASSURE THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE FEATURES
AND VISTAS) BE PROCESSED FOR LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION.
THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Dr. Morrill reported that HLC Staff continues to work to
locate a tenant for White Oak Plantation, 7729 Hood Rd., Charlotte, N. C. He
said that assistance from Commissioners would be appreciated.
Dr. Morrill said HLC Staff has developed several education
videos since the last meeting, including one that explains the Design Review
Process and another that describes the Accomplishments of the Revolving
Fund. The videos can be seen on the HLC’s website - www.cmhpf.org.
Dr. Morrill reported that HLC Staff continues to work on
securing the Torrence Lytle School, 302 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville, N. C.
Dr. Morrill said that the County Budget Department will meet
with HLC Staff later in the month to develop an operational budget for FY
2009-10. HLC Commissioners will be kept informed about developments.
Dr. Morrill reported that residents of Matthews asked HLC
Staff to visit the Moore House on Moore Rd. just off Independence Blvd. The
Town of Matthews is attempting to develop a preservation plan for the
structure, which most likely will have to be moved.
Dr. Morrill reported that the HLC is the Certified Local
Government for the Town of Davidson. Accordingly, the HLC will be holding a
public hearing at its February meeting to consider the eligibility of a
proposed historic district for listing in the National Register of Historic
Places.
Dr. Morrill said that the Town of Davidson has asked HLC
Staff to comment on proposed renovations to the Davidson Elementary School,
even though the building is not yet designated. Mr. Gray will be consulting
with Mr. Benson regarding the matter.
Item #4 - Design Review Committee Report: Matt Benson
Mr. Benson said that the Design Review Committee met
December 16, 2009. He said that the Garinger High School, 1100 Eastway
Drive, application will not be reviewed tonight as planned. The school
system has asked that the application be considered next month. Mr. Benson
said that the next Design Review Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
January 27, at 8:00 a.m. at the HLC office. Minutes from meetings can be
found on the HLC’s website - www.cmhpf.org.
Item #5 - Survey Committee Report: Richard Mattson
a. Public Hearing to consider Recommending the
Carolina Rim and Wheel Building, 306 North Graham St., Charlotte, N. C.,
for designation a local historic landmark.
DR. WEIS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN THAT THE
HLC OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION FOR THE
CAROLINA RIM AND WHEEL BUILDING, 306 NORTH GRAHAM STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C.
THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
DR. WEIS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. SMITH THAT THE
HLC AFFIRM ITS ORIGINAL MOTION TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CAROLINA RIM AND WHEEL
BUILDING , 306 NORTH GRAHAM STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE DESIGNATED AS A
LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. LAW THAT THE
HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. THE COMMISSION
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #6 - Projects Committee Report: Gray Newman
Dr. Morrill introduced Mr. McQuay, owner of the McQuay
House, to the HLC. Mr. McQuay graciously complimented the HLC for its good
work in the community.
MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN THAT THE
HLC CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE
MOTION.
DR. WEIS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN THAT THE
HLC RE-CONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE
MOTION.
Note: In Executive Session the HLC voted that 1) HLC Staff
negotiate a firm price for the Sandifer House, 12601 Moore’s Chapel Rd.,
Charlotte, N. C. for presentation to the HLC 2) Accept the offer of the
donation of the McQuay House, 3200 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte, N. C. and pay
for the adjoining lots owned by Mr. McQuay and 3)approve the contingency
contract and repair funds for the house located at 1708 Park Rd.
Item #7 - Treasurer’s Report: Laurie Smith
A copy of the current financial report was distributed.
Item #8 - Old Business.
It was asked if the HLC is involved in the Hall House, the
old Baringer Hotel, located in the 400 block of N. Tryon St. Dr. Morrill
replied that the building is not under the jurisdiction of the HLC as it is
not a designated historic landmark.
Item #9 - New Business.
No new business was presented.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.