Location: 2100 Randolph Road, 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
Dr. Richard Mattson/County, Survey Com. Chair
Mr. Gray Newman/County, Projects Com. Chair
Ms. Laura C. Smith/City, HLC Treasurer(final meeting)
Dr. Lynn Weis/City, HLC Secretary
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, HLC Consulting Director
Mr. Stewart Gray, HLC Preservation Planner
Mr. Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager
Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant
Ms. Mary Dominick, HLC Consultant
Absent:
Ms. Yolanda Johnson/City, Finance Committee Chair(final meeting)
Ms. Yolanda Law/County, HLC Vice-Chair
Mr. Len Norman/County, Media Chair, Immediate Past HLC Chair
Visitors:
Mr. Jim Thurman, Matthews Historic Preservation Task Force
Mr. Manoj Kesavan, Adams Group Architects,(Garinger High School)
Mr. Paul Babinski, Liberty Properties
Mr. Doug Whitman, Liberty Properties
Mr. John Gryglewicz, Liberty Properties
Ms. Diane Althouse, Historic Charlotte, Inc.
Ms. Susan Cathcart, 232 Cherokee Rd.
Mr. Ben Ward, 3602 Wheaton Pl. N.
Mr. Charles Major, Savvy & Co.
Ms. Lexie Longstreet, Savvy & Co.
Mr. Cameron Furr, Grier Furr & Group
Mr. Chris Wannawicker, 1307 LLL
Mr. Stephan Keiper- CATS
Chief Jon Hannan, Charlotte Fire Dept.
Ms. Dawn Blobaum, 206 Hillside Dr., Davidson, N. C.
AGENDA
Item #1 – Approval of Minutes
MR. HOBBS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY DR. MATTSON THAT THE HLC MINUTES
AND HLC EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FOR MAY 11, 2009, BE APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #2 – Chairman’s Report: Mr. Alsop
Mr. Alsop welcomed everyone to the meeting. He said that Dr. Weis is
attending the meeting by telephone this evening.
Mr. Alsop reported that the attendance sheet is at each seat. He reported
that the City Council will appoint new HLC members July 27, 2009, to replace
Ms. Smith and Ms. Johnson, whose six year terms are ending. He said that Ms.
Law is eligible for reappointment on July 7, and that Mr. Hobbs will be
eligible for reappointment August 4. Mr. Alsop said that HLC officers for
fiscal year 2010 will be elected later this evening.
Mr. Alsop said that the CLG workshop is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Wed., June 10, two days from now. He reminded everyone present that the HLC
does not hold scheduled meetings in July. The next regular monthly meeting
will be held August 10, 2009.
Item #3 – Director’s Report: Dr. Morrill
Dr. Morrill reported that the County Manager’s recommended budget
maintains the HLC at current level. Final County Commission approval of the
budget will occur June 16, 2009.
Dr. Morrill said that the CLG preservation workshop scheduled for June
10, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the HLC office, will end with a tour of the
original Charlotte Coliseum. He said that the workshop theme is
mid-twentieth century modernism. He reminded the HLC that two HLC
Commissioners must attend, so that the HLC maintains its Certified Local
Government status.
Dr. Morrill reported that Robert and Karl Schmitt have completed work on
the Grier-Rea House. The approved budget was exceeded by approximately
$4,000. HLC Staff recommends that Savvy & Co. market the house "as is."
DR. MATTSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. HOBBS THAT THE HLC APPROVE
AN ADDITIONAL $4,000 EXPENDITURE FOR THE GRIER-REA HOUSE, 6701 PROVIDENCE
RD., CHARLOTTE, N. C., AND THAT SAVVY &
COMPANY MARKET THE HOUSE "AS IS." THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE
MOTION.
Dr. Morrill reported that the sale of the McQuay House, 3200 Tuckaseegee
Rd., Charlotte, N. C. and the adjoining
lot will occur this month. He reported that the HLC continues to market the
Rozzel House property and is marketing the Ephraim Alexander McAuley House
for which the shell restoration has been completed.
Dr. Morrill said that the appraisal has been completed for former Fire
Station No. 2, 1212 S. Blvd., Charlotte, N. C. Shook Kelly is performing the adaptive reuse study, and the
City has agreed to pay one-half the bill.
Dr. Morrill reported that the effective date of the Certificate of
Appropriateness for the Coffee Cup Soda Grill, 914 South Clarkson St.,
Charlotte, N. C., is at hand. He said that he did obtain a sales price for
the building and five acres which will be discussed in Executive session.
Dr. Morrill reported that the HLC now owns the building at 316 Main St.
in Pineville, N. C. Present plans are to market the property "as is" until
the end of June and then reassess the situation. Some thought has been given
to painting the front façade of the building to highlight its historic
character. Mr. Major reported that the market values of 316 Main St., owned
by the HLC, and 330 Main St., which is expected to close soon, would be
improved by an appropriate paint job.
MR. NEWMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY DR. MATTSON THAT THE FRONT
FACADES OF THE HLC’S PROPERTIES IN PINEVILLE ON MAIN STREET BE PAINTED AS
DISCUSSED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Dr. Morrill reported that HLC Staff continues to be interested in the
possibility of using the HLC’s bus in ways meaningful to the community.
Item #4 – Public Hearings
Dr. Morrill said that the HLC is required to hold public hearings on the
prospective designation of property as historic landmarks.
A. Charlotte Fire Station No. 7, 3210 N. Davidson St., Charlotte,
N. C.
MR. HOBBS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. ASBURY THAT THE HLC OPEN A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CHARLOTTE FIRE STATION NO. 7, 3210 N. DAVIDSON STREET,
CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BENSON THAT THE HLC CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING AND REAFFIRM ITS ORIGINAL MOTION TO RECOMMEND LOCAL
HISTORIC DESIGNATION FOR CHARLOTTE FIRE STATION, NO. 7, 3210 N. DAVIDSON
STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
B. The Crane Company Building, 1307 West Morehead St., Charlotte,
N. C.
MR. BENSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY DR. MATTSON THAT THE HLC OPEN A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CRANE COMPANY BUILDING, 1307 WEST MOREHEAD STREET,
CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
MR. HOBBS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY DR. MATTSON THAT THE HLC CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING AND REAFFIRM ITS ORIGINAL MOTION TO RECOMMEND LOCAL
HISTORIC DESIGNATION FOR THE CRANE COMPANY BUILDING, 1307 WEST MOREHEAD
STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
C. Charlotte GM New Style Bus No. 1074, CATS Headquarters on S.
Tryon St., Charlotte, N. C.
MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BENSON THAT THE HLC OPEN A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CHARLOTTE GM NEW STYLE BUS NUMBER 1074, CHARLOTTE, N.
C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
MR. BENSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. HOBBS THAT THE HLC CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING AND REAFFIRM ITS ORIGINAL MOTION TO RECOMMEND LOCAL
HISTORIC DESIGNATION FOR THE CHARLOTTE GM NEW STYLE BUS NUMBER 1074,
CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
D. The Original Charlotte Coliseum,. 2700 E. Independence Blvd.,
Charlotte, N. C.
MR. HOBBS PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BENSON THAT THE HLC OPEN A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ORIGINAL CHARLOTTE COLISEUM, 2700 E. INDEPENDENCE
BLVD., CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BENSON THAT THE HLC CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING AND REAFFIRM ITS ORIGINAL MOTION TO RECOMMEND LOCAL
HISTORIC DESIGNATION FOR THE ORIGINAL CHARLOTTE COLISEUM. 2700 E.
INDEPENDENCE BLVD., CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE
MOTION.
E. McEwen- Moore Farmhouse, 2049 Moore Road, Matthews, N. C.
DR. MATTSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. SMITH THAT THE HLC OPEN A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE McEWEN – MOORE FARMHOUSE, 2049 MOORE ROAD, MATTHEWS,
N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Mr. Babinski told those present that the owner does not desire historic
designation for the HLC’s recommended 2.4 acres. Dr. Morrill said that the
Matthews Town Board has the final vote in the matter and that the charge of
the HLC is to recommend what is best from a historic preservation standpoint
.MR. BENSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY DR. MATTSON THAT THE HLC CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING AND REAFFIRM ITS ORIGINAL MOTION TO RECOMMEND LOCAL
HISTORIC DESIGNATION FOR THE McEWEN-MOORE FARMHOUSE, 2049 MOORE ROAD, MATTHEWS, N.
C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #5 – Design Review Committee Report: Mr. Benson
Mr. Benson said that the next Design Review Committee meeting is
scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. at the HLC office.
Mr. Benson reported that the HLC needs to consider an Application for a
Certificate of Appropriateness this evening.
A. Dr. Elmer H. Garinger High School, 1100 Eastway Drive,
Charlotte, N. C.
CMS has applied to make changes to Garinger High School. One of the
proposed changes involves a new accessible ramp and stairwell. The #400
Building involved is not designated historic, but the HLC has design review
over the land, and should judge whether the new features are appropriate.
Mr. Gray said that HLC Staff believes that the changes are sensitive to the
historic character of the property. The project would also include a
renovation of the gymnasium. No significant changes are proposed for the
exterior of the building. On the interior, the project would include a
restoration of the original ceiling, new wooden bleachers and new windows.
Aluminum windows would replace existing metal-framed sash. Some elements of
the existing mechanical window apparatus would be retained. Proposed plans
were shown to those present.
MR. BENSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY DR. MATTSON THAT A CERTIFICATE
OF APPROPRIATENESS BE ISSUED FOR THE DR. ELMER H. GARINGER HIGH SCHOOL, 1100
EASTWAY DRIVE, CHARLOTTE, N. C., AS
PRESENTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #6 – Survey Committee Report: Dr. Mattson
Dr. Mattson reported that the Survey Committee met May 26, 2009. Minutes
from the meeting can be found on the HLC’s website – www.cmhpf.org.
A. Pineville Buildings
The HLC is acquiring two buildings in Pineville, N. C. The exteriors are
designated historic. The Committee and HLC Staff recommend to the HLC that
the ordinances be amended to include designation of the interiors of the two
buildings.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE ORDINANCES FOR
316 AND 330 MAIN STREET, PINEVILLE, N. C., BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE HISTORIC
DESIGNATION STATUS FOR THE INTERIORS OF THE BUILDINGS. THE COMMISSION
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
B. Thies House, 600 Ardsley Road, Charlotte, N. C.
The lessees of the Thies House request local historic designation of the
interior of the structure. The Committee and HLC Staff judge that the
interior has the requisite integrity to warrant designation. The ordinance
would need to be amended to include the interior designation.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE ORDINANCE FOR
THE THIES HOUSE, 600 ARDSLEY ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE
HISTORIC DESIGNATION STATUS FOR THE INTERIOR OF THE STRUCTURE. THE
COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
C. James and Elizabeth Purcell House, 206 Hillside Dr., Davidson,
N. C.
The owner was present in support of historic designation for the
property. The modern style house was built in 1956 and is considered worthy
of consideration for local historic designation by the Committee and HLC
Staff.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE JAMES AND
ELIZABETH PURCELL HOUSE (THE EXTERIOR AND THE TAX PARCEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE
HOUSE), 206 HILLSIDE DRIVE, DAVIDSON, N. C., BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC
LANDMARK DESIGNATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
D. 1) Albert McCoy Farm, 10401 McCoy Rd., Huntersville, N. C.
The property has been listed in the National Register, and Staff believes
that the property possesses the requisite condition and integrity for
landmark designation. The request for designation comes from the owner.
2) LaBouisse House, 232 Cherokee Rd., Charlotte, N. C.
The Labouisse House was designed by Louis Asbury and was built in 1932.
The house is one of the few residences in Charlotte that incorporates
elements of historic French architecture. The Committee and HLC Staff
believe that the house may have the requisite integrity to qualify for
landmark status.
THE SURVEY COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE ALBERT McCOY
FARM, 10401 McCOY ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, N. C., AND THE LaBOUISSE HOUSE, 232
CHEROKEE ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE PLACED ON THE HLC’S STUDY LIST OF
PROSPECTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARKS. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE
MOTION.
Item #7 – Projects Committee Report: Mr. Newman
Mr. Newman said that the HLC would need to convene in Executive Session
to consider matter dealing with HLC projects later in the meeting.
Item #8 – Treasurer’s Report: Ms. Smith
The monthly financial report was distributed and reviewed.
Item #9 – Presentation of Appreciation Plaques: Mr. Alsop, III
Mr. Alsop presented an appreciation plaque and certificate to Ms. Laurie
Smith for serving six years as a member of the HLC. Everyone thanked Ms.
Smith for all her good work and service these many years. Ms. Johnson was
not present at the meeting but thanks were expressed for her good work and
service.
MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY DR. MATTSON THAT THE HLC CONVENE
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BENSON THAT THE HLC RE-CONVENE
IN REGULAR SESSION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Note: In Executive Session the HLC voted to approve the sale of the Smith
House, 1708 Park Road, Charlotte, N. C. and agreed not to pursue purchase of
the Coffee Cup Soda Grill, 914 South Clarkson Street, Charlotte, N. C.
Item #10 – Election of Officers: Ms. Smith
Ms. Smith presented the slate of officers presented at the May meeting as
follow:
Mr. Richard Alsop, III – HLC Chair
Ms. Yolanda Law – HLC Vice-Chair
Dr. Lynn Weis – HLC Secretary
Mr. Bill Hobbs – HLC Treasurer
Mr. Alsop asked for any nominations from the floor. None were presented.
MR. BENSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BRAGG THAT THE SLATE OF HLC
OFFICERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. THE COMMISSION
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Item #11 – Old Business.
No old business was presented.
Item #12 – New Business
Dr. Morrill reported that the roof is leaking at White Oak Plantation
which is owned by the HLC and is for sale. Types of roofs with cost
estimates were discussed.
MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. HOBBS THAT A NEW ROOF BE
APPROVED FOR WHITE OAK PLANTATION AS DISCUSSED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED THE MOTION.
Mr. Alsop said that he presented a program on the importance of
Charlotte’s mid-century modern architecture to Charlotte City Council June
1, 2009. Mr. Benson complimented Historic Charlotte, Inc., for the excellent
tour they recently offered to the public of important mid 20th
century modern style homes remaining in Charlotte.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.