TOWN OF WAXHAW

MAYOR
TOWN OF WAXHAW
DAUNE GARDNER
P.O. Box 6
TOWN COMMISSIONERS
317 N. Broome St. Waxhaw, N.C 28173
MIKE STEWART (Mayor Pro-Tem)
Telephone (704) 843-2195 Fax (704) 843-2196
PAUL FITZGERALD
www.waxhaw.com
JOHN HUNT
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JAMES WARNER
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TOWN MANAGER (INTERIM)
GREG MAHAR
June 12, 2014 Waxhaw Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Planning & Community Development Conference Room, 6:30PM Regular Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Oath of Office 3. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum 4. Adoption of Agenda 5. Approval of Minutes from May 6, 2014 WHPC regular meeting 6. New Business a. Meagan Plyler – Price Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery b. WHPC orientation/refresher presentation c. WHPC upcoming goals 7. Public Comment 8. Adjournment TOWN CLERK
BONNIE B. McMANUS
Price Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Staff was contacted by Meghan Pyler. She is in the process of getting a historic marker
for a cemetery known as the Price Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery (see attached
photos). This cemetery is located on Pine Oak Road on parcel 06165005B and is owned
by the Waxhaw United Methodist Church (see attached map). Ms. Pyler has been
restoring the cemetery and researching its history and is willing to share her findings so
far.
Staff recommends that the WHPC consider the use of unspent budget funds to purchase
the marker for the cemetery and hold a sign unveiling ceremony.
The bronze marker will cost around $229.00 (see attached quotes).
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Erie Landmark Company Custom Plaques
Wholesale Pricing Available
Art development charges per hour
Up to 24 square inches
Bronze Aluminum
New Cost New Cost
$58.00
$58.00
$109.00
$87.00
Healy Plaques Oval Standard Historical Plaque (3 Line)
7" Tall x 10" Wide
3 Custom Lines
$229.00
WAXHAW HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
Member Training
June 12, 2014
OVERVIEW
 Historic Preservation Regulations in the UDO (Section 19)
• WHPC Rules of Procedure
 Local Historic Landmarks
• Certificates of Appropriateness
• Historic Landmark Guidelines
 Façade Improvement Program Grants
 Tax Credits
 NC Handbook for Historic Preservation
 Waxhaw History
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE
 Section 19 was added to the UDO in 2009 in preparation for a
proposed local historic district
 Outline of Historic Preservation Commission membership and
responsibilities
 The WHPC is composed of 7 members appointed by the BOC
• Waxhaw residents
• Majority demonstrated special interest, experience or education in
history, architecture, archeology or related fields.
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE
 Members are appointed in staggered terms and reappointments are
3 year terms
 Membership and meetings are subject to adopted Rules of
Procedure
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE
 WHPC Powers
• Inventory of Historic Properties
• Historical, architectural, prehistorical and culturally significant
• Recommend designation of historic districts to BOC
• Acquire fees to hold, manage, preserve, restore and improve
properties with in established districts or designated as landmarks,
including purchasing and selling properties
• Restore, preserve and operate such properties
• Recommend revocation of any historic district or landmark
designation
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE
 Conduct an education program about historic properties in the
town
 Cooperate with State and Federal government
 Enter private property for examination or survey with the property
owner’s permission
 Prepare and recommend a preservation element to comprehensive
plan
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE
 Review and act upon modifications, demolitions or new
construction within in connection with a local landmark or historic
district
 Negotiate property acquisitions for preservation where appropriate
 Accept funds granted to the WHPC for the purpose of
preservation
 Adopt historic preservation guidelines
 Adopt Rules of Procedure
LOCAL HISTORIC
LANDMARK DESIGNATIONS
 Landmark designations may apply to individual buildings,
structures, sites or objects. The Overhead Bridge, Woman’s Club
Building & AW Heath Bldgs (Cockinos)– all State designated.
 Local Historic District designation may be either a type of overlay
or special zoning that applies to an entire neighborhood that includes
many historic properties. Waxhaw’s Historical District currently does
not have a local historic district Designation.
NATIONAL HISTORIC
DISTRICT
 In 1991, Historic Downtown Waxhaw was added to the National
Register of historic places.
 Different from local historic district
 Federal Program administered by the National Park Service in
partnership with state governments
 Created by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
 Administered by SHPO
 No restrictions unless federal benefit received
“ C O N T R I BU T I N G ” V S. “ N O N CONTRIBUTING”
 National Historic Register
 Contributing:
• A property that is determined to be contributing to an historic
district adds to the associations, qualities, or values for which the
historic district is significant. Usually this means that the property was
present during the period of significance of the district and possesses
historic integrity reflecting its character at that time.
• Properties that do not add to the qualities, associations, or values that
make the district significant are called non-contributing properties.
Usually this means that the property:
• was not present during the period of significance of the district, or
• no longer possesses historic integrity reflecting its character at that time
due to alterations, disturbances, additions, or other changes.
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE
 Recommend local historic landmark designations
• Hold joint meeting with the Board of Commissioners to consider
designations
 Recommend historic districts
 Certificates of Appropriateness
• Minor Certificates of Appropriateness
 Intervene to prevent demolition by neglect
RULES OF PROCEDURE
 WHPC officers and staff members
• Chairman, Vice-Chairman and secretary to serve 1 year terms
• Staff liaison & Recording secretary
 Attendance
 Conflicts of interest
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Adjoining property owner
Financial interest
If the matter involves a member’s own conduct
Close personal ties
COA – fixed opinion prior to hearing
RULES OF PROCEDURE
 All members must vote with the exception of a conflict of interest
• No vote is considered an affirmative vote
 A quorum must be present to hold a meeting (simple majority)
 Responsibilities include
• Consideration of Certificates of Appropriateness
• Recommendation of Designation of Landmarks and Historic
District
RULES OF PROCEDURE
 Miscellaneous Powers and Provisions
• Demolition by Neglect
• Petition and action
• Appearing at the hearing
• Economic hardship findings
• Powers in the UDO Section 19
• Annual report by March 1st of each year
• Amendments to the Rules of Procedure
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM GRANTS
 Matching grant program to help property owners in downtown
Waxhaw to pay for repairs and upkeep to their structures on their
property
 2012-$7,500 alotted, $202.69 spent
 2013-$25,000 alotted, $14,451.00 spent (two projects were not
done)
 2014-$30,000 alotted, $29,999.50 awarded
RENOVATION STANDARDS
 The repairs must be in keeping with the Town of Waxhaw Local Historic
Landmark Guidelines for consideration of funds
• Applies to any structure regardless of local landmark designation
TAX INCENTIVES
 Income producing properties designated certified historic
may receive a 20% state and 20% federal tax credit for any
approved renovations. Rehabilitation expenses must be the
greater of the adjusted basis of the building or $5000.
 For non-income producing properties you would be eligible
to receive a 30% state income tax credit on pre-approved
renovations exceeding $25,000.
COCKINOS BUILDING
AMAZING GRACE
LUTHERAN CHURCH
216 SOUTH BROAD STREET
424 PRICE STREET
WAXHAW WOMAN’S CLUB
105 E. NORTH MAIN
NC HANDBOOK FOR
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
 Outlines powers and duties for Historic Preservation Commissions
in NC
 Procedure for designating local landmarks
 Procedure for considering Certificates of Appropriateness
 Ideas for public education
Mission:
The Waxhaw Historic Preservation Commission
Serves to protect, preserve and sustain its historic buildings,
landmarks and unique character. The Commission will be an
advocate for Waxhaw’s heritage by identifying historical
structures, recommending historical designations, reviewing
design changes and assisting with preservation planning.
In addition, the Commission will promote the appreciation of
historic preservation and serve as an educational resource to
enable the community to reap the benefits of
preservation for future generations.
Our heritage. Our future.
History of Waxhaw Timeline
June 12, 2014
Date
6/25/1670
1701
1712
Circa 1716
Mid 1700”s
1750s
1751
by May
1753
1767
1780
Sept. 20 and 21
1800s
1829
1829
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History
John Lederer, German explorer, medical student, left Hamburg
Germany 1669. Waxhaw Indians, then known as Wisacky &
Catawba’s as Ushery. John was interested the Indians, Indian Trade &
native resources of America. The second in his two commissioned
journeys brought him within boundaries of Lancaster county. John
Lederer traveled known trade path of the Indians from Virginia
southward, noted by historian Stenhouse. Lederer commented of the
local terrain, that the Wisacky were a peaceful tribe but the
neighboring Ushery tribe was “a great and fierce nation and threat.
A map, galley proof, is housed of these travels at the University of
Virginia.
General John Lawson of North Carolina, a surveyor, led an
exploration party to the Waxhaw Indians.
Waxhaw Indians joined the Carolina’s in defeating the Tuscarora’s in
eastern NC following John Lawson’s death at the hands of the
Tuscaroras.
Catawba Indians attacked their Waxhaw cousins and almost destroyed
them along with widespread disease, probably small pox destroying
the remain tribe.
English & Scot-Irish immigrants began settling into the New Frontier
now known as the Old Waxhaw Settlement lying partly in NC and
SC. The Old settlement was established around the Indian Trade route
which was the entry point or Northern gateway for trade.
Settlement begins in the Old Waxhaw’s Settlement. Over the years,
families settle along the scattered and winding dirt roads that
intersected with the trading route near what would become the town of
Waxhaw.
Six or seven families of settlers arrived in the area. Robert
McElhenny was the first person to receive a land grant.
Waxhaw Presbyterian Church established in Old Waxhaw
Settlement.
Andrew Jackson is born near what will become the town of Waxhaw.
A dispute exists over whether he was born in North Carolina or South
Carolina, but he was raised in the Waxhaw region.
Only Revolutionary War battle in Union County was fought near
Waxhaw on Sept 20 and 21, 1780 located at the Walkup Plantation.
By 1800, cotton was grown commercially in the area.
The first camp meeting is held at what will become Pleasant Grove
Campground, about six miles east of the Waxhaw community. A few
months later, a permanent campground is established. Interest in the
camp meeting begins to diminish around 1900, but is flourishing again
by the mid-1930s. It‘s now a popular event every August.
Sam Howie panning for gold in the Machine Branch of Twelve Mile
Creek did find gold. Howie Mine emerged as the best known and
History of Waxhaw Timeline
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1885
1880s/1890s
1888
1888
3/3/1888
10/16/1888
1888
1888
1889
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1895
1895
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1897
1897
1897
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1898
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highly developed producing gold mine in North Carolina. 1850
Census showed Gold mining second only to farming in employment in
the area.
Ralph J. Belk House
Waxhaw’s first school is in operation about four months a year and
teaches reading, writing and arithmetic. Students come from two and
three miles around.
Sept 18th Waxhaw Methodist Church established in Waxhaw proper.
The Northern Railroad built a rail stop in Waxhaw making the town
the supply center for the S E Union County. The railroad comes
through on its way to Atlanta, and a commercial area begins to spring
up. A depot, large cotton platform and several storage buildings are
built along the tracks to accommodate the growing ginning and cotton
industry. The Bivens Hotel, Waxhaw’s first, springs up on North
Church Street to provide lodging and meals for salesmen.
Waxhaw United Methodist Church is established within the town’s
limit.
Waxhaw Presbyterian Church lot was donated by the railroad.
Original building was of wood and then replaced in 1929 with brick.
Duncan McDonald House
J.L. Rodman opened general store & cotton buying business on N.
Main & Prov. Rd.
The town charter is ratified. Original town limits extend one square
mile from the depot on Hwy 75 and Hwy 16 intersection. The first
mayor is James C. Davis.
Well & Well house (replica) now stands at corner of Broome St. and
N. Main.
John Layfayette Rodman House
Hugh Wilson Broome House
Starnes-Steele House
McCain-Coffee-Eargle House
Zedaker-Haigler-Nisbet House
Town limits extended for the first time.
Martha Tyson Richards House
Neely-Hudson House
Shannon House & Storage Shed
Walkup-Gamble House
Massey-Collins House
Not long after opening the first Belk store in Monroe, William Henry
Belk opens a store in Waxhaw.
The Waxhaw Enterprise, an eight-page newspaper, is published
Rodman & E J Heath partners founded the Rodman-Heath Cotton
Mill. Waxhaw’s largest employer at the time, stocked food, clothes,
seed, farming equipment, furniture, caskets and even horses. Bought
cotton and resold it and lent money to next years crops.
History of Waxhaw Timeline
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1898
1898
1899
1899
Early 1900’s
1900
1900
1900
1901
1901
1903
1904
1904
1905
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1906
1907
1909
1911
1920
1918-1923
1928
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A W Heath Store I
Common sites to see during this period was horse & mule drawn
wagons, piled high with cotton lined up at the town’s two cotton gins,
one stood nearby Niven-Price General Store, North Main St.
Supervisors House, Garage, Storage Shed
King Street Baptist Church was organized and established, was moved
to Hwy 75 1962, and named changed to First Baptist.
Biven’s Hotel established on N. Church.
C. Broome & Son Building (2nd story)
McDonald Hotel on N. Main St.
Sally Stinson operated first black hotel which is the front of
Crossroads Coffee House which included restaurant and modest
grocery store.
McNeely House
Providence St. Bridge erected.
W C Gamble House
Heath Massey House
Weir Building
A W Heath Store II
Broome Rodman Building
C. Broome & Sons Building N. Front St.
Jack, Tom Ike Blythe, all brothers, did wood carving for building and
that portion of the building partially burned 2/20/1924. Next to the C.
Broome Building was the Masonic Hall which was above Wolfe Drug
Store, where fire started around 4 AM destroying the top floor of the
C. Broome building. Iron staircase still remains.
First Bank established.
Keziah-Ledford House
Waxhaw Banking and Trust Co. opens; for many years it’s the town’s
only bank.
Jonas Sanford Plyler Building
George Sibley Tyson House
The Civic League is organized for civic improvement. Five years
later, the group changes its name to the Waxhaw Woman’s Club.
Insert picture of Henry Niven & Perry Plyler checking out car near
Seabord depot.
June 20th First Cyclone to hit Waxhaw that was recorded.
Waxhaw’s first movie theater, the Roco, named after the Rodman Co.,
is in operation. It was in the eastern section of the Rodman building.
J Rodman,
Guion-Plyler-Davis House
Located 202 N. Providence.
Dr. Lemeuel Edwin Guion 1882-1926
Jonas Sanford Plyler 1918 owner of the Waxhaw Ford Dealership.
Otho(son of Jonas) married to Blanche lived in house between 19321945.
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1945
1950s
1953
confirm date
1954
1961
1964
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William Davis (1945)
End of WWII created an over supply of cotton which caused prices to
plummet along with the introduction of synthetic fibers caused
farmers to move into other trades in Monroe, Charlotte and Lancaster,
S.C..
Waxhaw’s annual antiques show begins, sponsored by the Waxhaw
Woman’s Club. The first few shows draw the interest of dealers who
start their own antiques shops, making Waxhaw a haven for antiques
stores.
The railroad depot was split in half and moved to Old Providence road
where one half is Shannon House and across the street is the other half
of the depot.
The Waxhaw Community Volunteer Fire Department is founded
because of a lack of fire protection between Monroe and the S.C. line.
The only fire truck was parked on the vacant lot on S. Main and S.
Church St.
JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Radio Service) locates in the Waxhaw
area. Formed by the founder of Wycliffe bible Translators, JAARS
provides personnel and technical help for Wycliffe in aviation,
communications, computers, and construction and maintenance. It
began in a storefront next to the town’s old post office, but now
occupies a 600-acre complex six miles south of Waxhaw.
Listen and Remember drama began.
Waxhaw was well recognized nationally as one of the best antique
areas and is still recognized although it is no longer the mecca.