March 6, 2025

Minutes Town of Mooresville Historic Preservation Commission March 6, 2025 6:00 PM - Mooresville Town Hall Members Present: Chair Henry Seyller, David Cole, Bill Goodnow, Larry Schaeffer, Patty Cotter, Susan Autry, Benjamin Kennedy, and Town Board Liaison Will Aven. Absent: Meghan Black Also Present: Planner Parviz Moosavi, HPC Administrative Assistant Danielle Upright, and Staff Attorney Caline Schecter. 1. Call to Order Henry Seyller called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. 2. Swearing-in of newly appointed HPC members 2.a Oath of Office Oaths were taken by the newly appointed HPC members, Benjamin Kennedy, Susan Autry, and David Cole. 2.b Election of Vice-Chair to serve until June 30, 2025 Bill Goodnow nominated David Cole for Vice Chair. A roll call vote was taken, and all members approved the nomination for David Cole to be appointed as Vice Chair. 3. Approval of Agenda ACTION: A motion was made by Larry Schaeffer, seconded by Patty Cotter, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Approval of Minutes 4.a Approve HPC Meeting Minutes for February 6, 2025, Meeting ACTION: A motion was made by Patty Cotter, seconded by Larry Schaeffer, to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Presentations There were no presentations. 6. New Business 6.a Conduct a Public Re-Hearing and vote on whether to recommend the Town Board adopt an ordinance to designate the Dr. Nicholas Gibbons Moore House at 127 Charlotte St. as a historic landmark. Parviz Moosavi presented the case for landmark designation of 127 Charlotte Street. The property’s owner and applicant, Bruce Knops, answered questions asked by the Commission. ACTION: A motion was made by Larry Shaeffer, seconded by David Cole, to recommend approval of the entire property as a local landmark to the Town Board. The motion carried unanimously. 6.b Consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness COA-2025-02 for 224 N. Main St. Larry Schaeffer identified he was the architect for this project and would need to recuse himself. ACTION: A motion was made by Patty Cotter, seconded by Benjamin Kennedy, to recuse Mr. Schaeffer from this item. The motion carried unanimously. Planner Parviz Moosavi was sworn in and presented COA-2025-02. He stated staff recommends approval. Applicant Larry Schaeffer was sworn in, presented applicant’s presentation, and answered questions from the Commission. ACTION: A motion was made by Benjamin Kennedy, seconded by Bill Goodnow, to approve COA-2025-02 and adopt the staff’s recommended Findings of Facts. The motion carried unanimously. 7. General Updates Parviz updated the Commission on upcoming meetings, sign-posting changes, and CLG Training. 8. Adjournment ACTION: A motion was made by Bill Goodnow, seconded by Benjamin Kennedy, to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 pm. The motion carried unanimously. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement It is the policy of the Town of Mooresville that all Town public meetings and Town-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities and to those with difficulties understanding the English language. If you need assistance in participating in this public meeting due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or need other translative services, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 704-662-3131 or jcrosby@mooresvillenc.gov, or the Town ADA Coordinator at 704-799-4074 or cmckenzie@mooresvillenc.gov, at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.