October 2, 2025

Minutes Town of Mooresville Historic Preservation Commission October 2, 2025 6:00 PM - Mooresville Town Hall Present: Henry Seyller, David Cole, Larry Schaeffer, Bill Goodnow, Patty Cotter, Susan Autry, and Commissioner Will Aven. Also Present: Planning Director James Coley, Planner II Ashley Lattin, Planning Specialist II Danielle Upright, and Staff Attorney Caline Schecter. Absent: Ben Kennedy and Meghan Black. 1. Call to Order Chair Henry Seyller called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Swearing-in of newly appointed HPC members 2.a Oath of Office Members David Cole and Patty Cotter were sworn in for their new terms. 2.b Election of Chair and Vice-Chair ACTION: Henry Seyller nominated David Cole as chair to HPC, and the nomination was seconded by Larry Schaeffer. Roll call votes in favor of Mr. Cole being the chair: Bill Goodnow-Yay Larry Schaeffer-Yay Henry Seyller-Yay David Cole-Yay Patty Cotter-Yay Susan Autry-Yay Motion carried unanimously. ACTION: David Cole nominated Henry Seyller as vice chair to HPC, and the nomination was second by Patty Cotter. Roll call votes in favor of Mr. Seyller being vice chair. Bill Goodnow-Yay Larry Schaeffer-Yay Henry Seyller-Yay David Cole-Yay Patty Cotter-Yay Susan Autry-Yay Motion carried unanimously. 3. Approval of Agenda ACTION: A motion was made by David Cole, seconded by Susan Autry, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approval of Minutes 4.a Consider minutes from June 5th, 2025 ACTION: A motion was made by Larry Schaffer, seconded by David Cole, to approve the minutes with an amendment to reflect that Commissioner Aven and Commissioner DeWeese were present at the June 5th meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Presentations See New Business. 6. New Business 6.a Historic Preservation Commission and Downtown Design Standards presentation by Carolyn Gimbal of JMT and discussion of remaining steps for final adoption. Please reference documents, Comment Response Matrix and Mooresville Second Draft_9-17-25, attached to the published agenda. This is draft 2 of 3 and HPC should provide additional feedback for the consultant to incorporate into the 3rd and final draft. Upon review of the 3rd draft, an action will be required to make a recommendation to the Town Board to adopt the final version of the Design Standards. Carolyn Gimbal from JMT presented proposed changes and amendments to the Mooresville Historic Preservation Commission Design Standards. A discussion among board members took place regarding potential ideas and modifications to the Design Standards, including considerations for signage and building height. Additional written comments should be sent to Carolyn by November 6 for a final presentation at the December HPC meeting. There was also discussion regarding soliciting public comment on the Design Standards. 7. Adjournment ACTION: A motion was made by Patty Cotter, seconded by Larry Schaeffer, to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. 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.