Update 5/1/2011The MCAC has become aware of a new approved site plan for the Mordecai Historic Park Interpretive Center from the Mordecai Historic Parks Board March Meeting. The approved plan from the MHPB will be voted on by the Parks and Greenway Advisory Board on May 19th See the following informationUpdate: 1/5/2011Residents, please review and provide feedback at the public hearing or contact the CAC Park ChairsRALEIGH HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION, CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS COMMITTEE AGENDA149-10-CA 1 MIMOSA STREET (MORDECAI HISTORIC PARK)RALEIGH HISTORIC LANDMARK (NCOD, SP R-6)Nature of Project: Approval of maximum building footprint and height for future new construction within a specific buildable area.The building would include a vestibule, lobby, reception area, open floor exhibit space to accommodate wall display and moveable modular cases, gift shop, multipurpose room, offices, library/archive, breakroom, restrooms, storage and accessory spaces.  The selected site / location for the center will be along Wake Forest Road. (see below) Residents provided some valuable feedback which included concerns about the Mordecai Historic House view from people passing by on Wake Forest Road. Residents didn't want the interpretive center to block the current view. Read additional feedback from residents The following story was published in the Midtown Raleigh News, "Mordecai park expansion on horizon, The project to add a 5,000-square-foot building is 21 years in the making." The design efforts will begin shortly after April 2011 and goals have been set to start construction in the beginning of 2011. Another public hearing will be organized after design efforts are completed. Thank you to Dana Deaton for representing the community on behalf of the CAC Parks Committee at the Public Hearing.  |
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