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2 asked about the Cedar Grove properties and if they are included in the District. Allison remarked there might not be a need for all those folks to go to the expense of a separate National Register nomination. Anderson noted that if they want to get the Local Landmark Designation, they would need to complete the National Register nomination. Stancil added that the Local Landmark Designation nominations are submitted to the State for a courtesy review, however are not required to be on the National Register List. Allison added that the State Historic Preservation Office likes to review the Local Landmark Designation nominations , but, they are not binding : For example, the White Oak Grove School could be listed a Local Landmark Designation without being on the National Register List . Stancil mentioned that an ideas of nominating the Arch Jordan House and Maude Faucette House for Local Landmark Designation has been suggested, as they are already on the National Register List. Allison noted the HPC encourages owners of properties on the study list to do local nominations . In the past the HPC has picked a couple sites and attempted to help fund the projects to encourage them. Allison noted that the BOCC favored funding for the nomination for The Oaks District Study . He also noted that citizen input from that district was willing and interested . Considering a study by L1NC students and other work done, the district nomination should be easy for a consultant to put together . Stancil noted that a CLG grant would need to be submitted and that the matching funds are in the budget . Allison noted that the manuscript is the highest priority for budget expenditures . The Oaks project and possibly individual properties were medium priority ideas as budget items . A farmstead with a compliment of out buildings was discussed as being a preferred site for the National Register Study List . Connor reported that previously she had applied for the NRSL for her farm with six outbuildings and was turned down due to a bathroom addition. However, she was encouraged to apply for Local Landmark Designation by Belk . Allison suggested having a consultant such as Pat Dickinson to write a nomination instead of having the state office look at the property as an alternative option . Connor asked if Faucette Mill would be a desirable site to have on the Local Landmark Designation . Allison noted that the owners would need to approach the HPC first. Conner volunteered to contact Mary Wallace , owner of the mill , for possible inclusion on the study list. Allison suggested a community district nomination of the Faucette Mill, Chatwood, and Connor Farm similar to Ray Kenion District in Cedar Grove . This type of community district nomination might interest the state more than a single site nomination approach. Staff to research how to proceed with this idea. Another incentive for owners to pursue the LLD is a fifty- percent reduction in property tax. Stancil suggested the HPC discuss item VII Priorities for the Remainder . of 1999 at this time to determine what projects to pursue . Allison noted that some sites on the study list have had nominations written and accepted and that some owners have declined to participate . As the HPC turns over and staff is replaced there will be very few members familiar with the sites on the list until the manuscript with photos and descriptions is published . A way to assess the sites and get new board members acquainted with the individual sites was noted as a concern . Anderson suggested that the first priority would be to complete the manuscript. In conclusion, a good list of priorities is not feasible at this time and, the HPC needs to be available to property owners to encourage them to participate in the National Register Nomination program and make aware of the Local Landmark program that does have some tax reduction advantages . Stancil asked if the commission would like for staff to make initial contact with the owners of Faucette Mill . Anderson suggested it might be better for Connor to approach the owners about a Last updated 09/03/99