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MINUTES
Town of Southern Pines Historic District Commission
Regular Meeting
February 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Town of Southern Pines Historic District Commission held its regular meeting on Thursday,
February 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Community Development Building, 801 SW Service Road,
Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Members present: Vice Chair Robert Brown, Robert Anderson, Sarah Farrell, Talmadge Shepherd
and Karl Ecker.
Vice Chair Brown called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM.
Karl Ecker made a motion to approve the Minutes of the October 2025 2025 regular meeting.
The motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
HD-02-26 Certificate of Appropriateness - Major Work; 168 NW Broad Street
Applicant: Sara Jackson; Authorized Agent: Sanna Nassar of DAHR Interior
Sara Jackson requests a Certificate of Appropriateness – Major Work to replace the existing main
entrance doors and sidelites with wood-appearance doors and sidelites at 168 NW Broad Street,
identified as PIN 858100381709 (PARID 00033219) owned by C.F. Smith Broad at New
Hampshire, LLC.
Vice Chair Brown opened the public hearing.
Planner Mason Mattox provided a brief overview of the application and renderings of the
proposed replacement doors.
Vice Chair Brown closed the public hearing.
Sarah Farrell made a motion, seconded by Karl Ecker, to adopt Attachment One to the staff report
as the Findings of Fact. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
Sarah Farrell made a motion, seconded by Talmadge Shepherd, to approve HD-02-26 as
presented. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
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HD-32-25 Certificate of Appropriateness - Major Work; 310 NW Broad Street and 115 W.
Connecticut Avenue; Applicant: PTAH, LLC
Andy Bleggi of PTAH, LLC, requests a Certificate of Appropriateness – Major Work to demolish
two existing structures and construct a single-story, 9,476 sq. ft. commercial building and 8-9
townhomes on 0.63 of an acre on two parcels identified as PIN 858106396273 (PARID 00035341)
and PIN 858106395281 (PARID 00031673), both owned by PTAH, LLC.
Town Attorney Mac MacCarley stated that only four members of the Commissioner were
expected to be in attendance so he had communicated with the applicant that in that case, all
four votes would be required for a decision.
Mr. MacCarley confirmed that member Anderson did not have a conflict of interest or reason for
recusal and that the applicant did not want to challenge member Anderson’s participation.
Mr. Bleggi stated that he wanted to postpone the hearing until a quorum could be present.
Attorney MacCarley stated that he had suggested to the applicant that he could have an informal
conversation as long as he was willing to waive the right to any challenge based on ex parte or
out-of-hearing conversation. Mr. Bleggi acknowledged his agreement.
Vice Chair opened the public hearing.
Karl Ecker made a motion, seconded by Sarah Farrell, to continue the public hearing to the
March 12, 2026 regular meeting. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
Planner Maxon Mattox stated that the application was technically for two projects - the
demolition of the Doug’s Auto building and the construction of a new single-story commercial
structure and a new townhome building. He stated that the Commission has the authority to
delay demolition for up to 365 days.
Planning Director BJ Grieve stated that demolition of a structure may be delayed for up to 365
days but it may not be denied. However, the new construction can be denied.
An in-depth discussion ensued regarding site and architectural design details and concerns.
OLD BUSINESS
No old business was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business was discussed.
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The meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
Cindy Williams
Secretary to the Historic District Commission
An audio recording of the proceedings is available upon request.
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