Title
Public Hearing and Decision on the Hajoca Building Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to consider historic landmark designation for the property known as the “Hajoca Building,” also known as the Fowler Building (parcel identification number 123-041-09), and
B. Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of October 26, 2026, designating the property known as the “Hajoca Building,” also known as the Fowler Building (parcel identification number 123-041-09), as a historic landmark.
Body
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission Representative(s):
Stewart Gray, Historic Landmark Department Director
Tommy Warlick, Historic Landmarks Department Historic Preservation Specialist
Staff Resource(s):
Erin Chantry, Planning, Design, and Development
Explanation
§ The city has received a recommendation from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) to designate the Hajoca Building (also known as the Fowler Building) as a local historic landmark.
§ Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on designation requests.
§ The Hajoca Building is located at 1447 South Tryon Street in Council District 3.
§ Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
§ The Hajoca Building is listed under parcel identification number 123-041-09, and the recommended designation would include the exterior and specified elements of the interior of the building and the land listed under tax parcel number 123-041-09.
§ The property is zoned TOD-UC.
§ The property is owned by 1447 South Tryon LLC.
§ Based on the current value, the potential amount of deferrable taxes would be approximately $10,559.43 for the City of Charlotte taxes and $17,756.42 for Mecklenburg County taxes.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Information Sheet
Designation Report