Title
Public Hearing and Decision on the Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church Cemeteries #1 and #2 Historic Landmark Designations
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to consider historic landmark designations for the properties known as the “Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church Cemeteries #1 and #2” (parcel identification numbers 085-115-06 and 091-081-09), and
B. Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of September 28, 2026, designating the properties known as the “Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church Cemeteries #1 and #2” (parcel identification numbers 085-115-06 and 091-081-09) as historic landmarks.
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 Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church Cemeteries #1 and #2 as local historic landmarks.
§ Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on designation requests.
§ The Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church Cemeteries #1 and #2 are located at 335 West Craighead Road and 4130 North Tryon Street, respectively, in Council District 1.
§ Designation of these properties could significantly contribute to their long-term preservation.
§ The Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church Cemeteries #1 and #2 are listed under parcel identification numbers 085-115-06 and 091-081-09, respectively, and the recommended designation would include both cemeteries and all fixtures associated with those two parcels, including without limitation all graves, grave markers, tombs, and architectural structures and features, and the land listed under tax parcel numbers 085-115-06 and 091-081-09.
§ The Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church Cemeteries #1 and #2 are zoned ML-1 and CG, respectively.
§ The properties are owned by Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, Inc.
§ The properties are currently exempt from the payment of property taxes.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Information Sheet
Designation Report