Title
Public Hearing and Decision on the Alexander-Howell House Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to consider historic landmark designation for the property known as the “Alexander-Howell House” (Parcel Identification Number 155-062-61), and
B. Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of August 26, 2024, designating the property known as the “Alexander-Howell House” (Parcel Identification Number 155-062-61) as a historic landmark.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Alyson Craig, Planing, Design and Development
Dave Pettine, Planning, Design and Development
Explanation
§ The city has received a recommendation from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission to designate the Alexander-Howell House as a local historic landmark.
§ Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on designation requests.
§ The Alexander-Howell House is located at 250 Cherokee Road in Council District 6.
§ Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
§ The Alexander-Howell House is listed under Parcel Identification Number 155-062-61, and the recommended designation would include the interior and exterior of the main house and the land listed under Tax Parcel Number 155-062-61.
§ The property is zoned N1-A.
§ The property is owned by Peter A. Larkin, Jr. and Ashley Scott Larkin.
§ Based on the current value, the potential amount of deferrable taxes would be approximately $4,338.76 for the City of Charlotte taxes and $7,882.75 for Mecklenburg County taxes.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Information Sheet
Designation Report