Title
Public Hearing and Decision on the Marion R. and Lavonne Marsh House Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to consider historic landmark designation for the property known as the “Marion R. and Lavonne Marsh House” (parcel identification number 153-061-11), and
B. Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of November 25, 2024, designating the property known as the “Marion R. and Lavonne Marsh House” (parcel identification number 153-061-11) as a historic landmark.
Body
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission Representative(s):
Stewart Gray, Historic Landmark Commission Director
Staff Resource(s):
Alyson Craig, Planning, Design, and Development
Erin Chantry, Planning, Design, and Development
Explanation
§ The city has received a recommendation from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission to designate the Marion R. and Lavonne Marsh House as a local historic landmark.
§ Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on designation requests.
§ The Marion R. and Lavonne Marsh House is located at 1642 Hertford Road in Council District 6.
§ Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
§ The Marion R. and Lavonne Marsh House is listed under Parcel Identification Number 153-061-11, and the recommended designation would include the interior and exterior of the house and the land listed under Tax Parcel Number 153-061-11.
§ The property is zoned N1-A.
§ The property is owned by Kenneth T. and Laura M. Corsig, who are in agreement with the proposed designation.
§ Based on the current value, the potential amount of deferrable taxes would be approximately $2,875.86 for the City of Charlotte taxes and $5,068.69 for Mecklenburg County taxes.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Information Sheet
Designation Report