Title
Public Hearing and Decision on the Faires Farm Silos Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to consider historic landmark designation for the property known as the “Faires Farm Silos” (parcel identification number 051-293-17), and
B. Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of April 27, 2026, designating the property known as the “Faires Farm Silos” (parcel identification number 051-293-17) 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 Faires Farm Silos as a local historic landmark.
§ Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on designation requests.
§ The Faires Farm Silos are located at 9520 Faires Farm Road in Council District 4.
§ Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
§ The Faires Farm Silos are listed under parcel identification number 051-293-17, and the recommended designation would include the exterior of each of the two silo structures and a 25-foot radius of the land immediately surrounding each silo structure, measured in each direction from the exterior surface of each structure.
§ The property is zoned INST(CD).
§ The property is owned by Iglesia Cristiana Fuente De Vida Eterna. The church congregation is in agreement with the proposed designation.
§ The property is currently exempt from the payment of property taxes.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Information Sheet
Designation Report