Title
Public Hearing and Decision on the Dr. Charles W. and Vivian L. Williams House Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to consider historic landmark designation for the property known as the “Dr. Charles W. and Vivian L. Williams House” (parcel identification number 037-12-312), and
B. Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of August 25, 2025, designating the property known as the “Dr. Charles W. and Vivian L. Williams House” (parcel identification number 037-12-312) as a historic landmark.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Monica Holmes, Planning, Design, and Development
Erin Chantry, Planning, Design, and Development
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission Representative(s):
Stewart Gray, Historic Landmark Commission Director
Explanation
§ The city has received a recommendation from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) to designate the Dr. Charles W. and Vivian L. Williams House as a local historic landmark.
§ Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on designation requests.
§ The Dr. Charles W. and Vivian L. Williams House is located at 5906 Crestwood Drive in Council District 2.
§ Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
§ The Dr. Charles W. and Vivian L. Williams House is listed under parcel identification number 037-12-312, and the recommended designation would include the exterior of the house and land.
§ The property is zoned N1-A.
§ The property is owned by Charles L. Assenco and Linda W. Comer, who are in agreement with the proposed designation.
§ Based on the current value, the potential amount of deferrable taxes would be approximately $425.79 for City of Charlotte taxes and $750.44 for Mecklenburg County taxes.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Information Sheet
Designation Report