Title
Public Hearing and Decision on the Ziglar-Bowers House Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to consider historic landmark designation for the property known as the “Ziglar-Bowers House” (parcel identification number 071-033-05), and
B. Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of August 25, 2025, designating the property known as the “Ziglar-Bowers House” (parcel identification number 071-033-05) 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 Ziglar-Bowers House as a local historic landmark.
§ Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on designation requests.
§ The Ziglar-Bowers House is located at 421 Heathcliff Street in Council District 2.
§ Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
§ The Ziglar-Bowers House is listed under parcel identification number 071-033-05, and the recommended designation would include the interior and exterior of the house and land.
§ The property is zoned N1-C(HDO).
§ The property is owned by Daniel Reach and Nancy Furst, who are in agreement with the proposed designation.
§ Based on the current value, the potential amount of deferrable taxes would be approximately $856.84 for City of Charlotte taxes and $1,510.17 for Mecklenburg County taxes.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Information Sheet
Designation Report