Title
Public Hearing and Decision on the Jefferson-First Union Tower Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
Conduct a public hearing to consider historic landmark designation for the property known as the “Jefferson-First Union Tower” (parcel identification number 125-051-01), and
Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of September 28, 2026, designating the property known as the “Jefferson-First Union Tower” (parcel identification number 125-051-01) 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 Jefferson-First Union Tower as a local historic landmark.
Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on designation requests.
The Jefferson-First Union Tower is located at 301 South Tryon Street in Council District 1.
Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
The Jefferson-First Union Tower is listed under parcel identification number 125-051-01, and the recommended designation would include the exterior and significant elements of the interior of the high-rise tower building and adjoining hyphen building, and an approximate 0.7-acre portion of the land listed under Tax Parcel Number 125-051-01.
The property is zoned UC.
The property is owned by 301 S Tryon PropCo LLC.
Based on the current value, the potential amount of deferrable taxes would be approximately $124,525 for the City of Charlotte taxes, $5,440 for Charlotte Special District 1, $17,595 for Charlotte Special District 3, and $209,397.50 for Mecklenburg County taxes. This estimate is based on Mecklenburg County’s current appraised value of $162,869,20...
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