Title
Public Hearing and Decision on the Battle of McIntyre’s Farm Monument Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to consider historic landmark designation for the structure known as the “Battle of McIntyre’s Farm Monument” (associated with the property listed under parcel identification number 037-116-05), and
B. Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of October 10, 2022, designating the structure known as the “Battle of McIntyre’s Farm Monument” (associated with the property listed under parcel identification number 037-116-05) as a historic landmark.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Alyson Craig, Planning, Design, and Development
David Pettine, Planning, Design, and Development
Explanation
§ The city has received a recommendation from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) to designate the Battle of McIntyre’s Farm Monument as a local historic landmark.
§ Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on designation requests.
§ The Battle of McIntyre’s Farm Monument is associated with the property located at 5801 Beatties Ford Road near the intersection of Beatties Ford Road and McIntyre Avenue, in Council District 2.
§ Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
§ The Battle of McIntyre’s Farm Monument is associated with the property listed under parcel identification number 037-116-05, and the recommended designation would include the monument in its entirety and a 24-foot radius of land immediately surrounding the monument, which comprises a portion of the land associated with the tax parcel.
§ The property is zoned R-4 which is primarily a single-family zoning district.
§ The property is owned by Mecklenburg County and currently exempt from property taxes.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Information Sheet
Designation Report