Title
Public Hearing and Decision on the R. Kent and Gertrude N. Blair House Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to consider historic landmark designation for the property known as the “R. Kent and Gertrude N. Blair House” (parcel identification number 078-036-16), and
B. Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of February 23, 2026, designating the property known as the “R. Kent and Gertrude N. Blair House” (parcel identification number 078-036-16) 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 R. Kent and Gertrude N. Blair House as a local historic landmark.
§ Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on designation requests.
§ The R. Kent and Gertrude N. Blair House is located at 529 North Poplar Street in Council District 2.
§ Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
§ The R. Kent and Gertrude N. Blair House is listed under parcel identification number 078-036-16, and the recommended designation would include the interior and exterior of the house and the land listed under tax parcel number 078-036-16.
§ The property is zoned N1-E(HDO).
§ The property is owned by Christopher M. and Cameron Blake Holtz, who are in agreement with the proposed designation.
§ Based on the current value, the potential amount of deferrable taxes would be approximately $1,320.34 for City of Charlotte taxes and $2,373.34 for Mecklenburg County taxes.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Information Sheet
Designation Report