Title
Public Hearing on the Butler House Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
Conduct a public hearing to consider Historic Landmark Designation for the Property known as the “Butler House” (parcel identification number 07910501).
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Taiwo Jaiyeoba, City Manager’s Office
Dave Pettine, Planning, Design, and Development
Explanation
§ The city has received a recommendation from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission to designate the Butler House as a local historic landmark.
§ Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on designation requests.
§ The Butler House is located within the City of Charlotte in Council District 1.
§ Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
§ The Butler House is listed under parcel identification number 07910501, and the recommended designation would include the interior and the exterior of the house and 0.223 acres of land.
§ The property is zoned R-5 and is located at 240 Sylvania Avenue.
§ The property is owned by E-Fix Housing Solutions LLC.
§ If designated the property would be eligible for a 50 percent property tax deferral, and the current appraised value of the property is $458,500.
§ In compliance with NC G.S. § 166A-19.24 Remote meetings during certain declarations of emergency, written comments on the public hearing topic will be accepted by the Clerk’s Office through June 23, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. Any additional comments received will be provided to Council.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Information sheet
Ordinance
Designation Report
Record of the vote of the HLC
Summary of department review
State Historic Preservation Office comment letter