Title
Decision on the Butler House Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
Adopt an ordianance with an effective date of July 13, 2020, designating the property known as the “Butler House” (parcel identification number 07910501) as a historic landmark.
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.
§ One June 22, 2020, a public hearing was conducted on the Historic Landmark Designation for the property known as the Butler House. No public comments were received.
§ 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.
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