Title
Decision on the Derita High School Gymnasium Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of July 13, 2020, designating the property known as the “Derita High School Gymnasium” (parcel identification number 04704312) 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 Derita High School Gymnasium as a local historic landmark.
§ On June 22, 2020, a public hearing was conducted on the Historic Landmark Designation for the property known as the Derita High School Gymnasium. No public comments were received.
§ The Derita High School Gymnasium is located within the City of Charlotte in Council District 2.
§ Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
§ The Derita High School Gymnasium is listed under parcel identification number 04704312, and the recommended designation would include the exterior of the gymnasium and 0.973 acres of land.
§ The property is zoned R-3 and is located at 6115 Rumple Road.
§ The property is owned by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education.
§ The property is exempt from property taxes.
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