Title
Decision on the Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of July 13, 2020, designating the property known as the “Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant” (parcel identification number 07903105) 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 Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant 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 Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant. One person spoke in favor of the designation.
§ The Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant is located within the City of Charlotte in Council District 2.
§ Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
§ The Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant is listed under parcel identification number 07903105, and the recommended designation would include the interior and the exterior of the assembly building, the interior and exterior of the boiler house, the water tower, and 9.4 acres of land.
§ The property is zoned UMUD-0 and is located at 1824 Statesville Avenue.
§ The property is owned by the Newcamp Landowner, LP.
§ If designated, the designated portion of the property would be eligible for a 50 percent property tax deferral, and the current appraised value of the portion of the property recommended for designation is approximately $4,240,000.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Information sheet
Ordinance
EXHIBIT A
Designation Report
Record of the vote of the HLC
Summary of department review
State Historic Preservation Office comment letter