Title
Set a Public Hearing on the Ashford House Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for December 14, 2020, to consider Historic Landmark Designation for the Property known as the “Ashford House” (Parcel Identification Numbers 063-061-02 and 063-061-03).
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Taiwo Jaiyeoba, City Manager’s Office
David Pettine; Planning, Design, and Development
Explanation
§ The city has received a recommendation from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission to designate the Ashford House as a local historic landmark.
§ Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on designation requests.
§ The Ashford House is located at 241 Hoskins Mill Avenue and is part of the Hoskins Cotton Mill Village in Council District 2.
§ Designation of these properties could significantly contribute to their long-term preservation.
§ The Ashford House is listed under Parcel Identification Number (PID) 063-061-03, and the recommended designation would include the exterior of the house and the land associated with the tax parcels.
§ PID 063-060-12 is also recommended for designation and is historically associated with the house.
§ The properties are both zoned B-1.
§ The properties are owned by Travis M. Ashford and has remained family owned for four generations.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Information Sheet
Resolution