Title
Decision on the Ashford House Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of January 4, 2021, designating the property known as the “Ashford House” (Parcel Identification Numbers 063-061-02 and 063-061-03) as a historic landmark.
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 (HLC) to designate the Ashford House as a local historic landmark.
§ On December 14, 2020, a public hearing was conducted to consider historic landmark designation for the property known as the Ashford House. Public comments were received in favor of this action.
§ 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 063-061-02 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 have remained family-owned for four generations.
§ The potential amount of deferrable taxes would be $187 for the City of Charlotte taxes and $331 for Mecklenburg County taxes.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Information Sheet
Designation Report
Record of the vote of the HLC
Summary of Department Review
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Comment Letter
HLC’s Response to SHPO Letter