Title
Decision on the F.M. Simmons House Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of January 4, 2021, designating the property known as the “F.M. Simmons House” (Parcel Identification Number 155-023-01) 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 F.M. Simmons House as a local historic landmark.
§ On December 14, 2020, a public hearing was conducted on the historic landmark designation for the property known as the F.M. Simmons House. Public comments were received in favor of this action.
§ The F.M. Simmons House is located at 625 Hermitate Court in Council District 1.
§ Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
§ The F.M. Simmons House is listed under Tax Parcel Identification Number 155-023-01, and the recommended designation would include the exterior of the house and outbuildings and the land associated with the tax parcel.
§ The property is zoned R-3 single family residential zone.
§ The property is owned by James and Mary Margaret Jordan.
§ The potential amount of deferrable taxes would be approximately $2,715 for the City of Charlotte taxes and $4,812 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