Title
Public Hearing on the Ervin Building Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
Conduct a public hearing to consider historic landmark designation for the property known as the "Ervin Building" (parcel identification numbers 131-111-10 and 131-111-14).
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 Ervin Building as a local historic landmark.
* Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on designation requests.
* The Ervin Building is located within the City of Charlotte in Council District 5.
* Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
* The Ervin Building is listed under parcel identification numbers 131-111-10 and 131-111-14, and the recommended designation would include the interior and exterior of the building and the land associated with the two tax parcels.
* The property is zoned MUDD-O and is located at 4037 East Independence Boulevard.
* The property is owned by The Ervin Building LLC.
* The aggregate potential amount of deferrable taxes for the two properties would be approximately $1,532 for the City of Charlotte taxes and $2,716 for Mecklenburg County taxes.
* In compliance with North Carolina General Statute 166A-19.24. Remote meetings during certain declarations of emergency, written comments on the public hearing topic will be accepted by the City Clerk's Office through June 29, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Any additional comments received will be provided to City Council.
* On August 9, 2021, City Council will be asked to adopt an ordinance approving the historic landmark designation for the Ervin Building.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Information sheet
Draft Ordinance
Designation Report
Record of the vote of the HLC
Summary of department review
State Historic Preservation Offi...
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