Title
Public Hearing on the William H. Peeps House Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
Conduct a public hearing to consider historic landmark designation for the property known as the “William H. Peeps House” (parcel identification number 121-082-08).
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 William H. Peeps House as a local historic landmark.
§ Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on designation requests.
§ The William H. Peeps House is located within the City of Charlotte in Council District 1.
§ Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
§ The William H. Peeps House is listed under parcel identification number 121-082-08, and the recommended designation would include the interior and exterior of the house and the land associated with the tax parcel.
§ The property is zoned R-5 and is located at 831 East Worthington Avenue.
§ The property is owned by Steven and Polly Menaker.
§ The potential amount of deferrable taxes would be approximately $1,304 for the City of Charlotte taxes and approximately $2,311 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 Plant.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Information sheet
Draft Ordinance
Designation Report
Record of the vote of the HLC
Summary of department review
State Historic Preservation Office comment letter
HLC Response