Title
Decision on an Amendment to the Victor Shaw House Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of August 9, 2021, de-designating portions of the land previously included within the historic landmark designation ordinance for the property known as the “Victor Shaw House” (Parcel Identification Number 09-505-544).
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 amend the historic landmark designation ordinance for the property known as the “Victor Shaw House,” originally adopted by the Charlotte City Council on June 21, 2004. The ordinance would be amended to de-designate all of the land associated with Parcel Identification Number 09-505-544, with the exception of the three lots bordering Mecklenburg Avenue, an area totaling approximately one acre and including the historic house. The historic house and the three referenced lots would retain the historic landmark designation.
§ On June 28, 2021, a public hearing was conducted on the amendment to the historic landmark designation ordinance for the property known as the Victor Shaw House. No comments from the public were received.
§ The Victor Shaw House is located at 2400 Mecklenburg Avenue in Council District 1.
§ The recommended amendment could significantly contribute to the long-term preservation of the property without appreciably impacting its historic association and historic architectural prominence.
§ The Victor Shaw House is listed under Parcel Identification Number 09-505-544, and the recommended action would maintain the existing landmark designation for the interior and exterior of the historic house, and the land associated with the three lots bordering Mecklenburg Avenue.
§ The property is zoned UR-2(CD).
§ The property is owned by Mecklenburg Park, LLC.
§ The amount of deferrable taxes would be reduced in proportion to the approximately 1.588 acres of land recommended for de-designation from the originally designated parcel.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Information sheet
Ordinance
Ordinance Attachment - Rezoning Plan
Amended Survey and Research Report
Record of the vote of the HLC
Summary of department review
State Historic Preservation Office comment letter
HLC Response