Title
Decision on the William H. Peeps House Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of August 9, 2021, designating the property known as the “William H. Peeps House” (Parcel Identification Number 12-108-208) 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 William H. Peeps House as a local historic landmark.
§ On June 28, 2021, a public hearing was conducted on the historic landmark designation for the property known as the William H. Peeps House. No comments from the public were received.
§ The William H. Peeps House is located at 831 East Worthington Avenue 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 12-108-208, 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.
§ The property is owned by Steven and Polly Menaker.
§ Based on the current value, the potential amount of deferrable taxes would be approximately $1,304 for the City of Charlotte taxes and $2,311 for Mecklenburg County taxes.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Information sheet
Ordinance
Designation Report
Record of the vote of the HLC
Summary of department review
State Historic Preservation Office comment letter
HLC Response