Title
Public Hearing and Decision on the Brooklyn McCrorey Branch YMCA Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to consider historic landmark designation for the property known as the “Brooklyn McCrorey Branch YMCA” (Parcel Identification Number 125-064-01), and
B. Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of September 27, 2021, designating the property known as the “Brooklyn McCrorey Branch YMCA” (Parcel Identification Number 125-064-01) 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 Brooklyn McCrorey Branch YMCA as a local historic landmark.
§ Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on designation requests.
§ The Brooklyn McCrorey Branch YMCA is located at 334 South Caldwell Street (also identified as 416 East 3rd Street) in Council District 1.
§ Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
§ The Brooklyn McCrorey Branch YMCA is listed under Parcel Identification Number (PID) 125-064-01, and the recommended designation would include the exterior of the building and the footprint of the building within PID 125-064-01, excluding the remainder of the land comprising the tax parcel.
§ The property is zoned UMUD (Uptown Mixed Use).
§ The property is owned by SLT-Brevard, LLC.
§ Based on the current value, the potential amount of deferrable taxes would be approximately $1,500 for the City of Charlotte taxes and $2,659 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 Comment Letter
HLC’s Response to SHPO Letter