Title
Public Hearing and Decision on the Franks House Historic Landmark Designation
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to consider historic landmark designation for the property known as the “Franks House” (parcel identification number 073-063-12), and
B. Adopt an ordinance with an effective date of October 10, 2022, designating the property known as the “Franks House” (parcel identification number 073-063-12) as a historic landmark.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Alyson Craig, Planning, Design, and Development
David Pettine, Planning, Design, and Development
Explanation
§ The city has received a recommendation from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) to designate the Franks House as a local historic landmark.
§ Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on designation requests.
§ The Franks House is located at 305 Dunbar Street in Council District 2.
§ Designation of this property could significantly contribute to its long-term preservation.
§ The Franks House is listed under parcel identification number 073-063-12, and the recommended designation would include the exterior of the structure and the land associated with the tax parcel.
§ The property is zoned UMUD which is an urban, mixed-use development district.
§ The property is owned by Rivafinoli Partners LLC.
§ Based on the current value, the potential amount of deferrable taxes would be approximately $497.76 for the City of Charlotte, $882.12 for Mecklenburg County, and $55.77 for Municpal Service District 4.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Information Sheet
Designation Report