Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission

Historic Landmarks Commission

Public Hearing For The Marsh House

The public will take notice that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on the question of designating as a historic landmark the property known as the “Marion R. and Lavonne Marsh House” as set forth below to be conducted during the Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the 4th day of November, 2024, via a virtual meeting format. For instructions on attending the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission virtual public hearing, visit the Commission’s website at www.landmarkscommission.org or contact the Commission at 980-314-7660.

The hearing will allow the public to comment on the potential historic landmark designation of the “Marion R. and Lavonne Marsh House” (listed under Parcel Identification Number 15306111 and including the interior and exterior of the house and the land listed under Tax Parcel Number 15306111 in the Mecklenburg County Tax Office, Charlotte, North Carolina as of July 1, 2024. Said property is owned by Kenneth T. and Laura M. Corsig, and is located at 1642 Hertford Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. Such designation would be pursuant to Chapter 160D, Article 9, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.


Public Hearing For Armour Street Mill House

The public will take notice that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on the question of designating as a historic landmark the property known as the “Armour Street Mill House” as set forth below to be conducted during the Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the 4th day of November, 2024, via a virtual meeting format. For instructions on attending the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission virtual public hearing, visit the Commission’s website at www.landmarkscommission.org or contact the Commission at 980-314-7660.

The hearing will allow the public to comment on the potential historic landmark designation of the “Armour Street Mill House,” listed under Parcel Identification Number 00326211 and including the exterior of the house and the land listed under Tax Parcel Number 00326211 in the Mecklenburg County Tax Office, Charlotte, North Carolina as of July 1, 2024. Said property is owned by Michael L. and Alicia O’Sullivan and is located at 225 Armour Street in Davidson, North Carolina. Such designation would be pursuant to Chapter 160D, Article 9, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.


Public Hearing For John Eli Brattain House

The public will take notice that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on the question of designating as a historic landmark the property known as the “John Eli Brattain House” as set forth below to be conducted during the Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the 14th day of October, 2024, via a virtual meeting format. For instructions on attending the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission virtual public hearing, visit the Commission’s website at www.landmarkscommission.org or contact the Commission at 980-314-7660.

The hearing will allow the public to comment on the potential historic landmark designation of the “John Eli Brattain House,” listed under Tax Parcel Identification Number 00701884 and including the interior and exterior of the building and the approximately 0.322 acre of land listed under Tax Parcel Identification Number 00701884 in the Mecklenburg County Tax Office as of July 1, 2024. Said property is owned by 305 Main Holdings LLC and is located at 305 South Main Street in Davidson, North Carolina. Such designation would be pursuant to Chapter 160D, Article 9, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.


Public Hearing For Caldwell-Bradford School

The public will take notice that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on the question of designating as a historic landmark the property known as the “Caldwell-Bradford School” as set forth below to be conducted during the Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the 14th day of October, 2024, via a virtual meeting format. For instructions on attending the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission virtual public hearing, visit the Commission’s website at www.landmarkscommission.org or contact the Commission at 980-314-7660.

The hearing will allow the public to comment on the potential historic landmark designation of the “Caldwell-Bradford School,” listed under Tax Parcel Identification Number 01108107 and including the exterior of the building and the approximately 1.68 acres of land listed under Tax Parcel Identification Number 01108107 in the Mecklenburg County Tax Office as of July 1, 2024. Said property is owned by John Frank Bragg Jr. and Katharine B. Bragg and is located at 16401 Davidson-Concord Road within the sphere of influence of Huntersville, North Carolina. Such designation would be pursuant to Chapter 160D, Article 9, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.


Public Hearing for Alexander-Howell House

The public will take notice that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on the question of designating as a historic landmark the property known as the “Alexander-Howell House” as set forth below to be conducted during the Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the 12th day of August, 2024, via a virtual meeting format. For instructions on attending the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission virtual public hearing, visit the Commission’s website at www.landmarkscommission.org or contact the Commission at 980-314-7660.

The hearing will allow the public to comment on the potential historic landmark designation of the “Alexander-Howell House,” listed under Tax Parcel Identification Number 15506261, and including the interior and exterior of the main house and the land listed under Tax Parcel Number 15506261 in the Mecklenburg County Tax Office as of May 1, 2024. Said property is owned by Peter A. Larkin, Jr. and Ashley Scott Larkin, and is located at 250 Cherokee Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. Such designation would be pursuant to Chapter 160D, Article 9, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.


Public Hearing for John Phillips Little Jr. House

The public will take notice that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on the question of designating as a historic landmark the property known as the “John Phillips Little Jr. House” as set forth below to be conducted during the Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the 12th day of August, 2024, via a virtual meeting format. For instructions on attending the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission virtual public hearing, visit the Commission’s website at www.landmarkscommission.org or contact the Commission at 980-314-7660.

The hearing will allow the public to comment on the potential historic landmark designation of the “John Phillips Little Jr. House,” listed under Tax Parcel Identification Number 15304220, and including the interior and exterior of the main house, the exterior of the servant’s quarters/guest house, and the land listed under Tax Parcel Number 15304220 in the Mecklenburg County Tax Office as of May 1, 2024. Said property is owned by David and Janina Gordon, and is located at 1136 Queens Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. Such designation would be pursuant to Chapter 160D, Article 9, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.


Public Hearing for Steele Creek Presbyterian Church and Cemetery

The public will take notice that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on the question of amending the historic landmark designation of the property known as the “Steele Creek Presbyterian Church and Cemetery” as set forth below to be conducted during the Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the 12th day of August, 2024, via a virtual meeting format. For instructions on attending the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission virtual public hearing, visit the Commission’s website at www.landmarkscommission.org or contact the Commission at 980-314-7660.

The hearing will allow the public to comment on the potential amendment to the existing ordinance that designated the “Steele Creek Presbyterian Church and Cemetery” as a historic landmark, listed under Tax Parcel Identification Numbers 14121101A, 14121101B, 14121111, 14121129, and 14121130 in the Mecklenburg County Tax Office as of May 1, 2024, to de-designate all of the land associated with the historic landmark with the exception of the following parcels: (1) the approximately 10.199-acre parcel containing the Steele Creek Presbyterian Church cemetery (currently listed under Tax Parcel Number 14121129 and owned by Steele Creek Presbyterian Church), including the structures, improvements, and features located therein; (2) the approximately 0.50-acre parcel containing the Steele Creek Presbyterian Church sanctuary building (currently listed under Tax Parcel Number 14121130 and owned by the City of Charlotte), including the interior and exterior of the building; and (3) an approximately 3.546-acre portion of the adjacent parcel currently listed under Tax Parcel Number 14121101A and owned by the City of Charlotte. Said property is located at 7401 and 7407 Steele Creek Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. Such designation would be pursuant to Chapter 160D, Article 9, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.


The Historic Landmarks Commission will meet on Monday, November 4 at 6:00 p.m. This will be a hybrid meeting and visitors should plan to attend the meeting remotely. If you need special accommodations, please contact the HLC office at 980-314-7660.

HLC Meeting Agenda


The public will take notice that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on the question of designating as a historic landmark the property known as the “Parkwood Avenue Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church” as set forth below to be conducted during the Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the 8th day of April, 2024, via a virtual meeting format. For instructions on attending the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission virtual public hearing, visit the Commission’s website at www.landmarkscommission.org or contact the Commission at 980-314-7660.

The hearing will allow the public to comment on the potential historic landmark designation of the “Parkwood Avenue Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church,” listed under Tax Parcel Identification Number 08309309, and including the exterior of the building and the approximately 0.606 acres of land listed under Tax Parcel Number 08309309 in the Mecklenburg County Tax Office as of January 1, 2024. Said property is owned by A and E Rental Homes LLC, and is located at 1017 Parkwood Avenue in Charlotte, North Carolina. Such designation would be pursuant to Chapter 160D, Article 9, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.


The public will take notice that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on the question of designating as a historic landmark the property known as the “Thompson-Anderson House” as set forth below to be conducted during the Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the 8th day of April, 2024, via a virtual meeting format. For instructions on attending the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission virtual public hearing, visit the Commission’s website at www.landmarkscommission.org or contact the Commission at 980-314-7660.

The hearing will allow the public to comment on the potential historic landmark designation of the “Thompson-Anderson House,” listed under Tax Parcel Identification Number 00729301, and including the interior and exterior of the building and the approximately 0.535 acres of land listed under Tax Parcel Number 00729301 in the Mecklenburg County Tax Office as of January 1, 2024. Said property is owned by Kirk A. and Leslie Nunez Steffensen, and is located at 858 Concord Road, Davidson, NC. Such designation would be pursuant to Chapter 160D, Article 9, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.


NOTICE:  The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) will consider amendments to its Rules of Procedure (ROP) at its April 8, 2024 regular meeting to address inconsistencies under applicable state law.

The HLC will consider amendments to its ROP that make clear the following:  (1) every Ordinance designating a Landmark remains in effect unless and until it is repealed or rescinded by the relevant local government board (following a recommendation to do so from the HLC); and (2) that a property owner must apply for and obtain a COA from the HLC for all new construction on a Landmark, including on the designated land of a Landmark following the loss of a designated structure.  Additionally, the HLC will consider an amendment that requires the HLC to (1) assess the continued significance of a designated historic landmark after a building or buildings that are part of that landmark have been lost; and (2) determine whether or not to recommend to the local governing board that the ordinance designating that landmark be repealed or rescinded.

The proposed ROP amendments are available at this link: www.landmarkscommission.org