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Cc: Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks
Commission May 2, 2005
Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners
Town of Davidson Planning Department
Re: Request for Public Hearing and Designation of local
historic landmarks
The Town of Davidson requests that the
Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission hold a joint public
hearing for the designation of three historic properties as local landmarks.
The Town Board of Commissioners will give members of the public the
opportunity to voice their support, opposition or questions at the nearest
Board meeting, after sufficient notice has been given.
According to state statutes 160A-400.5 and
160A-400.6, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission may
designate properties as local historic landmarks. The Town of Davidson must
adopt a local ordinance protecting those designated properties from making
any changes to the property without obtaining a certificate of
appropriateness from the Landmarks Commission. Designation would also
prohibit demolition of these properties for up to one year. State statutes
do not require property owner consent prior to designation, but it is
strongly recommended to prevent litigation.
Following the public hearing, the Town
Board will make a recommendation to the Landmarks Commission regarding the
designation of these properties as local landmarks. If designated, the
Landmarks Commission will review certificates of appropriateness on behalf
of the Town and record the designation in local tax records and with the
State Historic Preservation Office.
The Town of Davidson Planning
Department staff supports designation as a tool for preserving local history
and vernacular architecture. The three houses nominated for designation are
as follows:
Armour House (626
N Main)
Hood House
(829 Concord)
Holt-Copeland House (305 North Main)
These homes exemplify architectural styles of the late
1800s and are important to the local history, of a town that developed
following the establishment of Davidson College. The Town of Davidson hopes
to designate many more properties, taking a proactive stance to preserve
local heritage. Please address any questions to Lauren Blackburn, Davidson
Town Planner, 704/940-9621 or
lblackburn@ci.davidson.nc.us.
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