Historic Landmarks Commission Public Hearing

Public Hearing for the R. Kent and Gertrude N. Blair 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 “R. Kent and Gertrude N. Blair House” as set forth below to be conducted during the Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the 9th day of February, 2026, via a virtual meeting format. For instructions on attending the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission virtual public hearings, 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 “R. Kent and Gertrude N. Blair House” (listed under Parcel Identification Number 07803616 and including the interior and exterior of the house and the land listed under Tax Parcel Number 07803616 in the Mecklenburg County Tax Office, Charlotte, North Carolina as of October 1, 2025). The property is owned by Christopher M. and Cameron Blake Holtz, and is located at 529 North Poplar Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. Such designation would be pursuant to Chapter 160D, Article 9, as amended, of the General  Statutes of North Carolina.

This Historic Landmarks Commission serves to protect historical properties in Mecklenburg County.

For those interested in attending the meeting, please visit www.landmarkscommission.org before the meeting date for instructions and access.

For those interested in speaking at the meeting, please register by 1 p.m. on the meeting date by emailing [email protected]

If you need special accommodations, please contact Elizabeth Stuart at [email protected]

Staff contact: Elizabeth Stuart