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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Rico Munoz for Approval of a Historic Marker for the House Located at 1208 Tucker Street.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life In Downtown McKinney
MEETING DATE: January 7, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Guy R. Giersch, Historic Preservation Officer
Matt Robinson, AICP, Planning Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of a historic marker for 1208 Tucker Street.
PRIORITY RATING: The property is listed as a high priority building according to the 2015 Update of the Historic Resource Survey. A high priority building contributes significantly to local history or broader historical patterns; is an outstanding or unique example of architecture, engineering or crafted design; retains a significant portion of its original character and contextual integrity; meets, in some cases, criteria for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places and/or is eligible for a Texas Historical Marker.
ITEM SUMMARY: On December 2, 2015, the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a Historic Marker for the house located at 1208 Tucker (also known as the Dr. J. Knight House).
The purpose of the Historic Marker Program is to encourage owners of historic properties to become actively involved in the preservation of McKinney's historic past through the recognition of historic events, people, and architecture. The applicant has submitted a written narrative relating the history of the various families that have owned the property or resided at 1208 Tucker Street and the role they played in McKinney's history.
The Dr. Jonas Knight House was constructed in 1915. The house is a two-story Craftsman Bungalow style house. The house uses a rectangular plan, a pier and beam foundation, and is sheathed in wood lap siding and imbricated shingles. The features that make this house a Craftsman style bungalow includes a roof with cl...
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