Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Kevin and Melissa Mansell for Approval of a Historic Marker for the House Located at 616 N. Church Street
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: March 4, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Mark Doty, Assistant Director of Planning
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of a historic marker for 616 N. Church 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: 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 616 N. Church Street and the role they played in McKinney's history. On January 19, 2021, the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a historic marker for the house located at 616 N. Church Street.
The Silas E. Walker House, constructed in 1913, is a two-story, wood-frame residential structure built on a pier-and-beam foundation. The house has a low-pitched, cross-hip roof. The west-facing house has a porch wrapping its southwest corner. The roof above the porch is supported with thick, square columns. The floor plan is asymmetrical with rooms connecting to a central axi...
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