Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Carey Glenney and Tim Zumwalt for Approval of a Historic Marker for the House Located at 510 North Church Street
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1C: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential, and open space)
MEETING DATE: September 6, 2018
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 510 North 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: On August 8, 2018 the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a historic marker for the house located at 510 North Church Street known as the Alice Taylor 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 510 North Church Street and the role they played in McKinney's history.
The Alice Taylor House was built in 1922 by Andrew J. Martin, a local contractor. It is an example of the Craftsman Style Bungalow. This construction technique was popular from 1900 -...
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