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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Don & Jennifer Spak for Approval of a Historic Marker for the House Located at 316 North Waddill Street.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in Downtown McKinney
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Guy R. Giersch, Historic Preservation Officer
Samantha Pickett, Planning Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of a historic marker for 316 North Waddill 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 12, 2016 the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a Historic Marker for the house located at 316 North Waddill Street (also known as the Walker 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 316 North Waddill Street and the role they played in McKinney's history.
The Earl Walker House was built in 1950 by the Lee Elliott Building Materials Company. This particular house is an excellent example of Colonial Revival Style house. The Colonial style was revived and this particular home is a side gabled variant with a symmetrical fa?ade that is typical of the style. ...
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