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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request by Cynthia and Jude Trahan for Approval of a Historic Marker for the House Located at 903 North Waddill Street
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: March 1, 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 903 North Waddill.
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 February 13, 2018 the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a historic marker for the house located at 903 North Waddill known as the Minton 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 903 North Waddill Street and the role they played in McKinney's history.
The Dr. Morris Minton House was built in 1940 by Lee Elliott. It is a fine example of Colonial Revival Style architecture that was popular from 1880 - 1950. The architecture gets its inspiration from the late 18th century Georgian, Federal and early Classic Revival styles. The house is built on a rectangular massed foundation which is...
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