Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Kevin and Lori Scott for Approval of a Historic Marker for the Property Located at 618 W Louisiana
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: December 4, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Rayna Alam, Historic Preservation Planner I
Cassie Bumgarner, Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED HPAB ACTION:
• Staff recommends approval of this Historic Marker application for 618 W Louisiana Street, the Barnes-Largent House.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The applicant requests approval of a Historic Marker under the HNIZ Program for the property at 618 W Louisiana Street, known as the Barnes-Largent House.
• To be eligible for a historic marker under the HNIZ program, residential properties must meet the minimum eligibility requirements of the program, provide specific information with the historic marker application.
• Specifically, the applicant must provide the following with an application for a historic marker:
o A written documented history.
o Verification that the building is a minimum of 50 years of age.
o Verification that the residential property is located within the HNIZ boundary.
o Photo documentation of all four elevations using black and white or color photographs and copies of any available historic photographs.
o Legal description of the property with a location map.
o A site plan of the property shall be provided, if available.
o Additional information as deemed necessary by the Director of Planning or their designee.
• Staff has reviewed the request and has found that it meets the minimum eligibility requirements of the HINZ program for a historic marker.
The home is listed as a high priority building in the 2023 Historic Resources Survey. High Priority - 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.
Construction and alterations to the property:
• The Barnes-Largent House was built c. 1910 and sits on the original one-acre lot given to Joe Barnes by his father-in-law W.B. Largent.
• The Barnes-Largent House was built as a two-story Prairie Style Home.
• In the 1980’s, an en suite bathroom was added to the master bedroom.
• Original 6-over-1 pulley-system windows have been completely restored.
• Kitchen remodeled in 2022-2023.
• Original back staircase discovered and opened up during the 2017 renovations.
• A 3-car garage, pool shower room and a 2nd story carriage house apartment, connected by a large breeze way porch to the back of the house were added in 2019.
History of the home and people associated with the property:
• The initial owners of the home, Joe and Florence Barnes, built the home c. 1910.
• Following Joe’s death in 1924, Florence sold the home to her brother Dr. Ben Largent and his wife Leota who lived there until 1945.
• Bowen and Irma Williamson purchased the home in 1945 and resided there until 1973.
• From 1973-1983, the home belonged to Robert Dean and Judith Ann Terrell
• The home was purchased in 1983 by Richard M and Marika Johnson. In 1984, they applied for and was awarded placement on the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark registry.
• 1988-1991 - Nelson M and Annie Robinson, Jr.
• 1991-1996 - Craig W. and Lavel Kathleen Kirkpatrick
• In 1996, the home was purchased by Ruth L Bison and Ruth L Bison Family Living Trust and remained in their possession until 20212.
• In 2012, Kevin and Lori Scott purchased the home and are the current owners.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The Historic Neighborhood Improvement Zone (HNIZ) Program was established in 2008 for the purpose of preserving the city’s unique and historic neighborhoods while encouraging property owners to maintain and/or rehabilitate residential properties and structures.
• The HNIZ Program includes a three-tiered incentive structure whereby residential properties that meet specified criteria are eligible to receive ad valorem tax exemptions on city taxes for a designated period.
• To be eligible for an HNIZ Program incentive, the following minimum general requirements apply:
o The property shall be located within the HNIZ Program area.
o The property shall be owner-occupied and shall maintain a homestead exemption from the Collin Central Appraisal District for the life of the incentive period.
o Verified, eligible improvements shall have received all necessary permits and approvals, including COAs.
o The structure, accessory structures, grounds, property elements and building elements with their materials and finishes have been maintained in good repair and in operable condition.
o There are no pending code violations.
o The total ad valorem taxes owed to the city must be current and paid on time.
• The historic marker is one of the requirements for the Marker Level incentive of the HNIZ program.
• Under Ordinance #2022-03-036, if the HPAB approves the Marker, the applicant will be responsible for purchasing and displaying the Historic Marker.