Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request by Emily Martin for Approval of a Historic Marker Neighborhood Improvement Zone Program Tax Exemption (Level I) for the Property Located at 1306 N Waddill Street
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in Downtown McKinney
MEETING DATE: June 4, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Rayna Alam, Historic Preservation Planner I
Cassie Bumgarner, Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Staff recommends approval of this request
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The applicant requests approval of a Historic Marker level HNIZ Program tax exemption for the property located at 1306 N Waddill Street.
* To be eligible for a tax exemption incentive under the HNIZ Program, residential properties must meet the minimum eligibility requirements of the program, along with specific criteria for the requested incentive level.
* Staff has reviewed the request and has found that it meets the minimum eligibility requirements of the HNIZ Program for a Historic Marker Level exemption.
* Specifically, the criteria for a Historic Marker Level incentive are as follows:
o The property has received a historic marker designation pursuant to the Historic Mark Program requirements outlined in Chapter 98 of the City's Code of Ordinances.
* The property owner received a City of McKinney Historic Marker approval on June 4, 2026.
o A minimum investment of $10,000 in building improvements for the property has been demonstrated within at least the previous 3 years from the date of the incentive request.
* Within the last three years, the owner has completed rehabilitation efforts to the structure, including:
o Foundation Repairs
o New Roof
o New Siding
o New Doors and Windows
o New Paint
o New Electrical
o New Plumbing
o New HVAC
Total eligible work: $188,321
* Staff reviewed the attached paid invoices and highlighted the eligible work
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The Historic Neighborhood Im...
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