Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request by Bryan & Rebecca Johnson for Approval of a Preservation Level Historic Neighborhood Improvement Zone Program Tax Exemption (Level III) for the Property Located at 504 N Church Street
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in Downtown McKinney
MEETING DATE: January 15, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Rayna Alam, Historic Preservation Planner
Cassie Bumgarner, Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Staff recommends approval of the request.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The applicant requests approval of a Preservation level HNIZ Program tax exemption for the property located at 504 N Church 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 Preservation Level exemption (Level III).
* Specifically, the criteria for a Preservation Level incentive are as follows:
o The residential structure is at least 40 years old.
* The home was built circa 1922.
o The owner receives a Letter of Eligibility from the City of McKinney verifying that the proposed improvements qualify for a rehabilitation incentive.
* The Letter of Legibility was issued on December 4, 2025.
o A minimum investment of $5,000 in building improvements for the property has been demonstrated within 12 months of receipt of Letter of Eligibility.
* Within the last 12 months, the owners have completed rehabilitation efforts to the structure, totaling $5,800, including:
o AC Replacement
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...
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