Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Jarrod Branam for Approval of a Historic Marker for the Property Located at 1013 Howell Street
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: October 1, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services – Planning Department
CONTACT: Rayna Alam, Historic Preservation Planner I
Cassie Bumgarner, Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED HPAB ACTION:
? Staff recommends approval of the Historic Marker application for 1013 Howell Street.
ITEM SUMMARY:
? The applicant requests approval of a Historic Marker under the HNIZ Program for the property at 1013 W Howell.
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:
A written documented history.
Verification that the building is a minimum of 50 years of age.
Verification that the residential property is located within the HNIZ boundary.
Photo documentation of all four elevations using black and white or color photographs and copies of any available historic photographs.
Legal description of the property with a location map.
A site plan of the property shall be provided, if available.
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 inclusio...
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