Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request by Kayce Mershon for a Level 2 (Rehabilitation Level) Historic Neighborhood Improvement Zone Program Tax Exemption for the Property at 304 S. Waddill Street
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in Downtown McKinney
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Planning Department - Development Services
CONTACT: Cassie Bumgarner, Historic Preservation Planner
Paula Jarrett Nasta, AIA, Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION:
* Staff recommends approval of the request.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The applicant requests approval of a Level 2 (Rehabilitation Level) HNIZ Program tax exemption for the property located at 304 S. 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 Level 2 (Preservation Level) exemption.
* Specifically, the criteria for a Level 2 Rehabilitation incentive are as follows:
o The residential structure is at least 40 years old.
* The home was built in 1935.
o The owner receives a letter of eligibility from the City of McKinney verifying that proposed improvements qualify for a rehabilitation incentive.
* Although a letter of eligibility was not issued before the work commenced, the property owner had verified that the work was appropriate and eligible. Because the program was not accepting new applications, a formal Letter of Eligibility was not issued. However, the homeowner had received an approved Certificate of Appropriateness for the rehabilitation of the property prior to commencing the work.
* The approved COA application included siding repairs, roofing replacement, rebuilding the chimney, an addition to the rear and a detached garage.
o No later than 12 months follow...
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