Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Heidi and John Lario for Approval of a Historic Marker for the Property Located at 512 W. Virginia Street.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney by promoting reinvestment activities and ordinance changes in Historic Downtown McKinney that balance preservation of historic character and current market needs.
MEETING DATE: May 4, 2023
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Cassie Bumgarner, Historic Preservation Planner
Paula Jarrett Nasta, AIA, Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED HPAB ACTION:
* Staff recommends approval of this Historic Marker Application.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The applicant requests approval of a Historic Marker under the HNIZ Program property at 512 W Virginia Street.
* 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.
* Staff has reviewed the request and has found that it meets the minimum eligibility requirements of the HINZ program for a historic marker.
* 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.
* The home is listed as a high priority building built in 1920 in the 2015 Update of the Historic Resources survey. A high priority building contributes significantly to local history or broader historical patt...
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