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Historic Preservation Advisory Board · 5:30 PM · City Hall Council Chambers

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board agenda for August 6, 2026 featured five historic marker requests and two Historic Neighborhood Improvement Zone Program tax exemption (Level I) requests, plus minutes of the July 2, 2026 meeting. All substantive requests concerned properties on North Waddill Street, North Church Street and West Virginia Street.
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Analysis based on the published agenda — official vote outcomes not yet available.

Analysis

Historic Preservation

Four historic marker requests for properties on N Waddill Street, N Church Street and W Virginia Street were scheduled for individual consideration, with two paired with Level I tax exemption requests.[#9][#13][#14][#12][#11][#10]

Governance & Oversight

The agenda included minutes of the July 2, 2026 regular meeting (File 26-0754) and public comment periods, with a three-minute limit per speaker on non-public hearing items.[#3][#4][#6][#7]

Insights by Role

Journalist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingTwo of the four marker requests (408 N Waddill Street and 620 W Virginia Street) were paired with Level I tax exemption requests. Questions to pursue include the exemption's fiscal value and how often markers and exemptions are requested together.

Lobbyist

LowLow significance — routine or procedural itemIf the Level I tax exemption requests (HP2026-0019 and HP2026-0074) were to move forward, they would indicate how the Board applies the Historic Neighborhood Improvement Zone Program, which is relevant to preservation-incentive advocacy.

14 items(6 procedural hidden)

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#3PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (For Non-Public Hearing Items)

#4If you wish to address the Board on a posted item on this agenda, please fill out a "Request to Speak" card and present it to the Clerk before the meeting. Pursuant to Section 551.007 of the Texas Gov

#6This portion of the agenda consists of non-controversial or housekeeping items required by law. Items may be considered individually by the Board or Commission member making such request prior to a mo

#7Approval of the minutes from the Historic Preservation Advisory Board regular meeting held on July 2, 2026.

#9Request by property owner Kristi Baker for approval of a historic marker for the property located at 408 N Waddill Street.

Pending5 months

#10Request by Kristi Baker for approval of a Historic Marker Level (Level I) Historic Neighborhood Improvement Zone Program tax exemption for the property at 408 N Waddill Street.

Pending4 months

#11Request by Magda Dia and Thomas T. Tolan for approval of a historic marker for the property located at 404 N Church Street.

#12Request by Brad Brown for approval of a historic marker for the property located at 417 N Waddill Street.

#13Request by Traci Paulette for approval of a historic marker for the property located at 620 W Virginia Street.

#14Request by Traci Paulette for approval of a Historic Marker Level (Level I) Historic Neighborhood Improvement Zone Program tax exemption for the property at 620 W Virginia Street.

#15PUBLIC COMMENTS Regarding Matters not on the Agenda

#17Board and Manager comments relating to items of public interest: Announcements regarding local or regional civic and charitable events, staff recognition, commendation of citizens, upcoming meetings,

#19Posted in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on July 31, 2026. ___________________________ Empress Drane, TRMC City Secretary Tenitrus Parchman, TRMC Deputy City Secretary

#20In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of the City of McKinney to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone

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