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HDC approves historic marker for 717 West Huron Street
Summary
The Ann Arbor Historic District Commission approved a city historic marker for 717 West Huron Street after staff described the house's historic significance and recent preservation work.
Planning Services staff presented an application for a city historic marker at 717 West Huron Street and recommended approval, citing the house's preservation and a 2023 historic preservation award. The Ann Arbor Historic District Commission approved the marker by a verbal majority of commissioners present.
Staff described the 1906 Titus Hutzsell House (listed in the application) as well‑maintained and noted a nonoriginal side porch had been enclosed in a manner compatible with the building. The staff report said the current owner purchased the property in 1982 and that the building has multiple apartments and qualified for a preservation award.
The commission chair asked whether there were grounds to deny the marker; staff said denial would be appropriate only if recent work was inconsistent with the Secretary of the Interior Standards or the HDC's design guidelines. Commissioners present expressed support; the commission voted in favor. Staff said bronze city markers include the year and first occupant and are ordered through city channels with the cost paid by the applicant.
Outcome: the marker application for 717 West Huron Street was approved; staff will process the plaque order through city manufacturing channels and notify the owners.
