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City, county and developer continue talks to preserve homestead at former Evers property; relocation remains option
Summary
City staff told the council they are working with Denton County and other stakeholders to preserve a historic homestead on the former Evers property and expect to bring a development agreement to council in April or May. Relocation to a county parcel is one option; preservation on-site is also being explored.
Assistant City Manager Christine Taylor updated the council on March 4 about ongoing efforts to preserve a homestead on the former Evers property along North Elm Street.
Taylor said the city had previously asked for a 30-day extension to investigate alternatives after learning the county had interest in the structure. City staff reported an estimate for a full relocation of the house of approximately $200,000 and that the developer had offered up to $100,000 of its demolition allowance to support preservation or relocation.
Taylor told council staff and the developer remain in…
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