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Historic board denies demolition request for 1505 W. Louisiana St.; owners cited health and structural concerns
Summary
The City of McKinney Historic Preservation Advisory Board on Nov. 6 denied a request to demolish the residence at 1505 W. Louisiana St., voting 6 to 1 after extended public testimony and technical reports were discussed.
The City of McKinney Historic Preservation Advisory Board on Nov. 6 denied a request to demolish the residence at 1505 W. Louisiana St., voting 6 to 1 after extended public testimony and technical reports were discussed.
Staff presented the demolition request and the supporting reports. Staff’s packet described structural damage and environmental concerns: walls out of plumb on average 1½ to 2½ inches (with repeated measurements up to 4½ inches), floors out of level 2–3 inches, one corner as much as 6.75 inches out of level, compromised roof‑to‑foundation connections, and elevated interior mold spore readings. Staff recommended approval of the certificate of appropriateness for demolition based on those conditions.
Homeowner Travis Hohfeldt told the board he bought the house in July 2025 and said additional damage was discovered during…
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