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Owner of 877 Main Street declines window restoration; commissioners discuss grants and local help
Summary
Staff reported the owner of 877 Main Street will not move forward with a proposed window restoration because of cost; commissioners discussed potential funding paths including the Dallas Downtown Association and an Urban Renewal District grant that could provide up to $5,000 if a project meets a $10,000 threshold.
City staff told the Dallas Historic Preservation Commission that the owner of 877 Main Street has decided not to pursue a proposed window restoration/replacement project because of cost concerns and has not applied for available grant programs.
Tyler (staff) said the owner informed staff that the project exceeded the owner’s ability to pay and that staff had shared information about potential funding and connected the owner with the Dallas Downtown Association to explore assistance. A commissioner said a neighbor works for a company that refurbishes windows and offered to follow up to see if lower-cost options exist.
Commission discussion clarified that the city’s Urban Renewal District (URD) program can provide a $5,000 contribution as a top-up if a project meets a $10,000 total threshold (including match and other grants). Commissioners said the original submission for 877 Main Street did not reach that $10,000 threshold; they discussed restoration (which could exceed $10,000) versus less-expensive replacement and the importance of communicating grant windows and application timing to owners.
The commission did not take a formal vote on the property; commissioners agreed to attempt informal outreach to the owner and to explore local contacts and grant options that might make restoration feasible.
