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Board approves historic marker for Charles Self House at 910 West Hunt
Summary
The Historic Preservation Advisory Board voted unanimously to approve a historic marker for the Charles Self House (circa 1900) at 910 West Hunt Street after staff described the house as a medium-priority resource despite rear additions; board members debated the impact of alterations before voting.
The Historic Preservation Advisory Board voted unanimously to approve a historic marker for the Charles Self House at 910 West Hunt Street under agenda item HP2026-0035.
Staff presented the application and described the house as constructed circa 1900 in the national folk style and classified as a "medium priority" because later alterations have diminished the building's integrity. During discussion, several members questioned whether a rear addition (permitted in 2023) had substantially changed the house's appearance; staff said the addition had been reviewed through permits and a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) process.
Board member Wolfe moved to approve the marker; Board member Kennedy seconded the motion. After discussion and review of photos and floor plans, the board approved the marker unanimously.
Staff noted that the HMIZ/marker program focuses on recording and transcribing a property's history for the public record rather than granting additional regulatory status in all cases. The board recorded differing views about integrity and the role of prior additions, but members said recording the documented history remained valuable.
