Historic Landmark Designation Application
Development Services
215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8541
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APPLICATION
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION PETITION
Site Address
Legal description (lot and block or metes and bounds – attach Exhibit A if necessary)
Attach street side photo
Present use:
Current zoning:
Name of owner(s)
Address
Telephone number/E-Mail
(Additional owners may be listed on a separate piece of paper.)
Signature of applicant
Signature of owner (if different from applicant.)
Development Services
215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8541
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Construction/Description
1. Date(s) of historical occurrence, construction of feature, person, institution or archeological site:
2. Demonstrate the importance of the event, feature, person or institution. Provide a detailed explanation of why this site marker will be of importance to the entire community: (Exhibit “A”)
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3. Documentation to verify importance (support for item 2). Attach copies of for permanent
files (newspaper articles, government records, history books, photographs, etc.) Label as
Exhibit “B.” Currently listed on National Register?
Recorded Texas Landmark?
Local surveys or recognition?
4. Architect
5. Builder
6. Exterior material
7. Roofing
8. Doors
9. Windows
10. Porches
11. Outbuildings
12. Landscaping and fencing
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Exhibit “C” Legal Description
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Exhibit “D”
Chain of title of site and/or enterprise
List the ownership title from present to original owner. Attach copies of each instrument where possible.
1. Name of owner
Type of instrument date (Warranty deed)
Vol/Page #
Book-Deed records/Real property records
2. Name of owner
Type of instrument date (Warranty deed)
Vol/Page #
Book-Deed records/Real property records
3. Name of owner
Type of instrument date
(Warranty deed)
Vol/Page #
Book-Deed records/Real property records
4. Name of owner
Type of instrument date
(Warranty deed)
Vol/Page #
Book-Deed records/Real property records
(Additional records may be attached on separate page.)
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Exhibit “E”
Additions to original construction (Where applicable)
List chronologically and with as much detail as possible, date the structure was built, name of
builder, cost of improvements, and detailed descriptions of improvements. Include any significant remodeling with attention to exterior changes. Attach copies of all building permits, mechanic’s liens and deeds of trust.
Date
Contractor
Description/nature of work
Cost
Type of legal instrument--Vol/Page
Date
Contractor
Description/nature of work
Cost
Type of legal instrument--Vol/Page
Date
Contractor
Description/nature of work
Cost
Type of legal instrument--Vol/Page
(Additional records may be attached on separate page.)
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Exhibit “F”
Surveys
Attach subdivision map or Old Town Plat; attach copies of old surveys, an old on-the-
ground survey, or a current on-the-ground survey locating all improvements, easements,
access to public roads, public improvements, encroachments and protrusions.
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Exhibit “G”
Exterior Photographs
Attach four (4) photographs of the historical marker site, one from each direction (North, South, East, and West).
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Exhibit “H”
Criteria to be used in Historical Landmark Designation
The petitioner will be responsible for furnishing data to the Historic Landmark Commission for substantiating that the property meets one or more of the following 13 criteria for Historic Landmark designation:
1. Character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City of Denton, State of Texas or the United States.
2. Recognition as a recorded state historic landmark, a national landmark, or entered into the National Register of Historic Places.
3. Reflects a distinguishing characteristic of an architectural type or specimen.
4. Identification as the work of an architect or master builder whose individual work has influenced the development of the city.
5. Reflects elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which represent a significant architectural innovation.
6. Relationship to other distinctive buildings, sites or areas which are eligible for
preservation according to a plan based on architectural, historic or cultural motif.
7. Portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an area of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style.
8. Archaeological value in that it has produced or can be expected to produce data affecting theories of historic or prehistoric interest.
9. Exemplification of the cultural, economic, social, ethnic or historical heritage of the city, state, or the United States.
10. Location as the site of a significant historic event.
11. Identification with a person who significantly contributed to the culture and
development of the City, State, or United States.
12. A building or structure that because of its location has become of value to a neighborhood, community area, or the city.
13. Value as an aspect of community sentiment or public pride.
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Exhibit “I”
Owner’s Statement
I/We the undersigned, owner(s) of, or party(s) with financial interest in, all property herein described, do hereby file this, my/our petition, asking that the said property be designated as a historic landmark under the provisions of Ordinance #80-30 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas.
I/We authorize the City of Denton to place a sign or signs on the above property for public notification of the proposed notification of the proposed historic designation
Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone
E Mail
Submitted this day of 20
Comments from legal department
Comments from planning director
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Optional Information
Interior Photographs
At your option, you may attach photos of interior architectural details that add to the character of the property.