The Planning Commission voted to support historic landmark zoning designation for 610 Baylor St., also known as the Perry House, to City Council at its Jan. 28 meeting. The Monitor previously reported on the case, advanced by homeowners Hayes and Jessica Barnard through an LLC, which would add certain preservation protections and responsibilities for the Barnards in return for a property tax abatement. Planning commissioners approved the petition on the consent agenda for the meeting. Commissioner Felicity Maxwell of District 4 abstained from the vote. “I appreciate the historic preservation and fully support the work that’s been done on this house, but have strong concerns about the related tax abatement, specifically for our school district, which as we know is chronically underfunded,” Maxwell said during public comments on the consent agenda.
Planning Commission endorses historic zoning for Perry House
