TITLE
ZC#20-002: Public Hearing to consider a Historic Landmark Overlay District Classification for the Ralph S. Man Homestead on approximately 1.433 acres located at 604 W. Broad Street; Art Wright, City Historic Preservation Officer, on behalf of the City of Mansfield, property owner
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY
GENERAL INFORMATION
Existing Use: Single-family residence
Proposed Use: Museum
Existing Zoning: SF-7.5/12, Single-Family Residential District
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
North - City dog park, PR and SF-12/22
South - Single-family residential, SF-7.5/12
East - Single-family residential, SF-12/22
West - City dog park, PR
RECOMMENDATION OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION
The Historic Landmark Commission held a public hearing on February 13, 2020, and voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the request.
COMMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS
The City is requesting a Historic Landmark Overlay District classification for the Ralph S. Man Homestead at 604 W. Broad Street. This designation will allow the Historic Landmark Commission to review future exterior alterations to the structure and protect the property’s historic significance. The property is currently zoned SF-12/22 and PR.
Approximately 1.433 acres has been set aside for the Homestead. The remaining property belongs to the adjacent City dog park and will be outside of the Historic Overlay District boundary. The property is currently zoned PR and will be used as a museum and education center.
The City purchased the property in 2013, including the Man House, the historic barn and other structures, for a public park. The house was initially constructed by Ralph Sandiford Man, one of the City's founders. As the oldest documented house in Mansfield, and the residence of a person of great importance in the City's history, the R.S. Man House has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, the Man House is listed as a high priority on the City's Historic Resources Survey.
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