The McKinney Historic Preservation Advisory Board convened on June 5, 2025, to discuss a contentious case regarding a property owned by the Miller family. The meeting focused on the board's decision-making process concerning a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for renovations proposed by the homeowners.

During the session, board members engaged in a detailed discussion about the merits of the proposed changes to the historic property. One member emphasized the importance of evaluating each case individually, citing personal experience with similar projects in downtown McKinney. The member argued for the need to consider the homeowners' intentions and the potential benefits of their investment in the property.

The board faced a tie vote on the COA, which raised procedural questions about the next steps. Members debated whether to table the discussion for a future meeting or to allow the case to proceed to the city council. Some members expressed concern that tabling the decision could delay the homeowners' plans and complicate the process further.

Dr. Jerry Feltes, a liaison between the board and the city council, advised that a tie vote would likely be viewed as a denial by the council. He suggested that tabling the discussion would allow for a full board to deliberate and potentially reach a different conclusion. This approach would also provide the homeowners with an opportunity to meet with board members individually to present their case.

The board ultimately considered the implications of their decision, weighing the importance of preserving the historic character of the neighborhood against the homeowners' desire to make improvements. The discussion highlighted the challenges faced by the board in balancing community interests with individual property rights.

As the meeting concluded, the board members were left to decide whether to table the discussion or allow the case to move forward to the city council, underscoring the complexities involved in historic preservation efforts in McKinney.