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Staff to review Keller Oaks house for potential landmarking; board raises enforcement concerns on demolition‑by‑neglect
Summary
City staff said it will research the historic significance of the old Keller (1032 South Long) house behind Burger King at the Keller Oaks site after a citizen request; staff and the board also discussed slow progress on demolition‑by‑neglect cases and recent preservation grant disbursements.
During the director’s report the Historic Review Board discussed two standing items: a citizen request to evaluate the old Keller house (1032 South Long) near the Keller Oaks development for historic value, and ongoing demolition‑by‑neglect enforcement.
Keller Oaks house A neighbor submitted a letter asking the HRB to determine whether the old Keller house behind the Burger King site merited preservation. Staff said it had not yet performed a formal evaluation and that changes in Texas law have limited local governments’ ability to landmark privately held properties without property owner consent. The board asked staff to…
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