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Residents say demolition breached commitments after rezoning; city officials say demolition permits and asbestos reports were obtained
Summary
Neighbors asked the council why a historic house referred to as the Rock House was demolished despite assurances it would remain; city staff said demolition permits and asbestos reports were obtained and that zoning approved an office designation that allowed the property owner to remove the structure.
Residents raised concerns at the Irondale City Council meeting about demolition of a house at or near 2201 Fitzgerald South after a developer-led project that involved a rezoning was approved. Speakers said the property was promised to remain in place during negotiations but was later demolished.
Elizabeth Albritton, who identified herself during public comment, told the council she and other residents were “exceptionally disappointed” that the house — which she described as the stone…
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