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Private citizen urges council to preserve Villa Clara mansion; council cites legal limits

2109722 · January 7, 2025
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A resident urged the council to intervene to prevent demolition of the historic Villa Clara mansion on Laurelton Boulevard, described as listed on the National Register of Historic Places; council members said ongoing legal matters and private property rights limit the city’s authority.

At Tuesday’s meeting, a private citizen urged the City Council and city staff to take action to preserve Villa Clara, the former home of the late Daniel Steele on Laurelton Boulevard, and to prevent demolition by developers or…

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