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Austin Landmarks Commission postpones Rosedale School review after heated neighborhood pushback
Summary
The Historic Landmark Commission voted 8–2 to postpone consideration of the proposed partial demolition and preservation plan for the Rosedale School at 2117 W. 49th St., after neighbors and preservation advocates said they had insufficient notice and outstanding legal questions over deed restrictions.
The City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission voted on Dec. 3 to postpone consideration of the Rosedale School at 2117 West 49th Street to its January meeting after hours of public testimony and debate.
Representatives for the applicant and the Austin Independent School District urged the commission to proceed tonight. Leah Bojo, appearing “on behalf of AISD,” said the district and developer had worked with staff on a compromise and that delays would hurt AISD as a steward of public money. Ron Thrower, representing the buyers, also urged…
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