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Lengthy debate over Rosedale School redevelopment: commission weighs partial facade preservation vs. broader community concerns
Summary
The commission spent extensive time on a proposal for the Rosedale School (2117 W. 49th St.), where staff and the applicant proposed retaining the most-visible portion of the north facade and integrating it into a new multifamily development; neighbors and preservation groups expressed strong disagreement over facade relocation, site impacts, and the district’s character.
The Historic Landmark Commission devoted significant time Jan. 7 to a contested proposal for the Rosedale School at 2117 West 49th St., where the Independent School District (AISD) and a proposed developer sought permission for partial demolition, deconstruction and reconstruction (or relocation) of the historic facade as part of a larger multifamily redevelopment.
Staff concluded the building is eligible for designation but recommended permitting a partial deconstruction/reconstruction of the front facade only if the commission concurred with ARC feedback and required two items before release of a demolition permit: (1) a city documentation package including level-1 measured drawings and (2) a deconstruction/reconstruction (or relocation) plan aligned with National Park Service guidance. The applicant team said they had explored adaptive reuse but found full preservation infeasible given…
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