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Historic board allows painted brick at 501 E. Kaufman in 4–1 vote

Rockwall City Historic Preservation Advisory Board · November 20, 2025
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After an emotional public testimony, the Historic Preservation Advisory Board voted 4–1 to allow existing painted brick at 501 E. Kaufman Street to remain, stipulating that any further painting must be a solid white and approving a small railing and corbels.

The Rockwall City Historic Preservation Advisory Board voted 4–1 to allow painted brick to remain at 501 East Kaufman Street and to permit a porch railing and corbels, with a condition that any future painting of brick be limited to a solid white color.

Staff introduced H2025-021 for a non-contributing property constructed in 1995. Neighborhood Improvement Services had initiated a proactive code case after the owner painted previously unpainted brick. Staff noted the historic guidelines discourage painting natural, previously unpainted masonry and that paint is effectively…

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