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Historic‑landmark panel postpones Rosedale School demolition case after heated neighborhood opposition
Summary
The Austin Historic Landmark Commission voted 8–2 on Dec. 3 to postpone consideration of a partial demolition at the former Rosedale School until January following extensive public comment from neighbors, preservation advocates and the applicant team.
The Austin Historic Landmark Commission on Dec. 3 voted 8–2 to postpone consideration of a partial demolition application for the former Rosedale School at 2117 West 49th Street until the commission’s January meeting.
Leah Vojeau, of the Drenner Group, speaking for the applicant and Austin Independent School District, asked the commission not to delay and said staff and the district had negotiated a compromise for the project. "We are opposed to the postponement of the case tonight," Vojeau said, adding that delays would hurt AISD as "stewards of the public money."
Neighborhood residents and preservation advocates urged the opposite. Chris Allen, an architect representing the…
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