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Historic board approves demolition COA for 403 East Kaufman in Old Town Rockwall
Summary
The Rockwall Historic Preservation Advisory Board unanimously approved a certificate of appropriateness to demolish a medium‑contributing 1965 home at 403 East Kaufman Street to allow construction of a new craftsman‑style house; staff noted additional COA and a specific‑use permit will be required before new construction.
The Rockwall Historic Preservation Advisory Board unanimously approved a certificate of appropriateness on June 4 allowing the demolition of an existing 1965 single‑family home at 403 East Kaufman Street in the Old Town Rockwall Historic District, clearing the way for the applicant to seek permits for a new craftsman‑style replacement.
Staff covering the case (noting Angelica was unavailable) said the 792‑square‑foot house had lost much of its exterior integrity through later alterations and was classified as a medium‑contributing structure. "There appears to be no issues with granting the applicant's request to demolish the existing home and accessory structures," the staff member told the board, while noting demolition decisions remain discretionary under the city's historic guidelines and that a new COA and a specific‑use permit for residential infill will be required before issuing a building permit.
Applicant Carol Bird told the board she and her partner plan to build a craftsman‑style home suitable for the neighborhood and confirmed several outbuildings lack foundations. Staff said 17 property owners within 200 feet of the lot were notified and staff had not received any responses as of the hearing.
After brief questions about lot depth and existing conditions, a board member moved to approve the demolition COA, a second was recorded and the board voted to approve the application unanimously. The board's approval allows the property owner to move forward with required follow‑up applications and permitting for the proposed replacement home.
