A final attempt to stop a large second home in the Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District failed at City Council, raising concerns about precedent for historic districts.
Preservation Austin's Executive Director Lindsey Derrington stated that the current application of the HOME Ordinance is problematic, saying, 'None of this applies today, making these standards woefully out of date.'
The appeal against the Historic Landmark Commission's decision highlighted that the planned ADU does not match the historic character of the neighborhood, raising community dissatisfaction.
While historic zoning offers demolition protections, Derrington emphasized the 'urgent need' for updating historic design standards to prevent future contentious projects.
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