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The historically-designated, circa-1910 Queen Anne-style J.W. Rogers House at 615 Augusta is seen Thursday, March 17, 2022. The HDRC agreed to support demolition of the fire-damaged building after the owner estimated would cost nearly $1 million to repair.newer, affordable homes in San Antonio instead of sitting in a landfill.
“Let’s talk to the South Siders that have been doing this for generations,” said District 3 Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran. “Because this has been done. This works. It’s going to help the environment.” District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry, who represents the Northeast Side, cast the only vote against the new law. He didn’t want to add more city requirements to private property owners. San Antonio should have instead offered incentives to take buildings apart, he argued.
There’s no extra budget request tied to the new law, Miller said. She expects the department can keep up with its existing staff and resources. The historic preservation office already reviews demolition permits. If a building falls under the rules, they’ll work to make sure it’s dismantled instead of razed.
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