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Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Trevor Howard Tuesday, November 25, 2025 8:20 PM Historic Preservation Office Clair Mattson Review Case Number: DA 25-142965 Objection to Demolition and Proposed Apartment Complex at 2117 W 49th Street You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Mr. Sturgill, Review Case Number: DA 25-142965 I am writing to express my strong opposition and objection to the proposed demolition of the property at 2117 W 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756 and the subsequent construction of the proposed apartment complex. The Rosedale neighborhood is a unique and cherished community, defined by its residential character, walkability, and family-friendly environment. The proposed project threatens to fundamentally alter this character. Specifically: • Neighborhood Integrity: The scale and density of the proposed complex are incompatible with the existing fabric of Rosedale. It risks eroding the sense of community that residents have worked hard to preserve. • Traffic and Safety Concerns: Increased traffic from a large apartment complex poses a serious danger in a neighborhood where children regularly play in the streets. The infrastructure here was not designed to handle such volume, and the risks to pedestrian safety are significant. • Quality of Life: Beyond traffic, the project would bring noise, congestion, and strain on local resources, diminishing the livability of the neighborhood for current residents. Said plainly, this project would ruin the character and safety of our neighborhood. I urge the Planning Department to reconsider approval of this demolition and development, and instead prioritize projects that respect the scale, safety, and integrity of Rosedale. To the extent that the demolition and proposed apartment complex are approved for construction, our family will strongly consider moving out of the neighborhood, despite not having the adequate financial resources to easily accommodate such a move. The risks associated with increased traffic and neighborhood density are not worth it given we have a 1 year old daughter and soon to be born child. 1 Thank you for your attention to this matter. I hope the voices of residents will be given full consideration in the decision-making process. I am available whenever to speak with you about our and our neighborhood's concerns with the project. Sincerely, Trevor Howard, Clair Howard 2210 W. 49th Street Austin, TX 78756 (m): 480-747-3339 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 2