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Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Tom Goodrum Tuesday, December 2, 2025 7:44 AM Historic Preservation Office Postpone Decision on the Rosedale School Demo Permit You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Chairman Heimsath and commission members: I live at 4808 Shoalwood Avenue, near the former Rosedale School site, which, as you may know, served our most fragile children with special needs in Austin. I support the postponement request by the Play Fair with Rosedale and the Rosedale Neighborhood Association (DA 25-142965). I am utterly gobsmacked that AISD has sued 125 of my neighbors, including my wife and me, to try to nullify a deed restriction that allows only one residence per lot. Having never been sued before, I feel steamrolled, having had no prior notification that this was happening. As neighbors, we are fighting this in court, and believe it’s premature to consider a permit to demolish a building until the court case is resolved. I don’t know whether the school is historic, but there is absolutely no reason to decide on this now. Last time I was there with my dog (who has since passed), there was an area in the back corner where families had made a tribute to their deceased children. Walking through the area with special markers, painted rocks, and light catchers with the children’s names felt sacred - it’s clearly a meaningful place for those families. I’m not sure why AISD and OHT are in such a hurry to get a demo permit when there is a very good chance the courts will uphold the deed restrictions. For what it's worth, the neighbors are not opposed to having the building used, perhaps like Carpenters Hall, or as it has been most recently, for active shooter training. What we don’t want is for the Rosedale School to be bulldozed and replaced with a high-density apartment building when the streets and neighborhood aren't equipped to handle the cars that come with the (proposed) 435+-unit development. Our neighborhood is filled with young children being pushed in strollers, families walking their dogs, and older, white-haired ones hobbling along. There are no sidewalks, and because it’s so walkable and neighborly, cars drive slowly. If you agree to demolish Rosedale School without regard for what it will be replaced with, it is a mistake. Moreover, to make this decision without considering the voices of those who will be affected is wrong; Rosedale should not be excluded from the decision. Thank you for your consideration. Kind regards, Tom Goodrum 4808 Shoalwood Avenue Rosedale Neighborhood 1 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 Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Marisa Finley Tuesday, December 2, 2025 7:05 AM Historic Preservation Office Delay Rosedale School Permit You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello, We have lived in the Rosedale neighborhood since 2013. One of the things I’ve appreciated most about this are some of the historic landmarks in our neighborhood, including the original farmstead at the end of our street on Sinclair, and the Rosedale school. The neighborhood is full of children and is a safe place for walking and learning to ride bikes, etc. The proposed demolition of the Rosedale School and rushed timeline is negligent considering the historic significance of the property and negative impact to the neighborhood, including the original intent of the property deed. Please delay the permit so that further input and thoughtful consideration can be made to the proposed high density project that maximizes profit over thoughtful planning to avoid overcrowding and other negative consequences for the neighborhood. Thank you, Marisa Finley 4702 Sinclair Ave m: (512) 496-0174 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". 3 Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: matt stamm Tuesday, December 2, 2025 6:24 AM Historic Preservation Office DA 25-142965 You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Chairman Heimsath and commission members: Please delay consideration of this demolition permit until pending litigation on this property is completed. AISD has sued 125 neighbors of the site to try to nullify a deed restriction that only allows one residence per lot. We are fighting this in court and it’s premature to consider a permit to demolish the building until the court case is resolved. A demolition permit should not be issued at this time as it could be used to insinuate that the City of Austin has taken a position on the project. Thank you, Matthew Stamm 4614 Rosedale Ave 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". 4 Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Courtney Brown Tuesday, December 2, 2025 6:17 AM Historic Preservation Office Rosedale School Permit You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello, We have lived in the Rosedale neighborhood since 2009. One of the things I’ve appreciated most about this are some of the historic landmarks in our neighborhood, including the original farmstead at the end of our street on Sinclair, and the Rosedale school. The proposed demolition of the Rosedale School and rushed timeline seems negligent considering the historic significance of the property, including the original intent of the property deed. I beg you please to delay the permit so that further input and thoughtful consideration can be made. Thank you, Courtney Brown 4706 Sinclair Ave m: (512) 659-6082 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". 5 Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Bill Johnson Tuesday, December 2, 2025 3:53 AM Historic Preservation Office DA-2025-142965 Rosedale School You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Chairman Heimsath and commission members, I own the property at 4804 Shoalwood Avenue neighboring the Rosedale School site. I support the postponement request by Play Fair with Rosedale and the Rosedale Neighborhood Association on case number DA 25-142965. The Austin ISD has sued me and neighboring property owners to try to nullify a deed restriction that allows only one residence per lot, which was in place when AISD originally acquired the property. We are fighting this in court, and I believe it is premature to consider a permit to demolish or relocate the building until that court case is resolved. It was very surprising to be proactively sued by the school district to remove a deed restriction they agreed to when purchasing the property without having even discussed the project beforehand, and it seems like they are trying to rush through the process of getting a demolition permit when there is a good chance the court will uphold the deed restrictions and make their project impossible. The proposed "compromise" did not include any of the hundreds of Rosedale families that would be affected by these development plans. I urge you to postpone making a decision on this case until the lawsuit is settled as it may materially impact the "compromise" and future development plans for the property. Thank you, Bill Johnson Owner, 4804 Shoalwood Ave 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". 6 Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Brit Mason Tuesday, December 2, 2025 2:19 AM Historic Preservation Office Please Postpone a Decision on the Rosedale School Demolition Permit Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Completed You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Chairman Heimsath and Commission members: I support the postponement request by Play Fair with Rosedale and the Rosedale Neighborhood Association on case number: DA 25-142965. AISD has sued 125 neighbors of the site to try to nullify a deed restriction that only allows one residence per lot. We are fighting this in court, and it’s premature to consider a permit to demolish the building until the court case is resolved. There is absolutely no reason to make any decision on this right now. Why are AISD and OHT in such a hurry to get a demolition permit, when there is very good chance the courts will uphold the deed restrictions and make their project impossible? This is just another attempt to take more away of what makes Austin Austin. One more attempt by a developer and AISD to move full steam ahead without taking the wishes of the neighborhood it affects into consideration. Please take a moment and take in our valid concerns. Sincerely, April Milek 4416 Marathon Blvd 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". 7