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I don't think there is enough square footage at this location for a Wal-Mart parking lot; much less the Wal-Mart. Anyone know?

From what I hear the HAHC wants to change the current 90 day cooling off period to 5 years. This means that if "they", the HAHC, does not like you plans for renovation or new construction you have to wait 5 years to do what you planned to do. I guess you and your kids will all have to share that one bathroom until then! Well, maybe not, maybe they will approve your plans...the HAHC will let you know what is best.

Who wrote this explanation that you posted? It is very one-sided.

There is also a list for the West Historic District but I am unable to post it, HAIF limits upload file sizes.

What they are trying to do is prevent any future demolitions of homes considered historically "Contributing" or "Potentially Contributing". If you own a property on the attached list and if it falls in the "C" or "PC" category, your only option will be a remodel, no new construction. It is not clear what the new guidelines will be for remodeling. The current guidelines have some silly limitations such as no Hardi siding etc. Now that the districts are created, the HAHC is pulling the old "bait and switch" and attempting to roll the Historic Districts into Protected Historic Districts meaning no demolitions. Property values will ultimately go down, which is what some residents want. Lower lot values mean lower property taxes. Isn't it nice to be told how you can use your own property? Houston Heights Historic District East.DOC