Monday, April 15, 2013

Talking with City of Round Rock on Stagecoach Inn

 
Telephone conversation between Shirley  Marquarrdt and John Dean (Asst Transportation Director, City of RR, TX512-218-6617, ), Apr 9 2013, abt 9 a.m.

Shirley Marquardt, a local preservationist, called to ask John the status of the Stage Coach Inn in RR.  John Dean gave the following feedback:

1.        The RR Road Project along 620 which involved the State Coach Inn (French Quarter Restaurant) will start around the year 2015 (1-1/2 years from now).

2.        The State Coach Inn decision should be made by the City of RR sometime this summer 2013.

3.       John expects the decision process to begin within the next 3-6 months.

4.       John plans to contact the RR Historic Preservation Staff to receive guidance on the process to follow concerning the State Coach Inn.

5.       Earlier discussions at the City of RR have included demolishing the inn, reconstructing the Inn, moving the Inn to the Beach Area which is in the older part of town, demolishing the structure and installing an historic monument in its place.  The City is open to other options.  No firm plans have been made at this time; however, reconstruction had been discussed as not a viable option because a reconstructed structure would not be the same as the original structure.

6.       John said no cost figures have been developed on the cost to demolish the Stage Coach Inn or the cost to move the structure to another location.  John said no cost figures for these actions were included when the City of RR received approval from the RR City Council to move forward on the 620 Road Project.

7.       John recommended I contact Joelle Jordan, City of RR Historic Preservation Office, Plan & Dev Svc (512-218-5422) to find out what their recommendations were on the Stage Coach Inn as his office would look to them for guidance or next step actions. 
 

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