1828 Hollygrove St.

District: Carrollton - Partial Control

Owner: Martinez Antonio Flores

HDLC Staff: Jesse Stephenson

Rating: Contributing

Applicant: Jane Aprill

Permit #: 25-22737-HDLC

HDLC Guidelines: 

Section 12, Pages 23-24 of the Guidelines for New Construction, Additions and Demolition states that the demolition of all or portions of historic resources within a local Historic District or Landmark site are considered drastic actions, since they alter the character of the area. Once historic resources or buildings that contribute to the heritage of the community are destroyed, it is generally impossible to reproduce their design, texture, materials, details and their special character and interest in the neighborhood. When reviewing demolition applications at properties located within a Historic District or at a Landmark site, the HDLC uses the following criteria in its evaluations:

• The historic or architectural significance of the building or structure as designated by its “rating”: Contributing

• The importance of the building or structure to the tout ensemble of the area:  None of note.

• The alternatives to demolition that have been explored by the applicant: None of note.

• The difficulty or impossibility of reproducing such a building or structure because of its design, texture, material or detail: It would not be difficult to replicate that massing and footprint but would be cost prohibitive and little or none of the historic materials would remain.

• The condition of the building or structure: FEMA survey research estimates that 1828 Hollygrove Street was constructed from 1920-1930. The two-family shotgun double is a wood frame building that sits atop masonry piers. The framing is a mix of dimensional lumber and barge board. The roof is clad in asphalt shingles and the walls with fiber cement siding.

HDLC Staff conducted an exterior and interior inspection on August 7, 2025. The exterior of the building was visibly not square or plumb. Holes were visible in several locations on the roof. The windows present were vinyl and aluminum and not historic. The overall exterior showed signs of severe demolition by neglect. At the time of the inspection the rear yard was not accessible.

The interior of building was in very poor condition and not habitable. Areas of the flooring were missing and deteriorated. Water and wood destroying insect intrusion appeared to causing severe undulations in the flooring. The interior did show signs that reframing had been attempted but not completed.

Staff Recommendations: 

The building is in very poor condition and lacks architectural details traditionally found in properties of this age and style. The amount of framing required to rehabilitate this building would leave little or none of the existing building. For the aforementioned reasons, Staff recommends approval.

• Recommendation: Approve