Rott School Could See New Life as Sunset Hills Man's Home
A current resident wants to convert the historic schoolhouse into a single family home--though it will require creating a 'minor subdivision' with two additional homes.
A Sunset Hills man is hoping to convert the former Rott School/Judevine Center for Autism into a single-family home. Anthony Garavaglia purchased 9455 Rott Rd., for $275,000 a year and a half ago, he said. During Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, Garavaglia shared his plans to complete a historic renovation on the building. The school is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and he has received preliminary approval for historic tax credits to restore the school as a single-family residence. Tuesday Garavaglia sought board approval to rezone the property so he can divide the green space on its south half into two smaller lots. There is already interest to build homes, creating a 'minor subdivision' on the property. (It was …
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Nancy P
1:26 pm on Friday, April 26, 2013
I was a student at Rott and it hurts to see it in the condition that it's in. I was at the meeting Tuesday night and understand Mr. Morris' concerns, but this is a much better option than how it sits now. Good luck Mr. Garavaglia in the development and in your new home! Rott School does have a Fan Page on Facebook -- please join and keep us up on the progress! more ›