The Rockwall City Council on Aug. 18 approved a replat (P2025‑023) to divide an approximately 0.545‑acre property in Old Town Rockwall into two residential lots.

Staff said the existing property contains a 1,997‑square‑foot single‑family home built in 1894. In April the Board of Adjustments granted variances to reduce required lot depth from 100 feet to 90.78 feet and to reduce minimum lot size from 7,000 square feet to 5,500 square feet. Staff told the council the approved variances made the proposed replat compliant with the Unified Development Code and Chapter 32 (Subdivisions) of the municipal code.

Owner Rodney Webb explained the property’s configuration and said the rear detached garage and lot layout made a second house an appropriate use of the land; he told the council that placing a compatible home in that rear portion would be a good fit for the historic district.

Councilmember Campbell moved to approve P2025‑023; Councilmember Thomas seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Staff noted the replat follows the Board of Adjustments approval and that variances are appealable to the courts.