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Council denies rezoning of 80.5-acre tract proposed for light-industrial use
Summary
Rockwall City Council voted to deny a request to rezone an 80.5-acre tract near Justin Road from agricultural to light industrial after residents raised concerns about noise, trains and lack of a master plan; the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval.
The Rockwall City Council on July 21 denied a request to change zoning for an 80.5‑acre tract north of Justin Road from agricultural to light industrial, rejecting a proposal the applicant said would allow a manufacturer to relocate a production facility to the property. The denial followed public comment from nearby residents and discussion about the site’s size and long‑term plan.
The request covered an 80.5‑acre parcel between John King Boulevard and FM 3549 that faces Justin Road; staff told council the property is adjacent to Union Pacific railroad right‑of‑way and sits in an area the comprehensive plan labels…
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