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Commission rejects Yardley planned development for 170 rental homes at Miller/Chiesa

Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission · October 28, 2025
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Summary

Plan for a gated, build‑to‑rent community of 170 detached homes on roughly 21.4 acres at Miller Road and Chiesa was denied 0–7 by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 28. Applicants argued the product meets changing market demand and Realize Rowlett 2020 goals; residents cited traffic, infrastructure and density concerns.

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously denied (0–7) a request Oct. 28 to amend the comprehensive plan and rezone roughly 21.4 acres at Miller Road and Chiesa as a planned development to allow 170 detached rental home sites under unified ownership.

Planning Manager Jalen Porsche summarized the application: the owner requested a comprehensive‑plan change to Multi‑Family, rezoning from SF‑40 to a PD with MF‑2 underlying characteristics, a concept plan for 170 detached homes (rent‑operated, single‑lot ownership), and multiple deviations from the Rowlett Development…

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