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Planning commission rejects Merritt Crossing regulating plan and comp‑plan amendment for 8500 Merritt Road

Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission · October 28, 2025
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The Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 28 voted 0–7 to deny a regulating plan, comprehensive‑plan amendment and minor access warrant for a proposed 185‑unit townhome project at 8500 Merritt Road.

The Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 28 unanimously rejected (0–7) a regulating plan, a request to amend the comprehensive‑plan land‑use designation from Employment Center to Medium‑Density Residential, and a minor access warrant for a proposed 185‑unit townhome project at 8500 Merritt Road.

Senior Planner Michael King explained the project would occupy roughly 23.7 acres and that Townhome‑2 is an allowed use in the property’s Form‑Based Commercial Center zoning. He said the application complies with many…

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