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Rowlett commission approves planned development at Main Street and Lakeview Parkway, allows drive‑thru restaurants and extra parking
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a Planned Development for about 7.73 acres at Main Street and Lakeview Parkway that permits restaurants (with drive‑thrus), general retail and limited M2 uses in a subdistrict, and includes a requested increase in parking beyond code limits.
The Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 20 approved a Planned Development (PD) rezoning for roughly 7.73 acres at the southeast corner of Main Street and Lakeview Parkway, commonly referenced as 2801 Main Street and 2700 Lakeview Parkway.
Staff described the PD as a consolidation of C-2 and M-2 parcels into a single PD with an underlying C-2 base, while preserving M-2 uses in a small subdistrict. The PD would allow restaurant uses, including drive-thru lanes, general retail and light vehicle repair in the designated M-2 subdistrict. The application also requests to exceed Rowlett's typical parking maximums so the developer can provide additional spaces proposed for tenant peak demands.
Developer Ryan Orr, managing partner of Reed King, told commissioners his firm has multiple restaurant and retail users interested in the site and that several prospective tenants have told the developer they require drive-thru or pickup windows. Orr said allowing drive-thrus in the PD gives the project certainty up front: "we felt like it was best to get out in front of that" (Orr).
Commissioners questioned the parking request and the potential for increased impervious cover and drainage impacts. Staff said a right-of-way dedication on Main Street will be required and that a traffic impact analysis (TIA) has been completed and submitted to the engineering department for review; staff also said they would follow up with the commission about thoroughfare planning and any recommended roadway improvements.
With no public speakers during the hearing, Commissioner Williams moved to approve the PD as presented; the motion passed 7-0. Approval sends the rezoning recommendation forward to the city council per the city's approval process; staff noted that if applicants materially change the concept plan they would need to return to the commission and council for further review.
