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Residents urge council to deny variances for Columbia/Alfred Estates over tree loss and density

Rowlett City Council · December 3, 2024
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Summary

Two public commenters urged the council to deny variances and potential rezoning for the Columbia/Alfred Estates development, arguing the project conflicts with Rowlett's comprehensive plan and citing a tree survey that identifies more than 1,000 surveyed trees and planned removal of large-diameter trees.

At the start of the Dec. 3 public comment period, resident Justin Marston urged the Rowlett City Council to oppose variances sought by the Columbia/Alfred Estates development, saying the proposal conflicts with the city's comprehensive plan and will create excessive density.

Marston said he reviewed a tree survey for the property and presented specific figures: "There are…

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