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Planning commission denies rezoning for 3411 East after residents raise septic, runoff and neighborhood concerns
Summary
After lengthy public comment on groundwater, ponds and neighborhood character, the commission voted to deny a request to rezone 3411 East from C-3 to a planned unit development for five duplexes; applicant said state percolation tests passed and the project would cost about $1.2–$1.3 million.
The Texarkana Planning Commission voted to deny a rezoning request for a 5-acre parcel at 3411 East that would have allowed five duplexes (10 rental units), following extended public comment raising concerns about septic systems, runoff into ponds and the rural character of Ward 1.
Matthew Cowart, one of the property owners and the applicant, told commissioners the development team intends to build five duplex lots with a cul-de-sac, has hauled off debris from the site, and plans about $1.2–$1.3 million in improvements. Cowart said tenant screening, contracted property management and regular maintenance would be used to limit nuisance and turnover.
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