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Commission split, denies 15.6‑acre Gardner proposal 3‑2 after debate over anchors and cohesion

Rockwall City Planning and Zoning Commission · January 13, 2026
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Summary

A proposal by Gardner Land Holdings to rezone about 15.6 acres at South Goliad and Laughlin Circle was denied 3‑2 after debate over whether the plan provides regional draws or risks strip‑center growth; proponents cited new LOIs and added green space.

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3‑2 to deny a proposed planned development for roughly 15.6 acres at the northwest corner of South Goliad Street and Laughlin Circle.

Staff said the revised submittal addressed several earlier concerns, shifting some industrial uses to require specific‑use permits and…

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