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Rockwall historic board reviews playhouse redevelopment; applicant withdraws to revise height and parking plans
Summary
The Rockwall Historic Preservation Board heard plans to demolish two contributing structures for a new Rockwall Community Playhouse. Neighbors objected to a proposed 45-foot height and parking shortfall; the applicant withdrew the proposal to redesign and consult with residents.
The Rockwall Historic Preservation Board on Jan. 19 considered a proposal to demolish two medium-contributing structures in Old Town Rockwall and build a new performance center for the Rockwall Community Playhouse, but the applicant withdrew the application after neighbors raised concerns about the proposed height and parking.
Staff introduced Case 202513, describing a three-part request: demolition, a zoning approach that keeps the Single-Family 7 base zoning while allowing a narrowly defined "community theater" in a Planned Development District, and a Certificate of Appropriateness review focusing on building height and setbacks. Staff noted the site is a 1.0061-acre tract comprising several lots around Rusk and Kaufman streets and that the proposed design uses board-and-batten, lap siding and brick consistent with elements already found nearby.…
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