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Council denies Rockwall homeowner’s SUP for oversized accessory structure after strong neighbor opposition
Summary
The council voted 5–2 to deny without prejudice a request by Kevin Sales for a 240‑sq‑ft accessory structure in Fox Chase that exceeded the 144‑sq‑ft by‑right limit; Sales apologized and said he was unaware of the code violation; the denial allows him to work with staff and possibly return with revisions.
The Rockwall City Council denied, by a 5–2 vote, a Specific Use Permit request from Kevin Sales for an accessory structure at 24 Shadydale Lane. Staff told council the existing accessory building measured about 20 by 12 feet (240 sq ft), which exceeds the UDC’s 144‑sq‑ft limit by 96 sq ft. The Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended denial without prejudice (5‑1) and staff reported 89 notices mailed with 11 responses opposed…
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