Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Residential Infill topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Planning commission backs two residential infill permits, sends them to City Council
Summary
The Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 12 recommended approval of two residential infill specific-use permits — Z2025-044 at Chandler's Landing and Z2025-045 in the Boydston subdivision — both by 6–0 votes (one commissioner absent). Both items will go to City Council on Aug. 18, 2025.
The Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of two residential infill specific-use permits at its Aug. 12 meeting and will forward both items to City Council for final action on Aug. 18, 2025.
Staff presented Z2025-044, a request by Jim Benson Custom Homes on behalf of Justine Moringo Rowe for a single-family infill home on Lot 22, Block B in Chandler's Landing Phase 4. Ryan (staff) said the proposal meets density and dimensional requirements but departs from the code on two technical points: the garage is a forward-facing garage about 6 feet 3 inches ahead of the front façade, and the proposed roof contains a mansard/flat element with a pitch under the UDC minimum of 3:12. Ryan told the commission 132 notices were mailed July 22 and nine responses in favor were received. Applicant Jim Benson said the HOA approved the plans and that the home will be well built with a lake view for the new owner.
After discussion the commission approved Z2025-044 by a 6–0 vote with Commissioner Conway absent.
The commission also recommended approval of Z2025-045, a specific-use permit for residential infill in the Boydston subdivision requested by Kevin Osorio of MBA Custom Homes. Staff said the lot is in the Southside Residential Neighborhood Overlay and generally complies with density and dimensional standards, with the garage orientation again noted as a technical exception; staff mailed 122 notices and received one in favor. Osorio said he changed the exterior to board-and-batten siding, added stone and cedar details and reviewed prior concerns with staff.
Commissioner (S4) moved to approve Z2025-045, citing the applicant’s revisions; the motion passed 6–0 with one absent. Both items will appear on the City Council agenda for Aug. 18, 2025, for final review.
No members of the public spoke on either case during the hearing portion of the meeting.
What happens next: City Council will take up both zoning items on Aug. 18; the commission’s recommendations will be part of the council record.
