Commission recommends large single‑family-for‑rent planned development on Conquest Boulevard

The Waxahachie Planning & Zoning Commission on May 27 recommended approval of ZDC91-2024, a planned development proposal for a horizontal mixed‑use project on roughly 49 acres east of 2050 Conquest Boulevard that would deliver a single‑family‑for‑rent product: about 300 dwelling units in 165 structures with a variety of unit types, pedestrian Paseos, and limited commercial frontage along Highway 287.

Staff explained the design includes three commercial tracks (about 3.7 acres reserved for pedestrian‑oriented retail), roughly eight acres of preserved green space along a creek, and a phasing plan with Phase 1 including 103 units and the amenity tract; staff emphasized access plans and fire‑marshal review. Zach said the developer proposes 548 attached garages—exceeding the minimum required parking—and a mix of one‑ and two‑story buildings and multiple elevation palettes to reduce monotony. Developer Shannon Livingston said the product is intended as professionally managed rental housing targeted at families and transitional households and estimated rents at roughly $2.10 per square foot, adding the developer would manage the property through its property‑management arm, RR Living. Commissioners raised questions about addressing for private streets, drainage toward a nearby creek and pond, school‑district impacts and traffic; Commissioner (speaker 6) said school capacity concerns “scare” her. After extensive Q&A, the commission voted to recommend approval; Commissioner (speaker 3) moved the motion. The item will advance to city council for final action.