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Residents press Rowlett council on waterfront safety, permitting and delayed projects
Summary
Several Rowlett residents used the public‑comment period to press the council about a recent drowning connected to Paddle Pointe Park, alleged permitting irregularities and missing inspections at neighboring properties, and delays and communication gaps on a screening-wall project in Lake Bend Estates.
ROWLETT, Texas — During citizen input April 21, residents urged the Rowlett City Council to address waterfront safety, alleged selective permitting and delays in neighborhood projects.
Dave Hole said that eight days earlier another drowning occurred that he traced to the Paddle Pointe Park parking lot and argued the city bears partial responsibility because an access route remained inadequately fenced. "You are partially responsible, if not fully responsible, for this tragic event," he told the council, and urged the city to monitor the fence’s impacts and fix unintended consequences.
Separately, Denise Eljuhi and Hassan Eljuhi alleged that a nearby property owner had built an attached structure without permits and that the city’s enforcement had been inconsistent. Denise cited a code section she referenced as "77805," said the structure was effectively a residential addition, and asked the council to recognize the permit as procedurally void. Hassan said inspections and final reports were missing and requested final mechanical, foundation, electric and plumbing inspections be produced.
Patrick Bridal, speaking about the Lake Bend Estates screening wall project, told council there had been no visible progress and asked whether the project remains on track for a previously projected June 1 start and whether additional bids had been solicited. "We are simply asking for clear communication, a confirmed timeline, and for this project to move forward as promised," he said.
Council did not take immediate action during citizen input; council members and staff later discussed consent items and other agenda business. The speakers asked for follow‑up from staff and greater transparency on inspections, permitting records and project timelines.
