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Council declines planned development that would have cleared hardwood forest near George Bush Hwy
Summary
After extensive public comment and council debate over traffic, lot configuration and the loss of mature trees, Rowlett council voted down a proposed planned development for a 16.6‑acre tract (53 single‑family lots) citing concerns about tree preservation and neighborhood impacts.
The Rowlett City Council voted Sept. 2 to reject a developer’s request to reclassify a 16.607‑acre tract east of George Bush Highway and north of Carol Lane as a Planned Development allowing 53 single‑family lots, following hours of staff presentation, applicant testimony and resident opposition.
Community Development staff described the project as a request to change the comprehensive‑plan designation and to approve deviations from the Rowlett Development Code (block length, alley requirement, right‑of‑way width and…
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