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Planning commission denies rezoning and concept plan for 35‑unit townhome project on Miller Road
Summary
After multiple residents raised traffic, safety, tree preservation and project‑completion concerns, the Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6–0 to deny a rezoning and concept plan for 35 townhomes at 8110 Miller Road (applicant: Evolving Texas). Commissioners cited density and the number of code variances requested.
The Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission on June 10 denied a developer’s request to rezone a 2.323‑acre parcel at 8110 Miller Road for a 35‑unit townhome development, following an extended public hearing dominated by neighbors’ traffic and safety concerns.
Staff presented the proposal by Orton McGee of Evolving Texas on behalf of Lakeside Townhome Land Holdings, LLC. The application sought to rezone a property from limited commercial retail (PD/C‑1) to a planned development district for attached multifamily townhomes, approve a concept plan for 35 townhomes, and amend the comprehensive plan and official zoning map. Staff summarized requested deviations from the form‑based code (reduced lot widths, alley/driveway variances, and a private street request) and reported mailed notice results: 38…
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