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Rowlett planning commission recommends denial of rezoning for 168‑unit duplex development
Summary
After hours of testimony and questions about traffic, tree mitigation and consistency with the city’s comprehensive plan, the Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6–0 on Sept. 9 to recommend denial of a developer’s request to rezone 13.34 acres for 168 duplex‑style homes.
The Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 9 voted 6–0 to recommend denial of a developer’s request to rezone about 13.34 acres east of President George Bush Highway for a 168‑unit duplex‑style community.
The commission denied the proposal after staff presentation, an applicant presentation and an extended public hearing in which residents raised concerns about traffic, tree preservation, infrastructure capacity and conflicts with Rowlett’s comprehensive plan. The motion to deny was made by Commissioner Pollard and seconded by Commissioner Williams; commissioners recorded a 6–0 vote to send the recommendation to city council.
Senior Planner Michael King told the commission the request would rezone the property from SF‑10 (single‑family) to a plan development district allowing multifamily attached townhomes and would require amendments to the…
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