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Council approves three residential infill specific‑use permits from JMS Custom Homes
Summary
The council unanimously approved three SUPs allowing residential infill homes (Z2026‑018, ‑019, ‑020) presented by Javier Silva/JMS Custom Homes after staff reported Planning & Zoning recommended approval; staff noted limited mail opposition in each case.
Rockwall — The Rockwall City Council unanimously approved three specific‑use permits on June 1 that authorize construction of single‑family infill homes within established subdivisions.
All three applications (Z2026‑018, Z2026‑019 and Z2026‑020) were presented by staff and involve single‑family homes located within 500 feet of older, established subdivisions. Staff told the council the Planning & Zoning Commission had reviewed the three cases on May 12 and recommended approval in each instance (5–0). Notices were sent to property owners within 500 feet for each case; staff reported receipt of a small number of mailed notices in opposition (two notices for the first case, three for the second, and one in favor for the third) and included those comments in the council packet.
The applicant, Javier Silva, apologized for a prior absence and said he is working to improve downtown properties and ‘make that area of Rockwall beautiful.’ Council members asked technical clarifying questions about garage orientation and house design; staff noted the homes meet density and dimensional standards except for garage orientation, which is discretionary as part of the SUP.
Motions to approve each ordinance were moved and seconded and the council voted to adopt the ordinances for the three SUPs unanimously.
What’s next: With council approval the zoning ordinances will be finalized and the applicants may proceed with building permits consistent with ordinance conditions.
