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Carrollton council approves rezoning for 240‑unit 'Carolton Flats' after developer presentation
Summary
The Carrollton City Council approved a rezoning to allow a 240‑unit multifamily development on Centennial Drive after a presentation by developer Bob Leadbet and a brief public comment; the planning commission had recommended denial and staff included a unit‑mix condition.
The Carrollton City Council on the September meeting approved a rezoning that will allow a 240‑unit multifamily project proposed as "Carolton Flats" on about 12.14 acres off Centennial Drive.
Developer Bob Leadbet told the council the project would include 240 garden‑style apartments—about 60% one‑bed, 30% two‑bed and 10% three‑bed units—and touted amenities such as a clubhouse, fitness center, resort‑style pool and a dog park. He said average rents would range roughly from $1,500 to $2,000 per month and described the development as about a $50 million investment that could house more than 350 residents. Leadbet said a traffic study estimated roughly 1,098 daily vehicle trips from the development.
The project drew questions from council members about comparable properties, operations and market positioning; Leadbet and engineer Josh Cox answered technical and market questions and said they had discussed nearby county school property with county officials. Planning staff told the council the planning commission had recommended denial at its August meeting and noted that, if the council approved, staff recommended a condition limiting revisions to the applicant's unit matrix to no more than 10% between one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom allocations.
A resident, Gerald Drole, asked whether the city levies taxes or fees on the developer and urged that any savings be passed along to buyers to help with affordability.
After discussion the council moved, seconded and approved the rezoning by voice vote. The transcript records the motion carrying by voice; no roll‑call vote tally appears in the record.
What happens next: the council approved the rezoning ordinance; further administrative steps such as permitting, final site‑plan review and any required development‑agreement conditions remain before construction can begin.
