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Commissioners deny waiver, disapprove Highline final plat for Dollar General lots
Summary
After staff raised concerns about easements and minimum-lot-size requirements, the court denied a subdivision-waiver request and disapproved the final plat for Lots 1 and 2 of the Highline Addition; the actions passed 4-0 and staff were directed to provide a written statement of reasons to the applicant.
The Rockwall County Commissioners Court voted July 14 to deny a requested subdivision waiver and to disapprove the final plat for Lots 1 and 2 of the Highline Addition, a proposed split of a roughly 2.89-acre parcel near State Highway 276 and East High Line that included a planned Dollar General site.
County staff (Erica) told commissioners that Lot 2 would have only about 0.6 acres of developable area after taking easements and right-of-way dedications into account, and that neither lot would meet the county's 1.5-acre minimum for on-site sewage facilities under the subdivision regulations. Commissioner Lichty moved to deny the waiver and to disapprove the plat, citing nonconformance with Rockwall County Subdivision and Land Development Regulations and a lack of a unique physical hardship; both motions passed 4-0. The court directed staff to provide the applicants with a written statement of reasons under state law and to process any applicant response per the Texas Local Government Code.
Why it matters: The court's actions prevent the current proposed two-lot division from moving forward as submitted. Staff said development of Lot 1 as the Dollar General may still be possible with conditions, but the court's denial leaves the applicant to revise plans or pursue appeals under state statutory remedies.
