Rockwall County, Texas

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Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will consider several final plats and amended site plans for commercial and industrial properties. The body will also discuss future public hearings regarding the 2026 Update to the OURHometown Vision 2040 Comprehensive Plan and various specific use permits.

• Final Plat for 1775 Airport Road (6.68 acres, Light Industrial)
• Final Plat for 5543 Horizon Road (2.74 acres, Commercial)
• Amended Site Plan for Rockwall Dodge at 970 E. IH-30
• Amended Site Plan for manufacturing and retail at 2911 Discovery Boulevard
• Exception request for artificial turf at 1714 Gem Drive

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

City Council

The Rockwall City Council will reconvene after an executive session to consider routine consent agenda items, including a $368,547.43 contract with ASFI Construction for new fountain liners at The Harbor funded by TIF bonds. The council will also hold public hearings on several zoning change and specific‑use permit requests for parcels on Kernodle Street, Munson Street, Marilyn Jayne Lane, Cornelius Road, and Lynne Drive. Additional action items include discussion of the expiration of two 212 Development Agreements and a resolution to publish a notice of intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation.

• Approve $368,547.43 contract with ASFI Construction for fountain liners at The Harbor (TIF funded)
• Z2026-018: Specific Use Permit for a single‑family home on 0.161‑acre lot at 804 Kernodle Street
• Z2026-019: Specific Use Permit for a single‑family home on 0.161‑acre lot at 806 Kernodle Street
• Z2026-027: Public hearing on zoning change from Agricultural to Single‑Family 16 for 1204 Marilyn Jayne Lane
• Z2026-028: Public hearing on zoning change from Agricultural to Single‑Family 1 for 520 Cornelius Road

The City Council approved several specific use permits for residential infill and a zoning change for 1204 Marilyn Jayne Lane. Additionally, three members were reappointed to the ART Review Team Commission through August 2028.

• Reappointed Alidor Lefere, Mary Jo Marvin, and Andrew Hillis to the ART Review Team Commission (7-0)
• Approved June 1, 2026, meeting minutes as corrected (7-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for 804 Kernodle Street (7-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for 806 Kernodle Street (7-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for 508 Munson Street (7-0)
• Authorized ASFI Construction to install fountain liners at The Harbor for $368,547.43 (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from Agricultural to Single-Family 16 for 1204 Marilyn Jayne Lane (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Council

The Rockwall City Council will hold an executive session to discuss legal matters, property transactions, and board appointments. After reconvening, the council will consider routine consent agenda items and hold public hearings on several specific‑use permits and zoning changes. Action items include a resolution to rename Sids Road, a concession renewal with Sail with Scott, the 2026 Park Master Plan, the SH‑66 Boat Ramp Grant project, and updates to the Comprehensive Plan.

• Z2026-015 – Specific Use Permit for a single‑family home on 1.59‑acre lot at 451 Cornelius Road
• Z2026-021 – Zoning change from Agricultural to Light Industrial for 9.94‑acre tract at 4571 SH‑276
• Z2026-024 – Zoning change from Commercial to Heavy Commercial for 1.50‑acre tract at 960 Sids Road
• Z2026-025 – Specific Use Permit for a freestanding commercial antenna on 0.40‑acre site west of John King Blvd north of FM‑552
• Resolution to rename Sids Road to Rayburn Way

Mayor Pro Tem Moeller moved to appoint Caren Williams to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and the motion passed 7‑0. The council then approved the entire consent agenda, which included specific‑use permits for two residential infill parcels, zoning changes from agricultural to light industrial and from commercial to heavy commercial, a commercial antenna permit, and a final plat for a new lot. All consent‑agenda items were adopted by a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Appointed Caren Williams to Planning & Zoning Commission (7‑0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for 1.59‑acre lot at 451 Cornelius Rd (7‑0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for 1.59‑acre lot at 401 Cornelius Rd (7‑0)
• Approved zoning change from Agricultural to Light Industrial for 9.9398‑acre tract at 4571 SH‑276 (7‑0)
• Approved zoning change from Commercial to Heavy Commercial for 1.50‑acre tract at 960 Sids Rd (7‑0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for commercial antenna on 0.40‑acre tract near John King Blvd (7‑0)
• Approved Final Plat for 0.15‑acre lot at 213 S. Clark St (7‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on a final plat for 213 S. Clark Street and a site plan for an amenity center at Southside Hills Subdivision. The body will also discuss several future zoning changes and site plans for commercial developments, including a restaurant and office buildings.

• Final Plat approval for 213 S. Clark Street (0.15 acres)
• Site Plan for Southside Hills Subdivision Amenity Center (1.099 acres)
• Minor Waiver for 107 N. Goliad Street and Fence Standard Exception for 403-B S. Clark Street
• Proposed zoning changes for 1204 Marilyn Jayne Lane and 520 Cornelius Road
• Site plan discussions for a restaurant at Park Hills Blvd and John King Blvd

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved a minor waiver for 107 N. Goliad Street (MIS2026-009) and an exception to fence standards at 403‑B S. Clark Street (MIS2026-010), each by 5‑0. Commissioners also elected David Schoen as Vice‑Chairman, also by 5‑0. Upcoming public hearings on zoning changes and a specific use permit are scheduled for June 9, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved MIS2026-009 minor waiver (5-0)
• Approved MIS2026-010 fence exception (5-0)
• Elected David Schoen as Vice‑Chairman (5-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Rockwall Architectural Review Board will discuss and decide on five site‑plan requests, including an office/warehouse on a 4.07‑acre Light Industrial lot and a restaurant with drive‑through on a 2.5‑acre Planned Development parcel. Each item requires board action to approve the plans and any needed variances. The meeting also includes an open forum for public comments.

• SP2026-013: Office/Warehouse on 4.07‑acre Lot 9, Block B, Fit Sport Life Addition (Light Industrial)
• SP2026-014: Office building on 4.654‑acre Lot 1, Block A, JBR2 Addition (General Retail) at 5133 S. FM‑549
• SP2026-015: Strip Retail Center on 0.976‑acre Lot 8, Block A, Sky Ridge Addition (Commercial) at 2200 Ridge Road (FM‑740)
• SP2026-017: Two Commercial/Retail buildings on 3.854‑acre portion of Tract 5‑3, PD‑45 (General Retail) near John King Blvd and SH‑276
• SP2026-018: Restaurant with drive‑through on 2.50‑acre Lot 1, Block A, Boardwalk Development (Planned Development PD‑71) at Park Hills Blvd and John King Blvd

The Architectural Review Board reviewed five site‑plan applications and provided specific design suggestions for each. The board did not approve any plans, instead requiring revised elevations before further consideration. Updated drawings will be re‑examined at the next meeting on June 9, 2026.

• Reviewed SP2026-013; suggested raising parapets or adding a pony wall to hide RTUs; pending revision
• Reviewed SP2026-014; suggested parapets, dash‑in RTUs, increased articulation, and roof/massing changes; pending revision
• Reviewed SP2026-015; suggested enclosing parapet, removing stone from brick tops, and fully screening RTUs; pending revision
• Reviewed SP2026-017; suggested meeting overlay standards and using unpainted accent brick; pending revision
• Reviewed SP2026-018; suggested providing a roof plan and dash‑in RTUs; pending revision

City Council

The Rockwall City Council will meet to discuss several executive‑session matters, swear in newly elected members, and consider routine consent‑agenda items. Key decisions include authorizing a $1,000,000 interlocal agreement with Rockwall County for the Lakeside Village Drive bridge design, a purchase agreement up to $175,000 with Fuquay, Inc. for water‑sewer services, and a resolution to suspend Si Energy Gas’s rate‑change application. The council will also hold public hearings on multiple zoning changes and specific‑use permits across the city.

• Authorize a $1,000,000 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Rockwall County for Lakeside Village Drive bridge design (funded by 2018 Roadway Bonds).
• Authorize up to $175,000 purchase orders with Fuquay, Inc. for the FY2026 Water/Sewer Fund Wastewater Operating Budget.
• Suspend the June 8, 2026 effective date of Si Energy Gas, LLC’s rate‑change application and appoint attorneys to negotiate.
• Consider Z2026‑014 zoning change for a 47.37‑acre Planned Development District 46 tract at the northeast corner of Corporate Crossing and SH‑276.
• Public hearing on Z2026‑011 Specific Use Permit for outside storage adjacent to IH‑30 on a 4.4317‑acre Light Industrial parcel at 2260 E. IH‑30.

The council voted 7‑0 to rename Mark Moeller as Mayor Pro Tem. Later, the council approved the entire consent agenda, including minutes, a resolution on Si Energy Gas, a subdivision plat, a $175,000 water contract, and a $1,000,000 bridge agreement, also by a 7‑0 vote.

• Renamed Mark Moeller as Mayor Pro Tem (7-0)
• Approved May 4 council minutes (7-0)
• Approved May 11 special meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved resolution suspending Si Energy Gas rate change (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Saddle Star South Subdivision Phase 3 (7-0)
• Authorized $175,000 water/sewer purchase order (7-0)
• Authorized $1,000,000 interlocal bridge agreement (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Rockwall Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a series of public‑hearing items, including specific use permits for storage, residential infill, a church, a golf driving range, and a commercial antenna. The most significant item is a zoning change application to rezone a 9.9398‑acre agricultural parcel to Light Industrial. The commission will also address a consent agenda, approve April minutes, and hear a director’s report on recent case outcomes.

• Z2026-021: Request to change zoning from Agricultural (AG) to Light Industrial (LI) for a 9.9398‑acre tract at 4571 SH‑276.
• Z2026-011: Specific Use Permit for outside storage at 2260 E. IH‑30 (4.4317‑acre Light Industrial site).
• Z2026-015: Specific Use Permit for a single‑family home on 1.59‑acre lot at 451 Cornelius Road.
• Z2026-017: Specific Use Permit for a golf driving range with a structure over 60 ft on 39.525‑acre Commercial site at Sids Road and S. Goliad Street.
• Z2026-025: Specific Use Permit for a freestanding commercial antenna on a 0.40‑acre PD‑80 site west of John King Boulevard.

The commission approved the consent agenda and minutes for the April 28 meeting. It voted to table a church use permit case until June 9. It then approved a Specific Use Permit for a golf driving range and related entertainment facilities on a 39.525‑acre parcel, with a 3‑2 vote. The approval moves the project to the City Council for final decision.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes for April 28, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Tabled Z2026-016 (church/house of worship) to June 9, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Z2026-017 Specific Use Permit for golf driving range and entertainment center (3-2)

City Council

This special meeting has one action item: a resolution to canvass and confirm the returns of the May 2, 2026 general and special municipal elections, which elected council members for Places 2, 4, and 6 and considered charter amendments. The agenda also includes an open forum for public comment on any topic not on the agenda. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Discuss and consider approval of a resolution canvassing election returns for the May 2, 2026 municipal elections (Places 2, 4, 6) and charter amendments

The Rockwall City Council voted to approve a resolution that accepts the canvassing of the May 2, 2026 municipal election returns and declares the results. The motion passed unanimously with four ayes and zero nays. The resolution also acknowledges that all seven charter amendment propositions were approved by voters and that Mark Moeller, John Hagaman, and Anna Campbell were elected to two‑year council terms.

• Approved resolution to canvass election returns and declare results (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

City Council

The City Council will discuss several zoning changes, replats, and contract approvals. Key items include a significant change order for a road project and updates to city development fees.

• Change order for W. Boydstun and Forest Trace Reconstruction Project in the amount of $1,887,423.00
• Contract for 79 additional parking spaces at The Harbor in the amount of $285,000
• Budget amendment for Convention & Visitors' Bureau (CVB) Operations of $270,200.00
• Public hearing for a Specific Use Permit for outside storage at 2260 E. IH-30
• Ordinance to update the City’s development related application fees

The Rockwall City Council voted 7‑0 to approve the entire consent agenda, which included updates to park regulations, the development fee schedule, a $1,887,423 change order for the W. Boydstun and Forest Trace Reconstruction Project, a $285,000 purchase order for a parking lot at The Harbor, and three replat requests. All items on the consent agenda were adopted without dissent. No action resulted from the earlier executive session, and two public‑hearing items were postponed to the May 18 meeting.

• Approved minutes from the April 20, 2026 council meeting (7‑0)
• Approved park ordinance amendment clarifying regulated activities (7‑0)
• Approved amendment to the development fee schedule (7‑0)
• Approved $1,887,423 change order with Maya Underground Contractors for reconstruction project (7‑0)
• Approved $285,000 purchase order to B&B Concrete for Harbor parking lot (7‑0)
• Approved replat for Lot 5, Block A, Las Primeras Addition (7‑0)
• Approved replat for Lot 4, Block A, RECCampus Addition (7‑0)
• Approved replat for Lot 2, Block A, YMCA Addition (7‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on multiple development requests, including specific use permits, replats, and a zoning change. Items range from a 32.835‑acre commercial replat to a 21.378‑acre YMCA addition and a 98.198‑acre residential subdivision site plan. The agenda also includes a request to rezone a 9.9398‑acre agricultural parcel to Light Industrial.

• Z2026-021: Rezone 9.9398‑acre tract at 4571 SH‑276 from Agricultural to Light Industrial.
• P2026-014: Replat 32.835‑acre Lot 4, Block A, REC Campus Addition for Commercial and Heavy Commercial uses at Mims Road and S. Goliad Street.
• P2026-016: Replat 21.378‑acre YMCA addition (Lot 2, Block A) at 1210 N. Goliad Street.
• SP2026-008: Site plan for Erwin Farms Subdivision – 123 residential lots on 98.198‑acre tract (tabled to May 12).
• Z2026-017: Specific Use Permit for a 39.525‑acre golf driving range with a structure over 60 ft at Rockwall Hospital Addition.

The commission approved the consent agenda unanimously (7‑0). Two public hearing items—22026-011 (Specific Use Permit) and 22026-014 (Zoning Change)—were both motioned to be tabled until May 12 and passed unanimously (7‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Tabled SUP request 22026-011 until May 12 (7-0)
• Tabled zoning change request 22026-014 until May 12 (7-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Rockwall County Architectural Review Board will discuss and consider SP2026-012, a site‑plan request by Paul Cragun of Cumulus Design for Sam Mota of MGD 276 Business Park, LLC. The proposal is for a commercial/office building on a 3.8‑acre tract at the northwest corner of Old SH‑276 and T. L. Townsend Drive, zoned Planned Development District 10 within the SH‑276 Overlay. Staff comments identify required variances and design conditions, and the board must decide whether to approve the plan, request variances, or deny the application.

• Review of site‑plan SP2026-012 for a commercial/office building on a 3.8‑acre tract at Old SH‑276 & T. L. Townsend Drive
• Staff‑identified variances needed for four‑sided architecture, primary articulation, natural stone, landscape buffers, tree planting, residential adjacency, and parking layout
• Design requirements include underground utilities, 5‑ft sidewalk, 8‑ft trail, 48 parking spaces (plus 2 handicap), 15‑ft landscape buffers, and lighting limits
• Deadline to address all comments by 3:00 PM on May 5 2026; failure results in automatic denial and new application fee
• Scheduled meetings: Planning & Zoning work session on April 28 2026 and public hearing on May 12 2026

The board reviewed the site plan for a commercial/office building on a 3.8‑acre parcel in Planned Development District 10. The board recommended that the applicant satisfy the requirements of the SH‑276 Overlay District. No vote tally was recorded.

• Recommended applicant meet SH‑276 Overlay District requirements (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Rockwall City Council will hold an executive session to discuss board appointments and a possible downtown real‑property transaction. The public portion includes a Safe Digging Month proclamation, a consent agenda with several zoning permits and plats, and public‑hearing items on zoning changes and a fee‑schedule amendment. The Council will also consider a resolution to acquire a small access easement for health, fire and safety purposes.

• Award annual sewer odor control contract to Pencco Inc., not to exceed $350,000 for FY 2026.
• Consider Specific Use Permit for a single‑family home on 0.150‑acre at 213 S. Clark Street (Z2026-008).
• Consider Preliminary Plat for Phase 3 of Saddle Star South Subdivision (P2026-008).
• Public hearing on zoning change for Emerson Farms Subdivision (Z2026-013).
• Resolution to acquire a 0.0083‑acre (360 sq ft) access easement for health, fire, and safety.

The Rockwall City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and purchase land in the Southside District for a new fire station, voting 7‑0. It also reappointed Rick Crowley to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board and appointed Ashley Griswold to the Main Street Advisory Board, each by a 7‑0 vote. The council adopted an ordinance clarifying park hours and approved a $350,000 sewer‑odor control contract, both unanimously. A specific‑use permit for a single‑family home on 0.150‑acre was approved with a 6‑1 vote.

• Authorized City Manager to finalize purchase of Southside District land for fire station (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Reappointed Rick Crowley to North Texas Municipal Water District Board (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Appointed Ashley Griswold to Main Street Advisory Board (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved ordinance amending park hours in Chapter 30 (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved sewer odor control contract up to $350,000 (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Specific Use Permit (Z2026-008) for residential infill at 213 S. Clark St. (6 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved minutes from the April 6, 2026 council meeting (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved ordinance amending Municipal Code (Chapter 30) (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will hold a public hearing to consider a Small Matching Grant request for a front yard fence replacement. The board will also receive an update on historic projects from the Historic Preservation Officer.

• Public hearing for case H2026-002: Small Matching Grant up to $1,000 for fence replacement at 507 E. Rusk Street
• Approval of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update from Historic Preservation Officer Ryan Miller regarding historic projects

The board approved the minutes from the March 19, 2026 HPAB meeting by a 5‑0 vote. Board Member Webb recused herself from the grant request discussion. The board then approved the Small Matching Grant request (H2026-002) for a front‑yard fence at 507 E. Rusk Street with a 3‑1 vote, Chairman Miller dissenting. No public comments were received on the grant request.

• Approved March 19, 2026 HPAB minutes (5-0)
• Board Member Webb recused from H2026-002 consideration
• Approved Small Matching Grant for 507 E. Rusk St. (3-1, Chairman dissent)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will discuss site plans for a Raising Cane's restaurant expansion at 1114 E. IH-30 and a general retail building at 4853 S. Goliad Street. The board will review building elevations and provide recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Review site plan for Raising Cane's expansion at 1114 E. IH-30 (SP2026-009)
• Review site plan for Creekside Commons Crossing retail building at 4853 S. Goliad Street (SP2026-010)
• ARB to review revised building elevations for Raising Cane's drive-through canopies
• Public forum for comments limited to three minutes per speaker
• Meeting held at City Hall, 385 South Goliad Street

The Architectural Review Board voted 4‑0 to recommend approval of the building elevations for a Raising Cane’s restaurant on a 2.951‑acre parcel at 1114 E. IH‑30. The board also voted 4‑0 to recommend approval of the building elevations for a general retail building at 4853 S. Goliad Street. Both motions passed with three board members absent.

• Approved recommendation for Raising Cane’s building elevations (4-0)
• Approved recommendation for Creekside Commons retail building elevations (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use requests, including a specific-use permit for outside storage on a 4.43‑acre parcel at 2260 E. IH‑30. It will also consider zoning changes for the 138.79‑acre Emerson Farms Subdivision (PD‑76) and a 47.37‑acre commercial parcel at the northeast corner of Corporate Crossing and SH‑276 (PD‑46). Additional items include a text amendment to the development fee schedule and a site‑plan approval for a general‑retail building on a 1.412‑acre lot at 4853 S. Goliad Street.

• Z2026-011: Specific Use Permit for outside storage on a 4.4317‑acre tract at 2260 E. IH‑30 (Light Industrial/Commercial district).
• Z2026-013: Zoning change amendment (PD‑76) for Emerson Farms Subdivision, a 138.79‑acre tract east of Dowell Road near SH‑276.
• Z2026-014: Zoning change amendment (PD‑46) for a 47.37‑acre commercial parcel at the northeast corner of Corporate Crossing and SH‑276.
• Z2026-012: Text amendment to Section 10, Fee Schedule, of Article 11 of the Unified Development Code to update development‑related fees.
• SP2026-010: Site‑plan approval for a general‑retail building on a 1.412‑acre parcel at 4853 S. Goliad Street (Commercial district, SH‑205 Overlay).

The commission approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes and three development plat requests. It then conditionally approved SP2026-009, a site plan for a Raising Cane’s restaurant, with the Architectural Review Board’s recommendation to wrap canopy supports in stone. The specific‑use permit request 22026-0114 was tabled until the April 28, 2026 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, P2026-008, P2026-011, P2026-012) (7‑0)
• Conditionally approved SP2026-009 site plan for Raising Cane’s (7‑0)
• Tabled SUP request 22026-0114 to April 28, 2026 meeting (7‑0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will vote on the minutes from the March 3, 2026 meeting. It will discuss and consider a request from Pat Atkins of KPA Consulting for approval of a Preliminary Plat for Phase 3 of the Saddle Star South Subdivision, a 14.995‑acre tract with 26 single‑family lots, and the associated cash‑in‑lie and pro‑rata equipment fees totaling $64,406.94. The board will also consider a Final Plat and a Site Plan for the Erwin Farms Subdivision, which would create 123 residential lots on a 98.198‑acre tract. Finally, the board will review park‑amenities concepts from Freese & Nichols and make a recommendation to City Council on the Master Plan A & B.

• Approve minutes from the March 3, 2026 Parks & Recreation Board meeting
• Approve Preliminary Plat for Phase 3 of Saddle Star South Subdivision (26 lots, 14.995 acres) with fees totaling $64,406.94
• Approve Final Plat for Erwin Farms Subdivision (123 lots, 98.198 acres)
• Approve Site Plan for Erwin Farms Subdivision (123 lots, 98.198 acres)
• Review park‑amenities concepts and recommend Master Plan A & B to City Council

The board approved the March 3, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. It recommended that City Council accept the preliminary plat for Phase 3 of Saddle Star South with $64,406.94 in fees. It also recommended Council approve the final plat for Erwin Farms Subdivision with $407,486.70 in fees for park development. Additional recommendations were made to accept the Erwin Farms site plan and the city’s Master Plan for future parks.

• Approved March 3, 2026 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Council accept preliminary plat for Phase 3 Saddle Star South; fees $64,406.94 (unanimous)
• Recommended Council accept final plat for Erwin Farms Subdivision; fees $407,486.70 (6-0)
• Recommended Council accept Erwin Farms site plan (trail and sidewalk conditions) (unanimous)
• Recommended Council accept Master Plan A&B concepts for future park development (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a zoning change for a 77.80-acre tract near Justin Road and consider several specific use permits for residential construction. The body will also review updated fee schedules and a wholesale water purchase contract in executive session.

• Zoning change for 77.80 acres north of Justin Road from Agricultural and Light Industrial to Planned Development
• Updated fee schedule for Permit, Health and Misc. fees
• Updated cash-in-lieu of land and pro-rata equipment fees for Park Land Dedication
• Specific Use Permit for a single-family home at 213 S. Clark Street
• Discussion of the 66 Boat Ramp Grant Project

The council voted 7-0 to let the City Manager finalize a water supply contract with the City of Heath. It also approved the entire consent agenda, including updates to park land fees and several specific use permits and replat requests. A public hearing item for a residential infill permit was approved 5-2.

• Authorized City Manager to finalize water supply contract with Heath (7-0)
• Approved entire Consent Agenda (items 1‑7) (7-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for detached garage at 1982 Sterling Court (2nd reading) (vote not recorded, passed with Consent Agenda)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for residential infill at 2592 FM‑549 (2nd reading) (vote not recorded, passed with Consent Agenda)
• Approved Replat for 194‑224 Ranch Trail (Commercial) (vote not recorded, passed with Consent Agenda)
• Approved Replat for 3400 Discovery Boulevard (Light Industrial) (vote not recorded, passed with Consent Agenda)
• Approved updated fee schedule for permits, health and miscellaneous fees (vote not recorded, passed with Consent Agenda)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for residential infill at 213 S. Clark Street (1st reading) (5-2)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will decide on replats, a front yard fence exception, and site plans for a restaurant and office conversion. The body will also discuss a proposed update to the city's development application fee schedule and several zoning changes.

• Proposed text amendment to update the City's development related application fee schedule
• Site plan for a restaurant with drive-through at 1011 S. Goliad Street
• Site plan to convert a home to an office building at 1209 N. Goliad Street
• Final plat for Erwin Farms Subdivision consisting of 123 residential lots
• Zoning change request for a 138.79-acre tract at Emerson Farms Subdivision

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda, including the March 10 minutes, by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a front‑yard fence exception (MIS2026-004) by 7‑0. The commission approved a restaurant site plan (SP2026-005) on the condition that the light pole be reduced to 20 feet, also by 7‑0. Finally, it approved a site‑plan to convert a single‑family home to office use (SP2026-007) by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (including March 10 minutes) (7-0)
• Approved front‑yard fence exception (MIS2026-004) (7-0)
• Approved restaurant site plan with 20‑ft light pole condition (SP2026-005) (7-0)
• Approved office conversion site plan (SP2026-007) (7-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Rockwall County Architectural Review Board will discuss and consider a site‑plan request for an existing Raising Cane’s restaurant with a drive‑through on a 2.951‑acre parcel at 1114 E. IH‑30, located in Light Industrial and Commercial districts within the IH‑30 Corridor Overlay. The board will also review a site‑plan request for a general‑retail building at 4853 S. Goliad Street (Creekside Commons Crossing) on a 1.412‑acre lot in the Commercial district within the SH‑205 Corridor Overlay. An open forum will allow members of the public to address the board for up to three minutes each, after which the board may adjourn into executive session.

• Review and possible approval of Raising Cane’s site plan (SP2026-009) at 1114 E. IH‑30
• Review and possible approval of Creekside Commons retail site plan (SP2026-010) at 4853 S. Goliad Street
• Open forum for public comments (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Potential adjournment into executive session per Texas Government Code §551.071
• Discussion of any other agenda items listed by the Planning and Zoning Commission

The Architectural Review Board reviewed a site plan for a Raising Cane’s restaurant and asked the applicant to provide elevation drawings for the proposed canopies. The board also reviewed a site plan for a Creekside Commons retail building and recommended using nichiha material, adding storefront glass on the rear and south sides, and keeping the decorative pots shown. No approvals or denials were issued.

• Requested canopy elevation drawings for Raising Cane’s site plan (SP2026-009)
• Recommended design changes (nichiha material, storefront glass, decorative pots) for Creekside Commons site plan (SP2026-010)

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will consider a public hearing request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior improvements on a medium‑contributing property at 703 N. Goliad Street. The board will also approve the minutes from its January 15, 2026 meeting and receive an update from the Historic Preservation Officer. An open forum will allow brief public comments, and the board may adjourn to executive session.

• Public hearing item H2026-001 – request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior improvements at 703 N. Goliad Street
• Consent agenda – approval of minutes from the January 15, 2026 HPAB meeting
• Open forum – public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
• Discussion item – update from Historic Preservation Officer (Ryan Miller) on historic projects
• Possible adjournment to executive session under Texas Local Government Code §55.071

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board approved the Certificate of Appropriateness (H2026-001) for exterior improvements at 703 N. Goliad Street by a vote of 4‑1, with Chairman Tiffany Miller dissenting. The board also approved the consent agenda, including the minutes from the January 15, 2026 HPAB meeting, by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda minutes for Jan 15, 2026 HPAB meeting (6-0)
• Approved H2026-001 Certificate of Appropriateness for 703 N. Goliad St (4-1, Chairman dissenting)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts and zoning requests. Key items include dock repairs at The Harbor and a street reimagining project. The body will also consider multiple specific use permits for residential infill and a large zoning change for commercial and industrial use.

• Contract for The Harbor dock repairs and wave attenuator installation with All-In Marine for $2,881,905 plus $278,095 contingency
• Contract with MESA for the North Goliad Street Reimagining Project for $1,999,825 plus $20,000 contingency
• Zoning change request for a 77.80-acre tract on the northside of Justin Road from Agricultural and Light Industrial to Planned Development
• Proposed reduction of City Extraterritorial Jurisdiction by releasing approximately 268.220 acres adjacent to FM-548
• Ordinance to update cash-in-lieu of land and pro-rata equipment fees for park land dedication

The council approved all four items on the consent agenda, including purchase orders for Harbordock repairs and a North Goliad Street re‑imagining contract. It also approved two specific‑use permits: one for residential infill at 214 Blanche Drive and another for a detached garage at 1982 Sterling Court. No action was taken from the executive session.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑4, including $2,881,905 Harbordock repairs contract and park land dedication amendment (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda item 5 for North Goliad Street Reimagining Project ($1,999,825 + $20,000 contingency) (7‑0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for residential infill at 214 Blanche Drive, Lot 846‑AO (7‑0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for detached garage at 1982 Sterling Court, Lot 21 (7‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on seven zoning cases, including a Planned Development plan for townhomes and a request to rezone land for commercial use. The commission will also discuss two site plans and review outcomes from previous City Council meetings.

• Public hearing for a Planned Development plan for 31 townhomes on Glen Hill Way
• Public hearing to rezone 77.8 acres for commercial and light industrial use
• Public hearing for a Specific Use Permit for a major auto repair garage
• Discussion of a site plan for a strip retail center on Ridge Road
• Discussion of a site plan for an office/warehouse building on Whitmore Drive

The commission approved a specific use permit for a detached garage on 1982 Sterling Court (5‑0) and approved a specific use permit for a single‑family home on 2592 FM‑549 (5‑0). It also voted to withdraw the planned‑development application for 31 residential lots on Lot 4, Block A, Harbor Village Addition (5‑0). The consent agenda, including minutes from the February 24 meeting, was approved unanimously (5‑0). No other items received a final decision.

• Approved Z2026-004 specific‑use permit for detached garage (5‑0)
• Approved Z2026-006 specific‑use permit for single‑family home (5‑0)
• Withdrawn 22026-005 planned‑development application for 31 lots (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda minutes for February 24 meeting (5‑0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will discuss and consider a request by Henry Nguyen Consulting on behalf of Beauty Legacy to approve a site plan for a strip retail center on a 0.976‑acre parcel at 2200 Ridge Road. The proposal includes a ~7,873 SF multi‑tenant retail building and seeks variances and exceptions to the Unified Development Code. The board’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission for final action.

• Site plan request for a 0.976‑acre strip retail center at 2200 Ridge Road (Lot 8, Block A, Sky Ridge Addition)
• Proposed ~7,873 SF multi‑tenant retail building
• Variance requested for architectural elements: only three of four required elements
• Exception requested for headlight screening in parking adjacent to the street
• Exception requested for rear‑row tree planting along the property perimeter

The Architectural Review Board reviewed the building elevations for a proposed strip retail center on a 0.976‑acre parcel at 2200 Ridge Road. The board voted 4‑0 to recommend denial of the site plan. The recommendation was made despite three board members being absent.

• Recommended denial of strip retail center site plan (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss updating the municipal code regarding park land dedication. The board is considering recommending new pro-rata equipment and land fees to the City Council based on a recent market study.

• Proposed increase of vacant land price from $75,000 to $77,500 per acre
• Proposed Pro-Rata Equipment Fee of $701,250 for a fully developed neighborhood park
• Proposed ordinance amending Article II, Park Land Dedication, of Chapter 38 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances
• Review of minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting

The Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting. The board also approved an amendment to Article II of the Municipal Code that updates the cash‑in‑lie land fee to $77,500 per acre and revises equipment fees for neighborhood parks, passing by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Jan 6, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amendment updating land fee to $77,500 per acre and revising equipment fees (6-0)

City Council

The Rockwall City Council will consider several items, including a text amendment to the Unified Development Code to allow a Banquet Facility/Event Hall in a Light Industrial district (second reading). They will also authorize contracts for park renovations, a landscaping renewal, and a joint elections agreement, and hold a public hearing on a residential infill specific use permit.

• Z2026-001: Text amendment to permit a Banquet Facility/Event Hall in a Light Industrial district (2nd reading)
• Authorize purchase orders for Chandler Park soccer field renovation up to $175,000
• Authorize renewal of SLM Landscaping contract for $168,858 from the Parks Operations Budget
• Authorize Joint Elections Agreement & Contract for May 2, 2026 General and Special Elections
• Public hearing on Z2026-002: Specific Use Permit for residential infill at 214 Blanche Drive

The Rockwall City Council approved the full consent agenda, which includes several ordinances, a joint elections agreement, and contracts for park and landscaping projects (6‑0, 1 absent). The council also approved a Specific Use Permit for a new single‑family home on 214 Blanche Drive (6‑0, 1 absent). Finally, it approved a special request to reduce the front‑yard building setback on 606 Ross Street (6‑0, 1 absent). No actions were taken on the executive‑session items.

• Approved consent agenda items (ordinance, elections agreement, park contracts) – vote 6 ayes, 1 absent
• Approved Z2026-002 Specific Use Permit for residential infill at 214 Blanche Drive – vote 6 ayes, 1 absent
• Approved MIS2026-003 special request to reduce front‑yard setback at 606 Ross Street – vote 6 ayes, 1 absent
• Took no action on executive‑session matters

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will discuss and consider two site‑plan applications: one for an office/warehouse building on a 0.45‑acre Light Industrial lot at 855 Whitmore Drive, and another for a restaurant with drive‑through on a 0.348‑acre Commercial lot at 1011 S. Goliad Street. Both items require board action and may involve variances, such as a reduced landscape buffer for the Whitmore Drive project. The meeting also includes an open forum for public comments.

• SP2026-002 – Review of site‑plan request for Office/Warehouse at 855 Whitmore Drive (0.45 acre, Light Industrial)
• SP2026-005 – Review of site‑plan request for Restaurant with drive‑through at 1011 S. Goliad Street (0.348 acre, Commercial, SH‑205 Overlay)
• Requested variance: five‑foot landscape buffer instead of the required ten‑foot buffer for Whitmore Drive site

The Architectural Review Board voted 3‑0 to recommend approval of the building elevations for a Light Industrial office/warehouse at 855 Whitmore Drive, subject to five specific conditions. The Board also voted 3‑0 to recommend approval of a restaurant site plan with drive‑through at 1011 S. Goliad Street. Both motions were passed while four board members were absent.

• Recommended approval of building elevations for 855 Whitmore Drive with five conditions (3-0)
• Recommended approval of restaurant site plan at 1011 S. Goliad Street (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a consent agenda, approve minutes from the February 10 meeting, and hold public hearings on multiple specific use permits. Action items include discussion of site plans for a strip retail center, an office/warehouse building, and a restaurant with a drive‑through. The commission will also review variances and special requests such as a fence material exception and a front‑yard setback reduction.

• Public hearing: Specific Use Permit for a major auto‑repair garage on a 0.90‑acre tract at the northeast corner of SH‑276 and T.L. Townsend Drive (Z2026-009).
• Public hearing: Specific Use Permit for residential infill on 0.165‑acre at 214 Blanche Drive (Z2026-002).
• Public hearing: Specific Use Permit for a detached garage on 1.4969‑acre at 1982 Sterling Court (Z2026-004).
• Action item: Site plan approval for a strip retail center on 0.976‑acre at 2200 Ridge Road (SP2025-042).
• Action item: Site plan approval for a restaurant with drive‑through on 0.348‑acre at 1011 S. Goliad Street (SP2026-005).

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda unanimously. It then approved the Specific Use Permit for residential infill at 214 Blanche Drive with a 7‑0 vote. The office/warehouse SIFE plan for 855 Whitmore Drive was tabled to the March 10 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. A fence‑material exception for 1223 Skylar Drive was denied without prejudice by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for 214 Blanche Drive (7-0)
• Tabled office/warehouse SIFE plan for 855 Whitmore Drive (7-0)
• Denied fence material exception for 1223 Skylar Drive (7-0)
• Postponed strip retail site plan for 2200 Ridge Road to March 10 (applicant request)

City Council

The City Council will discuss zoning changes, a final plat for the Juniper Subdivision, and a street renaming. The body is also considering the purchase of four police vehicles and a 'peace pole' for the downtown square.

• Purchase of four Police Department replacement vehicles for $269,981
• Zoning change for 11.155 acres at 602-610 S. Goliad Street and 103-127 Kenway Drive
• Final Plat for Phase 1 of the Juniper Subdivision (143.431 acres)
• Renaming Sam Houston Street to Sam Buffington Street
• Public hearing for Text Amendment to allow Banquet Facility/Event Hall in Light Industrial Districts

The council approved the consent agenda items, excluding the Juniper Subdivision final plat and the street‑renaming resolution, with a 7‑0 vote. Ordinance No. 26‑04 amending grease‑trap penalties and Ordinance No. 26‑05 changing zoning for First Baptist Church property were adopted. The Rockwall Police Department 2025 racial‑profiling report and purchase orders for four police vehicles totaling $269,981 were approved, along with $162,794 of General Fund reserves for those vehicles. Minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting were also approved, and no action resulted from the executive session.

• Approved Consent Agenda items except #4 (Juniper Subdivision final plat) and #6 (street renaming), vote 7‑0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 26‑04 amending grease‑trap penalties (up to $2,000 per offense)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 26‑05 changing zoning to Planned Development District for First Baptist Church property
• Approved Rockwall Police Department 2025 Racial Profiling Report
• Approved purchase orders totaling $269,981 for four police vehicles and related equipment
• Authorized use of $162,794 General Fund reserves for police vehicle replacement costs
• Approved minutes from the February 2, 2026 city council meeting
• No action taken as a result of the executive session

ART Commission

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to review a façade reimbursement application and receive committee and manager reports. The board will also act on the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting.

• Façade reimbursement application for J10 Design at 108 N. San Jacinto Street in the amount of $1,000.00
• Manager report on district grounds, maintenance, Rockwall Farmers Market, and San Jacinto Plaza Music Series

The Main Street Advisory Board approved a $1,000 façade reimbursement grant for J10 Design, passing the motion 6-0. The board also approved the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 6-0 motion. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $1,000 façade reimbursement grant for J10 Design (6-0)
• Approved December 16, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a code amendment for banquet facilities and a residential infill permit. The body will also consider site plans and plats for the Juniper Subdivision and a restaurant on S. Goliad Street.

• Text amendment to allow Banquet Facility/Event Hall use by Specific Use Permit in Light Industrial (LI) Districts
• Final Plat and Site Plan for Phase 1 of the Juniper Subdivision (143.431 acres) west of FM-549 and Wimberley Lane
• Specific Use Permit for residential infill at 214 Blanche Drive
• Amended Site Plan for a restaurant (2,000 SF or greater) with drive-through at 1801 S. Goliad Street
• Specific Use Permit for an accessory building at 1982 Sterling Court (staff requesting withdrawal)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a text amendment to the Unified Development Code allowing banquet facilities by specific use permit in Light Industrial districts (7‑0). It also approved the final plat and site plan for the Juniper Subdivision (6‑1) and denied a residential infill specific use permit because it lacked a two‑car garage (6‑1). The commission withdrew an accessory building permit request (7‑0).

• Approved text amendment Z2026-001 for banquet facilities in Light Industrial (7-0)
• Approved P2025-045 (Juniper Subdivision final plat) and SP2025-048 (site plan) (6-1, Roth dissenting)
• Denied Z2026-002 residential infill permit due to one‑car garage (6-1, Brock dissenting)
• Withdrawn Z2026-004 accessory building permit request (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Jan 27 meeting, pulling items 3 and 4 for further discussion (7-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will discuss and consider SP2026-001, an amended site‑plan request for the existing restaurant at 1801 S. Goliad Street to replace natural stone façade with thin‑brick. The board will review updated building elevations and the applicant’s compensatory measures before making a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The agenda also includes a brief public open forum.

• Review of amended site plan for Layne’s Chicken Fingers at 1801 S. Goliad St, 1.154‑acre commercial parcel in the SH‑205 Overlay
• Consideration of a variance to General Overlay District Standards for the façade material change
• Evaluation of compensatory measures: additional landscaping and upgraded dumpster enclosure with brick cladding and metal self‑latching gates
• Staff‑requested updated photometric plan to meet Unified Development Code lighting requirements
• Open forum for public comments (three‑minute limit per speaker)

The Architectural Review Board considered an amended site plan for a restaurant at 1801 S. Goliad Street. The board approved a motion to recommend approval of the building elevations, conditional on replacing the canvas canopies with metal canopies that match the mullions. The motion passed unanimously, 4‑0, with three members absent.

• Recommended approval of building elevations with condition to replace canvas canopies with metal canopies (4-0)

General

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will hold a public hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new fence. The board will also receive an update on historic projects from the Historic Preservation Officer.

• Public hearing for Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for a new fence at 408 Munson Street (H2025-022)
• Approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update from Historic Preservation Officer Ryan Miller regarding historic projects

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board adopted the consent agenda, approving the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for an eight‑foot cedar fence at 408 Munson Street, also by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes of Oct 20, 2025) – vote 5-0
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 408 Munson St fence – vote 5-0

ART Commission

The Rockwall Art Commission will review and act on the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will discuss the project pipeline, including updates on possible downtown mural locations, the USA 250 Mural Project, and mosaic tour progress. They will also review proposals for the Artist Spotlight Project and History Alive Project.

• Review and act on December 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on possible downtown mural locations
• Discussion of the USA 250 Mural Project
• Mosaic tour and mosaic tractor update
• Review of Artist Spotlight Project and History Alive Project

The Rockwall Art Commission approved the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 4-0 vote. The commission discussed potential mural locations, the USA 250 Mural Project, mosaic updates, and reviewed project proposals, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved December 2, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Rockwall City Council will meet to consider zoning changes for commercial and residential developments, approve a resolution calling a May 2, 2026, general election, and discuss a solid waste contract.

• Z2025-074: Specific Use Permit for a restaurant at 1011 S. Goliad Street
• Z2025-078: Zoning change to Planned Development District for 609 E. Rusk Street
• Resolution calling General Election for Places 2, 4, and 6 on May 2, 2026
• Resolution repealing Resolution #26-02 for an Advance Funding Agreement with TXDOT
• P2026-001: Replat approval for The Shores Country Club at 2600 Champions Drive

The council voted 6‑0 (1 absent) to appoint Dr. Catherine Casteel as an alternate member, promote Kerry Shepherd to a full voting member, and appoint Caren Williams as an alternate on the Board of Adjustments. The council also approved the entire consent agenda by a 6‑0 vote (1 absent), which included a specific use permit for a restaurant at 1011 S. Goliad St., a zoning change for the Rockwall Community Playhouse, election resolutions for May 2 2026, a new agreement with TxDOT for median landscaping on SH‑740, and several replat requests. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Appointed Dr. Catherine Casteel to fill an alternate Board of Adjustments seat (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Promoted Kerry Shepherd to full voting Board of Adjustments member (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Appointed Caren Williams as alternate Board of Adjustments member (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved consent agenda items including specific use permit for restaurant at 1011 S. Goliad St. (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved zoning change for Rockwall Community Playhouse at 609 E. Rusk St. (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved resolutions calling a general election and a special charter amendment election for May 2 2026 (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved new Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for SH‑740 median landscaping (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved multiple replat requests (The Shores Club House, Ridgeview Church, National Addition, Creekside Commons) (6‑0, 1 absent)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will discuss two development applications. The first is SP2025-043, a site plan for an office building and restaurant on a 5.104‑acre parcel at 1010‑1100 La Jolla Pointe Drive, including a variance request for the 20% stone façade requirement. The second is SP2026-001, an amended site plan for an existing restaurant with a drive‑through on a 1.154‑acre parcel at 1801 S. Goliad Street within the SH‑205 overlay. The board will decide whether to approve each request.

• SP2025-043: Review of site plan for office building and restaurant on 5.104‑acre at 1010‑1100 La Jolla Pointe Drive, Commercial (C) district, Scenic and IH‑30 overlays, with a variance request for stone façade.
• SP2026-001: Review of amended site plan for existing restaurant (2,000 SF or greater) with drive‑through on 1.154‑acre at 1801 S. Goliad Street, Commercial (C) district, SH‑205 overlay.

The board voted 4‑0 to recommend approval of a site plan for a 5.104‑acre office building and restaurant at 1010‑1100 La Jolla Pointe Drive. For an amended site plan for a restaurant with a drive‑through at 1801 S. Goliad Street, the board asked the applicant to add canopies over the windows and doors. No other actions were taken.

• Recommended approval of Site Plan SP2025-043 for office building and restaurant (4‑0 vote)
• Requested canopies be added to windows and doors for amended Site Plan SP2026-001

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several replats and a site plan for an office and restaurant. A public hearing is scheduled for a zoning change request for First Baptist Church Rockwall. The body will also discuss future permits for residential infill and an accessory building.

• Public hearing for zoning change of 11.155 acres at 602-610 S. Goliad Street and 103-127 Kenway Drive for First Baptist Church Rockwall
• Site plan approval for an office building and restaurant at 1010-1100 La Jolla Pointe Drive
• Special exception request for a front yard fence at 408 Munson Street
• Replat for 13.286 acres at the southwest corner of FM-549 and S. Goliad Street
• Replat for 8.96 acres at 2600 Champions Drive

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved its consent agenda, including the minutes from the Jan. 13 meeting, by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved the public‑hearing request Z2025‑075 to rezone the First Baptist Church site to a Planned Development District, also 5‑0. Finally, the commission approved a special‑exception fence request (MIS2026‑001) for 408 Munson Street, again by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Z2025-075 zoning change for First Baptist Church property (5-0)
• Approved MIS2026-001 front‑yard fence special exception at 408 Munson Street (5-0)

City Council

The Rockwall City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approvals for several contracts, interlocal agreements, and zoning plats. Items include a $197,697.15 sanitary sewer assessment contract, a $250,000 splash pad project, and a $728,470 one‑year landscaping contract renewal. The council will also hold public hearings on specific use permits and zoning changes for multiple parcels.

• Approve contract with Pipeline Analysis, LLC for sanitary sewer condition assessment – $197,697.15 (Water and Wastewater Funds)
• Approve contract with Splash Pad USA for Harry Myers Splash Ground project – up to $250,000 (Recreational Development Fund)
• Approve one‑year renewal contract with SLM Landscaping – $728,470 (Parks Operations Budget)
• Approve interlocal agreement with Rockwall County for jail services
• Public hearing on a Specific Use Permit for a restaurant with drive‑through at 1011 S. Goliad Street

The council authorized a Notice of Reverter for the property at the southwest corner of Davy Crockett and E. Ross Street (7‑0) and appointed Galen Hilliard to the Planning & Zoning Commission (6‑1). It approved the entire consent agenda, which included contracts for a sewer assessment, a splash‑pad project, landscaping services, an interlocal jail agreement, a TXDOT landscaping agreement, renaming a portion of E. Quail Run Road, and four land‑development plat approvals (7‑0). Finally, the council approved Specific Use Permit Z2025‑074 for a restaurant with a drive‑through at 1011 S. Goliad Street (7‑0).

• Authorized Notice of Reverter for SW corner of Davy Crockett & E. Ross St (7‑0)
• Appointed Galen Hilliard to Planning & Zoning Commission (6‑1)
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑11, covering contracts, agreements, road renaming, and four plat approvals (7‑0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit Z2025‑074 for restaurant with drive‑through at 1011 S. Goliad St (7‑0)

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will hold a public hearing to consider a Small Matching Grant request by Connie Ryan for a fence replacement on a non‑contributing property at 502 Williams Street in the Old Town Rockwall Historic District. The board will also approve the minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting and hear an update from the Historic Preservation Officer on ongoing historic projects. All items are on the agenda for the January 15, 2026 meeting.

• Approve minutes for the December 18, 2025 HPAB meeting (consent agenda).
• Public hearing to consider Small Matching Grant (up to $500) for fence at 502 Williams Street (case H2025-017).
• Discussion update from Historic Preservation Officer Ryan Miller on historic projects.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will discuss and consider the approval of five site plans for new commercial and industrial developments. These include a medical office, a retail center, and warehouse expansions.

• Site plan for a Medical Office Building at 1301 S. Goliad Street (1.4384 acres)
• Site plan for a Strip Retail Center at 2200 Ridge Road (0.976 acres)
• Site plan for an Office Building and Restaurant at 1010-1100 La Jolla Pointe Drive (5.104 acres)
• Amended site plan for warehouse expansion at 1575 Technology Way (2.11 acres)
• Amended site plan for warehouse expansion at 3400 Discovery Boulevard (41.04 acres)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission will approve minutes from its November meeting and review several plat and site‑plan applications. It will hold public hearings on specific use permits, including a restaurant drive‑through, and consider multiple zoning change requests. The agenda also includes discussion of site‑plan proposals for a medical office building and a large warehouse expansion.

• P2025-040: Final Plat approval for 14.7772‑acre Valk Addition (Light Industrial) at 4649 SH‑276
• Z2025-074: Specific Use Permit for a restaurant with drive‑through at 1011 S. Goliad Street
• Z2025-075: Zoning change request for First Baptist Church property (11.155‑acre) to Planned Development District
• SP2025-041: Site Plan approval for a Medical Office Building on 1.4384‑acre at 1301 S. Goliad Street
• SP2025-046: Amended Site Plan for expanding a warehouse on 41.04‑acre at 3400 Discovery Boulevard

Parks & Recreation Board

The Rockwall Parks & Recreation Board will first consider the minutes from its December 2, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss and potentially approve the Final Plat (P2025-045) for Phase 1 of the Juniper Subdivision, located west of FM‑549 and Wimberley Lane. The board will also review the site plan (SP2025-048) for the same subdivision and recommend acceptance of a proposed public parkland dedication and the collection of pro‑rata equipment fees.

• Approve minutes from the December 2, 2025 Parks Board meeting
• Approve Final Plat (P2025-045) for Phase 1 Juniper Subdivision
• Approve site plan (SP2025-048) for Phase 1 Juniper Subdivision
• Assess pro‑rata equipment fees of $565.36 per lot, total $110,235.30 for 195 lots
• Recommend acceptance of a ~23‑acre public parkland dedication

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposed text amendment to the Unified Development Code to allow Banquet Facility/Event Hall land use by Specific Use Permit in Light Industrial Districts. This follows a request regarding a property owned by Ron Hawkins of Land Art of Rockwall (Honey Locus Farms).

• Proposed text amendment to allow Banquet Facility/Event Hall in Light Industrial (LI) Districts via Specific Use Permit
• Selection of MESA for the North Goliad Street Reimagining Project
• Ordinance amending Code of Ordinances Chapter 10 (Buildings) and Chapter 44 (Utilities) regarding backflow assembly testing
• Executive session to discuss appointments to city regulatory boards and commissions