Rockwall Main Street Manager Bethany Golden – Episode #2
Richard meets with Bethany Golden, Rockwall’s Main Street manager, to find out more about the Main Street program and how it will impact “The Square.”
Bethany Golden – bgolden@rockwall.com | 972-772-6400
Official Rockwall Mainstreet website: http://mainstreet.rockwall.com
Read MoreLake Rockwall Estates annexed
The City Council approved annexation of Lake Rockwall Estates on a 6-1 vote last month. Lake Rockwall Estates is 334.8 acres at the southern end of the City. The area is bounded by FM 3097 on the south, County Line Road on the east and Tubbs Road on the west. There are about 2,800 residents in the area.
Source: Rockwall City Notes
Read MoreResidents upset with zoning
Despite the motion to continue the public hearing on Cobblestone Farms’ townhomes to the next regular Heath City Council meeting, residents spoke against the proposed townhomes at the April 20 council meeting.
Mayor Pro-Tem Robert Hille, filling in for the absent Mayor John Ratcliffe, began the discussion by pointing out the zoning change requests were originally put on the agenda for public hearing, but the request concerning the townhomes had not made it out of planning and zoning.
Though it was made clear that no decision could be made on the subject, seven residents spoke about the townhomes. Five of them were opposed to the proposed zoning change.
City Attorney Pete Eckert suggested that both public discussions be continued to the meeting on May 18.
Hille suggested that all zoning requests for Cobblestone Farms, including the previously approved first phase, be reviewed as a single package.
“I find it difficult to separate phase one and two,” Hille said. “You can’t do a traffic study of one without the other. I would feel more comfortable if this went back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
Councilmember Karen Lewis agreed and entered the motion to continue the public hearings. The council carried the motion unanimously.
In other action, the council approved an extension of the final plats for Buffalo Creek Country Club Estates phase 10 and 11. The council also approved the preliminary plat for the Equestrian on Buffalo Creek.
Finally, resident Mart Higginbotham complained to the City Council about the Shepherd’s Glen Wastewater Treatment Plant, that had been abandoned on his property. Higginbotham is upset that the North Texas Municipal Water District has not removed the plant.
“I can’t take it out,” said Higginbotham. “I supported it when it went in there. Now that treatment plant has been benefiting you for so many years. When it was brought online it was used for Buffalo Creek and Shepherd’s Glen.
“It’s been shut down for 10 months now. I’ve called (the North Texas Municipal Water District), I’ve called the attorney general, and I’m not getting any help.”
City Manager Ed Thatcher responded that he had looked into the situation and the NTMWD is planning to remove the plant.
“North Texas plans to do a closure,” said Thatcher. “The problem is that they’re not on Mr. Higginbotham’s schedule. They’ve assured us that they’re not in violation of the law.”
In the end, Thatcher and Eckert agreed to contact the NTMWD to attempt to speed up the process. Hille said the city will write a letter on Higginbotham’s behalf regarding the issue.
Source: RockwallHeraldBanner.com
Read MoreAnnexation plan for Lake Rockwall Estates
On February 6, 2006, the City Council approved via Resolution 06-07 an amended Annexation Plan, specifically to annex the area commonly known as Lake Rockwall Estates, or Happy Country Homes. The City is now in the process of notifying property owners in the area as well as compiling an inventory of services provided, and will be developing a Service Plan later this year based on the information received. Interested citizens should check this site often for news and public hearing dates regarding the proposed annexation, which is scheduled for February 2009 in accordance with state law.”
Read MoreAnnexation plan adopted
A three-year annexation plan for Lake Rockwall Estates, also known as Happy Country Homes, was adopted Feb. 6 by the Rockwall City Council.Located along Horizon and Tubbs roads, there are two phases in the development. Phase I is the area north of Rockwall Lake with single-family homes that includes 440 lots. Phase II is the area south of Rockwall Lake with mobile home units. It has 642 lots.
According to state law, the Council cannot formally vote on the annexation of Lake Rockwall Estates until 2009. The Council will soon be notifying all of the property owners in the area that they have been included in the annexation plan. The city will also be developing an inventory of services and facilities currently available in the area.
Read MoreAttracting custom home builders
A preliminary plat was approved by the council for Nelson Lake, a 108 single family lot subdivision that Rockwall developer Rob Whittle said would attract custom homebuilders to the city. The plan includes a 16-acre site designated for neighborhood service-type businesses. Average lot size is 19,509 square feet. The 121-acre site is located at the southeast corner of FM-1141 and FM-552.
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