On the agenda: Rockwall 08/17/26 — automated license plate (Aug 17)

MINUTES
ROCKWALL

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, August 17, 2026 - 5: 00 PM
City Hall Council

Chambers - 385 S. Goliad St., Rockwall,

TX 75087

Call Public Meeting to Order

Mayor McCallum called the meeting to order at 5: 00 p. m. Present were Mayor Tim McCallum, Mayor Pro
Tem Mark Moeller, and Councilmembers

John Hagaman,

Melba Jeffus, Richard

Henson,

Dennis Lewis and

Anna Campbell. Also present were City Manager Mary Smith, Assistant City Manager Joey Boyd and City

Attorney Frank Garza. The mayor read the below -listed discussion items into the record before recessing
the public meeting to go into Executive Session at 5: 01 p. m.
II.

Executive

Session

The City of Rockwall City Council will recess into executive session to discuss the following matter as authorized
by chapter 551 of the Texas government code:
1.

Discussion

regarding (

interview( s),

2.

pursuant

re) appointments

to city regulatory

to Section § 551. 074 ( Personnel

boards

and commissions,

including

Matters)

Discussion regarding Economic Development prospects, projects, and/ or incentives, pursuant to
Section 551. 087 ( Economic Development)

3.

Discussion regarding contract between City of Rockwall and Blackland Water Supply Corp.,
pursuant to § 551. 071 ( Consultation

4.

Discussion

terms

regarding

with Attorney)

contract

of

for

law

enforcement

services,

pursuant

to

Section

551. 071 ( Consultation with Attorney)
5.

Pulled

from

public

Manager

to execute

between

the

City

meeting

of

agenda:

an amendment
Rockwall

and

Consent

Agenda

to the Animal
the

Rockwall

item # 7 -

Consider authorizing the City

Shelter and Adoption

Adoption

Center (

RAC),

Services

Agreement

and take any action

necessary.

III.

Council

Adjourn Executive Session
adjourned

from

Executive

Session

at

5: 58 p. m. ( but went

back into Executive Session following the

close of the public meeting agenda. See end of minutes for further details).

IV.

Reconvene Public Meeting ( 6: 00 P. M.)

The mayor reconvened the public portion of the meeting at 6: 00 p. m.

V.

Invocation

and Pledge

of Allegiance -

Councilmember

Hagaman

Councilmember Hagaman delivered the invocation and led the two Pledges.

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VI.

Appointment

1.

Items

Appointment

with

Planning &

Zoning Commission

representative

to discuss and answer any

questions regarding planning - related cases on the agenda.
Dr.

Jean

Conway

from

the

Planning &

Zoning Commission

came forth and briefed the Council on

recommendations of the Commission regarding planning -related items on the meeting agenda. Council took
no action following the comments.

VII.

Open

Forum

Mayor McCallum explained how Open Forum is conducted, asking if anyone would like to come forth and
speak at this time.

Joseph

Paduano

2000 Club Lake Circle
Rockwall,

TX

Mr. Paduano came forth and explained that he is new to Rockwall as of the last eighteen months. He moved

here from a northern state in order to have a better life for his wife and children and to get away from
expansive, overbearing government. He went on to express concern regarding automated license plate

readers. He provided a quote from Benjamin Franklin related to giving up liberty for safety, and he generally
expressed

opposition

contractors).

to utilization

of automated

license

plate readers ( such as Flock

and/ or other

private

He praised our local Rockwall police officers and acknowledged Rockwall is not as invasive as

other cities like, for example, Dallas. However, he still has concerns, and he reminded Council that ' red light

cameras' were done away with in 2019. He is a concerned citizen, specifically with concerns related to these
cameras, so he wanted to bring his concerns to the attention of the City at this time.
Bob Wacker
309

Featherstone

Rockwall,

TX

Mr. Wacker came forth to speak regarding three Action Items. He briefly spoke about the agenda items
related to bond -related debt issuance. He generally expressed concern about some of the wording, sharing
the belief that it is sometimes too complicated and not easily understood. Also, he wonders what specific
projects these funds will go towards. He wants to know the rates and bond amounts up front, and he
wonders when the voters approved of this debt issuance. He also acknowledged his understanding that the
ordinances only require one reading. City Manager, Mary Smith, indicated that the bond -related agenda
items will be discussed in greater detail later on during this meeting, and several of Mr. Wacker' s questions
will be addressed at that time.

Carol

Crow

504 Williams
Rockwall,

Street

TX

Mrs. Crow commended each of the council members and the mayor for their dedication to the city,
especially considering their little to no pay. She also thanked staff members, such as the Planning Director,
who recently helped update the city' s Comprehensive Plan. She asked the city to please remember Lofland
Park

during

its

upcoming

budget

discussions.

She

went

on

to

explain

a

history

of

her

old,

historic

neighborhood, including formation of a voluntary homeowner' s association many years ago, especially
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because the homes are so old there were no deed restrictions. She briefed Council on the children' s train

play equipment) that was installed years ago within Lofland Park by the city and city staff. She shared that,
at the time, her neighborhood association put $ 10, 000 towards the kit that was purchased to build the train
playground equipment. She went on to share that in 2024, the City tore down the previously built train
after it had been there more than 20 years). She shared a photo of the old train equipment as well as then
new ' train' equipment that was installed thereafter. She is dissatisfied with the new equipment, and she

shared that she asked the Parks Department to remove it because she feels it is insulting when compared to
the other, former train. She shared that no child over about 4 years old would play on this new equipment,
whereas 10 year old boys, for example, used to play on the former train all the time. She strongly urged the

Council to consider allocating some city funds to invest in Lofland Park and install a new train that is
comparable to the prior train that was torn down almost two years ago. She indicated she will return again
next year if the city does not accommodate her requests.

There being no one else coming forth, the mayor closed Open Forum.
VIII.

No

Take Any Action as a Result of Executive Session
action

was

adjournment

taken

at

this

however, see end of the minutes for action taken just prior to

time;

of the meeting.

Mr. Miller made a correction regarding a topic that was discussed at the last city council meeting pertaining
to SB -785. At that time, staff was asked if the city' s State representatives had voted for that bill. At that

time, staff incorrectly gave indication that they ( both) did; however, thereafter, staff realized that Senator
Bob Hall did vote for SB -785; however, Representative Katrina Pierson did not. The mayor thanked Mr.

Miller for providing this correction and clarification, requesting that this reference of clarification be
included

IX.

in the official

Consent

1.

minutes.

Agenda

Consider approval of the minutes from the August 3, 2026, city council meeting, and take any
action

2.

meeting

necessary.

Z2026- 031 - Consider a request by Laura Baggett of Laura Juarez Baggett Studio, PLLC on behalf of

Johnathan and Key -Lee Ogle for the approval of an ordinance for a Specific Use Permit ( SUP) for
Residential Infill in an Established Subdivision for the purpose of constructing a single- family home
on

two ( 2)

of

parcels

being a 0. 287 - acre tract of land identified

land

as

Lots 1 &

2,

Block

A, Turtle

Cove, Phase 3 Addition, City of Rockwall, Rockwall County, Texas, zoned Planned Development
District

2 ( PD - 2)

for Single - Family Detached land

addressed

uses,

as

931 &

935 Lexington

Drive,

and take any action necessary ( 2nd Reading).
3.

Z2026- 032 Use

Permit (

Consider a request by Ron Hawkins for the approval of an ordinance for a Specific
SUP)
for Banquet Facility/ Event Hall in conjunction with an existing Garden

Supply/ Plant Nursery on a 9. 9398 -acre tract of land identified as Tract 3 of the J. H. Bailey Survey,
Abstract

No.

34,

City

of

Rockwall,

Rockwall

County,

Texas,

zoned

Light

Industrial (

LI)

District,

situated within the SH -276 Overlay ( SH -276 OV) District, addressed as 4571 SH -276, and take any
action necessary ( 2nd Reading).
4.

Consider a request by Bradley Stannard of Legendary Outdoor Solutions on behalf of
Wade Stelzer for the approval of an ordinance for a Specific Use Permit ( SUP) for Detached
Z2026- 034 -

Garage

on

a

one (

1)

acre

parcel

of

land identified

as

Lot

18,

Block

A,

Saddlebrook

Estates #

2

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City of Rockwall, Rockwall County, Texas, zoned Single - Family 16 (
addressed as 2368 Saddlebrook Lane, and take any action necessary ( 2nd Reading).
Addition,

5.

SF - 16)

District,

Consider approval of a resolution denying the application of Si Energy Gas, LLC to change rates
within

the

City

Rockwall;

of

Townsend,

Rochelle &

Gosselink

Lloyd

authorizing

P. C.

and

consultants to intervene and negotiate with Si Energy Gas, LLC on the City' s behalf, and take any
action

6.

necessary.

MIS2026- 016 - Consider a request by Brad Bassett for the approval of a Miscellaneous Case for an
Alternative Tree Mitigation Settlement Agreement for a 13. 92 -acre tract of land identified as a
portion of Lot 1, Block A, Park Station Addition, City of Rockwall, Rockwall County, Texas, zoned
Planned Development District 87 ( PD -87) for General Retail ( GR) District land uses, located on the
southside of E. Washington Street east of the intersection of E. Washington Street and Park Place
Boulevard, and take any action necessary.

7.

Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Animal Shelter and
Adoption Services Agreement between the City of Rockwall and the Rockwall Adoption Center
RAC), and take any action necessary.

Councilmember

Hagaman

moved

to approve the entire Consent

Agenda (#

s

1, 2,

4, 5,

3,

6, and 7).

Mayor

Pro Tem Moeller seconded the motion. The ordinances captions were read as follows:
CITY

OF ROCKWALL

ORDINANCE
SPECIFIC

NO. 26- 36

USE PERMIT

NO. S- 406

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCKWALL, TEXAS,
2 ( PD - 2) [ ORDINANCE

DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT

PLANNED

AMENDING

NO. 24- 07]

ORDINANCE NO. 20-021 OF THE
THE UNIFIED
CITY OF ROCKWALL, ROCKWALL COUNTY, TEXAS, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED,
SO AS TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT ( SUP) FOR RESIDENTIAL INFILL IN
AN ESTABLISHED SUBDIVISION TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLEAND

FAMILY

CODE ( UDC) [

DEVELOPMENT

HOME

ON

PARCEL

A 0. 287 -ACRE

OF

LAND,

IDENTIFIED

AS

LOTS

2,

1&

BLOCK A, TURTLE COVE, PHASE 3 ADDITION, CITY OF ROCKWALL, ROCKWALL
COUNTY, TEXAS; AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AND DEPICTED IN
EXHIBIT '

A'

OF

THIS

PROVIDING

ORDINANCE;

FOR

SPECIAL

CONDITIONS;

PROVIDING

FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO

THOUSAND

DOLLARS ($

SEVERABILITY

FOR

2, 000. 00)

CLAUSE;

PROVIDING

OFFENSE;

EACH

FOR A REPEALER

PROVIDING

CLAUSE;

FOR

A

PROVIDING

FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
CITY

OF ROCKWALL

ORDINANCE
SPECIFIC

NO. 26- 37

USE PERMIT

NO. S- 407

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCKWALL, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE [ ORDINANCE NO. 20- 02] OF
THE CITY OF ROCKWALL, TEXAS, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED, SO AS TO
GRANT

SPECIFIC

A

FACILITY/ EVENT

USE

PERMIT (

IN

CONJUCTION

HALL

SUP)

TO

WITH

A

BANQUET

EXISTING

GARDEN

ALLOW
AN

SUPPLY/ PLANT NURSERY ON A 9. 9398 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS
TRACT

3

OF

THE

J.

H.

ROCKWALL,

ROCKWALL

CONDITIONS;

PROVIDING

BAILEY

SURVEY,

COUNTY,

TEXAS;

ABSTRACT
PROVIDING

NO.

34,
FOR

CITY

OF

SPECIAL

FOR A PENALTY OR FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE

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SUM

OF

THOUSAND

TWO

PROVIDING

CLAUSE; PROVIDING

CLAUSE;

FOR AN EFFECTIVE

CITY

OF

FOR

2, 000. 00)

DOLLARS ($

FOR A SEVERABILITY

PROVIDING

EACH

OFFENSE;

FOR A REPEALER

DATE.

ROCKWALL

ORDINANCE

NO. 26- 38

SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. S408
AN ORDINANCE

OF THE CITY COUNCIL

AMENDING

UNIFIED

02]

OF

THE

CITY

THE

OF THE CITY OF ROCKWALL,

DEVELOPMENT

ROCKWALL

ROCKWALL,

OF

TEXAS,

ORDINANCE

UDC) [

CODE (

COUNTY,

NO.

TEXAS,

20AS

PREVIOUSLY AMENDED, SO AS TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT ( SUP)
A

FOR

DETACHED

IDENTIFIED

AS

LOT

ADDITION,

CITY

OF

SPECIFICALLY
ORDINANCE;

PENALTY

ON

GARAGE
18,

BLOCK

A,

ROCKWALL,

DESCRIBED
PROVIDING

A

ONE (

OF

AND

COUNTY,
IN

DEPICTED

SPECIAL

OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED

PARCEL

OF

TEXAS;

EXHIBIT `

AND
A'

OF

PROVIDING

CONDITIONS;

LAND

ESTATES #

SADDLEBROOK

ROCKWALL

FOR

ACRE

1)

THE

THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND

2

MORE
THIS
FOR

A

DOLLARS

2, 000. 00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
FOR

PROVIDING

A

CLAUSE;

REPEALER

PROVIDING

FOR

AN

EFFECTIVE

DATE.

The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes to 0 nays.
X.

Public Hearing Items

Hold a public hearing to discuss and consider approval of an ordinance authorizing the City of
Rockwall' s participation

in the TX Enterprise

Zone

Program

pursuant

to the TX Enterprise

Zone

Act, Ch. 2303 of the TX Government Code; providing tax incentives, designating the City Manager
as liaison, nominating Channell Commercial
Development

and Tourism

through

Corporation

the Economic

to the Office of the Governor Economic

Development

Bank as a TX Enterprise

Program,

and take any action necessary. ( 1st reading)

Matt Wavering, President and CEO of the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation ( REDC), came forth
and

background

provided

Ryan,

information

regarding

this agenda

item.

Accompanying

him was Jeff Bevill of

LLC.

Matt Wavering
President of the REDC
2610

Observation

Rockwall,

Trail

TX

Jeff Bevill
Ryan,

LLC

100 Congress
Austin,

Avenue

TX 78701

Mr. Wavering explained that this program is a statewide economic development incentive program that
requires a nomination by the local municipality. He went on to explain that this program will allow for a
piece

of

the sales tax that normally

goes

to Austin to be gained

back here for Rockwall.

He also

explained

that Channell begun operations in Rockwall in the year 2016, and the company has employed a lot of staff.

In 2023, they did an expansion of their facility and did not receive any incentives associated with doing so at
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that time. However, they did apply for this same program at the time, and the program is a competitive one
with project submissions from around the state being considered on a quarterly basis with limited winners.
They are now heading towards $ 15 million dollar expansion into manufacturing equipment, which equates
to

about

in Rockwall — except

30 average homes

for this project does not put more cars on our streets, it

doesn' t put any new kids in our schools, it doesn' t call the police department, and it doesn' t call the fire
department.

So it puts no additional

stress on our city.

Councilmember Lewis sought and received brief clarification regarding the sales tax, with indication given

by Mr. Wavering that this will not have any fiscal impact on the city at all.
The Mayor opened the public hearing, asking if anyone would like to speak. There being no one indicating
such, he then closed the public hearing.

Councilmember Lewis then made a motion to approve an ordinance authorizing the City of Rockwall' s
participation in the TX Enterprise Zone Program pursuant to the TX Enterprise Zone Act, Ch. 2303 of the TX

Government Code. Mayor McCallum seconded the motion. The ordinance caption as read as follows:
CITY OF ROCKWALL, TEXAS
ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE

OF THE CITY COUNCIL

NO. 26 -

OF THE CITY OF

ROCKWALL, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY' S PARTICIPATION IN THE
ZONE

ENTERPRISE

TEXAS

PROGRAM

PURSUANT

TO

THE

TEXAS

ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, CHAPTER 2303, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
ACT"),
AS

A

PROVIDING TAX INCENTIVES, DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER
NOMINATING CHANNELL COMMERCIAL CORPORATION

LIAISON;

THE

AND

TOURISM ("

DEVELOPMENT

BANK ("

CHANNELL")

PROJECT");

OF

OFFICE

TO

DEVELOPMENT

BANK")

AS

A

GOVERNOR

THE

OOGEDT")

THROUGH

TEXAS

ECONOMIC

THE

ECONOMIC

ENTERPRISE

PROJECT

AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

The motion to approve passed by a vote of 7 ayes to 0 nays.
2.

Hold a public hearing to discuss and consider a request by Matt Benedetto on behalf
of Steven Stanley for the approval of an ordinance for a Specific Use Permit ( SUP) for Residential

Z2026- 038 -

Infill Adjacent to an Established Subdivision for the purpose of constructing a single- family home
on a 0. 637 -acre parcel of land identified as Lot 5, Block A, Las Primeras Addition, City of Rockwall,

Rockwall County, Texas, zoned Single -Family 7 ( SF -7) District, addressed as 521 Renfro Street, and
take any action necessary ( 1st Reading).

Planning Director, Ryan Miller provided background information on this agenda item. The applicant is
proposing to construct a 4, 980 square foot single- family residential home. Council is being asked to consider
the size, location and architecture of the proposed home as compared to nearby, existing homes. The
proposed

home

is

larger

in

size

compared

to

other

homes

in

the surrounding

area.

Seventy- two notices

were sent out to property owners and occupants located within 500' of the subject property. Staff has
received four notices back in favor. In addition, the P& Z Commission has recommended approval of this
request by a vote of 6- 0.

The applicant, Mr. Benedetto, briefly came forth and shared that this same floor plan was previously built
on Clem Road, and it' s a beautiful home. The Mayor and Councilmember Jeff us commented that he is one of
the best builders, and the homes he builds are beautiful.

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The mayor opened the public hearing, asking if anyone would like to speak at this time. There being no one
indicating such, he then closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Lewis made a motion to approve the ordinance for Z2026- 038. Mayor McCallum seconded
the motion. The ordinance caption as read as follows:
CITY OF ROCKWALL
ORDINANCE
SPECIFIC

AN ORDINANCE
TEXAS,

NO. 26 -XX

USE PERMIT

NO. S- 4XX

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCKWALL,
THE

AMENDING

ORDINANCE

CODE ( UDC) [

DEVELOPMENT

UNIFIED

NO. 20-021 OF THE CITY OF ROCKWALL, ROCKWALL COUNTY, TEXAS, AS
PREVIOUSLY AMENDED, SO AS TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT ( SUP)
FOR RESIDENTIAL INFILL ADJACENT TO AN ESTABLISHED SUBDIVISION

TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE- FAMILY HOME ON A 0. 637 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND, IDENTIFIED AS LOT 5, BLOCK A, LAS PRIMERAS
ADDITION, CITY OF ROCKWALL, ROCKWALL COUNTY, TEXAS; AND MORE
DESCRIBED

SPECIFICALLY

AND

DEPICTED

IN

EXHIBIT `

A'

OF

THIS

ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND

PROVIDING

EACH

OFFENSE;

PROVIDING

FOR

FOR

2, 000. 00)

DOLLARS ($

CLAUSE;

SEVERABILITY

FOR AN EFFECTIVE

A

PROVIDING

FOR

REPEALER

CLAUSE;

A

DATE.

The motion to approve passed by a vote of 7 ayes to 0 nays.
Z2026- 039 -

Hold a public hearing to discuss and consider a request by Aravind Kanumuru for the

approval of an ordinance for a Zoning Change from Agricultural ( AG) District to Single - Family 16
SF - 16) District for a 0. 79 -acre parcel of land identified as Tract 6 of the E. M. Elliott Survey,
Abstract

No.

77,

City

of

Rockwall,

Rockwall

County,

Texas,

zoned

Agricultural (

AG)

District,

addressed as 516 N. Stodghill Road, and take any action necessary ( 1st Reading).

Indication was given that this item will be held for public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
4.

Z2026- 040 -

Hold a public hearing to discuss and consider a request by Seth and Lacy Blanck for

the approval of an ordinance for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Residential Infill in an Established
Subdivision for the purpose of constructing a single- family home on a 0. 133 -acre parcel of land
identified as Block 16 of the Amick Addition, City of Rockwall, Rockwall County, Texas, zoned

Single -Family 10 ( SF -10) District, situated within the SH -66 Overlay ( SH -66 OV) District, addressed
as 401 N. Alamo Road, and take any action necessary ( 1st Reading).

Indication was given that this item will be held for public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Z2026- 041- Hold a public hearing to discuss and consider a request by Alex Flores for the approval
of

an

ordinance

for

a

Specific

Use

Permit (

SUP)

for

Residential

Infill

in

an

Established

Subdivision for the purpose of constructing a single- family home on a 0. 1650 -acre parcel of land
identified as Lot 1232 of the Rockwall Lake Estates # 2 Addition, City of Rockwall, Rockwall County,

Texas, zoned Planned Development District 75 ( PD -75) for Single -Family 7 ( SF -7) District land uses,
addressed as 248 Russell Drive, and take any action necessary ( 1st Reading).

Mayor McCallum moved to table this item since the applicant was not present this evening.
Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion, which passed by a vote of 7 ayes to 0 nays. Indication was
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given it will be tabled to the September 8 city council meeting.
Z2026- 042 - Hold a public hearing to discuss and consider a request by Jim Freeman and Jenna Lee
of Alterra IOS Acquisitions, LLC on behalf of Tommy Truluck of EPES Transport Systems, LLC for the
approval of an ordinance for a Zoning Change from Heavy Commercial ( HC) and Commercial ( C)

6.

Districts to a Heavy Commercial ( HC) District for a five ( 5) acre tract of land identified as Tract 2- 01
of the J R. Johnson Survey, Abstract No. 128, City of Rockwall, Rockwall County, Texas, zoned
Heavy Commercial ( HC) and Commercial ( C) District, situated within the SH -205 Overlay ( SH -205
OV)

District,

addressed

as

2890

S.

Goliad

Street (

SH - 205],

and take any action necessary ( 1st

Reading).

Planning Director, Ryan Miller provided background information on this agenda item. The subject property
was annexed

into the City

the

annexation,

time

Rockwall

of

Central

constructed

of

Rockwall

the

subject

Appraisal

District (

on

May

19, 1986

property

RCAD),

was

by Ordinance

zoned

No. 86- 37 [ Case

Agricultural (

AG)

District.

No. A1986- 005].

According

At

to the

existing on the subject property is a 10, 934 SF Office Building

in 1984, a 2, 297 SF Office Building

constructed

in 2013, and a 4, 000 SF Storage/ Warehouse

constructed in 1984. On May 15, 1989, the City Council changed the zoning from Agricultural ( AG) District to
Commercial ( C) District by Ordinance No. 89- 15 for a portion of the subject property. On May 6, 1991, the
City Council approved a zoning change from a Light Industrial ( LI) District to a Heavy Commercial ( HC)
District by Ordinance 91- 17 for a portion of the subject property. The zoning has remained Heavy
Commercial ( HC) District and Commercial ( C) District since May 6, 1991. On August 16, 2004, the City Council
approved an Amended Site Plan [ Case No. SP2004- 014] for the expansion of an existing office on the subject
property.

On

20,

May

2013,

the

City

Council

approved

a

site

plan [

Case

No.

SP2013- 0071

for the

replacement of manufactured home with a new two ( 2) story driver' s lounge building on the subject
property. On March 15, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved an amended site plan for the
addition of Outside Storage to an existing Trucking Facility ( i. e. EPES Trucking).
The business is currently operating as a trucking company with legal, outside storage, and a portion of the
property is considered to be legally non -conforming. The applicant has submitted an application requesting
to change the zoning of the subject property from a Heavy Commercial ( HC) District and Commercial ( C)
District to a Heavy Commercial ( HC) District. He went on to explain that the proposed zoning change is
consistent

with

the

Unified

Development

Code (

UDC),

and

conforms

to

the

OURHometown

Vision

2040

Comprehensive Plan; however, the applicant' s proposed request is a discretionary decision for the City
Council pending a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. On July 21, 2026, staff
mailed 78 notices to property owners and occupants within 500 -feet of the subject property. Staff also
notified the Flagstone

Estates Homeowner' s Association ( HOA), which is the only HOA within 1, 500 -feet of

the subject property participating in the Neighborhood Notification Program. At the time this report was
drafted, staff had not received any returned notices with regard to the applicant' s request. In addition, on
August 11, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a motion to recommend approval of the
Zoning Change by a vote of 6- 0, with Commissioner Williams having been absent.
Mayor McCallum opened the public hearing, initially calling the applicant forth to address Council at this
time.

Daniel
1445

Box
Ross Avenue, #

Dallas,

3600

TX

Mr. Box came forth and indicated he is the attorney for the applicant. He went on to explain various aspects

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of this zoning change request. He shared that the property currently has split zoning, so they are looking to
clean up the zoning and make it consistent throughout. He explained how the current legally nonconforming zoning would only allow continuance of a trucking company being located on the subject
property in the future unless the zoning change is granted. The zoning change would allow companies other
than trucking companies to be possibly pursued.

Following Mr. Box' s comments, the mayor asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak. There being
no one indicating such, Mayor McCallum closed the public hearing.
The mayor went on to share that he has some concerns about this rezoning request, and he knows this area

of the city is growing. It is not the most beautiful piece of land in the city, and the existing buildings are
somewhat

of

an

eyesore.

He has consternation about future, more visually appealing development

happening someday in the future right next to this property if this property is to remain with a ' heavy
commercial' zoning designation. He believes that would be a mistake. He does not perceive that making this
a '

heavy

commercial'

designation

makes

good

sense on a ' forever' (

permanent)

leave the property and existing business as ' legally non -conforming'

basis. He would prefer to

and not grant the zoning change

request.

Mr. Box shared that part of the property is currently vacant, and if they are unable to locate an actual

trucking company to occupy the space, that is the only type of business that would allow to be in existing
there, as it' s the only type that is ' legally non -conforming.'

Having something located at this location would

be better than having it be vacant long- term.
Councilmember

Henson

shared

that Council

somewhat

recently

approved

a

development

called "

Texas

which is similar to a Top Golf but much better. He would be more inclined to see something like

Wedge,"

that for use of this property than a ' heavy commercial' business to be located there.
Councilmember Hagaman asked if the applicant would be willing to have the zoning changed to
and remove the ' heavy' part). Mr. Box shared that he is currently working with a client who
commercial" (

is wanting to purchase the property, and he is an Industrial IOS landlord, so his client would not be
interested

in a ' commercial' (

McCallum

Mayor

Councilmember

moved

only) zoning.

to

Lewis thanked

motion.

the
seconded
deny 22026- 042. Councilmember Hagaman
the applicant for his honesty in answering the Council' s questions

this

evening.

The motion to deny this item passed by a vote of 7 ayes to 0 nays.
7.

Z2026- 043 - Hold a public hearing to discuss and consider a request by James Roland on behalf of
Leon and Gracie Walker for the approval of an ordinance for a Specific Use Permit ( SUP) for
Residential Infill in an Established Subdivision for the purpose of constructing a single- family home
on a 0. 651 -acre parcel of land identified as Lot 17 of the Maytona Ranch Estates Addition, City of

Rockwall, Rockwall County, Texas, zoned Single - Family 16 ( SF - 16) District, addressed as 1204
Marilyn Jayne Lane, and take any action necessary ( 1st Reading).
Indication was given that this item will be held for public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
8.

Hold a public hearing to discuss and consider a request by Raul Suarez on behalf of
Violet Harrington of RERV, LLC for the approval of an ordinance for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for
Z2026- 044 -

Residential Infill in an Established Subdivision for the purpose of constructing a single- family home
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on a 0. 30 -acre parcel of land identified as Lot 27 of the Canup Addition, City of Rockwall, Rockwall

County, Texas, zoned Single -Family 7 ( SF -7) District, situated within the SH -205 Overlay ( SH -205
OV) District and the Southside Residential Neighborhood Overlay ( SRO) District, generally located
at the southeast corner of the intersection of Dickey Street and Sam Buffington Street, and take
any action necessary ( 1st Reading).

Planning Director, Ryan Miller provided background information on this agenda item. The subject property
is addressed as 1025 Sam Buffington Street. The applicant desires to construct a 2, 884 SF, single- family,

two- story, residential home at this location. The garage will be attached and located approximately 6'- 8'
behind

front

the

discretionary

facade,

which slightly varies from the city' s standards, the approval of which is

on the part of Council.

Eighty- two notices were sent to owners and occupants located within 500' of the property. Also, one HOA
was notified, as it was the only HOA nearby that participates in the Neighborhood Notification Program. As
of this evening, staff has not received any notices back in response to the applicant' s request.
Following Mr. Miller' s briefing, it was discovered that the applicant was not present at the meeting this
evening.

Therefore,

Mayor McCallum

moved to table Z2026- 044. Councilmember

Hagaman seconded the

motion, which passed by a vote of 7 ayes to 0 nays. This item was tabled to the September 8, 2026 regular
city council meeting.

Hold a public hearing to discuss and consider a request by Logan Lindsley of KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc. on behalf of Kelly Cannell of JWS Land, LTD for the approval of

Z2026- 045 -

9.

an ordinance for a Specific Use Permit ( SUP) for a Medical Office Building that Exceeds 25, 000 SF
in a General Retail ( GR) District on a 5. 1527 -acre parcel of land identified as Tract 4- 26 of the E.
Rockwall
County, Texas, zoned Planned
Survey, Abstract No. 207, City of Rockwall,
Development District 9 ( PD -9) for General Retail ( GR) District land uses, generally located at the

Teal

southeast corner of the intersection

of Medical Drive and Horizon Road [ i.e. FM -3097], and take

any action necessary ( 1st Reading).

Planning Director, Ryan Miller provided background information on this agenda item. The applicant is
requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit ( SUP) for a Medical Office Exceeding the Maximum Building
Size in a General Retail ( GR) District. The Concept Plan depicts a 40, 000 SF, single - story ambulatory
center and medical office building containing an ambulatory

surgery

surgery center, wound care clinic, cardiology

clinic, and associated medical office space. The building is centrally positioned on approximately 5. 1527 the

building itself

acres,

and

would

accommodate

surface

would

occupy

parking,

about

18%

of the overall site. The remaining developable area

internal circulation, patient drop- off areas, pedestrian connections,

landscaping, and service functions. This type of facility is allowed by right if it had a maximum building size
of 25, 000 square feet, so this is why it requires approval of an SUP from Council ( which is a discretionary
decision,

pending

a

recommendation

of the

Planning & Zoning Commission).

Notices were mailed out to fifty property owners and occupants located within 500' of the subject property
as well as one HOA. Staff has received no responses, neither in favor nor in opposition of the request. In
addition, the P& Z Commission has recommended approval of this request by a vote of 6- 0.

The Mayor opened the public hearing, asking if anyone would like to speak at this time. No one indicated
such, so he closed the public hearing. The applicant, who indicated his name was Christian Harvell ( 801
Cherry Street — Fort Worth, TX 76102), then came forth and addressed Council, explaining brief, additional
details related to his request this evening.

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Mayor Pro Tem Moeller moved to approve Z2026- 045. Councilmember Jeffus seconded the motion. The
ordinance caption was read as follows:
CITY OF ROCKWALL
ORDINANCE
SPECIFIC

NO. 26 -XX

USE PERMIT

NO. S- 4XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCKWALL,
TEXAS,

DEVELOPMENT

PLANNED

AMENDING

NO.

ORDINANCE

TEXAS,

COUNTY,

20- 02]
AS

THE

OF

CITY

PREVIOUSLY

9(

DISTRICT

ORDINANCE NO. 25- 02] AND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT

ROCKWALL

ROCKWALL,

OF

AMENDED,

SO

AS

PD - 9)

CODE ( UDC)
TO

GRANT

A

SPECIFIC USE PERMIT ( SUP) FOR A MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING THAT
EXCEEDS 25, 000 SF IN A GENERAL RETAIL ( GR) DISTRICT ON A 5. 1527 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS TRACT 4- 26 OF THE E. TEAL
SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 207, CITY OF ROCKWALL, ROCKWALL COUNTY,
TEXAS; AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AND DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT
A'

OF

THIS

PROVIDING

ORDINANCE;

FOR

SPECIAL

CONDITIONS;

PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO
THOUSAND

DOLLARS ($

SEVERABILITY

PROVIDING

2, 000. 00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING FOR A

CLAUSE;

PROVIDING

FOR AN EFFECTIVE

FOR

A

REPEALER

CLAUSE;

DATE.

The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes to 0 nays.
10.

Z2026- 046 - Hold a public hearing to discuss and consider a request by Pascual Mojica on behalf of
Robert Wheeler for the approval of an ordinance for a Specific Use Permit ( SUP) for Residential
Infill in an Established Subdivision for the purpose of constructing a single- family home on a
0. 2548 -acre parcel of land identified as Lot 748A of the Rockwall Lake Estates # 2 Addition, City of

Rockwall, Rockwall County, Texas, zoned Planned Development District 75 ( PD -75) for Single -

Family 7 ( SF -7) District land uses, addressed as 176 Diana Drive, and take any action necessary ( 1st
Reading).

Indication was given that this item will be held for public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
11.

Z2026- 047 - Hold a public hearing to discuss and consider a request by Pascual Mojica on behalf of
Robert Wheeler for the approval of an ordinance for a Specific Use Permit ( SUP) for Residential
Infill in an Established Subdivision for the purpose of constructing a single- family home on a
0. 2548 -acre parcel of land identified as Lot 747A of the Rockwall Lake Estates # 2 Addition, City of

Rockwall, Rockwall County, Texas, zoned Planned Development District 75 ( PD -75) for Single -

Family 7 ( SF -7) District land uses, addressed as 184 Diana Drive, and take any action necessary ( 1st
Reading).

Indication was given that this item will be held for public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
XI.

Action

Items

P2026- 026 -

Discuss and consider a request by Mike Peoples on behalf of Donnie Peoples for the

approval of a

Replat for Lots 9, 10, &

11, Block A, J. D. Crocker Addition being a 3. 721 -acre tract of

land identified as Lot 1, Block A, J. D. Crocker Addition, City of Rockwall, Rockwall County, Texas,
situated within

the

City of Rockwall'

s

Extraterritorial

Jurisdiction (

ETJ),

addressed as 207 Peoples

Lane, and take any action necessary.

Planning Director, Ryan Miller provided background information regarding this agenda item. He pointed out
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that this property is located within the city' s ETJ, so the city is responsible for ( re) platting of the property.
He explained that the applicant is requesting to replat the property from one lot into three lots. He further
explained that the property is currently being utilized as though it is three, separate lots, and it' s been
utilized in this configuration since at least 2022. The County has not indicated any issues with this replat

request. In addition, the city' s P& Z Commission has recommended approval of this request by a vote of 6
ayes to 0 nays.

Mike Peoples, the applicant, came forth briefly and shared that he is trying to clean up the property by
replatting it. He explained that he has worked with the County in the past regarding the septic systems,
which

are all permitted.

Councilmember Henson shared that he lives close to this area, and he wonders what Mr. Peoples' long-term

plans are for this property. Mr. Peoples shared that his plans are to pretty much leave it ' as is.'
Following the brief exchange, Councilmember Henson moved to approve
Hagaman seconded the motion, which passed by a vote of 7 ayes to 0 nays.
Discuss

2.

and consider

a request

from

Muhammad

P2026- 026. Councilmember

Zafar on behalf of Bobo' s Appliances

seeking

approval of a variance to the city' s sign ordinance for excess wall signage for the property located
at 1107 Ridge Road suite B, and take any action necessary.

Jeffrey Widmer, the City' s Building Official provided background information concerning this agenda item.
He generally shared that a portion of the signage at this location was permitted; however, the non permitted
variance

window signage was not permitted.
to allow him to

keep

the

He went on to share that the applicant is asking to receive a

non - permitted

window

signage

in

place and

not

have

to

remove

it.

Mr.

Widmer went on to further share that staff is working with another business that is located within this same
shopping center to bring that other business into compliance with some non -permitted window signage as
well.

The mayor then called forth the applicant who came forth and stated his name and address as follows:
Muhammad

Zafar

1107

Road

B Ridge

Rockwall,

TX.

Mr. Zafar came forth and explained further details concerning his request, generally indicating that he
thought the wall signage would be allowed since the former tenant, Party City, also had this type of signage
on the windows. He requested that Council consider approving this window signage.
Councilmember

Hagaman

Widmer

that

shared

remaining

sought and received

if this

issue

for window signage.

were

to

brief clarification

be handled '

Councilmember

Hagaman

by

from Mr. Widmer regarding this topic. Mr.
book,'

the applicant would only have 3'

shared that he understands

is coming from, but he does not believe that the signage
applicant maybe tint the windows,

the

looks very appealing.

where the applicant

He suggested

that the

and he would like the space to have a better look visually.

Councilmember Hagaman moved to deny this sign variance request. Councilmember Jeffus seconded the

motion. Following brief comments by the mayor, the motion to deny the request passed by a vote of 7 ayes
to 0 nays.

3.

Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of
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Rockwall, Texas General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2026; establishing

procedures and delegating authority for the sale and delivery of the bonds; providing an effective
date, and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.

City Manager Mary Smith provided information concerning this agenda item. She shared that this agenda
item is related to the 2018 bond authorization associated with neighborhood streets. We will be issuing $ 28
million of new dollars for the reconstruction of a portion of S. Lakeshore from SH -66 to Masters. We have
not yet bid it; however, it has been designed. There will likely be some money left over, but staff is not yet
sure how much will remain. She went on to explain details regarding interest rates, paying off some existing
bonds,

and

obtaining

new

funding for this ( and perhaps additional)

project( s).

Interest rates will depend on

what they are like when we go to market tomorrow morning at 9: 00 a. m. Interest rates will have to be 6%
or

less for us to sell, but — if interest

rates

do something

overnight and

crazy

they

are not

under

6% -

then

we won' t sell. It is a one reading ordinance, per state law and our city charter.
Mayor McCallum expressed that this is the largest investment made in road bonds since we built John King.
Last year, the Council embarked on a mission to issue bonds necessary to get projects rolling. Within the

parameters of the current debt service calculation, the City will move forward with these bonds. The city
has worked carefully to see what debt can and will be retiring and what amount of new debt can be issued
based on the debt service portion of our tax rate. So this will not result in any tax increase. The budget
regarding this was approved last year; however, it took this long to get to this point.
Following additional comments by Council and staff, Mayor McCallum moved to approve the ordinance

authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Rockwall, Texas General Obligation Refunding and Improvement
Bonds, Series 2026.

Councilmember

Henson seconded the motion.

The ordinance caption was read as follows:
ORDINANCE

AN

ORDINANCE

ROCKWALL,
BONDS,

TEXAS

SERIES

AUTHORITY

FOR

EFFECTIVE

DATE;

THE

AUTHORIZING

GENERAL
2026;

THE

AND

SALE

REFUNDING

AND

PROCEDURES

AND

OBLIGATION

ESTABLISHING

SALE

AND

ISSUANCE

AND

ENACTING

DELIVERY

OTHER

OF

THE

BONDS;

PROVISIONS

OF

CITY

OF

IMPROVEMENT
DELEGATING

PROVIDING

RELATING

AN

TO THE

SUBJECT

The motion to approve passed by a vote of 7 ayes to 0 nays.

4.

Discuss and consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Rockwall, Texas
Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation; establishing procedures

and delegating authority for the sale and delivery of the certificates; providing an effective date;
and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.

City Manager, Mary Smith provided background information on this agenda item. This is for the issuance of
20 million in bonds, specifically for a water tower and for the East Side Pump Station (totaling $15 million)
with the remaining $ 5 million being for improvements at The Harbor ( i. e. parking expansion, fountain and
boat dock repairs). This transaction is also set to transpire tomorrow morning.

Following brief comments by the mayor, Councilmember Campbell moved to approve the ordinance
authorizing the issuance of City of Rockwall, Texas Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue
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Certificates of Obligation. Councilmember Hagaman seconded the motion. The ordinance caption was read
as follows:
ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
COMBINATION

TAX

THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF ROCKWALL, TEXAS,

LIMITED

AND

SURPLUS

REVENUE

CERTIFICATES

OF

OBLIGATION; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY FOR
THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE CERTIFICATES;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT

The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes to 0 nays.
Discuss and consider approval of a resolution approving a resolution of the Rockwall Economic
Development Corporation ( REDC) authorizing the issuance of the Corporation' s Sales Tax Revenue

5.

Bonds; confirming a sales tax collection resolution;

and enacting other provisions relating to the

subject.

City Manager, Mary Smith provided background information on this agenda item, indicating it will be $ 20
million in bonds. Unlike the city who sells tax- free bonds, any time the REDC buys land the REDC' s bonds are
taxable

bonds. This will go to market at 9: 00 a. m. tomorrow,

and we will see how things go. This one may

move a day or two, depending on the market.
The mayor provided brief comments,

in part indicating that part of this debt will help fund Phase 4 of the

Tech Park.

Councilmember

Lewis moved to approve

the resolution

approving

a resolution

of the Rockwall

Economic

Development Corporation ( REDC) authorizing the issuance of the Corporation' s Sales Tax Revenue Bonds.
Councilmember Campbell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously of those present ( 7 ayes to 0
nays).

6.

Discuss and consider approval of a resolution directing the defeasance and/ or redemption of

certain outstanding City of Rockwall, Texas debt obligations on one or more occasions; appointing
an

authorized

determinations

officer

and

delegating

to

the

authorized

officer

the

authority

required to effectuate such defeasance and/ or redemption;

to

make

all

and enacting other

provisions relating to the subject.

City Manager, Mary Smith provided background information on this agenda item. She shared that the debt
service fund is one in which we do not want to keep any significant reserves, which is comparatively
different than the general fund and its associated reserves. Right now there is about $ 3 million in reserves
in the debt service fund, so we can use that to buy down future bond payments. They will be defeased,

money will go into an account with one of the bond paying agents, and it will be used to make payments in
future years, which will allow greater capacity to take on other debt in those future years. She went on to
explain this will occur at 9: 00 a. m. tomorrow.

Hilltop Securities

and McCall, Parkhurst and Horton, the city' s

bond counsel, have worked on all of the sale documents, and the city' s bond ratings have been confirmed

by both Moody' s and Standard and Poor' s, and we have good solid ratings. The sale itself will be conducted
by Frost Bank in a big, capital market with companies that do these sorts of things on a regular basis. So,
presumably, by noon tomorrow, the city will know how the sale has gone.
Mayor

McCallum

moved

to

approve

the

resolution,

as

presented.

Councilmember

Henson

seconded

the

motion, which passed unanimously of those present ( 7 ayes to 0 nays).
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Following conclusion of the public meeting agenda, the mayor recessed the meeting at 7: 27 p. m., indicating
that Council will go back into Executive Session to further discuss the following matters:
Discussion

including

re) appointments to city regulatory boards and commissions,

regarding (
interview( s),

pursuant to Section § 551. 074 ( Personnel Matters)

Discussion regarding terms of contract for law enforcement services, pursuant to Section
551. 071 ( Consultation

with Attorney)

City Council came out of Executive Session, and Mayor McCallum reconvened the public meeting at 8: 55
p. m. Mayor Pro Tem Moeller then moved to appoint Rick Higdon to fill the vacant seat ( Amanda Fowler
terming out) on the city' s Park Board for a two-year term to expire in August of 2028 and to appoint Russell
Bafford as an " Alternate" Board Member on the Board of Adjustments ( Carin Williams' former, now vacant,
seat) for a two-year term to expire in August 2028. Mayor McCallum seconded the motion, which passed by
a vote of 7 ayes to 0 nays.

X11.

Adjournment

Mayor McCallum

adjourned

the meeting at 8: 56 p. m.

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