Council approves reduced front‑yard setback for Southside house at 606 E. Ross St.

The Rockwall City Council voted to approve MIS2026‑003, allowing a reduction of the 20‑foot front‑yard building setback to 10 feet for a property at 606 East Ross Street in the Southside residential neighborhood overlay.

Planning staff explained the history: a prior SUP in September 2025 authorized a 2,120‑sq‑ft home on the lot; the applicant then applied for a building permit and constructed a covered porch and living‑room addition that extended over the 20‑foot build line. Staff said the Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the case and recommended approval by a 7–0 vote.

Councilmember (speaker 13) said he followed the PNZ process and moved to pass MIS2026‑003; Councilmember Thomas seconded. Councilmember Lewis voted in opposition; the final tally was 5–1 in favor.

The approval allows the applicant to retain the constructed encroachment and proceed under the discretionary authority granted by the council; staff will process any necessary permit adjustments consistent with the council’s action.