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Staff said the applicant is pursuing annexation and that the annexation and zoning are scheduled for City Council consideration on July 14, with the annexation to be heard first. Staff offered a working definition for \"data center\" as a facility used to house collections of computer servers and associated components for remote storage, processing and distribution of large amounts of data for off‑site end users. Staff noted the proposed PD standards largely mirror standards previously adopted for the Provident Goodland Industrial District and address building design, landscaping, screening, parking and building height.

Staff and the Development Review Committee recommended approval of the PD with one notable condition: cryptocurrency mining shall be considered a separate use and shall not be allowed within the proposed district. Staff explained that cryptocurrency mining operations are often outdoor‑oriented with large outdoor fans and equipment and have been associated in other jurisdictions with noise complaints and different development characteristics than enclosed, climate‑controlled data centers. Staff reported four letters of opposition representing three unique mailing addresses east of Miller Road. No formal action was taken at the briefing; the annexation and zoning will be heard at City Council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Grand Prairie - Planning & Zoning Briefing 06232025 - Jun 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City planning staff on June 23 briefed the Planning and Zoning Commission on a proposed Planned Development district to allow data centers on about 157 acres on Miller Road, and the Development Review Committee recommended approval while excluding cryptocurrency mining.","taxTitle","Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",2784,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6657876,"Rios Brewing seeks permit for alcohol sales and indoor live entertainment at IKEA Place suite",70,300000,370000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065445-02cb9726fc2621c930aeb60bae12380c&start=300&end=370","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065445-02cb9726fc2621c930aeb60bae12380c/thumbnail_300000.jpg","/articles/6657876/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Rios-Brewing-seeks-permit-for-alcohol-sales-and-indoor-live-entertainment-at-IKEA-Place-suite","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657876-30b297fd5f7a8b4c1a73c52cf8b68c27/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139842&Signature=gRYWYdBSPqUjWRk19kl4Pt2MtfnvirjOQpGnL00CV-Pu~d5Dk17MNW9t550ojXwMxXLuyaLY6L-scfWHWVL7AbWAHyxEZ4bB0Krgh660P2FsYnYCzOqCXZRqxC0v0lEP6dUNmViWVGztN9murS31Tty73fyz8zxf3Ben~rpe0g~j7AgFfdLqtooodfOXZNjBcY3Ooq7V8VZ7BPAUzXGgtsMr~XXO67VsKN7ruEdTQ7zdGiPwukxm1mAzQYMIo-vc0fWaIBle7MO~X8h2ihbyvh6XGoYCrMBtqLhZaNC-GK1F1lQJncnlv0zb6vAU8t79USRW8TBbkzdDM~ycOnzwAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 23 that Rios Brewing Company has applied for a specific-use permit to operate a restaurant with alcohol sales and indoor live entertainment at 1015 IKEA Place, Suite 500.

The property lies in Planned Development District 294 and is surrounded by retail and restaurant uses and a future Topgolf site. Staff said the tenant will operate Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with live music and DJs only on weekends and only inside the restaurant. Staff recommended approval per the Development Review Committee with conditions that operations comply with the Texas Food Establishment Rules and local food-service ordinances, and that no live music be allowed outdoors. Staff reported six mailed notices and no returned responses in favor or opposed.

Commissioners asked for clarification about the meaning of \"amplified\" music and whether outdoor music would be permitted; staff confirmed amplified sound refers to electronically amplified music and reiterated the recommendation that no live music occur outdoors. The applicant and tenant, identified in staff remarks as Mr. Rios, is expected to be present at the public hearing to answer operational questions.

No action was taken during the staff briefing; the SUP will be considered during the public hearing portion of the commission's meeting and may be forwarded to City Council depending on the commission's recommendation.","City staff told the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 23 that Rios Brewing Company has applied for a specific-use permit to operate a restaurant with alcohol sales and indoor live entertainment at 1015 IKEA Place, Suite 500.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6657880,"Grand Prairie staff preview specific-use permit for contractor shop with outside heavy-equipment storage at 502 West Oakdale Road",123,78000,201000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065445-02cb9726fc2621c930aeb60bae12380c&start=78&end=201","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065445-02cb9726fc2621c930aeb60bae12380c/thumbnail_78000.jpg","/articles/6657880/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Grand-Prairie-staff-preview-specific-use-permit-for-contractor-shop-with-outside-heavy-equipment-storage-at-502-West-Oakdale-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657880-8a5ebd082ca4fb21ce6130a33a696c31/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139842&Signature=CjNebgUGhwltk3X8qhRN4QZIQrNp9ghTT2lF6Np9DUpI3ubXlJNoZNBKNMmUTAQ1eiT1zJTAmhAowauaSgBuCNQWqMyHAdB3dSRHvQhgd~8lSzSAhd7Kncxm02n6rv2~IKZZUpDjvyoma4p4XMfhJGft3GjgOR4kGjb3oMscCoHYC5J2khPYQ5563lru19HrsvsJ-zm2HZdHPopm3q1SubK7Fpots4r7rOVubTJzRblrUedN8vk0z-PHrL2u9sa~3YAH8xl0Vk4M4hUYrjKpGoDoXq7mtcyLLQaqFf43kMahyCCAVmof2ZSvsp0LufSIDWPPTGCCJn4ARN0tjQEsMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Grand Prairie planning staff on June 23 briefed the Planning and Zoning Commission on a specific-use permit request from MEI Industrial Solutions to operate a contractor shop with outside storage of heavy equipment at 502 West Oakdale Road.

The property is zoned light industrial and lies within the SH 161 corridor overlay. Staff said the applicant proposes to use the front portion of the parcel for MEI operations while Zachary Construction would consolidate to the rear of the site. Planned site improvements include interior fencing and gating, relocation of existing office trailers, and a proposed 8-foot solid wood fence that currently screens most of the property from Oakdale Road.

Staff described the Development Review Committee recommendation in favor of the SUP with conditions that the project \"delineation of unit uses generally comply with the proposed site plan\" and that the applicant provide a dumpster enclosure measuring a minimum of 12 feet by 12 feet that complies with Article 8 of the Unified Development Code. Staff reported that 12 notices were mailed to nearby property owners; two responses were returned in favor and none returned opposed. No action was taken during the staff briefing.

Commissioners asked staff clarifying questions about staging and timing of heavy-equipment storage; staff indicated equipment staging and time on site would vary by individual jobs and that an applicant representative would be present at the public hearing to answer operational questions.

The item will proceed to the public hearing portion of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and, if recommended, on to City Council for final action. No formal vote or council decision was recorded during the briefing.","City of Grand Prairie planning staff on June 23 briefed the Planning and Zoning Commission on a specific-use permit request from MEI Industrial Solutions to operate a contractor shop with outside storage of heavy equipment at 502 West Oakdale Road.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6657871,"Staff briefs commission on removal of planned collector and 301-unit multifamily site plan tied to Gateway master-plan area",714,486000,1200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065445-02cb9726fc2621c930aeb60bae12380c&start=486&end=1200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065445-02cb9726fc2621c930aeb60bae12380c/thumbnail_486000.jpg","/articles/6657871/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Staff-briefs-commission-on-removal-of-planned-collector-and-301-unit-multifamily-site-plan-tied-to-Gateway-master-plan-area","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657871-c85dcb21ffdaac37010b833b324c12e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139842&Signature=S69--tiK31XzLgffYNltPEWFioJY0Uwp2-Yio6ZDJL92sWoCafZsex4G3T184LeRHNw9gWsywL8kwn7IGVot3dZ-EKh8RgO83pyra0Y0A1HBzMxNGns1el9CHDAxF0uv2hR1rq-1YRAqSUofozem6gJvITVVJjU9dM42HXlVtyDg5wqU0Kq7wZGyZb9J3lvrhjpIClbUz7k0RQjJLcdSVkk8HHYqeVhZhZZ4IS4oUfGNJAJdIHgAp7Pei0VSC1fOimmUjRMw0fHCCoENKyb4qfTQrUvt5RFTwajsK4222--iHAF9nbyez9hiKGe4KJ5h6Bz2WEhKhBGeOQO8gEZbJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Grand Prairie planning staff on June 23 presented two companion items: a proposed comprehensive plan amendment to remove a planned two‑lane collector roadway from the thoroughfare map and a related specific‑use permit and site plan for a 301‑unit multifamily development in Planned Development District 217.

Staff said the developer is not proposing to construct the collector as part of the development and has requested the roadway be removed so the site can be developed as depicted on the submitted plan. The traffic impact analysis assumed 3% annual traffic growth and compared a 10‑year build scenario with a no‑build scenario; staff reported the study showed a slight increase in delay in some locations but concluded the effects were negligible. Staff noted the developer proposes shared access between the subject parcel and an adjacent property and an emergency‑access only connection off Tarrant to discourage school‑related cut‑through traffic. Staff recommended approval of the thoroughfare amendment and summarized DRC recommendations for the SUP/site plan.

On the multifamily project, staff described a proposed seven‑building development totaling 301 units. The applicant requests several variances: the percentage of one‑bedroom units would be 74.4% (the Unified Development Code caps one‑bedroom units at 60%); an eastern setback adjacent to residential zoning would range from about 51.5 feet to 100 feet while PD 217's formula would require about 102 feet for the tallest building; the applicant proposes 77 site trees where 203 are required under the applicable standards; and the applicant proposes a wrought‑iron fence along the single‑family boundary rather than a masonry screening wall. Staff noted written opposition from a single‑family property at 801 Walter Hill Drive and said the gateway master plan (a city policy adopted in 2017) envisions mixed uses for the corridor and is used as a reference but does not automatically change underlying zoning.

Staff recommended approval of the SUP/site plan with conditions including that the project meet minimum site‑tree requirements and that the applicant provide a tree survey and mitigation plan with the final plat application. Commissioners asked about the cumulative effect of moving the collector and multiple variances; staff said topography constrained building placement and the variances were common in similar multifamily proposals. No action was taken during the briefing; the items will be heard in public hearing and, if recommended, forwarded to City Council.","City of Grand Prairie planning staff on June 23 presented a companion thoroughfare plan amendment and a specific‑use permit/site plan for a 301‑unit multifamily project in PD 217, saying a traffic study found negligible overall impacts from removing a planned two‑lane collector roadway.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6657862,"Staff briefs commission on comprehensive‑plan and zoning changes for expansion of master‑planned residential community (additional ~719 acres)",129,1751000,1880000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065445-02cb9726fc2621c930aeb60bae12380c&start=1751&end=1880","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065445-02cb9726fc2621c930aeb60bae12380c/thumbnail_1751000.jpg","/articles/6657862/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Staff-briefs-commission-on-comprehensiveplan-and-zoning-changes-for-expansion-of-masterplanned-residential-community-additional-719-acres","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657862-11cc9a3e4c962421a55552cf3c3e37c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139842&Signature=jqT8KvSlbnNeh5ZV6cOQwGPdgHgBMwj2JfEO5On6aS-Zy9PEqb5pbfXMtH0k-Em9QZlmB5xU1QxmC5xjN2znv9hglOtjtpxl-xv3VxA81EcWDu7raN1VbANIhqPc7b5nsJY-itarjfsyK1Y5Raat9WNPZQkg-MOee15k2o2jd9FWkeGKGkNXvYRksA3ZgiQ4EFXbtYCelGQgfsre01796UEG6OrD3bT7A~SdlL4t4tiKJm7Aw~0fseDIPtMcoOk8~eOHLEr5FbkgW2m0pZAJhsu0B9D4yZ~CTpC6q01t1xKoDqQXabjnXiinDsO5Ou-7SpJcOe4IRVRG1hC2AUWyfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning staff on June 23 briefed the Planning and Zoning Commission on companion comprehensive plan and zoning requests to add roughly 719 acres to an existing master‑planned community and to allow a medium‑residential subdistrict permitting townhomes, single‑family zero‑lot‑line homes and detached single‑family housing.

Staff said the expanded area is proposed for medium residential to match the developer's vision and that, within the medium‑residential areas, at least 70% of lots would be developed as single‑family houses. Staff provided representative elevations for a range of lot widths and housing types and said the request follows development standards previously reviewed by the commission. Staff also noted that City Council on June 17 authorized execution of an amendment to the developer agreement that governs the project; staff recommended the DRC's approval of the zoning and concept plan.

Commissioners asked for clarifications on plan graphics and data included in the packet; staff pointed the commission to the application materials and the previously executed developer agreement. No written opposition or formal action was recorded during the June 23 staff briefing; the items will proceed to the public hearing and subsequent review steps.","City planning staff on June 23 briefed the Planning and Zoning Commission on a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning/concept plan to add approximately 719 acres to an existing master‑planned community and to allow medium‑residential product types.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission briefed on 157‑acre Miller Road planned development to allow data centers; staff would bar cryptocurrency mining

Rios Brewing seeks permit for alcohol sales and indoor live entertainment at IKEA Place suite

Grand Prairie staff preview specific-use permit for contractor shop with outside heavy-equipment storage at 502 West Oakdale Road

Staff briefs commission on removal of planned collector and 301-unit multifamily site plan tied to Gateway master-plan area

Staff briefs commission on comprehensive‑plan and zoning changes for expansion of master‑planned residential community (additional ~719 acres)