The Richardson City Council held a public hearing on June 23, 2025, to discuss a significant zoning change that could reshape the area at the southeast corner of Glenville Drive and Greenville Avenue. The proposal seeks to amend the zoning from I Am 1 industrial to a Planned Development (PD) designation, allowing for a new single-story building that would rise to 45 feet, significantly taller than the current 25-foot limit for such structures.

The applicant, represented by Todd Marchessani of Box Investment Group, presented plans for a 76,400 square foot building intended for warehouse and office use. This redevelopment comes in response to the current vacancy rates in office spaces within Richardson, which stand at approximately 4.4 million square feet, indicating a surplus of office space. In contrast, there is a notable lack of available warehouse space, with only three properties in the city capable of accommodating users between 50,000 and 100,000 square feet.

The proposed building aims to meet modern demands for flexible office and warehouse space, designed to blend in with the neighborhood while providing enhanced features such as increased glass facades and improved landscaping. The project also includes a truck parking court to support its warehouse functions, with plans for additional screening to minimize visual impact on surrounding properties.

City planners noted that while the future land use plan emphasizes regional employment, the existing industrial zoning allows for warehouse use by right, which is a key point in the discussion. The council received no public comments against the proposal, and the City Plan Commission had previously voted unanimously in favor of the request.

The anticipated economic benefits of the project include an increase in tax revenue, projected to generate approximately $4.8 million over the next decade for the city and local school district. The council is expected to make a decision on the zoning request in the coming weeks, with discussions on how this development aligns with broader community goals and zoning updates also on the agenda.