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Staff described an operational plan that would use cones to create a basic control and maneuvering practice area and said the applicant plans to store four trucks onsite overnight: two used for student driving practice and two used for pre‑trip inspection training. Staff said the operation would store trucks at the rear of the building in a designated overnight parking area and that cones would be placed during training and removed after classes.

Staff reported the Development Review Committee recommends approval with conditions, including that the proposed operations shall not block access or vehicular circulation within the property and that non‑active trucks be parked in the indicated overnight parking location. Staff said the applicant already holds an SUP for another location for office operations and seeks to add on‑site training in Grand Prairie.

Commissioners asked about proximity to residential lots and whether idling would be a concern. Staff noted a city ordinance limiting vehicle idling (staff described it as 15 minutes within 300 feet of a residential structure) and that code enforcement or public health could enforce limits if trucks idled near residences. Staff said two letters of opposition and one letter of support were received; one opposition raised concern about prolonged engine idling.

Staff said cones would be used to block training areas and that staff did not expect permanent signage for those cones; they also said classes would clean up cones after sessions. Staff recommended the conditions noted above to minimize circulation impacts and to require overnight parking in the designated area on the site plan.

No final action was taken during the briefing; the item will proceed to the regular meeting for public hearing and final decision.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Grand Prairie - Planning & Zoning Briefing 08112025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff presented a specific use permit request for a commercial driver’s license (CDL) driving school at 12002 Avenue R, describing operations with four trucks, cone‑blocked training areas and overnight on‑site parking; staff recommended approval with operational conditions and noted local idling limits.","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},6485834,"Staff recommends approval for two‑building Lakers retail site plan north of England Park Parkway",96,1523000,1619000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5558901-bc947a38d8cb5bc4fedfb26bd0daac69&start=1523&end=1619","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5558901-bc947a38d8cb5bc4fedfb26bd0daac69/thumbnail_1523000.jpg","/articles/6485834/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Staff-recommends-approval-for-twobuilding-Lakers-retail-site-plan-north-of-England-Park-Parkway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485834-e8bf447449c869a8cd6153b1cee13f0d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770914060&Signature=TWZQBocOb43gSyklvwZlVbHD7yPk788woxMgHttBDboiypj9afARMSgO2hGF3OLbRR9um7Ad6vpe7puqsGo8sJfdUYT6hLS9VZ4kxQVTopmkykg6E3xlaxzm6qpjEJHJMx6pMKzXk9QjIDW-03tkAbn850V0tF9RbxAHC-7ivln7L6SXePY2bGXjuq5Wsd9Tn6ImdplkEVb5NhVg4JUPsluDkX5wDNXwHxLUlmIqljIEJmDerX5JEg2FY2Qw9~G7yyjLdtFPAWmkuStGWhqtqSdkxaqloVpBiULSQ0jrg85oEwVNXHG2TLC5oUYCm4JDtkPUfw5adTXeODwL0E~ZjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Planning staff briefed commissioners on Aug. 11 about STP25060020, the Lakers retail project north of the previously discussed England Park Parkway site.

Staff said the applicant proposes two retail buildings with parking and landscaping and that the project meets or exceeds landscape requirements and complies with dimensional and parking standards. Elevations shown to the commission use approved materials and windows/canopies.

The staff report said the project provides 12 required menu items under the city’s development standards, is not requesting any variances, and that the Development Review Committee recommends approval. Staff invited commissioners to ask questions; none were raised that altered the recommendation.

No formal action was taken during the briefing; the item will proceed to the regular meeting for public hearing and final consideration.","A site plan for two retail buildings (Lakers retail, STP25060020) was presented; staff said the project meets landscape and dimensional standards, is providing required menu items and requests no variances. The DRC recommended approval.",{"_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},6485839,"Developers seek variances for 2‑story retail/office building near Mira Lagos; staff present site plan",180,985000,1165000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5558901-bc947a38d8cb5bc4fedfb26bd0daac69&start=985&end=1165","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5558901-bc947a38d8cb5bc4fedfb26bd0daac69/thumbnail_985000.jpg","/articles/6485839/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Developers-seek-variances-for-2story-retailoffice-building-near-Mira-Lagos-staff-present-site-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485839-77c575599161767c0b33ee3b848e6dda/orig.mp4?Expires=1770914060&Signature=NY~udcJOBNMKffNxxFz~Rs9Yb7j6Onns2N5AXCivATwhRyyXqxy7hgK1FQdWfg-UU3hP4NwQ4Md22xX1rGxgpNJqAC4WdaER0pODBPOmj2ewtuRd2JxHggCQQ0WDYOAvr52NCGgnDjgl69V9ps873co4FEHvBXIQJn-ARriBUqXgPhJSkfngW2xK5EiSUqg~wwhPYbMfQNM0m~z~GbitN5v0kz3WgQzXinu9XhjLR9p9wGN~-jqXvULJCwDpoXcvEEMa6TcL0ziqBR1s2z5XBX18RlB4Z63UT68K9O4nE5LGx-t0ngyMt95gYDN7GWKZ3F27089acC4VEcDDudNZlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Planning staff briefed the commission on Aug. 11 about a site plan application for a two‑story multi‑tenant building on about 1 acre at 2625 England Park Parkway.

Staff described the project as a multi‑tenant two‑story building that would include retail and office space and said the site is within Planned Development (PD) 365 and the Lake Ridge Corridor overlay district. Surrounding properties include townhomes, undeveloped parcels and a recent general retail development along Lake Ridge Parkway.

Staff said the applicant requested two variances: to use an existing 6‑foot cedar fence on the adjacent townhouse property in combination with a planted 6‑foot living screen in lieu of constructing a new 6‑foot masonry screening wall, and to reduce required buffers along the western and southern property lines (to 8 feet west and 5 feet south from the standard 15‑foot buffer). The site plan also shows permeable brick paving, an outdoor patio and façade materials that include brick and stone with articulated entries and corners.

The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommended approval with conditions. Staff said the recommended conditions include avoiding planting required street trees within listed easements (a 10‑foot non‑court easement or a 15‑foot utility easement) and other standard plan requirements; staff also noted the applicant will be present at the regular meeting to answer questions.

Commissioners raised concerns about relying on a living screen that will reach the target height only at maturity, saying a planted screen provides delayed visual separation compared with a masonry wall. One commissioner asked whether a traffic study was required; staff said the proposed retail is not large enough to trigger a traffic study under current thresholds.

Staff advised that additional conversation with the adjacent property owner (the townhouse site) would be appropriate; staff also said the applicant asked for the variances and that the applicant would be present at the public hearing to address adjacency questions.

No formal vote was taken during the briefing; the item will appear on the regular meeting agenda with the applicant present.","Staff presented a site plan request for a two‑story, multi‑tenant retail and office building at 2625 England Park Parkway and said the applicant is seeking variances for screening and buffer width. The Development Review Committee recommended approval with conditions.",{"_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},6485843,"Grand Prairie launches ‘epicenter’ comprehensive plan update; staff seek public input",534,687000,1221000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5558901-bc947a38d8cb5bc4fedfb26bd0daac69&start=687&end=1221","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5558901-bc947a38d8cb5bc4fedfb26bd0daac69/thumbnail_687000.jpg","/articles/6485843/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Grand-Prairie-launches-epicenter-comprehensive-plan-update-staff-seek-public-input","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485843-80014dea4c318ee86203bd8f8c616330/orig.mp4?Expires=1770914060&Signature=PT1K~tadhLrFZpLxyGptFsbKRn76Z4xbgWCaoP43qzNPHapxvgm8OwIvRkU2pc2phwAF5EZRk7cdo8Q3bC6U93RBUoIyy7fLswGr9uZZI9~XjuMyIeYoZDsc0dbVj99qGMXwW0yZlvWqGJbyp72-fmEYuVku82OkDmP8DHNaQKnDSaeQXB3C2XuC3us3LiLxhO~-o0JR3OxLtNYhUyTSBJu8Ob4mpQrDyaeIB4VW0p3XCfFEEXXAm0n59NYsMOXKYyfGp9RHJ4allJzjouzhOsmlPtw2OpjuGxQpGghM9Gs4XiF~jq5hWuvwWGDPsX7zSSDEHSzdupomp3m88fEwSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning staff told the Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 11 that work has begun on phase 2 of a multi‑phase comprehensive plan update focused on Grand Prairie’s core “epicenter” area from Joe Pool (Joe Pool Lake) to Pioneer Parkway.

Staff said the Epicenter plan builds on an earlier Southgate update (completed in 2021) and will update the future land use map and other policy guidance for areas that already include substantial development and some undeveloped “pocket” parcels. Staff said the current plan for this area was last adopted in 2018 and that the Epicenter update is expected to take about 10 months to a year, with public meetings and online engagement tools.

Savannah, a planning staff member, showed commissioners an interactive project website the city will use to collect public feedback, including a map where residents and business owners can leave location‑specific comments. Staff said the project team includes consultants (identified in the briefing as Bruce and Nichols) and an economic development consultant who will reach out to businesses and property owners as part of the engagement.

A short video played for the commission featured Mayor Ron Jensen inviting residents and business owners who live, work or own property between Pioneer Parkway and Joe Pool Lake to participate; the mayor’s recorded remarks said the Epicenter plan is intended to guide growth “for the next 20 years.”

Commissioners asked about how the Epicenter work ties to other planning efforts, including the parks master plan and an MWBE (minority/women‑owned business) component; staff said those efforts are separate but will be coordinated where appropriate and that the economic development team will handle MWBE outreach.

Staff said the commission will act as the comprehensive plan advisory committee and will receive updates and consultant presentations during the review and drafting process. No final policy decisions were made at the Aug. 11 briefing; staff presented the project initiation and schedule and asked commissioners to participate in outreach.","City staff previewed a phase‑2 comprehensive plan update for Grand Prairie’s core — the Epicenter area between Joe Pool Lake and Pioneer Parkway — and said the process will include public meetings, an interactive website and consultant support over roughly 10 months to a year.",{"_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},6485847,"Grand Prairie planning commission shifts meeting days to first and third Tuesdays",115,154000,269000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5558901-bc947a38d8cb5bc4fedfb26bd0daac69&start=154&end=269","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5558901-bc947a38d8cb5bc4fedfb26bd0daac69/thumbnail_154000.jpg","/articles/6485847/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Grand-Prairie-planning-commission-shifts-meeting-days-to-first-and-third-Tuesdays","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485847-da4628b65c942e0edfe67d71c2f6e0b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770914060&Signature=UKABVuhf37FvmXYG8YKI6q8mg3eYmKCRH7vokmqvJwuB55fK1l~mqCMNXEcOha8f4udYeABAVyuq16RafE7akkavLbPPGIQjriJSeluGF9D05cQhp9cIXPKKCWbiUqE6wD5QR819E4vTVWTgcSGbkp-xLM06c9TwFMeisFoJtepsPzj~8UtWg9fndr5LXoZwRT~PxTN3czQwLgSZgic2uc42dZnFkTQul0jZpsiNDgYBlJXfWFPwFeXGuIEM01VSVRy-EMnXROm8alcJjlWvTpO0r~l50MUuj3JdNGLl0OlPyvQSnnkUbWRR5AQ-03srKdFx2HEv1yyU3bH10H~~sA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cheryl Smith, chair of the City of Grand Prairie Planning and Zoning Commission, told commissioners on Aug. 11 that the commission’s regular meeting dates will change to the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Smith said the change was driven by “the new state law posting requirements” and scheduling conflicts with City Council meeting times. She told the commission the move should make meeting dates more consistent and easier for applicants to track because council already meets on Tuesdays.

Staff explained that on dates when a council meeting and a Planning and Zoning Commission briefing fall on the same evening, the two bodies will be split across rooms — with City Council in chambers and Planning and Zoning in the briefing room — and signage and staff will direct applicants to the correct location.

No formal vote was taken during the briefing. The change was presented as a staff-led scheduling adjustment and will take effect moving forward, subject to standard agenda posting and notice requirements.

Commissioners asked procedural questions about overlaps and logistics; staff said signage and on-site direction would mitigate confusion when meetings overlap.

The commission held no public hearing or final action on the change during the Aug. 11 briefing; the item was presented for information and coordination only.","The City of Grand Prairie Planning and Zoning Commission will move its regular meetings to the first and third Tuesday of each month to comply with new state posting requirements, staff said during an Aug. 11 staff briefing.","actionData","errors"]

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