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Consent agenda: Council approved items 3–11 by motion and voice vote; the mayor recorded the vote as “Motion carries 8 to nothing.” Items in the consent packet discussed during public comment included a $200,000 miscellaneous repair allowance for walls in the Westchester area, renewal of a web services contract with Forge Mobile LLC for parks and recreation sites, and entertainment contracts for upcoming events. Staff said event entertainment is largely covered by sponsorships and vendor revenues; council noted past years’ supplementation of event budgets.

Site plans and SUPs: The council approved a site plan for a speculative industrial warehouse at 2322 N. Highway 360 (with one requested landscape buffer variance and conditions including Transportation and Mobility Services/TxDOT driveway approval). The council approved a specific-use permit to amend an existing SUP at 121 Southeast 14th Street to add wholesale auto-dealer operations (auto sales limited to wholesale and subject to conditions about parking, storage and repairs). The council also approved a contractor shop with outside storage at 1212–1214 S. Carrier Parkway, with conditions requiring screening and limits on outdoor activity.

Tabling and other votes: Council tabled items 15 and 16 at the request of Council member Hedden so she could meet with the developer; council approved the tabling motion by voice vote. Motion details and tallies were recorded in the minutes for each item.

Where recorded, staff summarized vote counts: consent motion “carries 8 to nothing”; individual land-use motions were carried by voice vote or roll call as recorded in the meeting minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Grand Prairie - City Council 04152025 - Apr 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved consent agenda items 3–11 (including entertainment contracts and park web services) and voted on several development items: site plans, specific-use permits and variances were approved or tabled as noted.","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},6603038,"Council authorizes eminent domain to acquire 0.3136 acres for Duncan Perry bridge project",111,1533000,1644000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000998-5e348a3a2203217a113dae58b9cb4966&start=1533&end=1644","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000998-5e348a3a2203217a113dae58b9cb4966/thumbnail_1533000.jpg","/articles/6603038/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Council-authorizes-eminent-domain-to-acquire-03136-acres-for-Duncan-Perry-bridge-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603038-7611e093f466c47f5252d4915c74f54a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161585&Signature=mlR76flPaBE1q1HtGneAA3BZtXh0eOrH32fzsCkcezmF9bdbsEc~O38tKw54o8WXAaZzbVeGpOioFDnkbRE-f9hjF9obRzJwLbe3h32KJImQQ7R5WsR7DZiIUvx7WNfcHogT4ZVBFNf9mScQbiu71IMwRPj6VIxzY5xbRicB0EuPZqDtxpf73Xf1s6NN~yhhJ-YoqGRb9R6M6oWSD0T5mwl16-1-XoKM~HL9rVIXownu2KT~9pL92ueY1XsAV0t4BA6~NCbEdz0d1j0nCxSkSXR4b3Slk5KwRpFJm1bSylM8JXD1wbV-nku2HFXNKXBKUWCFXwBVEv9hbSIcQgi2gw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Prairie City Council approved a resolution authorizing the city attorney to begin eminent domain proceedings to acquire 0.3136 acres of property for the Duncan Perry Road bridge replacement project over Johnson Creek. The motion, made by Mayor Pro Tem Clemson and seconded by Council member Bill Bosque, carried 8–0.

Noreen Housewright, director of engineering and utility services, told council the acquisition is part of a partnership capital-improvements project with the Texas Department of Transportation. She outlined the parcel in yellow on the presentation and noted an existing slope easement within the area. The resolution authorizes the city to use eminent domain to secure the property described as Lot 1, Block B of the Hidden Creek Addition, Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, at the southwest corner of Duncan Perry Road and Kingsley Drive, for the bridge replacement.

Council asked no substantive questions during the presentation. The resolution included a standard authorization for the city attorney or designee to commence eminent domain proceedings; council approved the measure by roll call.","The council authorized the city attorney to begin eminent domain proceedings to acquire a portion of Lot 1, Block B of the Hidden Creek addition for the Duncan Perry Road bridge replacement at Johnson Creek, approving the resolution 8–0.",{"_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},6603043,"Council adopts ordinance keeping city childcare programs exempt from state standards for another year",278,1252000,1530000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000998-5e348a3a2203217a113dae58b9cb4966&start=1252&end=1530","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000998-5e348a3a2203217a113dae58b9cb4966/thumbnail_1252000.jpg","/articles/6603043/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Council-adopts-ordinance-keeping-city-childcare-programs-exempt-from-state-standards-for-another-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603043-b3475972a3f765a9e384ddab6fe04030/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161585&Signature=XPuoDv4s3i340RAny0CXAdvQOajNjao8Lz8dOeg1r6Lrxv1rmTcMi6uEo4JwoZ6cxgC2xWCIt5mwBpnZjTvFUjc0Y0J0EKCS5nNWKHsIt27t6MF1iwiQ8R~iy~~5YEt3~kRwdSNv~w-guCl8pHHf9w6Bog~cg77msDfEAXui-2W4xbYcfaRP5UKgn5vwHuFI3ijhnnaMzFgjqa3St7KuA4E1l~~z7n58QtAGd2nFrEQ-Q3T2yL5hU6PsrNo5WiM6QDKwnWoc~~noLCayemS9Qqnub1Az62x6x1kRDmYp6FPtxVH4o5v9q9aDMccCSWm2exXCY3277bK3xRKW8FpEYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Prairie City Council adopted an ordinance extending the city’s exemption from state childcare requirements for its afterschool and camp programs for the coming year. The ordinance passed after a public hearing and a brief discussion; a motion to approve was made, seconded and carried by the council.

City staff explained the ordinance allows the city to maintain current locally governed standards of care for its childcare and afterschool programs rather than switching to a state-mandated regime. Deputy City Manager Megan Mahan told the public she could provide a copy of the city’s standards of care ordinance and noted it lists specific criminal offenses that would make an applicant ineligible for employment.

Public commenters pressed the council about the breadth of background checks, asking whether city staff perform FBI fingerprint-based checks that query national databases. Harold Willis and other speakers expressed concern that state or national databases could reveal crimes that county-only checks might miss. Mahan responded that city employees undergo the HR department’s background process but stated, \"No. We do not\" perform FBI checks through HR when asked directly; she offered to provide the written standards for review.

Council member Michelle urged approval, noting the city has run afterschool and summer camp programs for decades and that staff perform annual reviews. The motion to adopt was made and seconded; the council voted to carry the ordinance.","The City Council adopted an ordinance extending the city’s exemption from certain state childcare standards for its afterschool and camp programs for one year, amid questions about background checks and safeguards raised by residents.",{"_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},6603047,"Council approves Riverbend planned development for 233 single-family homes",250,3276000,3526000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000998-5e348a3a2203217a113dae58b9cb4966&start=3276&end=3526","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000998-5e348a3a2203217a113dae58b9cb4966/thumbnail_3276000.jpg","/articles/6603047/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Council-approves-Riverbend-planned-development-for-233-single-family-homes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603047-d9161da68c812a6fd64bd7daef944a53/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161585&Signature=TjkMM7jza8ejrQLNFU32JHAl10at5p3wg9kIpfKxP2qK9U9PBSzm9h4ww-PeHgjgx3-J9V5aak-hFlbA-O43MBvJwsBCQ5ZyCIAqRq3yBqgaoUYH37pMCa99AFhUmhOjPSlBJVmaigzmXFP1-Zdj9vzrIjIHbA4-3n2E6QS~gOirrrhbBoICDohU8qKyWOGaIEp9ZGZOMROLFPn1cAfer-Fl~xTUG8kRW9wsiQ8RDcvZ1dqe0-gpmgMNG2fF1jflC7OhBnHGbzxXkSij7gja3njsWlL5EDABpGu4Tw~eLULy7Vk5HmvA5gxEsKEzla8eknfsLGIrxXkFR~28U45TVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Prairie City Council approved a rezoning and concept plan for the Riverbend planned development, allowing 233 single-family homes on roughly 66 acres along U.S. Highway 287. The motion, made by Council member Johnson and seconded by the deputy mayor pro tem, passed 7–1 with Council member Shotwell voting no.

City planning staff said the concept calls for 180 homes on 50-foot lots and 53 homes on 70-foot lots; proposed changes include variances to lot width and setback requirements and an increase in maximum building height in certain areas. Developers presented conceptual elevations and an amenities plan that shows roughly 9.5 acres of open space and trails tying the neighborhood to an adjacent 99-acre floodplain.

Planning and Zoning recommended approval 8–0 with conditions. Staff’s recommended conditions—endorsed by council—include an amended traffic impact analysis, TxDOT and city approval for the Lakeview Drive/Highway 287 connection, a tree-mitigation plan at final plat, and water service coordination tied to the construction of a new water tower.

Developer JBI Partners’ attorney Jerry Silo noted prior outreach to Council member Johnson during early project development and described the plan as intended for sale product built by D.R. Horton. Council member Johnson said the project aligns with planned growth and public service expansions in the area, including a nearby new fire station.

Councilmember Shotwell opposed the rezoning, citing the number of variances requested. The council’s conditions require additional engineering and utility reviews before final plat approval.","The City Council approved rezoning 66 acres for the Riverbend development and a concept plan for 233 single-family homes, with several conditions including traffic analysis updates and tree mitigation.",{"_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},6603052,"Council denies Studio Rez by Marriott after hours of neighborhood opposition",3071,2308000,5379000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000998-5e348a3a2203217a113dae58b9cb4966&start=2308&end=5379","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000998-5e348a3a2203217a113dae58b9cb4966/thumbnail_2308000.jpg","/articles/6603052/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Council-denies-Studio-Rez-by-Marriott-after-hours-of-neighborhood-opposition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603052-3c2b07eed57211d85e6a02e2db5761a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161585&Signature=cxM8KlQ5SMHnqSiEu8bx1UC0nteC24KeYaSQPD-nJfll5-RI~hV3v-SwTIDFMeiz2V3vc6GR1x73XO8-cQWFIHDVA8ABWsd8OAh~6FnvmicWzcXNpZTpoSbUV27NEbuBiHVv0cap6ZkwhV9xpN6gfSC~AlC~ug0jRqJcCV7uM98ynkcfj74oUcEBnUHocpwK67rWmpCYyxAhL9F6t2OnjAtMInbPAAjLAeZxI~dL9NOXh6JD4iJel9YPbt4L4mj9n-neIbrFdeZhz6F4wv4sbF8Ogb8XdMgAZEkb2vWWvU-x7MuHpr0LZ~-8OGNzku5XQEmP62w2cuGE-McF0ig9rA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Prairie City Council voted 8-0 to deny a special-use permit for Studio Rez by Marriott, a four-story, 118-room extended-stay hotel proposed at 4640–4650 S. Highway 360. Council member John Lopez moved to deny the SUP and the motion passed unanimously.

Supporters of the project, including developer Suraj Patel and representatives of Marriott and the property owner, described the brand as a midscale extended-stay product aimed at traveling professionals and longer-term guests. Suraj Patel said the chain holds “very high standards for operations” and noted the developer obtained a December letter from Arlington ISD indicating the district had “no concerns and no objections” to the project’s proximity to West Elementary School.

Residents and civic leaders packed the council chambers and delivered nearly two hours of public comments opposing the project. Speakers cited proximity to West Elementary and a nearby daycare, possible increases in crime and traffic, and a pattern they said of extended-stay hotels later deteriorating. Jonathan Plunkett, a retired police officer, said his experience “going into these hotel rooms” had exposed him to prostitution and drug incidents and urged council to protect children. Edward Beckworth, president of the Beacon Hill Homeowners Association, said neighbors had not been adequately notified and urged the council to prioritize child safety over potential tax revenue.

Planning staff noted the application required several variances, including increases to permitted building height (from 25 feet to 50 feet), a higher floor-area ratio, and reductions to landscape buffers. Staff also reported receiving one letter of support and 183 letters of opposition (representing 139 unique addresses); 55 of those addresses were within one mile of the site. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial 7–1.

Several council members said they were persuaded by neighborhood testimony and concerns about the site’s access and surrounding land uses. Mayor Pro Tem and others discussed that the property owner could pursue other commercial uses allowed under the current zoning, and council members encouraged the developer to engage the neighborhood if the owner chose to return with a different proposal.

The denial means the applicant must either redesign the proposal to reduce variances and address neighborhood concerns or pursue another allowed use for the commercially zoned property.","The Grand Prairie City Council voted 8-0 to deny a special-use permit for a four-story, 118-room Studio Rez by Marriott on South Highway 360 after extensive public comment raising safety, traffic and proximity concerns to nearby schools and day-care centers.","actionData","errors"]

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Council adopts ordinance keeping city childcare programs exempt from state standards for another year

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