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Council approves Olive Garden at former TGI Fridays site; adopts crime-control budget and OKs several contracts
Summary
Cedar Hill City Council unanimously approved a conditional-use permit and site plan for an Olive Garden restaurant at 311 N. Clark Road, adopted the Crime Control and Prevention District budget for FY2026 and approved three consent-agenda contracts during its June 10 meeting.
The Cedar Hill City Council on June 10 approved a conditional-use permit (CUP7072025) and site plan allowing an Olive Garden restaurant, with on-premises sale of alcoholic beverages, at 311 North Clark Road, the former TGI Fridays site.
The action, made by Councilmember McCurdy and seconded by Councilmember Malone, passed unanimously. Jim Powell, development manager for Darden Restaurants, said the company will demolish the existing building and build a new Olive Garden of about 6,400 square feet. “We’re just excited to bring a new Olive Garden to Cedar Hill,” Powell said. He told the council that, if permits are issued promptly, construction would begin in July and the restaurant could open around mid‑April 2026.
Council members asked about size, operations and site work. Powell said the proposed building’s kitchen…
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