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Council approves Riverbend planned development for 233 single-family homes
Summary
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.
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.
