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Commission approves Riverbend subdivision concept plan and zoning for 233 single‑family homes
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone change and concept plan for Riverbend, a proposed 233‑home subdivision on roughly 66 acres near 287 and Prairie Ridge, subject to conditions on traffic analysis, street mitigation and water service planning tied to a new water tower.
The commission voted unanimously on March 24 to recommend approval of a zone change and concept plan (ZON 25‑0200006) for Riverbend, a proposed 233‑lot single‑family subdivision on approximately 66 acres near U.S. 287 on Grand Prairie’s southern edge.
The developer presented a mix of 50‑ and 70‑foot lots (233 single‑family homes total) with an 8‑foot walking trail loop of roughly 5,000 linear feet, pocket parks and neighborhood open space that intentionally embraces the adjacent floodplain as preserved open area. Staff said the applicant selected SF‑3 as the base zoning because several 70‑foot lots rely on SF‑3 dimensional standards; smaller 50‑foot lots will require variances to minimum living area, lot area, lot width/depth and certain setbacks. The project includes masonry perimeter screening walls and proposed amenities in publicly accessible HOA space.
City staff recommended approval with conditions including: an updated traffic impact analysis and street mitigation plan to address transportation concerns before issuing building permits; review of water‑service plans and coordination with the construction of a new water tower serving the area; and separate zone change review for any future voluntary annexation of adjacent ETJ parcels. Commissioners reviewed setbacks, street widths, parking and emergency access; staff said the plan anticipates 31‑foot pavement sections on primary neighborhood streets and provided fire‑department signoff on circulation.
Representatives for the developer described market pricing and product mix: current market estimates presented during the hearing put 50‑foot lot homes in the mid‑$400,000s and 70‑foot lot homes closer to the mid‑$500,000s as baseline pricing. The commission approved the zoning and concept plan per DRC recommendations and conditions; staff and developer will complete required engineering, traffic and water infrastructure work before final platting and construction.
