Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Council approves Encore substation on Poly America property after public questions about visibility and service
Summary
The Grand Prairie City Council voted to approve a site plan for a new Encore electric substation on property owned by Poly America, after public comment and council discussion over screening, landscaping variances and service benefits.
The Grand Prairie City Council on Feb. 11 approved a site plan for a new Encore electric substation to be built on property owned by Poly America, voting in favor of staff recommendations and granting variances for landscaping and pavement materials.
The site is roughly 10 acres within a light-industrial area north of Fourteenth Street. Staff told the council the plan proposes no occupiable buildings, will include masonry screening on the side facing single-family property and will use gravel surfacing where required for equipment access. Savannah (staff planner) said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 8–0 on Jan. 13, and the Development Review Committee had also recommended approval.
Why it matters: Council and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
