Developers preview Liberty Meadows subdivision; propose 569 lots, private utilities and road upgrades

Developers and engineers introduced a pre‑application for Liberty Meadows, a proposed subdivision in Precinct 4 along County Road 604. The development team said the project envisions approximately 569 lots with 40‑by‑120 foot lots typical, 50‑foot rights‑of‑way, 28‑foot concrete pavement and curb‑and‑gutter streets. The plan includes underground storm sewer, a wet‑bottom amenity detention basin intended to serve as both stormwater detention and an on‑site amenity, and private water and wastewater treatment plants with potential capacity to serve surrounding developments.

Engineers said they will submit a traffic‑impact analysis and coordinate with the Old River Drainage District No. 1 for outfall. The developers said they are in contact with county permitting staff and expect to coordinate with TxDOT, Union Pacific and the City of Dayton on road and rail crossing impacts; they noted the nearby US‑90/County 604 intersection and ongoing overpass construction present planning considerations. Developers asked the county to consider a development agreement to memorialize agreed lot sizes, drainage and possible participation in County Road 604 upgrades.

The court took no action on the pre‑application (motion to take no action passed). Commissioners encouraged the developer to meet with Dayton, the school district and county staff and authorized the county attorney’s office to draft a development agreement if the parties agree to terms. The court said it would expect more detailed submittals—traffic studies, drainage calculations and coordinated road‑improvement proposals—as the project moves forward.