Prosper commission approves PD‑52 amendment, raises open‑space requirement to 11.3%

The Prosper Planning and Zoning Commission voted on Dec. 16, 2025 to approve an amendment to Plan Development 52 (PD‑52) covering roughly 10.8 acres on the south side of Prosper Trail. The amendment removes the previously allowed intense open storage use and permits the construction of four office/warehouse buildings while maintaining district limits for setbacks, heights and lot coverage. The commission approved the amendment 5–1 and amended the open‑space standard from 7% to about 11.3%.

Staff presented the zoning case and described standards the amendment would change, including removal of open storage from permitted uses and enhancements to landscaping and open‑space provisions. Staff said the existing open‑space minimum was approximately 32,959 square feet and that the applicant’s proposal provided roughly 55,000 square feet of landscaped open space and trail features; staff recommended approval. Commissioners questioned truck wells and overhead doors, parking counts under different tenant scenarios, facade materials and roof‑screening for mechanical equipment. One commissioner asked whether tilt‑wall was considered masonry; staff clarified tilt wall is counted as masonry for the town’s standards but encouraged architectural enhancement.

Motion and vote: Commissioner (S9) moved to approve item 4 with the change increasing the open‑space requirement from 7% to 11.3%; the motion was seconded and carried 5–1. Commissioner (S3) recorded the lone dissent and said the opposition reflected a desire to set minimum unit sizes for tenant spaces. No public commenters spoke during the hearing; staff confirmed notices were sent and no citizen responses were received.

Next steps: The amendment is approved subject to the adopted open‑space change and will be reflected in the PD‑52 ordinance and development exhibits. Staff and the applicant will coordinate final site‑plan and facade materials at subsequent submittal stages.