Planning commission approves Texas Roadhouse at Homefield site despite tight site constraints

Representatives for Homefield and Texas Roadhouse presented plans for a Texas Roadhouse at 1300 North 98th Street in the Homefield (Starbond) mixed-use district. Richard Napper (Homefield) framed the project as a key revenue-generating user for the Starbond district’s long-term fiscal plan and described the site’s unusual constraints (utility easements and limited buildable area). Napper said Homefield has attracted large projects and that the steakhouse will serve tournament visitors and other customers drawn to the area.

Janet Reid (Texas Roadhouse) said the company is aligned with the submitted site plan. Staff confirmed a prior comment in the draft report about reorienting the building was discussed with the applicant and not included in the final conditions after the parties agreed the submitted orientation was the most feasible for the constrained site. Byron Toy (Planning Department) told commissioners staff had worked with the applicant and that the orientation issue was addressed in writing in the staff report.

The commission voted unanimously (7–0) to approve the change of zone, the final plat and the plan review for the restaurant, forwarding the change of zone to the Board of County Commissioners for final action on May 28. Proponents said the restaurant supports Homefield’s goal of producing ongoing tax revenue to service star bonds; Richard Napper cited recent and planned development in the district to underscore that point.