The Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of rezoning for a 5-acre planned development on the southwest corner of Independence Parkway and Main Street in a Dec. 10 meeting.

Plans for the development were revised with input from city staff following an initial failed rezoning request two years ago.

The background

The commission originally denied a request to rezone the property from agricultural to retail in 2023. According to city staff, commissioners were hesitant about some of the land uses permitted under base retail zoning, and they wanted to ensure that the property would be developed in a single phase.

Since the original denial, the applicant has collaborated with the city to create guidelines for the planned development that center on pedestrians and ensure cohesion with the nearby Harold Bacchus Community Park.


What changed

Spiars Engineering worked with city staff to develop restrictions on car-centric land uses, which are generally permitted in retail developments but will be prohibited at this planned development, including:
  • Restaurants or banks with drive-thrus
  • Convenience stores with gas pumps
  • Big box stores
  • Child care or fitness centers
David Bond, a representative of Spiars Engineering, said the site plans for the project were designed with proximity to Bacchus Park in mind. The development’s open space is oriented to allow a view of the park, and the buildings will be constructed with brick and stone that complements the park’s existing buildings.

The developer also plans to include a sidewalk that will provide a direct connection between the retail space and Bacchus Park.

Quote of note


“What a great success story on something that was a previous denial, but that you all worked so carefully and thoughtfully with staff to find a solution,” commission chairperson Brittany Colberg said after the vote to recommend approval passed.

Following the commission’s recommendation of approval, rezoning for the planned development will move forward for consideration by the Frisco City Council.