A Trader Joe’s-anchored project has been postponed again.
The Frisco City Council unanimously tabled a zoning change at an Aug. 18 meeting for a nearly 10-acre mixed-use development that could be anchored by a Trader Joe’s grocery store. Council members said they wanted to discuss the project further before making a decision.
The details
The proposed development would be located at the southwest corner of Majestics Darden Drive and Main Street, with the 12,500 square foot Trader Joe's placed at the corner of the site and the 158-unit senior living facility on the southern portion.
The property was originally zoned to accommodate retail, office and single-family residential. Zoning regulations allowed the addition of the Trader Joe's to the property, but a zoning request was needed for the senior living facility.
Travis Thompson, a representative for landowner SNS Frisco West Main Station LLC, said the tabled proposal for the mixed-use development is the final version. City Council will continue deliberating on the development before considering a vote.
What you need to know
Thompson said in a news release that the Trader Joe’s mixed-use property aims to create a destination that improves everyday life for residents “for decades to come.” He said the development supports Frisco’s growing senior population while bringing “one of the most popular grocery stores in America” to the city.
"This has been a very challenging zoning process, but it’s also been one of the most rewarding. What we’re presenting tonight is really a reflection of community feedback,” Thompson said. “We feel like we’re bringing a very sought-after retailer while providing something the city and its citizens need in a senior housing community.”
Over the past two years, Thompson said he met with City Council members, residents and planning officials to ensure the project aligned with Frisco’s vision. Since then, the project has undergone numerous modifications and enhancements, including:
- Increased parking for residents and visitors
- Expanded open space
- Enhanced landscaping and streetscape improvements along Majestic Gardens
- Architectural refinements designed to improve the development’s appearance and character
- Revisions based on feedback from residents, city staff and surrounding residents
Residents spoke in favor of the mixed-use development at both the Frisco Planning and Zoning and Frisco City Council meetings.
The history
Trader Joe’s officials first confirmed they were considering plans for a Frisco location in October 2025. The mixed-use project’s zoning change was approved by the Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission during its July 28 meeting.
The project was initially delayed by zoning challenges and now faces another setback as City Council continues to review the proposal.
One more thing
According to city documents, the senior living facility cannot open until Trader Joe’s has opened. Neither of which has a construction timeline or contractor. Both the grocery store and senior living facilities will be constructed in a single phase, according to council documents.
The mixed-use project will be considered by City Council during its Oct. 6 meeting. Meetings can be streamed live on the city’s website.
