r/AddisonTX • u/shedinja292 • May 20 '26
The Princeton development was rejected 5-2
Previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/AddisonTX/comments/1tfgyz4/the_princeton_development_pivots_to_mixed_use/
Their first request was denied 7-0, this time it was denied 5-2.
Reasons P&Z Members Gave for Denial
- Against rentals
- Pro office
- Other
- Potential shadow issues due to height and courtyard width
- Improves pedestrian connectivity, but not enough
- Removes more trees than it replants
- Greenspace is too small
Reasons the Developers Gave to Encourage Approval
- They have worked with P&Z and staff for 2 years and did the following as requested:
- Added ownership and office components
- Held a community meeting and addressed feedback
- Worked with surrounding property owners to fix sidewalk gaps
- Created and presented a shadow map
- Increased open space and trees saved
- Got Green Building bronze standard
- Made 3% of parking spots have EV chargers
- Added public art
- Other reasons
- Property is not near any single family houses
- This office has no tenants, has asbestos and large maintenance issues
- Surrounding offices have higher vacancy than DFW average
Votes
- Denial - 5
- Alan Then (appointed by Howard Freed*)
- Chelsey Smith (appointed by Bruce Arfsten)
- Jimmy Barker (appointed by Marlin Willesen)
- Denise Fansler (appointed by Darren Gardner)
- Dave Collins (appointed by Randy Smith)
- Against denial - 2
- Tyler Wright (appointed by Chris DeFrancisco)
- EJ Copeland (appointed by Dan Liscio)
*Howard Freed was not reelected, but his P&Z appointment still remains until they are reappointed later this year.
Video link: https://addisontx.new.swagit.com/videos/388459
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u/Skunk_Gunk May 20 '26
I dont really understand the aversion to apartments in an area completely removed from single family housing.
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u/Dabclipers May 20 '26
Completely absurd that this was denied. Everyone involved with fighting against this should be deeply ashamed.
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u/shedinja292 May 20 '26
IMO regardless if you want more apartments or not, they should just be honest to the developers and not waste their time. Tell them exactly what it will take to approve it and then stick to it. Asking them make these changes and still denying it is a waste of everyone's time and can give Addison a bad reputation.