Pecan Meadows HOA - Grocery Store Rippy Road

Dear Neighbors,

It was great seeing & meeting so many of you at the 2 meetings set up by Regency Center, the developer for the proposed 130,000 ft grocery anchor store along Rippy Road.

For those of you that were not able to attend, please see below meeting notes and a copy of the 2D site plan from the developer.

Please keep in mind, this is shared for informational purposes only. It does not express an opinion of this HOA and may not include all relevant details.

Next Steps - as per the Towns Planning Manager:

The Developer will submit a Master Plan Amendment (MPA) and a Zoning Planned Development (ZPD) application for staff review.

Associated materials such as a concept site plan, concept landscape plan, tree survey, concept utility and drainage plans, building elevations, and other relevant information will be reviewed as part of the application process.

Requirements for a traffic analysis and review by the Environmental Conservation Committee will also be determined at that time.

Both the MPA and ZPD applications require public hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council.

How to stay informed:

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2D Site Plan

Regency Centers

Community Meeting Summary January 28th and 30th, 2026

Proposed Estate Development Project – Regency Centers

A community meeting was held to discuss a proposed estate development project by Regency Centers (RC). The subject land parcel is located between Rippy Road, Waketon Road, FM 2499, and College Parkway.

Property & Zoning

The land is currently zoned commercial along FM 2499 and residential along Rippy Road, i.e. east of Jacob Lugo way to 2499 is zoned Commercial and west of Jacob Lugo Way to Rippy is currently zoned Residential
A zoning change is required only for the portion of the property adjacent to Rippy Road.
The purchase contract between Regency Centers and the Hawk Family Trust is contingent upon approval of this zoning change.

Proposed Development

Regency Centers plans to develop a 130,000 square foot anchor grocery store.
During the January 30 meeting, a key speaker inadvertently confirmed the anchor tenant to be HEB.
The development will also include smaller retail and restaurant sites.

Site Grading & Retaining Wall

The site will be graded down to the elevation of Waketon Road.
A retaining wall will extend from the south end of FM 2499, along College Parkway, to Rippy Road.
The wall will increase in height, reaching approximately 12 feet along Rippy Road, plus a berm.
ADA compliance requires a maximum 3% slope across the entire property.

Parking

Parking is planned at 7 spaces per 1,000 square feet.
This results in approximately 910 parking spaces for the anchor store, in addition to parking for the smaller retail sites.

Drainage & Stormwater Management

A detention pond with bioswales is planned for the southwest corner at Rippy Road and the College Parkway sidewalk extension.
Underground piping will retain and route stormwater to the Town’s storm system along FM 2499.
No stormwater is intended to drain onto FM 2499, and Rippy Road is uphill from the site.

Buffers & Setbacks

A 60-foot buffer is planned adjacent to Highland Court.
There will be approximately 130 feet between the anchor store and the retaining wall along Rippy Road.

Traffic & Access

Main Access:
- Three deceleration lanes from FM 2499
- College Rd
- Waketon Road - also planned for main truck access
There will be no access to Rippy Road from the development.
College Parkway will not connect to Rippy Road for vehicle traffic; only a 10-foot-wide pedestrian sidewalk is planned.

Roads & Deliveries

Jacob Lugo Way, currently planned as a public road connecting the College Parkway roundabout to Waketon Road, would instead be a privately maintained road by the developer.
All deliveries will enter from 2499/ Waketon Road, turning left onto Jacob Lugo Way and circulating behind the anchor store.
The anchor store (HEB) owns approximately 90% of its delivery trucks, which Regency Centers indicated would allow for better control of delivery operations.
The Town has an ordinance limiting truck noise to 62 decibels

Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)

Regency Centers is required to retain a Traffic Impact Analysis through the Town.
The developer anticipates the TIA may recommend additional deceleration lanes on FM 2499 and improvements to College Parkway and Waketon Road to accommodate increased traffic.

Resident Concerns Raised

Residents expressed concerns regarding:

Increased traffic congestion
- Waketon Rd (customers & trucks) and College RD ( customers)
Drainage and flooding, particularly for Highland Court and along Rippy Road
Adequacy of buffer zones between commercial development and adjacent residential neighborhoods
The presence of 21 existing grocery stores within a 5-mile radius
Light and noise pollution
Child safety, especially for Highland Court residents who will be near the entrance off College Parkway