The Denison Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request to rezone approximately 95.935 acres at 6845 N. Highway 75, moving the land from a Light Industrial district to a Planned Development overlay. The approval, reported by KXII, now awaits a final vote by the Denison City Council.
Bob Landon, president of Landon Winery, has owned the property for years and envisions a European‑style village that includes a vineyard, pecan orchard, distillery, hotel, cabins, and both single‑family and multifamily housing. KTEN noted that Landon wants visitors to enjoy wine tastings, barrel tours and dinner events, with the goal of creating a “showplace” that residents can recall when they return home.
Infrastructure remains the biggest hurdle. Landon told KXII that the existing six‑inch water line is sufficient for a wine room but inadequate for a hotel, the sewer line is half a mile away, and new underground electric lines and roads will need to be built. Both outlets emphasized that these utility upgrades must be completed before construction can begin.
The development will be built in six phases. Landon said that after the initial earth‑moving and utility work, it will take at least two years before the vineyard can be planted, and another three to five years before grape production begins. He asked the community for patience, promising that the project will ultimately benefit the area.
Denison City Council is scheduled to consider the rezoning request on Monday, according to both KXII and KTEN. If approved, the project could become a new destination for tourism and local recreation along the Red River corridor.
What’s next: Residents should watch for the City Council’s decision on Monday. If the council votes in favor, the next steps will involve securing utility extensions, road construction and the phased rollout of the vineyard and village amenities.
