Mission, Texas – The Mission City Council gave final approval on Wednesday to the Foxridge Apartments development, a three‑building, 646‑unit project located at 5665 Foxridge Drive and 5700 Broadmoor Street. The vote was 6‑1, with Councilmember Debbie Kring casting the sole dissenting vote and Councilmember Cheryl‑Carpenter Davis absent.
Council Vote and Planning Commission Review
The council’s decision follows a September 28 recommendation from the Mission Planning Commission, which voted 4‑3 in favor of the expanded plan after the developers supplied updated traffic analyses and clarified building‑material choices. Earlier, the commission had recommended denial in August, citing incomplete traffic data and a lack of mixed‑use elements.
Councilmembers Josepha Haden Chomphosy, Wanda Vaughn, Mary Ryherd, Sam Komosa, Brian Schmid and Ben Chociej voted to approve, emphasizing the project’s potential to revitalize a long‑vacant site and increase housing options for the growing community.
Project Details
The revised proposal retains the original 307‑unit building at the former JCPenney call‑center site on Foxridge Drive. It adds a retrofitted Broadmoor Tower – a ten‑story office building converted to 176 residential units – and a new seven‑story structure with 163 units adjacent to the tower. The development’s total cost is projected at $114 million, with the city previously offering up to $14.8 million in public incentives for sustainability measures.
Resident Concerns
During the public comment period, eight Mission residents voiced opposition. Concerns ranged from potential traffic impacts and the absence of retail space to worries about “residential turnover,” public safety, and the effect on local parks. Long‑time resident Dylon Sease warned that approving the project without a mixed‑use component could set a precedent for future developments.
Other commenters, such as Janet Baggett and Amie O’Connor, expressed a desire for more permanent, homeowner‑based neighborhoods rather than transient apartment housing. Councilmember Ryherd echoed a call for careful consideration of how new residents integrate into the community.
Council Rationale
Supporters on the council highlighted the project’s alignment with the city’s comprehensive plan, noting that the developers have addressed the traffic concerns raised earlier. Councilmember Haden Chomphosy stated that the lack of mixed‑use space is “not a deal breaker” and praised the city’s effort to retain density while preserving the character of Mission.
Councilmember Ryherd stressed that apartment dwellers deserve the same representation and worth as homeowners, reinforcing the city’s commitment to inclusive community values.
Next Steps
While the council has approved the preliminary development plan, final construction permits and any additional public incentives remain subject to further negotiation between the city and Block Real Estate. The developer has not yet disclosed projected rental rates for the new units.
The Foxridge Apartments project represents a significant investment in Mission’s housing stock, aiming to meet growing demand while preserving the city’s small‑town feel. As the project moves forward, local officials and residents will continue to monitor its impact on traffic, public safety, and community cohesion.
Original reporting: Johnson County Post (Overland Park) — read the source article.
