Carrollton Approves Large H-E-B Development at Parker and Josey

Carrollton moved forward this week with plans for a major grocery-anchored development after the City Council approved a zoning amendment on Jan. 6. The decision clears the way for a 120,000-square-foot H-E-B on a 17.2-acre site at the northeast corner of Parker Road and Josey Lane, including a gas station, car wash, barbecue restaurant and a pharmacy with a drive-thru. The proposed store would provide covered grocery pick-up and more than 600 parking spaces.

The council action followed a Dec. 4 public hearing in which the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. A traffic-impact analysis submitted with the application was reviewed and approved as part of the zoning process, and the site will be rezoned to accommodate the H-E-B project after municipal reviews related to traffic and other city requirements.

City leaders signaled support for the retailer’s arrival, noting its regional expansion across North Texas. H-E-B’s growth in the area now includes nearly two dozen locations, and Carrollton’s project joins other planned or under-development stores in nearby communities such as Forney, Murphy and Irving. No construction schedule for the Carrollton site has been provided.

For Collin County residents, the development carries several immediate implications. The store is likely to generate construction and retail employment locally and expand grocery and service options for neighborhoods near Parker and Josey. The inclusion of a gas station, car wash and restaurant could make the site a destination that shifts traffic patterns along one of Carrollton’s busy corridors.

At the same time, the approved traffic-impact analysis and continued municipal reviews underscore that the city anticipates needing to manage increased vehicle activity. Residents and commuters can expect discussions and decisions ahead about roadway access, signal timing and other infrastructure measures as the project moves through permitting. The council’s approval of the zoning amendment does not yet authorize construction; additional permits and site-level approvals will be required.

The project will also be watched by nearby independent grocers and national chains, as a full-service H-E-B could alter competitive dynamics and local retail landscapes. Property values, sales tax receipts and daytime traffic patterns near the site may change once the store opens.

City staff will handle the next administrative steps, including final engineering reviews and permitting. Officials have not released a timeline for breaking ground. Until then, residents can anticipate further public notices as the project advances through the city’s permitting and inspection processes.