Place 1 Council Member· 2025-2028
Marcus E. Ray
Prosper
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 33:32
- Avg per meeting
- 2:24
- Segments
- 611
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Top issues during term (18)(Development)
Light Industrial Rezoning on Business Park Drive
Not specified in the agenda materials.
143-Acre Mixed-Use Development Proposal
Substantial long-term economic development and commercial tax revenue impact for the town.
Barrington Lake Preliminary Plat
Standard administrative costs for review and recording.
Data Center Withdrawal (Project Tomahawk)
Potential tax revenue generation contrasted with potential infrastructure and road maintenance burdens.
Marco mixed-use development at DNT and University Drive
The zoning itself carries no direct cost, but the project will bring substantial future tax base, infrastructure obligations, and four upcoming development agreements covering utilities, parks, and possible incentives.
Estates at Brookhollow Parkland Layout
None directly impacting town funds at this development stage.
HOA Independence
None.
Windsong Ranch Open Space and Jobe Addition Plats
Continued infrastructure growth and property development within established master-planned areas.
Hotel Zoning and Definitions
Loss of a $40 million private investment and projected transient lodging tax revenue.
Marabella Development Parkland and Tree Mitigation
Involves potential cash-in-lieu payments and $1.9 million in tree mitigation funds.
Frontier Gateway Site Plan Tabling
None discussed at this stage.
Creekside Amenity Center Parking and Lighting
No financial figures were presented for the amenity center.
T-Mobile Hometown Grant for Downtown Monumentation
Potential grant award of up to $50,000 to offset town project expenditures.
Conceptual Development Plan for Planned Development-38
Private commercial investment in commercial and retail infrastructure.
Frontier Gateway Mixed-Use Open Space Design
Substantial private investment across 34.6 acres of commercial and retail space.
Creekside Amenity Area Fencing and Screening
The cost of constructing a masonry wall instead of a wrought iron fence will be borne by the developer.
Legacy Gardens Park Facility Agreement & Creekside Park Funding
Generates over $1.8 million in developer-backed park improvement and fee contributions for Creekside Park.
new hospital development
This could mean more jobs and better healthcare services for everyone in town.
Decisions during term (35)
Recorded while Ray was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
ZONE-26-0009 — Mixed-Use Planned Development, Tracts 16 & 17 (Marco project)
Consider and act upon an Ordinance to abandon a portion of County Road 933 right-of-way associated with the Mirabella Phase 1 development...
Postponement of Mixed-Use Planned Development (ZONE-26-0009)
Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Development Agreement between Urban Heights at Frontier LLC and the Town of Prosper relative to Frontier Gateway. (DEVAGRE-26-0007) (DH)
Consider and act upon whether to direct staff to submit a written notice of appeals on behalf of the Town Council to the Development Services Department, pursuant to Article 2.03(H)(8) and 2.03(I)(3)(g) of the Town’s Unified Development…
Marabella Development Agreement Negotiations
Table Development Agreement (Frontier Gateway)
Consider and act upon adopting the FY 2026-2027 Prosper Economic Development Corporation budget. (MC)
Consider and act upon remanding back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration at a future meeting a request to rezone a portion of Planned Development-31 to create a new Planned Development on Saddle Creek Commercial, Block…
Consider and act upon whether to direct staff to submit a written notice of appeals on behalf of the Town Council to the Development Services Department, pursuant to Article 2.03(H)(8) and 2.03(I)(3)(g) of the Town’s Unified Development…
Consider and act upon an Ordinance to amend the Town of Prosper Unified Development Code related to closing applications, providing standards for a dual brand hotel, updating Commercial District setback regulations, landscape and open…
Consider and act upon whether to direct staff to submit a written notice of appeals on behalf of the Town Council to the Development Services Department, pursuant to Article 2.03(H)(8) and 2.03(I)(3)(g) of the Town’s Unified Development…
Marco Mixed-Use Planned Development Recommendation
Unified Development Code Amendments (ZONE-26-0010)
Unified Development Code Amendments Approved
Specific Use Permit for Hotel & Development Agreement (Items 5 & 6)
Consider and act upon a request for a Final Plat of Beaty Addition, Block A, Lot 1, on 10.8± acres, located on the west side of Coleman Street and 1,740± feet south of Prosper Trail, zoned Planned Development-117. (DEVAPP-25-0128)
Consider and act upon a request for a Final Plat of Teel 380 Addition, Block A, Lot 1B, on 1.9± acres, located on the north side of University Drive and 265± feet west of Teel Parkway, zoned Planned Development-40. (DEVAPP-26-0030)
Consider and act upon a request for a Final Plat of Teel 380 Addition, Block A, Lot 8, on 5.6± acres, located 300± feet north of University Drive and 865± feet west of Teel Parkway, zoned Planned Development-40. (DEVAPP-26-0034)
Rezoning for Parvin 1385 Mixed-Use Development with Tennis Center
Voting record (6)(Development)
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Unified Development Code Amendments (ZONE-26-0010)
Moved to approve with adjustments for hotel SUP standards and nighttime lighting time constraints.
Rezoning for Bella Prosper Mixed-Use Development
Appreciated the removal of multi-family housing and noted no hesitations with the recommended changes.