Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Cross Engineering Consultants, on Behalf of McKinney Growth III, for Approval of a Request to Rezone Fewer than 16 Acres from "PD" - Planned Development District to "PD" - Planned Development District, Generally to Modify the Development Standards, Located at the Southeast Corner of Lake Forest Drive and Highlands Drive, and Accompanying Ordinance
Summary
MEETING DATE: January 7, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
Samantha Gleinser, Planner I
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request with the following special ordinance provision:
1. Use and development of the subject property shall conform to the attached development regulations.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The applicant is proposing to rezone approximately 15.25 acres of land, located at the southeast corner of Lake Forest Drive and Highlands Drive, from "PD" - Planned Development District to "PD" - Planned Development District, generally to allow for a mix of office, retail and commercial uses.
· While there are currently no plans for Tracts 1, 2, 3, or 5, the applicant has indicated their intent to construct a mini-warehouse facility on Tract 4 of the subject property. The northern half of the subject property (approximately 7.51 acres) is currently zoned for multi-family uses and the southern half (approximately 7.74 acres) of the subject property is zoned for retail, service, and other commercial uses.
· At the November 12, 2013 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, a number of residents spoke in opposition to the item (see attached minutes). Residents generally had concerns regarding safety, increased crime, noise level, disturbing wildlife habitats, environmental concerns, and visual aesthetics.
· The Commission voted 5-0-0 to table the rezoning request to the December 10, 2013 meeting in order to give the applicant additional time to discuss the project in more detail with the surrounding and adjacent property owners.
· At the December 10, 2013 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, no residents spoke in opposition to, or in favor of, the item.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· Please see attached Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· Please see attached Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· On December 10, 2013 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the proposed rezoning request.