Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Zone the Subject Property to “R6” - Residential District, Located at 5082 County Road 1205
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1C: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential and open space)
MEETING DATE: August 27, 2024
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Jake Bennett, Planner II
Caitlyn Strickland, AICP, Planning Manager
Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Director of Planning
APPROVAL PROCESS: The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for final action at the September 17, 2024 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed zoning request.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: June 10, 2024 (Original Application)
July 15, 2024 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting to zone approximately 4.994 acres of land for single family residential uses.
An associated voluntary annexation request (24-0002A) will be considered by the City Council at the September 17, 2024 meeting.
EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES:
|
Location |
Zoning District (Permitted Land Uses) |
Existing Land Use |
|
Subject Property |
City of McKinney ETJ |
Undeveloped Land |
|
North |
“PD” - Planned Development District (Residential Uses) |
Undeveloped Land |
|
South |
City of McKinney ETJ |
Single Family Residential |
|
East |
“PD” - Planned Development District (Residential Uses) |
Undeveloped Land |
|
West |
“PD” - Planned Development District (Residential Uses) |
Undeveloped Land |
PROPOSED ZONING: The applicant is requesting to zone the subject property for single family residential uses.
The applicant currently owns land that is zoned for single family residential uses on the north, west, and east sides of the subject property. It is the intent of the applicant to incorporate the subject property into the proposed single family residential subdivision.
The request for single family residential zoning on the subject property aligns with the Suburban Living placetype designation in the comprehensive plan and will further the City’s vision for this area. Staff believes that the allowance of an additional 4.994 acres of single family residential use should be compatible with the existing and proposed surrounding uses.
As such, Staff recommends approval of the proposed zoning request.
CONFORMANCE TO THE ONE MCKINNEY 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: A key aspect of the ONE McKinney 2040 Comprehensive Plan is to provide direction related to desired development patterns in the city and to inform decisions related to the timing and phasing of future infrastructure investments. To assist in guiding these decisions, the plan includes a set of Guiding Principles that provide overall guidance and a Preferred Scenario and Land Use Diagram that illustrates the desired development patterns in the city. The Preferred Scenario and Land Use Diagram are built upon a series of distinctive districts, each with a specific purpose, focus and market. Each district consists of a mix of placetypes that identify the predominate land uses and desired pattern of development for the district.
• Guiding Principles:
The proposed rezoning request is generally in conformance with the Guiding Principle of “Diversity (Supporting our Economy and People)” established by the Comprehensive Plan. In particular, the proposed request has the potential to provide “[…]housing options and neighborhood choices that are accessible, attainable and appealing to people at all stages of their lives.”
• Preferred Scenario and Land Use Diagram Characteristics:
Per the Preferred Scenario and Land Use Diagram, the subject property is located in the Northridge District and is designated as the Suburban Living placetype.
Suburban Living is found in close proximity to neighborhood commercial and commercial centers. Suburban Living provides the population necessary to support the nearby commercial and professional office uses within the surrounding corridors. These neighborhoods generally feature a subdivision layout. Residential uses are typically self-contained with a buffer from non-residential developments through transitional uses and landscaped areas. Lot sizes in Suburban Living areas are consistently less than ½ acre.
• Land Use Diagram Compatibility:
When considering land use decisions, the City should determine that a project aligns with the Land Use Diagram and/or meets a majority of the plan’s established criteria to be considered compatible with the Land Use Diagram. The proposed rezoning request aligns with the Suburban Living placetype of the Northridge District, is in conformance with the Land Use Diagram and should be compatible with the surrounding properties.
• Fiscal Model Analysis: The attached fiscal analysis shows a positive fiscal benefit of $46,001 for the 5-acre property, which should contribute to achieving an overall fiscal balance in the city. Some key takeaways for this property include:
OPPOSITION TO OR SUPPORT OF REQUEST: Staff has received no letters of support to this request and no letters of opposition. This does not include emails or letters that may have been sent directly to members of the Council. Staff has not received any citizen comments through the online citizen portal.