Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Site Plan for the Collin College Public Safety Training Center, Located Approximately 750 Feet South of Bloomdale Road and on the East Side of Redbud Boulevard
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
MEETING DATE: November 15, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Brian Lockley, AICP, Director of Planning
Matt Robinson, AICP, Planning Manager
Melissa Spriegel, Planner I
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan with the following conditions:
1. The applicant receive approval to waive the required screening of the overhead doors located on the north side of the main building.
Prior to issuance of a building permit:
2. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The applicant is proposing to construct a 146,442 square foot public safety training facility (Collin College Public Safety Training Facility) on 25 acres located approximately 750 feet south of Bloomdale Road and on the east side of Redbud Boulevard.
• Site plans can typically be approved by Staff; however, the applicant is requesting approval to waive the required screening of the overhead doors located on the north side of the main building. This request is detailed further below. The proposed public safety training facility will be maintained and operated by the City of McKinney in coordination with Collin College; as such, the site plan will be considered by the City Council. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at the November 15, 2016 meeting.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Please see the Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• On October 25, 2016 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0-0 to recommend approval of the site plan.