Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from “AG” - Agricultural District to “LI” - Light Industrial District, Located Approximately 700 Feet South of Harry McKillop Boulevard and on the West Side of Airport Drive
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: July 12, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Lexie Schrader, Planner I
Caitlyn Strickland, 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 August 2, 2022 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: May 16, 2022 (Original Application)
June 7, 2022 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting to rezone approximately 1.28 acres of land, generally for light industrial uses.
EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES:
|
Location |
Zoning District (Permitted Land Uses) |
Existing Land Use |
|
Subject Property |
“AG” - Agricultural District (Agricultural and Residential Uses) |
Single Family |
|
North |
“LI” - Light Industrial District (Industrial Uses) |
McKinney Airport Center |
|
South |
“AG” - Agricultural (Agricultural and Residential Uses) |
Undeveloped Land |
|
East |
“ML” - Light Manufacturing (Industrial Uses) |
Undeveloped Land |
|
West |
“RED-2” - Residential Estates District (Single Family Uses) |
Single Family |
PROPOSED ZONING: The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property from “AG” - Agricultural District to “LI” - Light Industrial District generally for industrial uses.
The property is located in a growing industrial area near property zoned “ML” and “LI for industrial and manufacturing uses. The request for “LI” zoning on the subject property aligns with the Employment Mix placetype designated in the comprehensive plan and should be compatible with the existing and proposed surrounding uses.
As such, staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning 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 “[…] new businesses and developments that support economic engines, broaden the tax base, and make the city’s economy more adaptable and resilient.”
• Preferred Scenario and Land Use Diagram Characteristics:
Per the Preferred Scenario and Land Use Diagram, the subject property is located in the Business and Aviation District and is designated as the Employment Mix placetype.
Employment Mix includes professional and service uses typically on smaller sized parcels with lower intensities than a traditional business campus. This type of development may support a variety of occupations including general office, research and development facilities, medical clinics, light industrial, and business incubators. These uses are typically located with nearby access to arterial thoroughfares. These businesses have appealing street frontages with an increased level of aesthetics and landscaping.
• 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 Employment Mix placetype of the Business and Aviation 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 $12,905 for the 1.28 acre property, which should contribute to achieving an overall fiscal balance in the city.
OPPOSITION TO OR SUPPORT OF REQUEST: Staff has received 0 letters of support to this request and 0 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.