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 De...
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