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Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Petsche & Associates, Inc., on Behalf of 206 McKinney, L.L.C., and Blue Star Coit 32, L.L.C., for Approval of a Preliminary-Final Plat for the Planning Area 17 Addition, Approximately 238.90 Acres, Located on the Southeast Corner of Coit Road and U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive).
Summary
MEETING DATE: November 8, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Senior Planner
Abra R. Nusser, Planner
APPROVAL PROCESS: The Planning and Zoning Commission is the final approval authority for the proposed preliminary-final plat.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed preliminary-final plat with the following conditions:
1. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Preliminary-Final Plat Approval Checklist, attached.
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to subdivide approximately 238.90 acres into 576 lots and 20 common areas, located on the southeast corner of Coit Road and U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive). On October 18, 2011, the City Council annexed the subject property into the City of McKinney (Ordinance No. 2011-10-065) and zoned it “PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance No. 2011-10-066. The proposed plat is consistent with the requirements of the governing zoning district in terms of lots, street layout, and development standards. The large lots along the University Drive and Coit Road frontages are zoned for retail uses, the large curved lot along the interior collector road is zoned for park/open space uses, the large interior lot (proposed Lot 1, Block W) is designated for a future elementary school, and the remaining small lots are for residential homes. Landscaped common areas are also provided throughout the development.
The subject property is currently unplatted. Subsequent to the approval of the preliminary-final plat, a record plat or plats, subject to review and approval by the Director of...
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