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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request by the City of McKinney to Amend Chapter 146, Appendix F-4 (Schedule of Uses) and Appendix G (MTC - McKinney Town Center Zoning District) of the Zoning Regulations, and Accompanying Ordinance
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
MEETING DATE: September 20, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Brian Lockley, AICP, Director of Planning
Matt Robinson, AICP, Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Staff is proposing to amend Section 146, Appendix F-4 (Schedule of Uses) to modify the use table to require a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Utility Substation or Regulating Stations in all zoning districts.
* In addition, Appendix G (Section G-2.6 McKinney Town Center Zoning District - Schedule of Permitted Uses) is being modified to add a use category for Utility Substation or Regulation Station and to require a SUP in all character districts.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Recently, the City was approached by Brazos Electric Power Cooperative (BEPC) about the possibility of having another power substation along State Hwy 121, one of McKinney's prime commercial development corridors. Given that utility substations are currently permitted in every zoning district within the City, if BEPC moves forward with their plans, the City would not have much say in the site selection process. Having another substation along a prime commercial corridor creates several issues for the City as it creates unsightly development that impacts the potential for future development around the site and reduces the amount of available land for non-residential development. By requiring an SUP in all areas of the City, the City Council will be given the opportunity to weigh in on any site selections before they are concluded.
* Staff surveyed several neighboring cities (Plano, Frisco...
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