Title
Zoning Entitlements in the Collin McKinney Commercial District and State Highway 121 Corridor
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic & Economic Growth
(1C: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential and open space.)
MEETING DATE: March 5, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Director of Planning
Aaron Bloxham, Planning Manager
Samantha Picket, AICP Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Discuss existing zoning in the Collin McKinney Commercial District and State Highway 121 (SH 121) Corridor in relationship to the ONE McKinney 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* With the recent adoption of the ONE McKinney 2040 Comprehensive Plan, one of the top priority implementation measures is to update the City's development regulations so that they better align with the vision described in the Comprehensive Plan.
* While a full update to the development regulations is underway, there are some priority areas of the City that could benefit from more immediate, targeted actions in order to better ensure that future development aligns with the ONE McKinney 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
* Given recent investments made by the McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) in the SH 121 corridor, as well as the launch of several potentially high-impact development projects (i.e. MISD Stadium, Independent Bank Headquarters, Hub 121, Ballfields at Craig Ranch), this area is one that City Staff feels is important to consider for targeted actions.
* As such, Staff is providing a brief presentation of the developed and undeveloped areas of the Collin McKinney District, including zoning entitlements, and its overall alignment with the ONE McKinney 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The Collin McKinney Commercial District was previously known as the Regional Employment Center (REC). It is generally locate...
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