Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on an Application Submitted by District 121, LLC (#20-08) in the Amount of Two Million Forty Thousand Two Hundred Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($2,040,250.00) for the Development and Construction of The Commons at District 121, a .7 Acre Privately Owned and Maintained, Publicly Accessible Open Space and Landscaped Area Featuring a Stage with LED Screen, Outdoor Rooms Defined with Floor Pavers/Stamped Concrete, Cushioned Seating, Tables and Umbrellas, Outdoor Fire Pits, Children's Play Area, Lighting, Sound Systems and Seating for the District 121 Office, Entertainment, Retail and Restaurant Mixed-Use Development in Craig Ranch. Amount Requested Represents 100% of the Cost for the Project.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance Quality of Life in McKinney
Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
MEETING DATE: May 28, 2020
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
* District 121, a single purpose limited liability company formed specifically for development of the property located at SRT and Alma Road has submitted an application for an economic development grant for the development and construction of a privately owned and maintained, publicly accessible open space and landscaped area (The Commons at District 121) within the mixed-use development at that location.
* The Commons will be a .7-acre park that will be surrounded by retail/restaurant buildings and corporate office building and structured parking garage.
* The Commons will feature an expansive lawn area with 825 square foot stage with a large LED screen as a backdrop.
* The Commons will also include outdoor rooms with floor pavers/stamped concrete, cushioned seating, tables and umbrellas.
* There will be areas for outdoor gas fire pits, children's play area and areas for lawn games such as Bocce Ball and Cornhole.
* The Commons will include perimeter canopy trees, landscaped...
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