Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from "ML" - Light Manufacturing District and "PD" Planned Development District to "LI" - Light Industrial District, Located Approximately 1,200 Feet West of Airport Drive and on the South Side of Harry McKillop Boulevard
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1C: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential and open space)
MEETING DATE: April 28, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Joe Moss, Planner I
Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Director of Planning
APPROVAL PROCESS: The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for final action at the May 26, 2020 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: March 3, 22020 (Original Application)
March 18, 2020 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant requests to rezone approximately 2.694 acres of land, generally for industrial uses. The applicant has indicated they wish to develop the property in accordance with the "LI" Light Industrial District.
ZONING:
PROPOSED ZONING: The applicant requests to rezone the subject property generally for industrial uses. The applicant has indicated they wish to develop the property in accordance with the "LI" Light Industrial District.
Within the past several years, there has been a desire to maintain and grow the City's industrial base within this sector. Given the area's designation for industrial uses and its proximity to the McKinney National Airport, the proposed request should complement the surrounding properties and help establish the area as a strong employment center.
The proposed rezoning is not in strict conformance with the Land Use Diagram of the Comprehensive Plan. The subject property is designated on the Compre...
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