Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from “AG” - Agricultural District to “R6” - Residential District, Located Approximately 660 Feet of North Virginia Parkway and Approximately 250 Feet West of Joplin Drive
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: October 14, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Araceli Botello, CNU-A, Planner II
Caitlyn Strickland, AICP, Planning Manager
Lucas Raley, AICP, CNU-A, CFM, 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 November 4, 2025 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: September 10, 2025 (Original Application)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting to rezone approximately 13 acres of land, generally for single family residential uses.
EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES:
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Location |
Zoning District (Permitted Land Uses) |
Existing Land Use |
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Subject Property |
“AG” Agricultural District |
Vacant Land |
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North |
“PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance No. 2000-03-022 (Single Family Residential Uses) |
Single Family Residential (Cambridge 1B) |
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South |
“AG” Agricultural District |
Religious Assembly (Family Worship Center of McKinney) |
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East |
“PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance No. 2000-03-022 (Single Family Residential and Institutional Uses) |
Single Family Residential (Cambridge A1), Minshew Elementary School, and City Park (Horizon Park) |
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West |
“PD” Planned Development District Ordinance 2000-11-092 (Single Family Residential Uses). |
Single Family Residential (Stonebridge Estates 2) |
PROPOSED ZONING: The applicant requests to zone the subject property for single family residential uses. The applicant intends to subdivide the tract to allow for single family residential lots pursuant to the “R6 - Residential” zoning district, which requires a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet.
The subject property is designated under the Suburban Living placetype in the Comprehensive Plan, which envisions single-family residential uses typically on lots smaller than ½ acre. Staff has evaluated the proposed rezone request and finds that the 13-acre subject property makes for a complementary mix of residential lot sizes in this area. Additionally, the request aligns with the vision for the Established Community District, which anticipates a blend of single-family residential development and supports varied lot sizes to meet future housing needs while maintaining neighborhood character.
As such, Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request.
CONFORMANCE TO THE ONE MCKINNEY 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: A key aspect of the ONE McKinney 2040 Comprehensive Plan is to provide direction related to desired development patterns in the city and to inform decisions related to the timing and phasing of future infrastructure investments. To assist in guiding these decisions, the plan includes a set of Guiding Principles that provide overall guidance and a Preferred Scenario and Land Use Diagram that illustrates the desired development patterns in the city. The Preferred Scenario and Land Use Diagram are built upon a series of distinctive districts, each with a specific purpose, focus and market. Each district consists of a mix of placetypes that identify the predominate land uses and desired pattern of development for the district.
• Guiding Principles:
The proposed rezoning request is generally in conformance with the Guiding Principle of “Diversity (Supporting our Economy and People)” established by the Comprehensive Plan. In particular, the proposed request has the potential to provide “[…]housing options and neighborhood choices that are accessible, attainable and appealing to people at all stages of their lives.”
• Preferred Scenario and Land Use Diagram Characteristics:
Per the Preferred Scenario and Land Use Diagram, the subject property is located in the Established Community District and is designated as the Suburban Living placetype.
Suburban Living is found in close proximity to neighborhood commercial and commercial centers. Suburban Living provides the population necessary to support the nearby commercial and professional office uses within the surrounding corridors. These neighborhoods generally feature a subdivision layout. Residential uses are typically self-contained with a buffer from non-residential developments through transitional uses and landscaped areas. Lot sizes in Suburban Living areas are consistently less than ½ acre.
• Land Use Diagram Compatibility:
When considering land use decisions, the City should determine that a project aligns with the Land Use Diagram and/or meets a majority of the plan’s established criteria to be considered compatible with the Land Use Diagram. The proposed rezoning request aligns with the Suburban Living placetype of the Established Community District, is in conformance with the Land Use Diagram and should be compatible with the surrounding properties.
• Fiscal Model Analysis: The attached fiscal analysis shows a positive fiscal benefit of $119,601 for the 13-acre property, which should contribute to achieving an overall fiscal balance in the city.
OPPOSITION TO OR SUPPORT OF REQUEST: Staff has not received any letters in support of or opposition to this request. This does not include emails or letters that may have been sent directly to members of the Council. Staff has not received any citizen comments through the online citizen portal.