Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Zone the Subject Property to “R5” - Residential, Located North of County Road 124 and Approximately 2,850 feet West of County Road 161
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: May 27, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Araceli Botello, CNU-A, Planner II
Caitlyn Strickland, AICP, Planning Manager
Hayley Angel, AICP, Interim-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 June 3, 2025 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend approval of the proposed zoning request.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: March 25, 2025 (Original Application)
April 25, 2025 (Revised Submittal)
May 09, 2025 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant requests to zone approximately 29 acres of land for single family residential uses.
An associated voluntary annexation request (25-0002A) will be considered by the City Council at the June 3, 2025 meeting.
EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES:
|
Location |
Zoning District (Permitted Land Uses) |
Existing Land Use |
|
Subject Property |
City of McKinney ETJ |
Agricultural |
|
North |
“PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance 2012-07-035 (Residential Uses) |
Agricultural |
|
South |
City of McKinney ETJ |
Single Family Residential and Commercial (Self-Storage) |
|
East |
“PD” Planned Development District Ordinance 2012-07-035 (Residential Uses) |
Agricultural |
|
West |
“PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance 2006-04-047 (Residential Uses) |
Agricultural |
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 “R5 - Residential” zoning district, which requires a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet.
The subject property is within the Northridge District and designated under the Suburban Living placetype in the Comprehensive Plan. The request aligns with the vision for the Northridge District, which anticipates a blend of single-family residential development and supports varied lot sizes to meet future housing needs while maintaining neighborhood character. Surburban Living is the character defining placetype for this district and envisions significant areas for development of single-family residential uses. The 29-acre size of the subject property allows for a new complementary mix of residential lot sizes within the area.
Given the alignment with the comprehensive plan, Staff recommends approval of the 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 zoning 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 Scenic 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 necessary for the population 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. While the proposed zoning request does not strictly conform to the Suburban Living placetype, it supports the strategic goal of preserving the residential character of the Northridge District. The request seeks to provide significant areas for single-family development, which aligns with the existing residential character of the area and is compatible with adjacent residential developments.
• Fiscal Model Analysis: The attached fiscal analysis shows a positive fiscal benefit of $318,696 for the 29-acre property, which should contribute to achieving an overall fiscal balance in the city.
OPPOSITION TO OR SUPPORT OF REQUEST: Staff have received no letters of support for this request and no letters of opposition. This does not include emails or letters that may have been sent directly to members of the Council. Staff have not received any citizen comments through the online citizen portal.