Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Design Exception to a Site Plan (Remnant at Greenwood II) located at 905 North Throckmorton Street and 750 Throckmorton Place
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 26, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Kyara Robinson, Planner I
Cassie Bumgarner, Planning Manager
Lucas Raley, AICP, CNU-A, CFM, Director of Planning
APPROVAL PROCESS: The action of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the proposed design exception to the site plan may be appealed to the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan with the following condition(s):
1. The applicant receives approval for the following Design Exceptions:
a. Screening with a continuous steel fence with masonry columns at 20 feet on center in lieu of a solid masonry screening device along all rear and side property lines.
2. The applicant revise the site plan to match the layout shown in the design exception request.
3. The applicant revise the landscape plan to match the layout shown in the design exception request.
Prior to issuance of a building permit:
1. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: May 22, 2023 (Original Application)
May 11, 2026 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct a 57,018 square foot Multi-Family Development on 2.53 acres at the Located at 905 North Throckmorton Street and 750 Throckmorton Place.
While site plans are typically reviewed and approved administratively by staff, Design Exceptions must be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
PLATTING STATUS: An associated replat plat (PLAT2023-0130) has been approved at the city staff level and is currently awaiting filing with Collin County Clerk’s Office. The replat of the subject property was approved prior to the commencement of any development activity on the subject property.
EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES:
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Location |
Zoning District (Permitted Land Uses) |
Existing Land Use |
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Subject Property |
Planned Development - Multi-Family Traditional, Residential |
Multi-Family Residential |
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North |
Planned Development - Multi-Family Traditional, Residential |
Multi-Family Traditional, Residential |
|
South |
RG18 corresponding to MR |
Religious Assembly |
|
East |
RG18 corresponding to MR |
Single-Family Detached |
|
West |
RG18 corresponding to MR |
Duplex, Residential |
ACCESS/CIRCULATION:
|
Adjacent Streets: |
Throckmorton Street, 40’ Right-of-Way, Town Thoroughfare Drexel Street, 40’ Right-of-Way, Town Thoroughfare |
PARKING: The applicant has satisfied the minimum parking requirements as specified within Section 206E (Vehicle Parking and Loading) of the Unified Development Code.
LOADING SPACES: The applicant has satisfied the minimum loading space requirements as specified within Section 206E (Vehicle Parking and Loading) of the Unified Development Code.
SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS: The sanitation container screening walls will be brick, stone masonry or other architectural masonry finish, including a metal gate, primed and painted, and the sanitation container screening walls, gate, and pad site will be constructed in accordance with the City of McKinney Design Specifications. The applicant has provided the required notation on the proposed site plan.
LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS: The applicant has satisfied all landscaping requirements as specified in Section 206A (Landscaping) of the Unified Development Code.
SCREENING REQUIREMENTS: The applicant has provided the required notation stating that all mechanical, heating, and air conditioning equipment shall be screened from the public right-of-way and from adjacent residential properties. The applicant has properly screened the sanitation container.
They are requesting a design exception for screening along all rear and side property lines. Instead of a solid masonry screening device, the applicant proposes a steel fence with masonry columns at 20 feet on center. This design exception maintains the character of the area and softens the look, allowing the development to feel more architecturally aligned with the surrounding east side neighborhood.
LIGHTING AND GLARE REGULATIONS: The applicant will be responsible for complying with Chapter 58 (Lighting and Glare Regulations) of the City of McKinney Code of Ordinances. The applicant has provided the required notation stating that the lighting will be in conformance to the requirements of the City of McKinney Code of Ordinances on the site plan.
ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS: The applicant will be responsible for meeting all applicable requirements of Section 206F (Architectural Standards) of the Unified Development Code. Architectural building elevations are subject to review and approval by the Chief Building Official, prior to issuance of a building permit.
TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE: The applicant will be responsible for complying with the Tree Preservation Ordinance. The applicant has submitted a tree survey, subject to review and approval of the City’s Urban Foresters.
OPPOSITION TO OR SUPPORT OF REQUEST: Staff has received 0 letters of support to this request and 0 letters of opposition. This does not include emails or letters that may have been sent directly to members of the Council. As part of the Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing(s), Staff has not received any citizen comments through the online citizen portal.