Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Design Exception to a Site Plan for a Mixed Residential Development at the South Side of Fitzhugh Street and on the East and West Side of Murray Street
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, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Kyara Robinson, Planner I
Caitlyn Strickland, Planning Manager
Cassie Bumgarner, Planning Manager
APPROVAL PROCESS: The action of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the proposed site plan may be appealed to the City.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan with the following condition:
1. The applicant receives approval for the following Design Exceptions:
a. Screening with a continuous wrought iron fence with masonry columns at 20 feet on center and 6-foot-tall evergreen shrubs in lieu of a solid masonry screening device along all rear and side property lines.
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)
April 16, 2026 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct a 52,607 square foot Mixed Residential Development on 3.158 acres at the South Side of Fitzhugh Street and on the East and West Side of Murray Street.
PLATTING STATUS: An associated minor plat (PLAT2023-0123) has been approved at the city staff level and is currently awaiting filing with Collin County Clerk’s Office. The minor plat of the subject property was approved prior to the commencement of any development activity on the subject property.
EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES:
|
Location |
Zoning District (Permitted Land Uses) |
Existing Land Use |
|
Subject Property |
Planned Development |
Mixed Residential |
|
North |
RS-60 - Single Family Residential |
Single Family Residential |
|
South |
RS-60 - Single Family Residential |
Single Family Residential |
|
East |
RS-60 - Single Family Residential |
Single Family Residential |
|
West |
RS-60 - Single Family Residential |
Single Family Residential |
ACCESS/CIRCULATION:
|
Adjacent Streets: |
Fitzhugh Street, Variable Right-of-Way South Murray Street, 50’ Right-of-Way |
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 and has satisfied the minimum requirements as specified in Section 206C (Screening of the Unified Development Code.
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.
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/has not received any citizen comments through the online citizen portal.