Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Construct a Sanitary Sewer Line within a Fifteen-Foot (15’) Wide Corridor Upon, Over and Across a Portion of Finch Park, and Accompanying Ordinance
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(5B: Develop Parks strategy to preserve green space for future park land)
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: December 3, 2024
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of the Agreement.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This request is to allow the construction of an 8” sanitary sewer line within a portion of Finch Park.
• The line is needed to provide sanitary sewer to the Kentucky Street Addition, a 34-unit townhome development, which is planned just south and east of Finch Park.
• The applicant will be presenting 3 options, all of which have been reviewed by the City of McKinney Engineering Department.
• Staff is in support of Option 1 as the most practical option.
• If approved, Staff will work with the developer on the execution of a License Agreement to allow for the construction of the line.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The Parks Department has no plans for development of this area of Finch Park.
• City Council approved the preliminary plat for Kentucky Street Addition on September 17, 2024.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
• The proposed alignment includes reasonable planning to minimize harm to Finch Park. The applicant will be responsible for mitigation of the trees that are impacted.
• This process and public hearing comply with the requirements of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code for the use of public land designated as a park or recreation area.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: None.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None.