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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Design Exception to a Site Plan for a Proposed Warehouse (McKinney Couch Drive Industrial), Located Approximately 105 ft. North of Recovery Way and on the East side of Couch Dr.
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 12th, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Destinee Reynolds, Planner I
Caitlyn Strickland, AICP, Planning Manager
Lucas Raley, AICP, CNU-A, CFM, Director of Planning
APPROVAL PROCESS: The action of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the proposed site plan may be appealed to the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan with the following condition:
1. The applicant receive approval of a Design Exception to Section 206E.9.c. of the Unified Development Code (UDC) to update the onsite loading distance from 200' to 160'.
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: March 2nd, 2026 (Original Application)
April 3rd, 2026 (Revised Submittal)
April 20th, 2026 (Revised Submittal)
April 27th, 2026 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct a 125,975 square foot warehouse on 8.63 acres located approximately 105 ft. North of Recovery Way and on the East side of Couch Dr.
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Typically, site plans can be approved at the staff level; however, the applicant has requested a Design Exception, which requires consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval.
Specifically, the applicant requests a Design Exception to update the onsite loading distance from 200' to 160'.
PLATTING STATUS: The subject property is currently platted as a repla...
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