Conditional UseRecommended denial (Feb 2026) · Council outcome not on recordApproximately 1,030 feet west of North Custer Road and on the south side of U.S. Highway 380

Drive-Thru Restaurant

McKinney

Description

Specific use permit for a drive-thru restaurant, requiring a design exception due to proximity to residential areas.

Impact summary

Permits commercial drive-thru operations closer to homes, though developers noted retaining walls and limited drive-thru volume will mitigate noise.

Applicant

Address: Approximately 1,030 feet west of North Custer Road and on the south side of U.S. Highway 380

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 5
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended denial (Feb 2026) · Council outcome not on record5–2

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Feb 10, 2026Recommended approval 5–2

Planning & Zoning Commission - Feb 10, 2026

A Specific Use Permit request for a drive-thru restaurant positioned closer to residential property lines than standard rules allow.

Related issues (1)

Drive-Thru Proximity to Residences

The city requires drive-through buildings and speaker boxes to sit at least 200 feet from single-family homes. Three proposed restaurants near West University Drive couldn't meet that, and the commission agreed with staff that the layout wasn't appropriate next to residences.

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