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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in McKinney public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Unified Development Code Updates
Planning staff proposed updates to the UDC to streamline the design exception process, modify residential dimensional standards, and clarify tree preservation requirements.
Custer Road Commercial and Townhome Rezoning
A public hearing was set to consider annexing and rezoning land near North Custer Road for commercial and townhome residential uses.
Cisco Tract Annexation and Planned Development Residential Project
Skorberg Company received approval to annex 25 acres and build 77 cottage homes and 56 patio homes off County Road 161. The project utilizes smaller 3,000-square-foot lots in response to state guidelines while offering a lower-maintenance, detached housing alternative.
Townhome Rezoning Denial on West Erwin Avenue
A proposal to rezone a small infill lot at West Erwin Avenue and Coleman Street to townhome residential faced strong neighborhood opposition and was ultimately recommended for denial.
Proposed 7-Eleven Gas Station at Wilmeth and Taylor-Burk
Residents strongly opposed a proposed 7-Eleven gas station due to concerns over traffic, lighting, noise, and benzene emissions from fuel storage tanks. The commission tabled the item due to a noticing error.
McKinney Airport Crossroads Tree Removal & Floodplain Exception
Residents expressed concern over aggressive tree trimming by power line contractors in historic neighborhoods, prompting council members to clarify that utility companies possess legal clearance for line clearance while city arborists monitor the situation.
Highway 5 and Wilmeth Road Light Industrial Rezoning
Property at Highway 5 and Wilmeth Road is being rezoned to Light Industrial to allow future speculative industrial warehouse development.
Bloomdale Road Mixed Residential Development
A new 65-unit gated townhome community is proposed near Bloomdale Road and FM 1461 to serve as a buffer against the future US 380 bypass.