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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in McKinney public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Demolition Criteria and Evaluation Guidelines
Board members asked staff to draft criteria for judging demolition requests, hoping to make decisions less emotional and more consistent — including weighing demolition costs versus rehabilitation for hardship cases.
Jordan Towing impound lot design exception
A towing company wants a design exception for an impound lot at Couch Drive and Recovery Way, just south of Industrial Boulevard. Design exceptions can affect how the facility looks and screens from nearby roads and properties.
Drive-through restaurant permits on West University Drive
Three fast-food chains — Burger King, Popeyes, and Taco Bueno — are seeking specific use permits for drive-through restaurants on West University Drive near Aviation Way. Drive-throughs can bring traffic and queueing questions for nearby residents and commuters.
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.