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McKinney City Council members approved a zoning change in September for nearly 9.8 acres located near the northeast corner of Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway.
The overview
The property is part of the recently proposed Rowlett Station, a $200 million mixed-use development being pursued by McKinney-based developer Craig International. McKinney council members already voted to rezone a portion of land for the project earlier this summer.
After council action, the land will be zoned as a “C2” commercial district, which enables medium-intensity retail or office developments, according to McKinney’s Unified Development Code. Though commercial development was already allowed on the property under a planned development zoning, the request will modernize development regulations, Planning Director Lucas Raley said.
“The Stonebridge [planned development] is notoriously difficult to interpret and apply,” Raley said. “We are always eager as a staff to work with applicants who wish to seek out some of our straight zonings that bring it to our modern standards.”
City staff recommended approval of the request because it is compatible with surrounding properties that are also zoned for commercial development, according to a city document. McKinney’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval in August.
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Craig International formally announced the Rowlett Station project in June. Officials intend to redevelop the former Globe Life headquarters campus into a mixed-use development that includes apartments, retail and office space.
Plans also include a network of hike and bike trails that connect Stonebridge Drive to Eldorado Parkway and run throughout the development. Additional details about project partners, branding and phased development plans will be announced in the future.
