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Officials behind a proposed residential development in East McKinney will seek zoning approval from McKinney City Council in August.
In a nutshell
Council members are scheduled to consider and vote Aug. 4 on a zoning case for the development near the Old Settler’s Recreation Center. StreetLights Residential is proposing a mix of for-rent and for-sale townhomes alongside traditional multifamily buildings on nearly 18 acres.
The property is currently zoned for a mix of single-family development and agricultural uses. Developers are seeking approval of a “Mixed Residential” zoning to accommodate the proposed project. McKinney’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-2 during a July 14 meeting to recommend approval.
Greg Coutant, senior vice president of development at StreetLights Residential, said developers are planning for a mix of two-story townhomes and three-story apartment buildings. His presentation during the commission meeting included a site plan for about 300 apartment units and about 63 townhome units.
Also on the agenda
Council members are also scheduled to consider a site plan for a proposed mosque at the corner of Virginia Parkway and Crutcher Crossing, according to the Aug. 4 agenda. The item is included in the council's consent agenda.
The McKinney Islamic Association is proposing construction of three buildings totaling 32,573 square feet, according to a letter of intent. Site plans are typically approved by city staff, but the 5.6-acre property’s zoning requires that any development site plan be approved by the planning and zoning commission and city council, according to a city document.
McKinney’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the site plan on July 14.
Looking ahead
McKinney City Council is scheduled to meet at 3 p.m. for a work session and at 6 p.m. for the regular meeting on Aug. 4. Both meetings will take place at McKinney City Hall, located at 401 E. Virginia St.
The meetings will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. For more information about McKinney City Council meetings, visit www.mckinneytexas.org/1168/council-meetings.
