Plano commission approves multifamily, assisted living facility site plans

Plans are moving forward for a 31-unit multifamily residence in downtown Plano and a 16-bed assisted living facility in west Plano.

Plano's planning and zoning commission approved preliminary site plans for the two projects at a meeting Oct. 19.

At a glance

A 31-unit multifamily residence is planned to be constructed on 2.8 acres at the intersection of 14th Street and Rigsbee Drive, per city documents.

The preliminary site plan shows six buildings planned for two-story townhomes and one building planned for four apartment units. The community will also have an amenity and leasing center with an exercise area, per city documents.

Also of note

A 16-bed assisted living facility is planned for a 0.7-acre site north of Parker Road on the west side of Town Bluff Place, per city documents. Plano's commission also approved smaller setbacks, a reduction in the minimum distance to nearby residential property lines, and fencing for the new facility.

The new facility will be a one-story building with a detached dining hall area and covered patio, per city documents.