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McKinney Council approves multiple land-use actions

McKinneyDec 2, 20251 min read

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McKinney City Council unanimously approved a set of land-use decisions, including annexation and zoning changes for several properties, plus a resolution to use eminent domain for right-of-way and easements tied to the Laud Howell Parkway project.

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Council approved several development and infrastructure actions that will shape where housing, commercial space, and repair businesses can go in McKinney. The biggest infrastructure step was a unanimous vote to begin acquiring property rights needed for the Laud Howell Parkway project, including through eminent domain if necessary. Council also approved annexation and zoning changes for properties near U.S. 75, Redbud Boulevard, Wilmeth Road, and Trinity Falls Parkway.

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Approved a resolution finding public necessity to acquire property rights for the Laud Howell Parkway project, including right-of-way, a slope easement, and a temporary construction easement, with a unanimous vote.
Approved annexation and zoning for property at the northeast corner of U.S. 75 and Spur 195 to a planned development district generally allowing multi-family residential and industrial uses.
Approved a specific use permit for a major vehicle repair facility (Classic Collision) at the northwest corner of Redbud Boulevard and Wilmeth Road.
Approved rezoning of a property approximately 300 feet north of West White Street and on the east side of Redbud Boulevard to allow commercial uses and a non-profit/community service center.
Approved rezoning of property at the northwest corner of U.S. 75 and Laud Howell Parkway to generally allow commercial uses.
Approved rezoning of approximately 28.7 acres north of Laud Howell Parkway and east of Trinity Falls Parkway to allow multi-family residential and commercial uses.

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Dec 2, 2025, 6:00 PMCouncil Chambers 401 E. Virginia Street McKinney, TX 75069scheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation given by Wayne McLaws, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Pledge of Allegiance led by Cedric Cascio, of McKinney Commandery - Knights Templar
INFORMATION SHARING ITEMS
Fire Department Recognition of Technical Rescue Personnel
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (for Non-Public Hearing Items)
If you wish to address the City Council on a posted item on this agenda, please fill out a "Request to Speak" card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the meeting. Speakers wishing to address the City Council regarding any non-public hearing item on this agenda shall have a time limit of three (3) minutes per speaker, per agenda item. The Mayor may reduce the speaker time limit uniformly to accommodate the number of speakers or improve meeting efficiency. Pursuant to Section 551.007 of the Texas Government Code, any person wishing to address the City Council for items listed as Public Hearings will be recognized when the Public Hearing is opened.
CONSENT AGENDA
These items consist of non-controversial or housekeeping items required by law. Items may be considered individually by any Council member making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Items.
Consent MINUTES
Minutes of the Board of Adjustment Meeting August 13, 2025
Minutes of the Library Advisory Board Meeting of September 18, 2025
Minutes of the McKinney Arts Commission of August 21, 2025
Minutes of the McKinney Armed Services Memorial Board Meeting of October 08, 2025
Minutes of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board Meeting of October 9, 2025
Consent ORDINANCES
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 46 (Food Establishment Regulations) and Section 46-17 of Appendix A (Schedule of Fees) of the Code of Ordinances
Consent RESOLUTIONS
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Adopting Guiding Principles for the Destination Sports Park
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving Qualified Firms to Provide Professional Landscape Architect Services for Parks CIP Projects
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Stealth Partner Group, LLC of Scottsdale, AZ to Provide Stop Loss Insurance
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Awarding a Contract to FlyLight Drones, LLC of Carrollton, Texas, for Drone and Pyrotechnic Display Services
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Supporting the Issuance of Tax Exempt Bonds by the Crawford Education Facilities Corporation for the McKinney Christian Academy Expansion Project, Located at 3601 Bois D’Arc Road
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA AND PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
This portion of the agenda consists of items requiring individual consideration by the Council. Pursuant to Section 551.007 of the Texas Government Code, any person wishing to address the City Council for items listed as Public Hearings will be recognized when the Public Hearing is opened.
Consider/Discuss/Act on Adoption of a Resolution Determining a Public Necessity to Acquire Certain Property in Fee Simple and Easement Rights for Public Use by Eminent Domain for Right-of-Way (in Fee Simple), a Slope Easement, and a Temporary Construction Easement associated with the Laud Howell Parkway Project (DEV2025-00063) which Property is Located on County Road 202 East of County Road 201 and West of Armadillo Ridge Road and Authorizing the City Manager to Establish Procedures for Acquiring the Right-of-Way (in Fee Simple) and Easements on Said Property, and Take All Steps Necessary to Acquire the Needed Property Rights in Compliance with all Applicable Laws and Resolutions
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Petition to Annex (Case No.25-0013A) and a Request to Zone (Case No. 25-0132Z) the Subject Property to PD” - Planned Development District, Generally to Allow for Multi-Family Residential and Industrial Uses, Located at the Northeast Corner of North Central Expressway (U.S. Highway 75) and Spur 195, and Accompanying Ordinance(s)
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Specific Use Permit Request for a Major Vehicle Repair Facility (Classic Collision), Located on the Northwest Corner of Redbud Boulevard and Wilmeth Road, and Accompanying Ordinance
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/ Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from “PD” - Planned Development District to “PD” - Planned Development District, Generally to Allow for Commercial Uses and a New and Unlisted Use (Non-Profit and Community Service Center) and to Modify the Development Standards, Located Approximately 300 Feet North of West White Street and on the East Side of Redbud Boulevard, and Accompanying Ordinance
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from “PD” - Planned Development District to PD” - Planned Development District, Generally to Allow for Commercial Uses and to Modify the Development Standards, Located on the Northwest Corner of North Central Expressway (U.S. Highway 75) and Laud Howell Parkway, and Accompanying Ordinance
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from “PD” - Planned Development District to PD” - Planned Development District, Generally to Allow for Multi-Family Residential and Commercial Uses, and to Modify the Development Standards, Located Approximately 940 Feet North of Laud Howell Parkway and on the East Side of Trinity Falls Parkway, and Accompanying Ordinance
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from “PD” - Planned Development District to PD” - Planned Development District, Generally to Allow for Commercial and Auto Garage Uses (Luxury Auto Garages), and to Modify the Development Standards, Located Approximately 290 Feet South of Virginia Parkway and Approximately 220 Feet West of South Hardin Boulevard, and Accompanying Ordinance
END OF REGULAR AGENDA AND PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
CITIZEN COMMENTS on Matters not on the Agenda
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COUNCIL AND MANAGER COMMENTS
Council and Manager Comments relating to items of public interest: Announcements regarding local or regional civic and charitable events, staff recognition, commendation of citizens, traffic issues, upcoming meetings, informational update on City projects, awards, acknowledgement of meeting attendees, birthdays, requests of the City Manager for items to be placed on upcoming agendas, and condolences.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
In Accordance with the Texas Government Code: A. Section 551.071(2) Consultations with Attorney on any Work Session, Special Session, or Regular Session agenda item requiring confidential attorney/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or discussion of said items (as needed) - Second Amendment to 2022 Amended and Restated Development Agreement—Trinity Falls B. Section 551.071 (A) Pending or contemplated litigation - Application of the City of McKinney to Decertify a Portion of its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity in Collin County, SOAH Docket No. 473-25-07888, PUC Docket No. 55656, Before the State Office of Administrative Hearings - Block 1, Lot 8 of the H. A. Finch Addition, City of McKinney, Collin County, Texas C. Section 551.072. Deliberations about Real Property D. Section 551.074. Personnel Matters E. Section 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Matters - Venu Holding Corporation, Successor-by-Name to Notes Live, Inc., Chapter 380 Grant, and Development Agreement, as amended
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURN
Posted in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on November 24, 2025. ________________________ Empress Drane, City Secretary Tenitrus Parchman, Deputy City Secretary
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McKinney Council approves multiple land-use actions

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