City officials have approved new zoning that might result in over 500 single-family homes on a 136-acre parcel just east of the Honey Creek subdivision in north McKinney.
A brief summary
At a special meeting on September 23, McKinney City Council members authorized zoning and annexation for the 136-acre site. The decision came after McKinney’s Planning and Zoning Commission decided to recommend approval in August.
According to a city document, the land has been allocated to accommodate a variety of single-family residences, including classic, cottage, and villa homes. The land can accommodate a maximum of 600 housing units. At least 100 historic lots are required, with a maximum of 200 villas permitted.
The details
According to a city document, staff advised that the requested zoning be approved because it was compatible with nearby properties. Caitlyn Strickland, City Planning Manager, stated that the desired zoning is consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan and provides a continuation of the Honey Creek area located west of the site.
A city document states that the location is flanked by other residential uses to the north. Land to the south is currently undeveloped and zoned for agricultural use. The land to the east is zoned for commercial and multifamily residential development.
According to the agreement, the action included an annexation agreement with development requirements that are consistent with those of the Honey Creek municipal management district.
In case you missed it
Levi Wild, president of Wild Land Consulting, addressed at the Planning and Zoning Commission’s meeting in August. He stated that 540 homes are now planned for the community, but the site plan is still being developed, so the number may vary.
“Five hundred to 600 [homes] is kind of in the neighborhood of where it is, but they’re still working on the land plan to nail down the final number,” Wild told me.
Some background
Council members authorized the formation of the Honey Creek Municipal Management District in September 2024. The district was developed with a development agreement with plans to build up to 10,500 houses. Homes would be erected in a variety of housing styles, including single-family and multifamily units.
