Legacy West plans increase usable open space and add digital signage kiosks

The Planning & Zoning Commission of Plano convened on March 25, 2025, to discuss a significant development proposal affecting the Central Business District. The meeting focused on revisions to the open space plan and signage regulations for Tracts C and D within the district.

The proposal aims to enhance the usable open space by closing Water Street, which currently serves as a privately owned quasi-public street. This closure will convert part of Water Street into an outdoor stage, resulting in a net increase of 0.15 acres of open space for the district. The total open space will rise from 8.7 acres to 8.85 acres, with specific increases in Tracts C and D.

In addition to the open space amendments, the proposal includes the addition of eight sign kiosks and four large digital signs. The kiosks will be permitted for advertising and must be spaced at least 75 feet apart, located within 50 feet of Windrose Avenue. The signage amendments allow for two signs on the parking garage facades, with sizes varying based on their proximity to Headquarters Drive. One sign can be as large as 1,500 square feet, while another will be limited to 1,100 square feet.

The commission noted that the changes are consistent with the comprehensive plan and the urban activity center designation of the area. Staff received a total of 10 letters regarding the proposal, with no opposition from the 200-foot buffer zone surrounding the property.

The commission unanimously recommended approval of the zoning case, contingent upon city council approval of the site plan. This development is positioned to function as an open-air shopping mall, with shops and signage oriented towards an outdoor corridor, enhancing the overall appeal of the Legacy West area.