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Curtis Howard, director of neighborhood services, summarized the federal grants and draft goals. The plan covers programs including housing rehabilitation, tenant-based rental assistance, homelessness prevention, public services, and CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization) projects. Howard said the city receives both CDBG and HOME funds from HUD and that the city’s calendar and implementation timeline will continue through June and July with CRC (Community Resources Committee) recommendations before HUD submission in August.

Council members raised repeated concerns about the first-time homebuyer down-payment assistance program, arguing it provides large benefits to a very small number of households rather than spreading limited funds across more households for homelessness prevention, rehabilitation and tenant-based rental assistance. Howard and staff explained that HOME rules require a minimum CHDO set-aside and that some nonprofit developers building affordable houses had expected down-payment support to make those homes affordable at market appraised values.

The council adopted the overall consolidated plan but directed staff to remove a general first-time homebuyer down-payment program from the new 2025–29 plan; council preserved previously allocated first-time homebuyer funds already approved in an earlier plan so the two nonprofit-built homes currently under construction can reasonably be sold without forcing the city to return federal funds to HUD. The city also limited acquisition/resale or new-build allocations outside the CHDO set-aside for the 2025–29 plan period and directed staff to prioritize tenant-based rental assistance, homelessness prevention and targeted rehabilitation.

The motion to adopt the plan with those changes was moved by Council member Anthony (last name not specified) and seconded by Council member Casey Prince (full name: Council member Casey Prince). The council’s final tally on the adopted resolution with the amendments was recorded as 6–1 in favor (one council member absent at the vote). The resolution takes effect immediately and staff will return with CRC funding recommendations and a July action plan for allocation specifics.

Ending: Staff told council it can amend the consolidated plan later if market conditions change or CHDO-built homes cannot be sold, and the council asked staff to report back in the July action-plan timeline with CRC recommendations and any further adjustments needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Plano - City Council Meetings | 04-14-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Plano City Council on April 7 adopted the 2025–2029 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan, revising the draft to remove a broad first-time homebuyer down-payment program from the new five-year plan and prioritizing rental assistance, rehabilitation and homelessness prevention.","taxTitle","Plano, Collin County, Texas","taxId",2776,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6274564,"Plano council approves amendments at Legacy West to add open space, kiosks and digital signs",3387,3537000,6924000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2988032-bee0dfa972ef092343f06bec3f134dc5&start=3537&end=6924","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2988032-bee0dfa972ef092343f06bec3f134dc5/thumbnail_3537000.jpg","/articles/6274564/Plano/Collin-County/Texas/Plano-council-approves-amendments-at-Legacy-West-to-add-open-space-kiosks-and-digital-signs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274564-464bed4f0597bc60b54a6df459bab70c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154301&Signature=HHGJTYOs5VByaWPxm72PRT9PRgPOwWX6nD2As4rysp0XTfN8c9VuTTpfNbIw~X8ySo0Qv~biz9wEH52ZzWhBarTU5t7pV~w8xXIH7WIKKFgE4ursUWvVsH9IBq-li~qtcaDJ~0LxOL1BbroIMQkpFgJ2t8LTGWg9KlgSjS0iBgPvlrAf4z2U0FWTgsyIZebO80vxJikaR3~qCMS-gmZPgJjkfzIAILZLfDeOnFaU3JlA2VkRP2gZhhHD8UEz5xCF2dt3~ykbadP8MrE-KB3kVEvBNhDWYv5uA2ArlhQ6Za1xlXtMowGscJlg2ryr3dYYDs3-MfImgxXnyCNzTAcTLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Plano City Council on April 7 approved an amendment to Plan Development 65 (Central Business 1) that will alter open-space and signage rules on parts of the Legacy West development. The council voted to approve the zoning case after a public hearing and presentations by city planning staff and the applicant team.

Christina Day, the city’s director of planning, described the proposal as a net increase in usable open space within a 275.1-acre Plan Development District that covers the Shops at Legacy, Legacy North and Legacy West. The amendment will close a portion of Water Street where it intersects Windrose Avenue to create a pedestrian-oriented “Entry Park” with seating, layered plantings and a small platform that can function as a stage or photo platform. The proposal also removes a small area of open space to allow a retail kiosk.

The applicant described the Water Street closure as part of an effort to “soften” the pedestrian experience and increase opportunities for shoppers to linger. Jessica Clemens, the landscape architect on the project, told council the design converts former roadway into outdoor “rooms” and lawn areas, removes a small number of on-street parking spaces and adds more seating and shade under existing live oaks.

Signage changes in the amendment include eight kiosks along Windrose and four large digital signs: two facing Windrose and two building-mounted signs (one limited to 400 square feet on the east side and one up to 900 square feet on the west). Barry Hand of Gensler said the digital signs would not use moving images but would operate like a slide deck; he said they would be dimmed or “put to bed” late in the evening to reduce light intrusion. The applicant and design team said the digital displays can be powered down at night and that no moving animations are planned for the project.

Council members asked about traffic, noise and residential impacts. City staff said the Transportation Engineering Division reviewed the closure and concluded it “would not have a meaningful impact” because parking-garage access remains and most retail patrons access the development from the Tollway service road on the east. The applicant said the stage/platform would be used for a limited number of largely acoustic or low-amplification events each year (yoga, fashion shows, small performances) and that large concerts would remain in the box-garden venue. The applicant said the project would remove 13 on-street parking spaces, keep all accessible spaces in place and rely on ample parking in existing garages.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 7–0. After public testimony from the applicant team and extended council discussion, the council voted to approve the zoning amendment; the motion passed 8–0.

Ending: The applicant and staff said they will coordinate implementation and operational details—including event management, signage curfews and final pedestrian treatments—during permitting and site plan review. Council members asked staff to follow up on operational plans for temporary event closures and management of ride-share and delivery staging during peak times.","Council approved a zoning-case amendment to Plan Development 65 for the Legacy West area that will close part of Water Street to create pedestrian open space, add a small stage and food kiosks, and permit additional signage including eight kiosks and four large digital building signs; vote was unanimous.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6274568,"Plano staff proposes formal recording-equipment guidelines for council meetings",117,808000,925000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2988032-bee0dfa972ef092343f06bec3f134dc5&start=808&end=925","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2988032-bee0dfa972ef092343f06bec3f134dc5/thumbnail_808000.jpg","/articles/6274568/Plano/Collin-County/Texas/Plano-staff-proposes-formal-recording-equipment-guidelines-for-council-meetings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274568-049251b661acad6d9f3130363496e940/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154301&Signature=XYJ~EGsewdD8W84eiClOa5l4Ux3cI4m42jFQeRnIug1H~FjDpcCtNPlOVwiGyWR9kh4FBfeu2jsS6MMQ5u1CGFsH9oSk0YNQzxVBchJ9BQUl33yvEOhSbGnPJosaIlJHEPvFzKlWzVpMlHCQ9iIH3U9Xjw7SVz-oWH6ku6fNFNFH3iPlNv19pcQ3RP58yvqpgHyHW-cK0062qGhQGpfbn1F8byH~U-6MB-HFsnAsxu~ihKSG29k6CpHTl8KBFUbhB9fBfTTRXC7-0ZTFYccpbiWSGGT4QO6YkCE6gtnXSE15JJNAPjqLLqu-N3f3W-J-QFuprNwtiXMM-6EiNsRLVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Steve Stoler, the city’s director of media relations, told the Plano City Council on April 7 that staff has drafted recording-equipment guidelines for council chambers after recent renovations altered camera sight lines and created glare issues.

Stoler said he consulted chief photographers from the four main television stations and the city legal department before drafting a rule set intended for “anyone who wants to record a meeting,” which staff defines as devices tablet-size or larger and equipment that needs a tripod. “The guidelines are designed not only to minimize distractions during the meetings, but provide a designated area for the news media and public attendees who have recording devices,” Stoler said.

Under the plan Stoler described, tripod-mounted cameras and similar equipment would be concentrated in a small number of marked seats near the back left of the chamber (four or five chairs) and, when demand is higher, along the top row on the right (four or five seats). Stoler said the chairs would remain upright and camera operators would stand behind their tripods rather than sit in the seats. He said staff would reserve and cordon off those seats in advance when staff expects a heavy media turnout—examples mentioned included controversial topics such as short-term rentals.

Council members asked logistical and safety questions. Council member Maria (last name not specified in the meeting transcript) asked whether tripods would be set up “on the chairs or on the seat,” and Stoler clarified the chairs remain upright and tripods are to be placed between them; operators will stand behind their cameras. A council member asked explicitly whether the arrangement was safe; Stoler replied, “Oh yeah, absolutely.”

The presentation did not include an ordinance or formal rule change; Stoler said the guideline language had been reviewed by the city legal department and that staff intends to adopt a written procedure. No vote was taken. Council asked staff to return with any necessary formal language if a rule change or formal adoption is required.

Ending: Staff said it will finalize the written guidance and follow up with council on next steps and any required rulemaking or administrative changes.","City media-relations director presented proposed rules to concentrate tripod-mounted cameras in designated seating areas to reduce glare and distractions after chamber renovations; staff says guidelines were reviewed by legal.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6274556,"Public speakers raise carwash noise, denied massage‑school occupancy and firefighter scheduling at Plano council meeting",393,2413000,2806000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2988032-bee0dfa972ef092343f06bec3f134dc5&start=2413&end=2806","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2988032-bee0dfa972ef092343f06bec3f134dc5/thumbnail_2413000.jpg","/articles/6274556/Plano/Collin-County/Texas/Public-speakers-raise-carwash-noise-denied-massageschool-occupancy-and-firefighter-scheduling-at-Plano-council-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274556-2ae3fdb99c5add94ecdc81abc6c353d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154301&Signature=LQlB1CfB2mYu6Ss2bsSJ2YUz54OHIs~87~a7YEhTZWOwprkF5w01RXIxlT~pPGbgOJAxWK2L0MCfexox1HpLFcXz2nI9GuZQCTnNbmqAvBDBnAYSgth4QiGQvla-APU0rATVfXgd5C1VKpz0PMotOolY1NJePGvp4WfMfZ3w~QFr3-Oz0VReGgGmxMaIjwXuX0YohygCo3zGJxE2AFt-oFGBUsi93BLcVhINUJGD0zyOryHp1e8cyEk9uGuv0rTQn2nK4bA0wRKmsPxbNFe3PphGriUwOxBqmFuGyCSmmLutc4rhAHQ94IneRLqfYCbPq5gamjbtXU2ORBHVCHyUcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Six members of the public spoke during the allotted public‑comment period at the April 7 Plano City Council meeting.

Sherry Hutchison said a newly opened car wash behind her home is producing “intolerable” noise and vibration. She told council the upgraded car wash has 28 vacuums and 28 high‑pressure air nozzles, and that the engines “run like jet engines” just 25 feet from the back of her townhome. Hutchison said she filed a city noise complaint in December 2024 and that five neighbors joined the complaint; she asked the city to require a sound and vibration barrier tall enough to reach upstairs bedrooms and asked the car wash to shut equipment off by 6 p.m., which she said was the prior operator’s practice.

Hutchison’s husband spoke in support and said the noise had forced him to sleep elsewhere on nights he is home. The mayor and city manager thanked the speakers and reported staff had investigated and taken measurements; staff said the car wash was in compliance with the city’s noise ordinance based on decibel thresholds, but council members expressed empathy and asked staff to follow up with the complainants.

Dan Luciani and Dan Cornelius both spoke about a denied certificate of occupancy for the Juan Massage School. Luciani said he lost nearly two years of work and close to $200,000 in investment when the council denied the occupancy request last November, and said he could not understand the council vote because planning staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval. Cornelius, a property owner with ties to the project, urged the council to consider staff recommendations more closely and said the denial upended a business and investment.

Other public speakers included a T‑Mobile whistleblower who used his time to describe personal legal disputes with T‑Mobile and to invite the public to a Collin County trial date, and a caller who supported Hutchison’s complaint. No formal council action was taken during public comments beyond staff follow-up: the city manager told council staff had measured sound levels and reported compliance with the noise ordinance.

Ending: Council asked staff to continue follow-up with the complaining residents about the car wash and to provide more detailed information to council about code-enforcement options and next steps.","During public-comments period several speakers urged city action on noise from a car wash near townhomes, questioned a prior denial of a certificate of occupancy for a massage school, and criticized council/management over firefighter schedule decisions; staff said noise measurements show the car wash currently complies with city decibel rules.","actionData","errors"]

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Plano council adopts 2025–29 consolidated housing plan with changes to first-time buyer provisions

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