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Labib said the issue relates to a local amendment discussed in September targeting smoke shops and CBD shops. He told the council he owns a CBD shop (\"not really a smoke shop, but it's mainly geared towards a CBD shop\") and that he is part of a larger brand with stores in other cities. He said the problem has persisted since May and that his attempts to arrange meetings with police — including the chief and Lt. Whitman, whose name appears on letters he received — produced no responses.

Labib told council members he believes the police have conducted enforcement actions that he described as a seizure: \"In that raid that took place in your city, not too long ago, I mean, almost $250,000 worth of stuff was just taken from us. And just me personally, I was robbed from, like, $30, almost $30.35000,\" he said in his remarks. He said officers did not file charges or make arrests in his case, and that after the seizure he received a letter asking him to collect money seized. He said the letters frequently repeat and arrive multiple times in short succession, and that communications have suggested the city might attempt to revoke his certificate of occupancy (issued by the city) — a prospect he said he seeks clarity on.

\"When I try to arrange meetings to understand and get more clarity, I'm just ignored,\" Labib told the council. He asked council members for help arranging a meeting: \"We could all sit down, as I've suggested and kind of requested in the past, and kinda get more clarity as to what it is that they want.\" He said the letters and repeated notices feel like an \"abuse of power\" and expressed frustration that he has not been told what law or code he allegedly violated.

Council did not take an action on the matter during the meeting; Labib's remarks were recorded as public comment. He said he had discussed the issue with a staffer named Eric and requested a meeting. No follow‑up action was made public at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Allen City Council Meeting (1.28.2025)","oneSentenceSummary","A local CBD shop owner told the council he has repeatedly received letters from the Allen Police Department and described a recent raid that he said resulted in large seizures; he said his attempts to meet with police and city staff to get clarity have gone unanswered.","taxTitle","Allen, Collin County, Texas","taxId",2779,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6050280,"Council authorizes mayor to negotiate, execute amendment to city manager employment agreement",79,3259000,3338000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3492006-c431c5356244850910a0cdb8dff8ea96&start=3259&end=3338","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3492006-c431c5356244850910a0cdb8dff8ea96/thumbnail_3259000.jpg","/articles/6050280/Allen/Collin-County/Texas/Council-authorizes-mayor-to-negotiate-execute-amendment-to-city-manager-employment-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050280-4cdfc73ddf10f78549cd5040d4634255/orig.mp4?Expires=1771067027&Signature=LtnthjtEEZCnLoUVhXYqHGGJG83FraKubWF5zrr-Ufjm26uwOjeXFRjA613-iko27dUiA8CrJSMpFbguYphVFSpYpaR3zNJ9HNz4H6HM4DRYAb2CMy9uEcUV9AJaXE6UtbSTIJJI-PVzF2hveZbNpNvCCXKO6MvN5bE7B2jdY5BORK7x2HNlz71XFRzFwYxgPSjNHn67t2NDRKNsUVRpQYIWf2uA5eTCuiTaQr51StieDCHSJY6b2rl7BGDVsr7NuxL5o9qYSw3JC3m5FLLLNzGMwVbKjNCxw4zo1uwTdIjcLuWAHpfOXjHDzi3fT1oRKs5ALlt08ZaaF~onH9nxbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Following an executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel), the Allen City Council in open session voted to authorize Mayor Brooks to negotiate and execute an amendment to the city manager's employment agreement consistent with the executive‑session discussion.

A councilmember moved \"authorizing you, Mayor Brooks, to negotiate and execute an amendment to the city manager's employment agreement consistent with discussions held in the executive session.\" The motion was seconded; council members voted by hand and the mayor announced the item passed.

The motion did not include contract dollar figures or other contract terms in the public record during the open session motion. Council's action in open session was limited to authorizing the mayor to finalize the amendment consistent with the executive‑session guidance.

","After an executive session, the Allen City Council authorized Mayor Brooks to negotiate and execute an amendment to the city manager's employment agreement, approving the direction in open session by motion.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6050284,"Council allows illuminated sign for Allen Retail Center suite after applicant, neighbors back request",1444,1745000,3189000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3492006-c431c5356244850910a0cdb8dff8ea96&start=1745&end=3189","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3492006-c431c5356244850910a0cdb8dff8ea96/thumbnail_1745000.jpg","/articles/6050284/Allen/Collin-County/Texas/Council-allows-illuminated-sign-for-Allen-Retail-Center-suite-after-applicant-neighbors-back-request","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050284-cc43006ac01625a23a81ee14c4512180/orig.mp4?Expires=1771067027&Signature=etRXzu3hvbThp-ShbCAdVhXuga7iQIycYEP~sEE~~xJAjqPfStEhHOZTZJqTFat2dnSd6KJ2Y3ajl7OAm-CD8j8iiI8o2ZNr8-Ww98fcs6LNGpqc8Qfo3Puw7mX~88-xxc4MbasL-tgBwhKSwwPiUsCNfCVloXJFwAzirPeml5Q15eM4CtjN1X-BN43rip9Hd3EPN6jRoZLzLXl8TSaGXeydzhEIUiJ7pgTDslRYG4ERazshX7MKuR8UXUiKET5p6pS7mMEOwuXq8kAjIQtjpEJpNVn~nmrZopx6Zh5qRg-TNML7kZQtUNuKSIf-7e9PBEZbfCLgjQoji0TNkbn2PQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Allen City Council adopted Ordinance No. 4137-1-25 to amend Plan Development No. 53 (shopping center base zoning) to permit an illuminated sign for a retail suite that would otherwise be restricted by the city's land‑development code.

City planner Matt (last name Kerpencay/Planner) explained staff had recommended denial because the Land Development Code prohibits illuminated signs within 150 feet of residential zones, and the proposed sign area sits about \"just shy of 94 feet\" from nearby homes. Planning and Zoning, however, recommended approval, and the applicant and nearby property owners presented letters of support.

Applicant Shravan Bandari (spelling as in transcript) and Jeff Baldwin, a representative from Donatos Pizza, told council members they had performed outreach to neighbors and shared examples of how an illuminated sign helps customers identify an open store. Bandari said he and neighboring homeowners discussed lighting and offered mitigation measures such as light shields, landscaping or indirect lighting: \"We are willing to do multiple things, like anything that we can do, have light shields or planting fast growing trees... or having an indirect lighted sign board.\" He added the immediate neighbors expressed enthusiasm for a pizza tenant at the center.

A nearby resident, Shokufe (Shakufe) Darvish (884 Grassy Shore), speaking during public comment, said she and other property owners supported the change and had submitted a letter for Planning & Zoning, saying a half‑lit shopping center would look poor and that neighborhood businesses backed the request.

Councilmembers noted the applicant's outreach. One councilmember who said they visited the homes praised the owners and residents for working together. After a motion to adopt the ordinance and a second, the council voted; the mayor announced the motion passed unanimously.

Staff noted that if the council approved the PD amendment, the tenant and property owner would still have to meet all other applicable requirements in the Land Development Code for signage and building permits. The ordinance adopted was listed as No. 4137-1-25.

","The council adopted an amendment to PD No. 53 to allow an illuminated sign within 50 feet of adjacent residential zoning for a Donatos Pizza tenant after Planning & Zoning recommended approval and neighbors submitted support letters.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6050289,"Council approves Sloan Corners West PD amendment increasing early residential units, adding office and retail targets",1127,609000,1736000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3492006-c431c5356244850910a0cdb8dff8ea96&start=609&end=1736","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3492006-c431c5356244850910a0cdb8dff8ea96/thumbnail_609000.jpg","/articles/6050289/Allen/Collin-County/Texas/Council-approves-Sloan-Corners-West-PD-amendment-increasing-early-residential-units-adding-office-and-retail-targets","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050289-d07cfca0c6190e4ff1f908759b31bcd2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771067027&Signature=TD3AnWhUBb5NviXw9WibLN-eytNlqz2Mzv91uqPDqECCOlwlxFJN2Cfv5SmTXrhHoTCK~JJwd3RlFCqNDHOczJN~4jg72oXwrS3LJlGBzVZTBcdwyaATjskOyl-BK~iIGBOAj~zPY31mSp0JWumXJxGvEhvu17S-d5nb7udLlKX5vmpSLchSga5EF8OEcrQrc89y4xlD4D96ACxaPeHeYzvhp--JvuV0zeg0KfjraU-eK8PjnQHrdYqg8YUM5sguEuommpJ0NILK~uZ3~nP7kVjioYe8SAANEdq09kruvnRJ3egnd8PhRDlm3Qb8dz3hgoRDwM213RbC~U8cspRgTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Allen City Council on an unanimous vote adopted Ordinance No. 4136-1-25 on an amendment to Plan Development (PD) No. 139, known as Sloan Corners West, altering unit counts and nonresidential commitments across the multi‑phase project.

City planning director Mark Kerpencay told the council the main change is in phase 1, where the developer seeks to increase urban residential units from 700 to 1,004 — \"304 extra units in phase 1,\" he said — while office and retail totals are adjusted in later phases to encourage early nonresidential delivery. Kerpencay said the overall PD remains capped at 4,000 units and explained other requested changes including on‑street parking spacing, minor frontage exceptions near power-line easements, permission for 105 surface‑park units at the start of development, lower minimum stories for certain townhome‑style urban residential buildings, and raising some collector street light poles from 20 to 26 feet.

\"The main change in phase 1 is, changing the units the first tranche of units in urban residential units from 700 to 1,004,\" Kerpencay said during his presentation. He added the amendment increases guaranteed office square footage in later phases, noting an increase from 50,000 to 100,000 square feet in one phase and a later increase to 200,000 square feet.

Lucy Burns, representing the applicant and identifying herself as from Dallas, said the changes are intended to ensure the first office building is successful: \"You only get to make a first impression once, and if we do a good first delivery, we know that we'll have the wind at our back and that we'll have momentum going forward.\" Burns showed the council the proposed site plan and said day‑one amenities would include central park elements, a one‑mile park loop connecting to the city's trail system, retail facing major roads and other improvements intended to build critical mass prior to delivering office space.

During the public‑hearing portion, resident Shakufe Darvish asked about school zoning for future residents; Kerpencay replied that the development is zoned to McKinney Independent School District. Planning and Zoning recommended approval (the planner said the P&Z vote was unanimous), and staff recommended approval as well.

Council took a roll/hand vote on the ordinance after a motion to approve. The mayor announced the item passed unanimously with seven votes in favor.

Background and context: the property is described in council documents as approximately 260.94 acres in the Jonathan Phillips survey, generally north of Ridgeview Drive, east of Chelsea Boulevard, south of SH‑121 and west of Central Expressway. The original PD was approved in 2019. The amendment changes the timing and quantity of initial urban residential units and adds nonresidential square footage commitments intended to improve leasing prospects for the first office building.

The ordinance adopted was listed by the deputy city secretary as No. 4136-1-25.","The Allen City Council unanimously approved an amendment to Plan Development (PD) No. 139 (Sloan Corners West) that raises the first-phase urban residential units and adjusts office and retail commitments, after staff and the applicant outlined changes intended to accelerate early development momentum.","actionData","errors"]

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