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Planning commission and staff clear AP Green industrial sketch plan for phased development of about 100 acres
Summary
Planning staff and the planning and zoning commission reviewed a sketch plan for the AP Green industrial site showing 12 tracts across about 100 acres in up to three phases; the sketch plan meets Chapter 36 subdivision criteria and allows the developer to proceed with infrastructure or final plat steps.
Planning staff told the council on Feb. 10 that the sketch plan for the AP Green industrial site has been reviewed and deemed to meet the requirements of Chapter 36 of the Mexico City Code, allowing the owner to proceed with either construction of infrastructure or final-plat submittal.
Rita Jackson, planning staff, said the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the AP Green Industrial sketch plan, submitted by McClure Engineering on behalf of AP Green Industrial Plant LLC. The plan covers roughly 100 acres split into 12 tracts and envisions up to three phases. Jackson said the sketch plan details lot layout, streets, storm drainage and green space and that staff worked with the engineer to support compliance with Chapter 36.
McClure Engineering's Ryan Fuller described the developer's intent: the tracts would be available for sale or possibly developed "build-to-suit" by the owner depending on tenant needs; the ownership group may choose to construct infrastructure for an initial phase or for the entire site. Fuller said some existing structures on Tract 3 (the former AP Green office and research lab) could be renovated and retained, repurposed for tenants, or demolished when a site-specific development occurs. He confirmed Harbison Walker International will remain on Track 6 under an existing lease.
Planned public access includes use of the existing Green Boulevard intersection as primary ingress/egress, construction of an extension of East Breckenridge Street, and three planned streets to be built as the development progresses; a private street is also planned to serve Track 2 rail loading/unloading. Staff and public-safety input were incorporated into the sketch plan dated Jan. 21, 2025. Jackson said the developer may proceed under one of two paths: complete construction plans and build, then file final plat(s); or construct required infrastructure within a two-year period and seek final plat approval, with the city empowered to draw on bonds if infrastructure obligations are not met.
The presentation was informational only; Jackson said final plats and construction plans will return to the city for review as required. Councilmembers asked procedural questions about demolition and phasing; staff and the engineer responded that demolition of existing buildings would typically occur when a specific lot is to be redeveloped or repurposed.
