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Commission waives two-year waiting period so applicant can seek rezoning of former Fry’s site, 8-0
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to waive a two-year waiting period so Jackson Walker LLP may submit a rezoning request for PD-58 (corridor commercial) covering 19.1 acres at Plano Parkway and Executive Drive; staff supported the waiver.
The Planning and Zoning Commission on March 3 voted 8-0 to waive a two-year waiting period that otherwise would delay a rezoning application for Planned Development District 58 (corridor commercial) covering about 19.1 acres at the southwest corner of Plano Parkway and Executive Drive. The applicant is listed as Jackson Walker LLP; the applicant intends to pursue reuse of the existing building for a co‑working warehouse space for small businesses, according to staff.
Donna Sepulvedo, lead planner with the planning department, told commissioners staff recommended waiving the waiting period so the applicant could submit a zoning application to remove or modify the existing plan-development standards and better match the site's proposed use. "Due to the complexities of the zoning staff recommends that the applicant rezone to abolish the existing standards or modify them to fit the use that they are proposing therefore, staff recommends waiving the 2 year waiting period," Sepulvedo said.
Commissioners recounted the property's contentious review history. Commissioner Brodsky and others noted the case first came before the commission in 2023 and that the site was put up for sale after council approval of the prior zoning, altering earlier assumptions about future development. Commissioner Brodsky said he was "very encouraged about what the possibilities are going to be here" and urged consideration of additional green space if the building is redeveloped. Commissioner Ollie said the waiver speeds the timeline but expressed hope the applicant will be prepared so the commission will not need repeated tabling.
Commissioner Roski moved to follow staff's recommendation and remove the two-year waiting period; Commissioner Ali seconded. The motion passed 8 to 0. The transcript records one registered public speaker present for the item but does not include that person's remarks in the provided record.
The agenda lists the parcel as 19.1 acres and identifies the request as legislative. The prior rezoning history and sale of the property were discussed on the record but no final rezoning proposal was considered on March 3; the waiver gives the applicant the right to file a new zoning application for commission consideration.
