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McKinney planning commission approves design exceptions for new McKinney National Airport terminal amid public opposition
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to approve design exceptions that reduce required canopy trees near the proposed McKinney National Airport terminal, citing wildlife/bird‑strike concerns and master‑plan provisions. Residents urged the commission to halt expansion and seek a public vote.
The City of McKinney Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 14 approved design exceptions to a site plan for a proposed new terminal at McKinney National Airport, allowing the project to reduce required street‑buffer and parking canopy trees because of safety concerns related to wildlife and aircraft operations.
Staff planner Jake Bennett told the commission the site is included in the airport master plan and that the unified development code permits exceptions on the air‑side perimeter; staff recommended approval after the applicant worked with the city’s urban forester and proposed additional landscaping features and preservation of existing trees where feasible.
The request drew multiple public comments opposed to airport expansion. Opponents told the…
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