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Commission backs light-industrial rezoning at Airport Drive and Old Mill Road; neighbors cite noise and quality-of-life concerns
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 on Feb. 25 to recommend rezoning approximately 10.5 acres at Airport Drive and Old Mill Road from agricultural and residential estate designations to L-1 light industrial; the site is proposed for office/warehouse buildings and will go to City Council on March 18.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 on Feb. 25 to recommend rezoning roughly 10.5 acres at the northwest corner of Airport Drive and Old Mill Road from AG (agricultural) and RED 2 (residential estate) to L-1 (light industrial). The recommendation will go to City Council for final action on March 18, 2025.
Planner Jake described the site as compatible with the Business and Aviation district of the 1 McKinney comprehensive plan and noted that neighboring properties to the north and east already carry light-industrial zoning. "Given the proposed zoning's alignment with the comp plan and neighboring properties, staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request," Jake said.
Applicant representative Mike Redeker said he owns the land; he also said AT&T has plans to develop warehouses and office/warehouse buildings on the property. In his remarks he described the intended buildings as "about three—30,000 square foot of office and warehouse buildings." Jake and staff said the future Spur 399 extension being built by TxDOT should provide additional transportation access for the area; Jake said TxDOT has begun right-of-way acquisition in the vicinity.
Several nearby residents spoke in opposition or to raise concerns. Eric Santana, who lives near the site, said noise from existing storage and late-night vehicle activity already disturbs the neighborhood and that more industrial development "would just affect us even more." Brian Morris, speaking on behalf of a family that owns adjacent acreage, said the family has long ties to the area and noted a family cemetery on nearby property that is listed with the city.
Andrea Pittman, who has lived on Old Mill Road 23 years, said machinery and activity at nearby industrial sites have caused late-night noise and asked the commission and staff to consider operational constraints if development proceeds.
Commission discussion touched on enforcement of the city's noise ordinance and code enforcement options; staff noted neighbors can contact McKinney Police Department or code enforcement to report violations. Commissioner Buettner moved to approve the rezoning as recommended by staff; Commissioner Hammock seconded. The commission passed the motion 7-0 and forwarded the rezoning to City Council for final action on March 18, 2025.
