Council gives mixed feedback on proposed Vicina manufactured-home community; key concerns raised about density and infrastructure

First Step Homes presented a conceptual plan in a Jan. 28 work session for Vicina, a proposed manufactured-home community on property currently outside Wylie city limits at the northeast corner of East FM 544 and Allen East Drive. The company said it would seek annexation and a planned-development (PD) agreement and proposed replacing an existing 90-space RV park with 239 units, including tiny homes, single-wide and duplex configurations, resort-style amenities and a small commercial outparcel.

Developer representatives described the product as an attainable-homeownership model: tenants would generally rent lots while owning their manufactured homes, the developer said, and the community would include clubhouse, gym, pool, pickleball courts, fenced/gated entry and yard maintenance as part of lot rent. Developers also said they provide on-site financing options and aim for higher-quality finishes and…