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Plano council approves Envision Oak Point rezoning for 215‑acre Levon Farms site, 8–0
Summary
The Plano City Council voted 8–0 to rezone roughly 215 acres in northeast Plano to a Residential Community Design (RCD) zoning district under the Envision Oak Point plan, approving a development that includes up to 1,648 housing units and 37 acres of public open space.
Plano’s City Council unanimously approved a rezoning Tuesday that clears the way for the long‑planned Envision Oak Point development on roughly 215 acres owned by the Moore family.
Christina Day, the city’s director of planning, told the council the Residential Community Design zoning request aligns with the Envision Oak Point small‑area plan and includes a development plan with three subdistricts, a mix of housing tiers, and a requirement that developers adopt a governance association to manage amenities. Day said the proposal would deliver 1,648 housing units and about 37 acres of public open space, and would include green infrastructure such as bioswales and rain gardens.
Todd Moore, the property owner, and representatives from Trammell Crow Company and High Street Residential described years of engagement with stakeholders and pledged to preserve heritage features of the farm as part of the project. Joel Barrons of Trammell Crow said the Moore family had been “great stewards” of the land and that the proposal reflected collaborative design work with city staff. Kevin Hickman of High Street emphasized commitments to a phasing plan that pairs single‑family phases with multifamily phases and to a façade review process with the planning director.
Several residents raised concerns at the public hearing about traffic and the concentration of multifamily housing near existing apartment complexes. Patrick Spruill, who lives in the area, warned about vehicle congestion and cumulative density; other speakers urged stronger connections to trails and Collin College.
Council members who supported the rezoning cited the plan’s emphasis on walkability, open space and a mix of housing types. Councilmember (Speaker 23) said the project ‘‘brings it all together’’ by preserving character while providing housing options. Following questions and discussion, a motion to approve the item was made (recorded as Speaker 17) and seconded by Speaker 23; the motion passed 8–0.
The ordinance approved the rezoning and accompanying development agreement covering phasing, infrastructure and façade review. Council members said additional administration of details — including final plats, required thoroughfare construction, and implementation of the green infrastructure elements — will occur as the project moves through platting and permitting in coming years.
