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Council approves rezoning to let Richardson North Junior High expand to a middle school; neighbors raise noise and screening concerns
Summary
The council unanimously approved ZF25-17 to rezone Richardson North Junior High to a planned development allowing expansion from 94,000 to 228,000 sq ft and conversion to a middle school (6–8). Council asked the district to continue working on traffic and noise mitigation after discussion about removing a masonry-screening requirement.
The Richardson City Council voted unanimously to approve Zoning File ZF25-17, allowing Richardson ISD to rezone roughly 15.142 acres at 1820 North Floyd Road so the junior high can undergo renovation and expand to accommodate a middle-school model that includes sixth grade.
Senior planner Derek Peters explained staff’s recommendation and the technical changes requested in the PD: portions of the building will reach up to 52 feet to the top of the parapet to accommodate two-story and gym spaces; the district voluntarily agreed to provide a minimum of 170 parking spaces; the applicant…
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