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Planning commission approves design exceptions to rehabilitate McKinney’s East End Lumberyard
Summary
The commission unanimously approved multiple design exceptions to rehabilitate the East End Lumberyard at 600 E. Louisiana St., allowing building-form and fencing variances to preserve original materials and character for use as a working warehouse for Easton Salvage.
The City of McKinney Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 9 approved design exceptions to allow rehabilitation of the East End Lumberyard at 600 East Louisiana Street, a roughly 0.38-acre property in the McKinney Town Center transit-village edge.
Kiara Robinson, downtown development planner with the City of McKinney, told the commission the packet describes four building-form design exceptions and one fencing exception — all related to transparency and building-material requirements — requested to replicate the site's original architectural style. Staff recommended approval on the grounds that the exceptions support preservation of the existing building forms and exterior finished materials.
Lou Anne McCadden, who purchased the lumberyard property, told commissioners contractors found a rotten foundation that required rebuilding in kind; she said the intent is restoration using similar materials rather than demolition and new construction. "Our vision includes a just a cohesive design between all of the buildings on that island just to make it really beautiful and an outstanding piece of East End history," McCadden said.
Casey Lieford, owner of Easton Salvage (the adjacent business that will use the space), described the operation as a working warehouse for imported salvage goods, online sales and travel to antique shows. Lieford said the rehabilitated buildings will allow receiving containers, processing inventory and occasional open houses to showcase the restored character. "What we are trying to achieve with architecture at the East End Lumberyard is truly just to maintain the buildings and ensure that they last another century," Lieford said.
Architect Randy Klein supported the package and noted the proposal includes new sidewalks, additional off-site parking and loading that exceed minimum requirements; he asked commissioners to approve the site plan.
A commissioner moved to close the public hearing and approve item 25.0055SP; the motion passed unanimously, 7–0. The approval authorizes the listed building-form and fencing exceptions to proceed under the conditions presented in staff materials.
