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Neighbors urge delay as McKinney commission forwards R-5 rezoning near FM 543
Summary
Commissioners voted 6–1 to forward an R-5 rezoning for a ~38-acre tract north of FM 543 to City Council despite neighbors' requests to delay over traffic, safety and density concerns; applicant estimated the proposal could yield about 160 homes.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6–1 on April 14 to forward a request to rezone roughly 38 acres north of FM 543 to R-5 (single-family residential) to City Council for final action on May 5, 2026, after a public hearing that drew neighbors' objections about traffic and housing density.
Planner Jake Bennett explained the proposal is consistent with the Honey Creek District designation in the comprehensive plan and with nearby single-family zoning. "The comprehensive plan designates the subject property as the suburban living place type within the Honey Creek District," Bennett said, and staff recommended approval. Applicant representative Jake Thomas with LGA Engineering, representing Lennar, said the company plans a moderate build pace and later stated the project would include roughly 160 units.
Neighbors Robert D'Angelo and Ethan McPeek urged delay or a lower-density alternative, citing current congestion and emergency-access concerns on FM 543. D'Angelo asked the Commission to delay rezoning "until we can expand 543 to at least get another lane going" because, he said, the single-lane stretches during rush hour. McPeek similarly requested consideration of lower-density zoning or a postponement so the city can address remoteness and infrastructure.
Commissioners asked staff and the applicant whether TxDOT plans to widen FM 543 and whether turn lanes could be required; staff said FM 543 is designated in the master thoroughfare plan as an ultimate six-lane arterial but that TxDOT currently controls the roadway and no immediate widening plan was known. The city is requiring right- and left-turn lanes at the development frontage but staff and the applicant said off-site widening would typically follow larger-scale development or TxDOT funding. After discussion, Commissioner Craig moved to approve the item; the motion passed 6–1 and the item will go to City Council on May 5, 2026.
