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McKinney Adopts Smoking Ban

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:15:08 GMT

PLACES SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED

Smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed public places and enclosed places of employment within the city, including, but not limited to, the following places:

1. Within any enclosed facility within all places of employment and/or within any enclosed area available to and customarily used by the general public in all businesses, including but not limited to, retail stores, offices, banks, laundromats, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, leasing centers, food establishments and restaurants, including private club restaurants, and country clubs, except where specifically provided for in Section 20-134.A, below;

2. Hotels and motels, except as provided for in Section 20-134.A.8, below;

3. Buses, bus terminals, taxicabs, airports and other facilities and means of public transit, as well as ticket, boarding, and waiting areas of public transit depots;

4. Movie theaters, drama and recital theaters, lecture halls, galleries, libraries, museums, conference centers, meeting rooms, and outdoor amphitheaters;

5. In or within 25 feet of sports stadiums, stadium seating, ticketing, queuing, and waiting areas, concession stands, and restrooms, whether public or private;

6. In public parks, including but not limited to public recreation fields, pools, children’s playground equipment, concession stands, and restrooms, except as provided for in Section 20-134.A.5, below;

7. Waiting rooms, hallways, wards, private and semiprivate rooms of physical and mental health facilities, including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, physical therapy facilities, doctors’ offices, and dentists’ offices;

8. Lobbies, hallways, and other common areas in apartment buildings, condominiums, trailer parks, retirement facilities, nursing homes, and other multiple-unit residential facilities;

9. Elevators;

10. Restrooms, lobbies, reception areas, hallways and any other common-use areas;

11. Service lines and waiting queues, whether indoor or outdoor;

12. Polling places;

13. Every room, chamber, place of meeting or public assembly, including school buildings under the control of any board, council, commission, committee, including joint committees, or agencies of the city or any political subdivision of the state during such time as a public meeting is in progress, to the extent such place is subject to the jurisdiction of the city; and

14. Within 25 feet of any door, operable window/vent or other opening to an indoor enclosed area.

McKinney Capital Improvements Program 2008-2012

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:20:09 GMT

McKinney, TX City Council Presentation on the Capital Improvement Program.

CIP Project Categories

Funding Sources

Here is the link to the full power point presentation: CIP PowerPoint Presentation

For more detailed breakdown on where this money is slated, check out the spreadsheet here: CIP Spreadsheet

McKinney City Council 07/17/07 - New Water Ordinance Proposed

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:56:15 GMT

PURPOSE OF AMENDMENTS

Lawn and landscape irrigation practices within the city, especially during the summer months, can cause a waste of valuable water resources. The purpose of this landscape water management regulation is to provide a consistent mechanism for preventing the waste and unnecessary use of water resources supplied by the City of McKinney.

CURRENT REGULATION

No watering 10 AM to 6 PM June 1st through September 30th
Unlimited number of days to water
No water overflowing onto streets
No "Smart" water controls required
Fines up to $2,000 per violation

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

No watering 10 AM to 6 PM May 1st through September 30th
Twice per week watering (On trash day and three days after)
No water overflowing onto streets more than 10ft from property
Requires all new irrigation systems to be equipped with ET weather based smart controllers
Fines up to $500 for 1st violation, up to $2,000 for repeat offenders

First Watering Day: Normal Residential Trash Zone Day	Second Watering Day: Three Days Later
Monday	Thursday
Tuesday	Friday
Wednesday	Saturday
Thursday	Sunday
Friday	Monday

Planning And Zoning Committee Items (Highlights) - July 10, 2007

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:18:23 GMT

K. Hovnanian Homes requesting approval to rezone 129.22 acres from "AG" (Agricultural District) to "PD" (Planned Development District). K. Hovnanian Homes hopes to develop Single-Family Residential homes. Location: 1,600 ft north of Virginia Pkwy and along the East and West side of Future Ridge Rd.
Mac 3M Mac, LLC requesting approval to rezone .25 acres to allow for office uses. Location: Northeast corner of First Ave and McBee St.
The Blue Print, on behalf of Paul Sturkie, requesting approval of a site plan for a 4,087 sq ft apartment building (Kentucky Street Apartments). Location: Northeast corner of Church St and Erwin Ave.
Alice's Tea Shoppe requesting approval of a request to rezone .17 acres to "PD", generally for commercial uses. Location: North side of Louisiana St and approx. 186 ft East of Highway 5 (McDonald St).
DR Horton-Texas, Ltd. requesting approval to rezone 3.90 acres to "PD". Location: 900 ft South of McKinney Ranch Pkwy and approx. 800 ft East of Ridge Rd.
Russel and Chris Davies, on behalf of Geneva Pettway, requesting approval to rezone .20 acres to be used for parking. Location: Northeast corner of Tennessee St and Short St.

Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting: 06/26/07

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:01:30 GMT

Items to be discussed at the next P&Z Meeting (June 26,2007):

Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc., for Approval of a Site Plan for a 4,997 Square Foot Convenience Store and Fueling Station (RaceTrac), Approximately 2.17 Acres, Located Generally on the Northwest Corner of Virginia Parkway and U.S. Highway 75.
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by C & C Development, LLC, on Behalf of Wellstone at Craig Ranch, for Approval of a Meritorious Exception for Cooper Life (11 Townhomes), Approximately 3.12 Acres, Located on the Northeast Corner of Dr. Kenneth Cooper Drive and Aerobic Way.
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Whisenant Properties, Inc., for Approval of a Site Plan for a 10,400 Square Foot Office/Retail/Restaurant Building (Tennessee Street Retail), Approximately 1.14 Acres, Located on the West Side of Tennessee Street, Approximately 275 Feet South of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive).
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Pogue Engineering and Development, on Behalf of Harpol Investments, for Approval of a Request to Rezone Approximately 4.83 Acres from “BG-C” – General Business-Planned Center District to “PD” – Planned Development District, Generally to Modify Development Standards, Located Generally on the Northwest Corner of State Highway 5 (North McDonald Street) and Smith Street.
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Integrated Builders, Inc., on Behalf of Berlin Interests, for Approval of a Specific Use Permit to Allow a Restaurant, with Drive Through, Located on the South Side of Eldorado Parkway, Approximately 180 Feet East of Hudson Crossing.
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd, & Joplin, on Behalf of Baylor Health Care System, for Approval of a Request to Rezone Approximately 57.75 Acres From “AG” – Agricultural District, “C” – Planned Center District, and “O” – Office District to “PD” – Planned Development District, Generally to Allow a Hospital and Related Medical Uses and to Modify Development Standards, Located on the Northwest Corner of F.M. 1461 (Lake Forest Drive) and U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive).
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by C & C Development, LLC, on Behalf of Wellstone CL @ Craig Ranch, for Approval of a Site Plan for 43 Townhome Units (Cooper Life, Blocks A3, C, E, F, and G), Approximately 5.40 Acres, Located Generally on the Northeast Corner of Hewitt Drive and Aerobic Way.
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Jones & Boyd, Inc., on Behalf of D. R. Horton – Texas, Ltd., for Approval of a Concept Plan for the Reserve at Westridge Addition (Parcels 1601 and 1602), Approximately 35.12 Acres, Located on the South Side of Virginia Parkway and Approximately 2,350 Feet West of Independence Parkway.
Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Jones & Boyd, Inc., on Behalf of D.R. Horton-Texas, Ltd., for Approval of a Preliminary-Final Plat for The Reserve at Westridge, 1,380 Single Family Residential Lots, 1 Multi-Family Residential Lot, and 11 Non-Residential Lots, Approximately 384.81 Acres, Located Generally on the Southwest Corner of Virginia Parkway and Independence Parkway.
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by JDJR Engineers & Consultants, Inc., on Behalf of Carroll Family Investments, Ltd., for Approval of a Site Plan for a 5,962 Square Foot Restaurant (Spring Creek Barbeque), Approximately 1.35 Acres, Located Generally on the West Side of U.S. Highway 75 and Approximately 835 Feet North of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive).
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by The Blue Print, on Behalf of Paul Sturkie, for Approval of a Site Plan for a 4,087 Square Foot Apartment Building (Kentucky Street Apartments), Approximately 1.46 Acres, Located on the Northeast Corner of Church Street and Erwin Avenue.

City of McKinney receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:53:10 GMT

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has announced that the City of McKinney, Texas has received the GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget (Fiscal Year 2006).

In order to receive the award, an entity must satisfy nationally recognized guidelines which are designed to assess how well the budget serves as:

a policy document
a financial plan
an operations guide
a communications device

This is the 23rd consecutive year the City has received this award.

McKinney Library Presentation: Leo A.Daly (powerpoint)

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:05:05 GMT

The new Community Library project should be around 48,000 square feet ulimately, broken into two phases. Phase one should be approximately 20,000-25,000 square feet.

The location of this new library will be at Gabe Nesbitt Park.

The PowerPoint presentation contains slides of both exterior schemes.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PRESENTATION

Leo A. Daly is a Architectural company with offices located in Dallas, TX.

(ABOUT Leo A. Daly from their web site. )

LEO A DALY Up Close

As one of the largest architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design firms, Leo A Daly is a global leader in the design of the built environment.

We draw on our rich history, dedication to design excellence, and unyielding focus on quality to create exceptional spaces that enhance and enrich the human experience. We are the largest privately held practice in the US with more than 1,200 architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design professionals in 22 offices in 16 cities worldwide.

Code Enforcement: The taxpayers Home Owner's Association

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:24:54 GMT

McKinney, Tx code enforcement rules are intended to keep McKinney beautiful (and protect the healh, safety and welfare of its citizens). If you feel like reporting a violation you can either call the city Code Enforcement office at (972) 547-7440 or send an email to jlowing@mckinneytexas.org.

Illegal Sign Placement: It is illegal to erect or affix a sign in the right-of-way (the area from the curb to the sidewalk), on the median (the area in the middle of any street), on trees, public fences and/or buildings, or utility/telephone poles.

Garage Sale signs do not require the issuance of a Sign Permit, but can only be at the location of the garage sale.

High Grass/Weeds: Twelve inches (12") is the height limit for grass and/or weeds. This includes the front, back, side yard, and right-of-ways (area between the sidewalk and curb). The grass in any alley and/or easement (area behind the property) must be maintained to the mid-point.

Acreage must be maintained within a perimeter of a minimum of one hundred and fifty feet (150') from any property line adjacent to developed non-residential property and one hundred and fifty feet (150') from any property line adjacent to developed residential property.

Property owners who regularly cultivate their properties are required to mow the outer perimeters and maintain the right-of-way adjacent to their properties.

trash and Debris: Property owners, residents, and businesses are required to keep property free and clear of all material subject to deterioration by the elements, such as furniture, boxes, appliances, vehicle parts, tires, paper, and other objectionable, unsafe, unsanitary and/or unsightly matter.

Material which is stored in a disorderly manner or in such a manner as to offer harborage of rodents and/or other vermin.

Lumber and any building materials except masonry should be stored at least eighteen inches (18") off the ground. (Items not made for outside use should not be stored outdoors).

All fallen debris is to be removed from the property as soon as possible.

For trash pickup please call IESI at (469) 452-8000.

Substandard Houses: A structure is considered substandard if it meets the following criteria: Illegal wiring; foundation failure; illegal or substandard plumbing; sunken roof line; exterior deterioration; external siding or framing bowing or pulling away from structure or other obvious dilapidation.

Dilapidated Fences: It is unlawful to allow a fence to lean more than 10 degrees or to have missing, loose, or broken slats or panels.

No fence is allowed to have symbols, writings, or other graffiti; except for signs which pertain to the address or occupancy of the property.

Barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited in most residential districts. There are also special requirements for fences constructed in industrial and agricultural districts.

Installation of a fence, replacement of over 50% of an existing fence, or accessory structure must obtain a Building Permit prior to construction.

Home Based Business: Although allowed in residential areas, the occupation must be secondary to the use of the home. In addition, the occupation must have no external evidence including but not limited to: advertising; noise; smoke; dust; fumes; glare; outside storage of materials or equipment; excessive pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

Unsecured Swimming Pools: All private pools, spas and hot tubs, with a depth of 24" inches or more must be secured by a barrier which can be a fence, wall, building wall or combination there of which completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool.

Junk/Inoperable Vehicles: A junk vehicle is defined as a vehicle that is self propelled and (1) Does not have lawfully attached to it an unexpired license plate AND a valid motor vehicle safety inspection certificate; (2) Is wrecked, dismantled, or discarded, or is inoperable for more than 72 hours, if the vehicle is on public property; or 30 consecutive days, if the vehicle is on private property.

Inoperable means not capable of being used or operated due to legal or mechanical incapability.

A Junked Vehicle including a part of a junked vehicle that is visible from a public place or public right-of-way is deemed to be a public nuisance.

No boat, trailer, camper trailer, motor home or other such recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored within the required front yard. In all residential districts the parking or storage of such vehicles is limited to the REAR yard only, and is limited to a maximum of one pleasure boat, one trailer, one unoccupied ¡§camper trailer or motor home designed for recreational use not to exceed twenty four (24") in length. This restriction shall not apply to the storage of a boat or other vehicle in a fully enclosed building.

Parking Prohibitions on Unsurface Areas: No car, truck, or other vehicle shall be parked on an unsurfaced area of the front yard, if such property has an improved surface of gravel, asphalt or concrete already established on which to park vehicles.

McKinney City Council Agenda: June 19, 2007

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 01:06:32 GMT

ORDINANCES:

1. Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending the FY2006-2007 Budget and the 2007-2011 Capital Improvements Program for Water Projects

RESOLUTIONS:

2. Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Redemption of Certain Outstanding Certificates of Obligation, Series 1997

3. Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing a Contract for the Creek Stabilization Study Related to the Construction of the New McKinney Community Library

4. Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for the Local Air Quality Program – Traffic Signal Program

5. Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit Candidate Roadway Projects in Response to the RTC Comprehensive Development Agreement (CDA) Funding Initiative from NCTCOG

6. Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing a Contract for the Design and Installation of the Security and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Upgrade

7. Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing a Supplemental Agreement to the Construction Contract with Jim Bowman Construction Company, L.P. of Plano, Texas for the Construction of the Old Settlers Park Bridge Project and Aerial Sanitary Sewer Replacement

8. Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution to Award Airport Tenant’s Restitution during the Airport Runway Closure Phase of the Pavement Rehabilitation Project at Collin County Regional Airport. 9. Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement for the Acquisition of Property Rights Necessary for the Bloomdale Pump Station Site Generally Located at the Southeast Corner of Bloomdale Road and Redbud Boulevard

10. Consider/Discuss/Act on Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to a Facilities Agreement for the Construction of Stacy Road (FM 720) from Custer Road to CR 148

11. Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Newman, Jackson, Bieberstein, Inc. of Dallas, Texas for Design and Engineering Services Associated with the Veterans Memorial Project

12. Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution to Oppose the Location of the Proposed Brazos Electric Cooperative Substation and Utility Lines

13. Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing a Supplemental Contract for Consulting Services for the Design of Infrastructure Improvements for Bumpas, Jefferson and Lindsey Streets

REGULAR AGENDA: (Items needing individual action)

1. Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request by TrendMaker Signs on Behalf of the Michael Johnson Performance Training Center, Located at 6051 Alma Road, for a Meritorious Exception to the Sign Ordinance for a Forty-Five (45) Foot Tall Pole Sign

PLANNING AND ZONING REGULAR ITEMS:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Pogue Engineering & Development Company, Inc., on Behalf of SB Harbor Market Joint Venture, for Approval of a Specific Use Permit to Allow a Boat in the Harbor at Adriatica (Galleon Dubrovnik), Approximately 4.32 Acres, Located at the Southeast Corner of Mediterranean Drive and Adriatic Parkway, and Accompanying Ordinance.

2. Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by the City of McKinney, for Approval of a Site Plan for The Heights at Westridge Park, Approximately 10.51 Acres, Located Generally South of JFK Boulevard and 1,800 Feet West of Independence Parkway.

McKinney Chamber surveys: Let your voice be heard

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:54:41 GMT

McKinney is interested in hearing what you have to say. Go fill out their surveys and let your opinion be heard.

McKinney City Council Members

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 17:31:46 GMT


		Mayor Bill Whitfield Phone: 972-547-7507 Fax: 972-547-2607 222 N. Tennessee McKinney, Texas 75069 Elected in 2003; Re-elected in 2006.			Mayor Pro Tem Thad Helsley Phone: 972-562-5591 Fax: 972-542-1761 1650 W. Virginia, Suite 102 McKinney, Texas 75069 Elected in 1998; re-elected in 2002 and 2005. At-large

		Gilda Garza Phone: 972-562-5522 Fax: 972-547-2607 222 N. Tennessee McKinney, Texas 75069 Elected to a two-year term in 2001; Re-elected in 2003 and 2006. District 1			Pete Huff Phone: 972-562-7450 Fax: 469-247-1766 222 N. Tennessee McKinney, Texas 75069 Elected in 2002; Re-elected in 2005. District 2

		William Bill Vitz Phone: 972-542-0095 or 972-562-7714 Fax: 972-547-2607 222 N. Tennessee McKinney, Texas 75069 Elected in 2004; Re-elected in 2006. District 3			Brian Loughmiller Phone: 972-529-5554 Fax: 972-529-1444 222 N. Tennessee McKinney, Texas 75069 Elected in 2002; Re-elected in 2005. District 4

		Bill Cox Phone: 972-562-8003 Fax: 972-562-0594 222 N. Tennessee McKinney, Texas 75069 Elected in 2006 At-large

Summer Film Series at Myers Park

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:57:36 GMT

Humphrey Bogart, Superman, Ferris Bueller, zombies and Oompa Loompas will be featured in the summer film series each Friday beginning tomorrow through Aug. 24 at Myers Park and Event Center, formerly called the Collin County Youth Park.

The park will be open at 6 p.m. every Friday for the entire family. The cost to see the movies is $10 per vehicle, no matter how many people are in the car. The movies will be shown at dusk and cartoon short films will be shown prior to the movie. An open play area will be available for children. Concessions will offer a variety of items, including popcorn, hot dogs and other items, and coolers will not be allowed into the park.

Scheduled Movies:

“Grease” 06/08/07
“Night of the Living Dead” 06/15/07
“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” 06/22/07
“Superman” 07/13/07
“Viva Las Vegas” 07/20/07
“The Karate Kid” 07/27/07
“The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” 08/03/07
“Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” 08/24/07
“Casablanca” 08/17/07
“Back to the Future” 08/24/07