Seems like the result is more housing, which is good. But do I understand this correctly:
> Without the PD, she said, the city could only enforce standard zoning rules—not the additional conditions negotiated with neighbors.
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> “Otherwise, we can only enforce the single-family standards,” Day said, noting features like the 20-foot buffer would not be guaranteed.
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> Those conditions include a 20-foot landscaped buffer along the western edge, an ornamental fence, larger lots at the edges of the development, and design requirements such as three-car garages for some homes.
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> “It’s really about honoring the agreements with the neighborhood,” Day said.
The neighboring residents have a say in forcing the developer to include 3-car garages on certain homes? What?
> “It’s really about honoring the agreements with the neighborhood,” Day said.
Unless there is a contract the developer can safely ignore those agreements.
Yes, because the existing lot size designation for the area, which was set long ago. In short, they were really lazy with zoning in the past, doing giant blanket zoning across far too large area, which made diversity of options really difficult. So they want to build more houses for normal income people than 3 car garage homes on 1/2 an acre.
Plano approved a 50-home development near Los Rios and Merriman after months of revisions and neighborhood input.
Supporters say East Plano needs more families and housing to keep schools and businesses strong. Others raised concerns about long-term costs tied to HOA requirements and design conditions.
Curious where people land on this—especially if you live nearby.
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