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City Council Work Session · October 20, 2026
McKinney Reviews Zoning, Safety, And Rec Fee Proposals
McKinney City Council used its Oct. 20 work session to review an informational presentation from the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County, discuss development rules, and hear proposals related to recreation memberships, water safety enforcement, and street safety planning. No final votes were taken during the work session itself, but several items were discussed ahead of later council action.
Children’s Advocacy Center Reports Rising Need
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County gave an informational presentation showing growth in child abuse reports and services. A representative said Collin County saw more than 9,200 reports of child abuse last year, up 12.5%, and said the McKinney center is handling a growing share of interviews and therapy. No action was taken on the presentation.
Council Revisits Small Downtown Rezone Case
Councilmembers discussed a rezoning request at West Erwin Avenue and Coleman Street for about 0.11 acres. Planning staff said the request would change the site from single-family zoning to a townhome residential district, with the applicant intending to build a duplex and detached garage. Staff recommended approval, but Planning and Zoning voted 4-3 to deny the request after neighbor concerns. No decision was made in the work session.
Officials Raise Bigger Questions On Downtown Housing
The rezoning discussion broadened into a discussion about where duplexes and other “missing middle” housing might be appropriate downtown. Councilmembers said one-off cases can be hard for nearby residents to accept, even when the city’s comprehensive plan points toward more housing types. Planning staff said they could look at a more comprehensive zoning approach if directed.
Legislative Priorities Include Roads, Water, And Local Control
Staff reviewed McKinney’s proposed priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature, including support for home rule authority, transportation funding, airport-related infrastructure, water supply investment, and keeping May and November election dates. Staff said a resolution to approve the priorities was later on the council agenda.
Regional Transportation Effort Discussed
During the legislative discussion, the mayor said there have been conversations among Collin County mayors about going to Austin collectively in support of transportation funding. Staff highlighted McKinney road projects such as FM 546, FM 1461, Lake Forest Drive, and Laud Howell Parkway.
Development Code Changes Head Toward Planning Commission
Planning staff presented a new round of proposed changes to the Unified Development Code. The package includes proposed updates to zoning regulations, tree preservation, definitions, parking, setbacks, and the handling of some design exceptions. Staff said the plan was to take the full redline version to Planning and Zoning on Nov. 10, then to City Council on Dec. 1.
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