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Planning and Zoning · October 7, 2026
Cross Mill Plat Approved As Auto Shop Plat Draws Questions
Princeton’s Planning and Zoning Commission considered three development items on October 7, 2026, including a final plat for part of Cross Mill, a business park conveyance plat, and a proposed automotive repair project near Monte Carlo Boulevard and Long Neck Road. The meeting included discussion about platting authority in the ETJ, city review of plats, and future agenda items related to development information.
Cross Mill Phase 1B Approved 6-1
Commissioners approved the final plat for Cross Mill Phase 1B, a 31.852-acre subdivision at the northeast corner of Cypress Bend Parkway and Myrick Lane, by a 6-1 vote. Staff said the property is in Princeton’s ETJ, which gives the city platting authority even though the subdivision is not inside city limits. Staff also said building permits and other permits would go through Collin County, while the city is providing water and sewer service.
Questions Raised Over MUD, Taxes, And City Control
Much of the Cross Mill discussion focused on the development’s MUD. Staff said the city would sell water and wastewater service, while the MUD would pay for the infrastructure and handle distribution. During the discussion, members also said the city would not receive property taxes from those homes.
Road And Public Safety Details Discussed
Commissioners also asked who would build out Cypress Bend Parkway to Myrick Lane and who would handle police and fire service for Cross Mill. Staff said the city was talking with the county about the road and said it was their understanding that MUDs usually have their own contracts for fire and police, but staff said the applicant would need to answer that question.
Business Park Conveyance Plat Approved 7-0
The commission unanimously approved a conveyance plat for 10.013 acres in Princeton Business Park on the north side of Corporate Drive and east of South Beecham Boulevard. Staff said the plat would allow the property to be conveyed to another owner but would not allow development. Any future development would still need to go through the city’s platting and site plan processes.
No Buyer Use Identified During Meeting
Commissioners asked what kind of business may eventually go there, but staff said no use had been identified. Staff said the site is in PD47 and also said a data center is not allowed under the current zoning.
Auto Repair Plat Clears With Condition
A preliminary plat for a 0.912-acre project called Princeton Integrity First, on the northeast side of Monte Carlo Boulevard and approximately 364 feet east of Long Neck Road, passed 6-0 after one commissioner recused himself. The approval was conditional on correcting the application to show the correct property owner before the item goes to City Council. Staff said the proposed use, minor automotive repair, is allowed by right at the site.
Commissioners Raise Concerns About Gateway Location
Discussion on the automotive repair item included questions about whether that use fits near what one member described as a downtown gateway. Members also raised concerns about appearance, outdoor vehicle storage, and the area’s overall development pattern. Staff said the use is already allowed on the property and said the commission’s role on the plat was limited to whether the application met city requirements.
Ownership Paperwork And Earlier Land Split Discussed
The Integrity First item also included discussion about an earlier metes-and-bounds sale and how older piecemeal development had been handled. Staff said the city’s current code does not provide much enforcement power in that situation. After a recess, the city attorney said the deed had been filed with the county, but the application itself needed to show the new owner’s name.
Apartments Are Moving Forward
During department updates, staff said the apartment project previously discussed by the commission is moving forward and has permits. Staff also said revised balcony and carport designs had been submitted. In response to a question about safety concerns, staff said a notice to correct had been issued.
Future Discussion Requested On Development Information
Commissioners asked for a future discussion about getting more information on plat review comments and the development pipeline before items come before the commission. Staff said those topics could be placed on a future agenda for discussion.
By the end of the meeting, the commission had approved the Cross Mill final plat, approved a business park conveyance plat, and conditionally approved the Integrity First preliminary plat. The meeting also included discussion about ETJ platting authority, Cross Mill road and service questions, and what development information commissioners want included in future agenda materials.
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