Public Meetings - Plano, Texas

The Plano City Council convened on May 26, 2026, with all members present. The meeting began with a recess into executive session for legal, economic development, and personnel discussions. Upon return, the council made several appointments, received the comprehensive monthly financial report for March 2026, and heard a departmental overview of the Volunteers in Plano (VIP) program. Key actions included the appointment of new Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, approval of committee assignments, and a vote to designate a council member to the Texas Municipal League and National League of Cities. Consent Calendar - Items D and G were pulled from the consent agenda by a speaker; no other items were removed. The remainder of the consent agenda was not discussed in detail during the open session. Discussion Items - Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem: Councilmember Rick Horn was appointed Mayor Pro Tem, and Councilmember Vidal Cantania was appointed Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. In a speech, Horn emphasized the significance of the title for bridging gaps with diverse communities, particularly the Chinese and Asian communities, and thanked the Mayor for the trust. - Council Committee Assignments: The mayor read a lengthy list of appointments to various boards, commissions, and committees (e.g., Airport Master Plan, legislative committee, DRMC, RTC, etc.). No vote was taken as assignments were understood to be effective. - Representative to Texas Municipal League and National League of Cities: Councilmember Bob Kerr was nominated and seconded to represent Plano. A hand vote was taken, and the motion carried unanimously. - Comprehensive Monthly Financial Report for March 2026: Alison Freeleo, Assistant Director of Finance, presented the report. Key figures: General fund revenues of $294.7 million (77.5% of annual budget) driven by property taxes and a tax rate increase; water and sewer fund revenues of $114.8 million (44.3% of budget). General fund expenditures of $177 million (47.7% of budget) and water and sewer expenditures of $86.9 million (45.4% of budget). General fund balance increased by $10.3 million due to cost-saving initiatives and changes in working capital days. Water and sewer fund balance decreased by $695,000 due to expenses exceeding revenues. Revenues were $23.3 million higher than prior year, primarily from property tax ($18 million) and sales tax ($4.4 million) increases. Expenditures were $10.5 million higher due to personnel costs and budgeted transfers. The local unemployment rate remained lower than regional, state, and federal rates. Real estate market: median home price $490,000, days on market 43, price per square foot $220. Hotel occupancy taxes up $192,000 year-to-date. Portfolio liquidity was high (49% in 0–1 year maturities). - Departmental Overview of Volunteers in Plano (VIP): Andrew Fortune and Karina Sadler presented. VIP, founded in 1983, is a model program with three staff. They mobilized nearly 7,000 volunteers annually, with over 100 staff regularly working with volunteers. The volunteer base is diverse: ages from 11 to 93, speaking over 65 languages. VIP manages 60 ongoing positions and 400 shift-based opportunities. The value of volunteer hours exceeded $3 million for the first time. Programs include court-ordered community service (nearly 400 people per year, contracted with courts), corporate volunteer days, teen volunteers (nearly 500 per year), and recognition events. Council members praised the program and asked about court-ordered service eligibility and juvenile participation. Karina Sadler was reappointed by Governor Abbott to the National Service Commission for Texas. - Future Agendas: The Mayor recommended holding Comments of Public Interest on June 22, 2026, since there will be no meeting in July. Council members agreed. Key Outcomes - Councilmember Rick Horn appointed Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmember Vidal Cantania appointed Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. - All committee assignments as read by the mayor were approved. - Councilmember Bob Kerr was unanimously approved as the city's representative to the Texas Municipal League and National League of Cities. - The comprehensive monthly financial report for March 2026 was received and filed. - The VIP program presentation was acknowledged and appreciated; no formal action needed. - Council confirmed that Comments of Public Interest will be held on June 22, 2026, with no meeting in July.

The Planning and Zoning Commission met on May 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:08 p.m. The meeting included a consent agenda, two administrative consideration items, and one tabling request. All votes were unanimous (7-0). Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved unanimously (7-0) by motion from Commissioner Lingenfelter, seconded by Commissioner Bronsky, with no items removed. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public registered to speak on any agenda item. Discussion Items - Agenda Item 1 (Administrative Consideration): Senior Planner John Kim presented a replat incorporating a portion of an abandoned right-of-way onto an adjacent lot. Staff recommended approval. The item was approved 7-0 after an initial vote of 6-1 due to a machine error, which was corrected to show unanimous approval. - Agenda Item 2 (Administrative Consideration): Planner T.R. Clark presented a revised site plan and replat for Christ United Methodist Church (located at the southwest corner of Coit Road and Parker Road). The revisions included expanding the north entrance, adding a canopy and drive-out, and dedicating easements. Staff recommended approval, and the commission approved unanimously (7-0). - Agenda Item 3 (Request to Amend PD 498): Staff reported that the applicant requested a tabling of the item to June 15, 2026. The request involved a 30.9-acre property on Park Vista Road to allow multifamily uses. Staff accepted the request. The commission voted unanimously (7-0) to table the item to the June 15 meeting, with no deliberation. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved 7-0. - Agenda item 1 (replat) approved 7-0. - Agenda item 2 (Christ United Methodist Church site plan and replat) approved 7-0. - Agenda item 3 (PD 498 amendment) tabled to June 15, 2026, by unanimous vote. - No other business was conducted.

The Plano City Council convened in regular session on May 11, 2026, with all council members present. The meeting opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor John Muns issued several proclamations before council moved to the consent agenda, public hearings, and citizen comments. Proclamations - National Public Works Week (May 17–23, 2026): Mayor Muns proclaimed the week to honor over 350 public works employees for their essential services. Director Abby Owens and staff were recognized. - National Historic Preservation Month (May 2026): The proclamation highlighted the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and recognized members of the Heritage Commission and planning staff. - Memorial Day (May 25, 2026): Acknowledged the history of Decoration Day and Plano's Veterans Memorial (2008) and Donor Recognition Plaza (2021). Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved by an 8-to-0 vote without discussion. Public Hearings - Item 1 (High-Rise Code Corrections): Staff presented a corrective code amendment to clarify the definition of occupied roofs and to correct an elevator hoistway door protection requirement. No public speakers testified. Council voted 8-0 to approve. - Item 2 (Energy Code Amendment): Staff described a proposal to delete Section C 405.15, which required on-site renewable energy (solar photovoltaic) on commercial buildings over 5,000 square feet at 75 watts per square foot. Staff cited cost concerns and design limitations, characterizing the requirement as an overreach. No public speakers testified. Council voted 8-0 to approve the deletion. Public Comments & Testimony - Gia Vidaria (BAPS Charities): Announced the BAPS Charities Walk/Run taking place on May 31, 2026 at the Levee Event Plaza to benefit local nonprofits (Children's Health, The Main Place Organization, Metrocare Services). Extended an invitation to the city council and residents. - Kyle McGean (DSA North Texas / Revolutionary Front DFW): Expressed strong opposition to the proliferation of data centers in Plano, citing an ERCOT study projecting quadrupled peak demand by 2032 driven largely by data centers. Stated that the centers bring few jobs and strain the grid. Called for a special zoning category and announced a town hall event at Haggard Library on May 31. - Unnamed Speaker (Cognitive Data Rights): Alleged violations of civil and cognitive liberties through unauthorized capture and monetization of personal data. Stated that resolution has been stalled due to jurisdictional challenges involving multiple states and novel technology. Requested that the council use its voice to elevate the issue to federal representatives, including Senator Ted Cruz. - Mark Tuttle (W.D. McFarland Building Owner): Presented a vision for the "15th Street Experience," a privately operated entertainment initiative for historic downtown Plano using projection mapping, immersive lighting, and holographic displays. Projected a 20–35% increase in foot traffic and 30–50% increase in visitor length of stay, with minimal long-term reliance on public funding. - Bill Lyle (Former Planning & Zoning Commissioner): Continued a historical narrative regarding his tenure on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Alleged that the Director of Planning (Christina Day) deliberately twisted the law in a zoning case (2021-012) and described interactions with City Manager Mark Israelson. Indicated a follow-up with "Part three." Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved (8-0). - Corrective code amendment for high-rise buildings approved (8-0). - Deletion of the solar energy system requirement in the commercial energy code approved (8-0). - Meeting adjourned with no further business.

The Plano City Council convened in open session on May 11, 2026, with all council members present, and recessed into a closed executive session in Training Room A under the Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 551). After reconvening, the council unanimously approved a board reappointment and a line-of-duty leave extension, discussed Texas Municipal League (TML) and National League of Cities (NLC) engagement opportunities, and received a detailed overview of Public Works field operations and maintenance. The consent and regular agendas were approved without removals, and the council recessed to return at 7:00 PM. No written agenda or minutes were available; this summary is based on the meeting transcript. Executive Session - The council met in closed session under Section 551.071 (consult with the attorney to receive legal advice and discuss litigation), Section 551.087 (discuss economic development matters), and Section 551.074 (discuss personnel matters). Consent Calendar - The consent and regular agendas were approved with no items removed by any council member. Discussion Items - Reappointment to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board: The council unanimously (8-0) reappointed Ron Kelly to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board. - Line-of-Duty Leave Extension: Jeff Mowerley, Assistant Chief with Plano Fire Rescue, requested a six-month extension of full pay and benefits for Captain Mike Waterstrat, who was injured in the line of duty just over a year ago and had reached the one-year limit on full pay and benefits. Mowerley noted the extension requires council approval. The council unanimously (8-0) approved the six-month extension. - TML and NLC Nominations: Andrew Fortune, Director of Policy and Government Relations, reported that TML engagement is currently in a holding pattern; the TML annual conference this fall is the first opportunity for involvement, and the TML president will make standing committee appointments in January. Councilmember Quintania will represent the mayor at the TML policy summit in Austin this summer. For the National League of Cities, the council must name one sole representative for the NLC board and one for the NLC Federal Advocacy Committee. Fortune noted that TML released more information on the process that afternoon, and staff recommended interested council members submit their interest to his office, with an action item planned for the May 26 agenda. Public Works Maintenance Operations Overview Abby Owens, Public Works Director, presented a 45-minute overview of the field operations and maintenance division, which manages water, wastewater, streets, sidewalks, screening walls, traffic, and drainage. The previous month's presentation covered environmental waste services, fleet operations, and asset management. - Asset management: The city tracks nearly 700,000 assets across its 72 square miles in OpenGov software, the same system used by Parks. Last year the city received just under 18,000 resident requests, which became about 11,000 tasks worked by public works staff. - Streets: Over 50% of the city's streets are older than 30 years, and 99.999% of streets have a concrete base designed to last 30 to 45 years with proper maintenance. Preventative maintenance (joint sealing) costs about $125,000 per mile on arterial roads; concrete panel replacement costs about $2.1 million per mile, including overlay costs; full reconstruction of a six-lane road costs close to $14.4 million. The city's ultra-thin overlay is about three-quarters of an inch thick — coarser and different from the roughly two-inch asphalt used in other cities — and is intended to extend concrete street life, not downgrade maintenance. The first overlay, installed on Independence from 15th Street to Parker in 2017, was expected to last about 10 years; after being sealed this year at nine years old, the city expects closer to 15 years. The goal is to overlay all 136 miles of arterial roadway within 15 years (around 2036), then mill and reassess the concrete beneath. - Summer 2026 street projects: Park Road from Midway to Preston; Parker from Independence to 75 (the first major arterial to be overlaid city limit to city limit); Independence between Spring Creek and Parker; and Legacy Drive. - Street and alley repairs: Issues are temporarily patched with asphalt until permanent repair. Permanent options are in-house crews (about 75 staff who perform concrete panel and sidewalk replacements), contract crews for areas needing more than in-house capacity (minimum 300 square yards per work order), and residential zone projects covering whole neighborhoods approximately every 25 to 30 years. Street segments with subgrade issues, drainage problems, or significant deterioration are referred to engineering. - Water system: The city purchases 100% of its water treated from the North Texas Municipal Water District, delivered to 11 ground storage tanks and 4 pump stations, with 10 elevated water towers providing system buffer. The system includes over 53,000 valves and over 17,000 hydrants, maintained in partnership with the fire department. Public Works is responsible for everything up to the meter; customer utility services handles billing and the AMI system. The SCADA system at Ridgeview controls pumps, motors, pressures, and flows, with tours available later this month. The city takes tens of thousands of water quality tests per year and holds a superior water system rating from TCEQ. - Wastewater: Staff perform manhole inspections, CCTV inspections of sewer mains, routine jet cleaning to prevent blockages and overflows, rag removal from pumps (with education efforts coordinated with environmental health), and emergency response. Crews also maintain over 116 aerial sewer crossings across creeks, removing debris buildup. - Traffic operations: The team maintains over 250 signalized intersections (traffic engineering manages timing), plus regulatory signage, street signs, lighted street signs, and pavement markings, including work related to the ATC cabinet change-out. Field tours of the Melissa Compost facility and Ridgeview pump station were offered for May 21. Council Questions and Comments - Deputy Mayor Pro Tem asked about cybersecurity protections for the SCADA system. Director Owens said security specifics should be addressed offline to avoid advertising the city's protections, and confirmed the system is secure. - Mayor Pro Tem complimented the Public Works division and its employees, noting the Parker Road project drew criticism during its long closure but is now running smoothly, and that quiet operations reflect good work. - Councilmember Levine asked about the water meter situation. Director Owens explained that a proactive meter change-out occurred around 2018–2020, while a more recent issue was a technology failure in which the AMI devices mounted on top of meters stopped sending automatic reads to the cloud. The meters themselves remained accurate and monthly reads continued. The vendor and a contractor replaced the devices, service was restored around January or February, and customers can now see their reads again. - Owens introduced Tommy, Assistant Director over most of the operations presented, and Drew, who oversees the CIP program including arterial repairs and residential neighborhood zones. Key Outcomes - Approved 8-0 the reappointment of Ron Kelly to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board. - Approved 8-0 a six-month extension of full pay and benefits for Captain Mike Waterstrat's line-of-duty leave. - Staff will bring an action item for TML/NLC sole representative selections to the May 26 agenda; interested council members are to submit their interest to the Director of Policy and Government Relations. - The consent and regular agendas were approved with no items removed; no council items were added to future agendas. - The council recessed and will return at 7:00 PM.

The City of Plano Planning and Zoning Commission met on May 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 7:16 p.m. Commissioner Brunoff was absent. All items on the agenda were approved by unanimous 7-0 votes, including a consent agenda, a zoning and site plan package for the former EDS campus, a heritage landmark amendment, a subdivision variance, and a landscape edge reduction. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was acted on in one motion and approved 7-0. No items were pulled for separate consideration. Public Comments & Testimony - Applicant for Item 1A-D: Bill Dahlstrom, appearing with KDC, Kimley Horn, and Jackson Walker, spoke in support of the rezoning and site plans. He described the project as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a fantastic placemaking opportunity for the Legacy Drive and Parkwood Boulevard area. He noted that the office campus and sculpture are already permitted by right and that the request is to allow a stealth commercial antenna inside the 280-foot sculptural tower and to develop the public plaza. - Jeff Greason, owner at 7241 Parkwood Boulevard since 2006, said he welcomed AT&T to the neighborhood and had four narrow asks about how, not whether, the project proceeds. He requested: (1) residential impact mitigation, including photometric glare and noise studies at upper-floor residential windows; (2) express application of the outdoor lighting code with analysis at upper-floor windows; (3) amendment of the PD illumination provision to match Plano's sign code standard for movement and flashing effects; and (4) PD text naming the globe, shaft, and wishbone base as formal elements that determine a substantive design change. He also noted that a 280-foot telecom support structure normally requires a 535-foot residential setback and that the proposal would be 215 feet closer, and he referenced an AT&T CEO LinkedIn rendering showing the tower illuminated even though the binding exhibit D is non-illuminated. - No public speakers were registered for Items 2, 3, or 4, and no comments of public interest were made. Discussion Items Item 1A-D - PD 73 Commercial Employment, EDS Campus Replat, and Associated Site Plans - Staff planner John Kim presented the request to rezone the southeast corner of Legacy Drive and Parkwood Boulevard from Commercial Employment to PD 73 Commercial Employment. The package included the associated replat, a preliminary site plan as Item 1B, and revised site plans for Lot 2 as Item 1C and Lot 3 as Item 1D. - The PD, with associated open space plan OSP 2026-001, would allow a 280-foot sculptural tower with a fully enclosed stealth commercial antenna, a 0.76-acre public plaza, enhanced landscaping, minimum 7-foot walkways, required hike-and-bike trails, and at least three plaza amenities. The antenna could be located at any height within the tower, with ground equipment fully inside the tower, underground, or screened. Normal antenna setbacks would be replaced with higher risk category-three International Building Code construction standards. FAA approval is required for structures above 200 feet, and no flashing, strobing, rotating, or chasing lights would be allowed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. - Staff noted that the PD is below the typical five-acre minimum but can be approved by City Council if it implements the Comprehensive Plan. Staff reported five total citywide responses to the zoning case; some written responses appeared to relate to a different zoning case, one was removed, and confirmation was still pending on others. - The preliminary site plan for Item 1B was recommended for approval subject to water and sewer demand mitigation through a City Council-approved development agreement if required and a favorable FAA determination before site plan approval. Items 1C and 1D were revised plats and property-line updates for existing office developments, also recommended for approval. - Commission discussion focused on the difference between a sculpture and a sign. The city attorney explained the city's practice treats full logos or company lettering as signs, but a stylized image without the full trademark is treated as art. Staff said the planning director and chief building official determined the proposed tower is not a sign. Commissioner Bronsky voiced concern that the blue sphere strongly resembles AT&T's registered logo and said he wished the building official were present to provide more detail. - The commission also discussed public access. The plaza would be open to the public outside the secured campus, with gates from the campus and a city-built pedestrian bridge over Parkwood Boulevard. The bridge is not part of this approval; the PD language says it may be constructed. Item 2 - Heritage Landmark Designation Amendment, 15th Street and Pittman Drive - Planner Destiny Woods presented a request by the City of Plano to amend the Heritage Landmark Designation overlay for the Amy Wilson House and Heritage Farmstead Museum on 3.8 acres. The amendment would modify development standards to allow crushed granite for gated parking areas. A conceptual sign was shown but would require a Certificate of Appropriateness. - Staff and the Heritage Commission, which recommended approval by a 6-0 vote, supported the request. Two letters of support were received within the 200-foot buffer and six citywide responses were received. The item was approved 7-0. Item 3 - Subdivision Ordinance Variance, 18th Street West of K Avenue - Staff requested approval of a variance to reduce the minimum lot frontage along 18th Street from 100 feet to 73 feet for a 0.3-acre lot with an existing 1940s-era building that needs to be platted to obtain a certificate of occupancy. - Staff found no detriment to public safety, health, or welfare and that the conditions were unique to the property. The variance was approved 7-0, subject to engineering plan additions and alterations as required by the engineering department. Item 4 - Landscape Edge Reduction, Parker Town Center, K Avenue North of Parker Road - Staff presented a request for a landscape edge reduction on a 0.5-acre retail site. The required 10-foot landscape edge along K Avenue cannot be fully provided due to an existing retaining wall, fire lane, grading, and hike-and-bike trail easement. The revised plan shows a 7-foot landscape edge plus a 4-foot sidewalk. - Staff found the reduction is permitted under Section 17-100.F when required for public improvements and that the applicant will still provide the required trees and shrubs. The item was approved 7-0. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved 7-0. - Item 1A, the PD 73 Commercial Employment rezoning, approved 7-0. - Item 1B, the preliminary site plan, approved 7-0 as recommended by staff, with conditions including a favorable FAA determination and potential water and sewer mitigation via a development agreement. - Item 1C and Item 1D, the revised site plans, each approved 7-0 as recommended by staff. - Item 2, the Heritage Landmark Designation amendment, approved 7-0. - Item 3, the subdivision ordinance variance, approved 7-0. - Item 4, the landscape edge reduction, approved 7-0. - All motions passed with Commissioner Brunoff absent; no items were denied or deferred.

The Plano City Council convened on April 27, 2026, in open session with all members present. The council first recessed into executive session to discuss legal, economic development, and real estate matters. Upon reconvening, the council received a presentation on the Tourism Master Plan and discussed a shift in arts funding from organization-based grants to event-based support. Tourism Master Plan Presentation Michael Talley, Director of Economic Development, introduced Mark Thompson from Visit Plano, who in turn introduced Richard Miller from CSL International to present a tourism growth strategy. The strategy was based on extensive research including over 60 stakeholder interviews and market analysis. It identified 34 actionable recommendations across seven categories: infrastructure, visitor experience, arts and culture, wellness/sports/recreation, branding/marketing, governance/partnerships, and community inclusion. Key market segments include affluent suburban travelers, multi-generational families, and culturally engaged visitors. The plan emphasized alignment with community values and quality of life for residents. Council members asked about community impact, wellness tourism coordination, and success measurement. The presentation concluded with a commitment to return in 6–8 months for a status update. Arts Subcommittee Discussion and Direction Andrew Fortune, Director of Policy and Government Relations, presented recommendations from the arts subcommittee to transition from organization-based funding to event-specific grants. Key proposals include funding up to 50% of an event budget, a maximum of 10 applications (each event may be a series), a funding cap of $1.5 million total with no organization receiving more than 35%, and a phased approach with a ±25% cap in the first year to mitigate impacts. The shift aims to standardize processes, increase transparency, and allow emerging artists to access funds. Council members expressed support for the direction, with requests for further detail on funding formulas. The council gave direction to move forward with the events-based approach and to bring back detailed formulas for final approval. Consent and Regular Agendas No items were removed from the consent or regular agendas. Key Outcomes - The council received the Tourism Master Plan presentation and will receive a progress update in 6–8 months. - The council directed staff to proceed with developing an events-based arts funding model, with detailed formulas to be presented at a future meeting. - The council recessed briefly before concluding the meeting.

On April 27, 2026, the Plano City Council convened in regular session with all members present. The meeting included proclamations, a consent agenda approved unanimously, and a public hearing on a rezoning case. The main item was a requested ordinance change to allow a 50-lot single-family subdivision on 14.1 acres near Los Rios Boulevard, which was approved 8–0 after broad public support and council discussion. Proclamations - The Mayor proclaimed May 2026 as Bike Month and May 15, 2026 as Bike to Work Day in Plano, encouraging safe bicycling and participation in local events. - The Mayor also proclaimed May 2026 as Building Safety Month, recognizing the contributions of building and fire safety professionals and the theme "Built to Last." Consent Calendar - The consent agenda, containing routine and non-controversial items, was approved on a single motion by a vote of 8–0. Public Hearing and Testimony – Zoning Case 2025-10 A public hearing was held on a request to rezone 14.1 acres (the northern remainder of the Meadows Baptist Church property) from Plan Development 173 (Estate Development) to Plan Development 44 (Single Family–7). The proposed development, named Meadows Brook Edition, includes 50 single-family homes with a 20-foot landscape buffer and an ornamental metal fence along the western property line. Key details presented by Planning Director Christina Day: - The plan was modified from an initial 58 lots to 50 lots after neighborhood negotiations. - Minimum lot size: 7,000 sq ft; three-car garage required (on larger lots at ends of blocks). - Public input: 66 responses in support, 3 in opposition, with 13 other letters/emails (69 total responses). - The Plan Development (PD) zoning was requested by the Planning & Zoning Commission to codify private commitments made to adjacent neighbors (e.g., the buffer and fence) so they could be enforced by the city. Speakers: - Jim Douglas (developer, Douglas Properties) – Expressed support, noting his long history in East Plano and willingness to work with neighbors; reduced lot count and added three-car garages to ensure quality. - Dr. Scott Fenton (resident 36 years) – Stated full support, citing the need for new families to revitalize East Plano schools and businesses; commended developer’s responsiveness. - Brian Epley (resident since 2021) – Supported the rezoning, saying more housing would bring people like him to Plano. - Charles Watts (lifelong East Plano resident) – Supported the development as a way to strengthen family-centered growth and community. - Tim Richards (resident 33 years) – Supported, noting the developer’s concessions and lack of negative impact on the adjacent Ranch Estates subdivision; asked supporters to stand. - Corey Reineker – Expressed general support for the location but strong reservations about the PD zoning. He argued that the PD was used only to force future homeowners to maintain a buffer and fence for the benefit of existing neighbors, which he considered inequitable. Discussion and Deliberation - Councilmember Kerr asked clarifying questions about the PD’s purpose (to make private agreements enforceable) and the three-car garage requirement. Day confirmed the PD prevents future deviation from negotiated standards. - Mayor and Councilmembers commented on the strong community support and the developer’s integrity. A councilmember from District 1 (East Plano) praised the speakers and the project’s fit for the East Side. Key Outcomes - Motion to approve Zoning Case 2025-10 (the PD ordinance) was made and seconded; passed 8–0. - The rezoning allows the development of 50 single-family homes on 14.1 acres with the stipulated design standards, buffer, and fence to be maintained by the future homeowners association. - Council thanked the developer for his collaborative approach and the community for their participation.

The Plano Planning and Zoning Commission met on April 20, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:21 p.m., with Commissioner Brunoff participating via Zoom. The Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda and voted 7-0 to recommend approval of two legislative preliminary site plan items: a Kroger retail/restaurant/health fitness center in Signature Plaza and a car wash in Dickinson Addition. No public hearings were held and no public comments were made during the meeting. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved on a motion by Commissioner Bronsky, seconded by Commissioner Lingenfelder, by a 7-0 vote. No commissioner requested removal of any item. Discussion Items Item 1: Signature Plaza Block A, Lots 1R, 7R, and 8 (Kroger Texas LP) - Planner Anna Suter presented a preliminary site plan for two proposed restaurant/retail buildings, modified lot lines, and reuse of an existing grocery store as a health fitness center on 9.7 acres east of Coit Road, 625 feet north of Ridgeview Drive. - The applicant requested a reduction in the required landscape edge along Coit Road from 30 feet to 19 feet to construct two right-turn lanes. The site was originally developed in 2004 with no right-turn lane requirement. - Staff stated the site does not qualify for automatic reduction because it provides 33 feet of landscaping between the back of curb and the landscape edge, versus the required 40 feet. The reduction was considered under the provision allowing up to a 15-foot reduction when the full requirement would prevent reasonable, safe, and efficient development. - If approved, the site would retain 19 feet of on-site landscape edge plus 14 feet of landscaping within the right-of-way. Staff noted consistency with the existing landscape edge on adjacent property. - Commissioner questions addressed the meaning of "findings" (staff clarified it was a general finding, not a zoning findings form), existing 30-foot drive aisles, and parking requirements based on square footage that cannot be reduced to add landscaping. - Commissioner Lingenfelter voiced support, saying the proposal aligned with adjoining properties and that the right-turn lanes would improve traffic flow. Commissioner Bender seconded the motion. Item 2: Dickinson Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 (Kaya Enterprise of Plano LLC) - Planner Destiny Woods presented a preliminary site plan for a car wash on 0.8 acre at the southwest corner of K Avenue and 22nd Street, replacing an existing car wash on the lot. - The site is zoned light commercial with specific use permits No. 82 (auto leasing) and No. 223 (light intensity manufacturing). The item was a legislative consideration for residential adjacency screening under Article 21.500 of the zoning ordinance because the site is within 300 feet of a residential district; the nearest Single Family Residence 7 district is about 240 feet west. - The applicant proposed a six-foot-high masonry screening wall along over half of the western property line and headlight screening (evergreen shrubs) in the remaining front-yard portion. A two-story office building and the DART rail corridor lie between the site and the residential district. - Staff recommended approval subject to stipulations: approval by the Board of Adjustment of a front-yard variance for obstruction 10 feet above ground, construction of the six-foot masonry wall, evergreen headlight screening along the western property line within the front yard setback, and any engineering plan changes required by the engineering department. - In response to commissioner questions, staff explained why the wall was not extended further (front-yard setback, topography, and sight distance on 22nd Street), stated there was no existing screening requirement, and said no complaints had been received since the item was posted. Staff also noted the only greater expected impact from the new car wash was vacuum pumps placed closer to the western property line. - Headlight screening was clarified to require five-gallon minimum shrubs with a mature height of 30 to 42 inches. - Commissioner Bronsky moved to approve the item as recommended by staff, and Commissioner Alale seconded. Key Outcomes - Approved the consent agenda by a 7-0 vote. - Recommended approval of the Signature Plaza preliminary site plan with the landscape edge reduction to 19 feet by a 7-0 vote, on a motion by Commissioner Lingenfelder seconded by Commissioner Bender. - Recommended approval of the Dickinson Addition car wash preliminary site plan subject to staff stipulations by a 7-0 vote, on a motion by Commissioner Bronsky seconded by Commissioner Alale. - The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

The Plano City Council convened on April 13, 2026. Staff presented a new six-month contract with VIA for micro-transit services, along with departmental overviews from Human Resources & Risk Management, Libraries, and Environmental Health & Sustainability. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and provided staff direction on community outreach and program implementation. Consent Calendar - The Mayor asked if any councilmember wished to pull items from the consent agenda. None were removed. Discussion Items Transportation Solution: Plano Rides (VIA Contract) - Curtis Howard, Assistant City Manager, introduced a six-month pilot agreement with VIA to provide supplemental transportation (micro-transit) in Plano. Thomas DeRitter and Aaron Gilbo from VIA were present. - Two programs were launched: 1. Senior Rides Program: For residents 65 years and older within Plano and a 1.5-mile buffer outside city limits. It will be app-based but also accessible by phone or online. Anticipated launch is May 4. Hours are tentatively weekdays 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM and weekends 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 2. Legacy West Circulator: A route connecting the Shops at Legacy, Legacy West, and corporate campuses. The start date is pending input from the Legacy Transit Management Association (MTA) and corporate partners. - The contract includes a 30-day fare-free period, followed by a flexible fare structure starting at a $3 baseline. The not-to-exceed amount is $3.95 million, with an estimated $2.78 million total cost for the initial six-month period ($2.41 million operational + $365k startup). - Up to 30 vehicles, owned by VIA but city-branded, will be staged at Haggard Library. - Councilmember Levine asked about residency verification for the 1.5-mile buffer, fare details for the circulator, and the role of the Legacy MTA. - Mayor Pro Tem asked about ADA compliance (staff confirmed it is not a paratransit replacement), fare integration with DART, and strongly recommended targeted outreach to non-English speaking seniors via local ethnic newspapers. Staff agreed to pursue this. - Councilmember Kerr asked about vehicle ownership (confirmed as owned by VIA) and billing methodology (per ride). HR & Risk Management Department Overview - Victoria Wynne, Director, presented the HR mission to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce. - The department administers several large funds: a $40 million Self-Insured Health Plan, a $3.6 million Loss Fund, a 457 plan ($232M), and a 115 Trust ($158M, 81.5% funded). - Regarding the Retirement Security Plan (RSB), the fund balance is $271 million. (Note: The raw transcription reported this as "14% funded" but described it as a point of pride and well-funded relative to an 80% benchmark, strongly implying a transcription error for "114% funded"). - The workforce is 2,800 employees. Training pathways include mandatory supervisor training and a new City Management training path (MP3 program). Libraries Department Overview - Libby Holtman, Director, reported 1.9 million annual visitors to five libraries, operating on a $15 million general fund allocation. - The department celebrated 60 years of service, one million checkouts on the Libby app, a Library Change Community Award for the Work Experience Program (partnering with The Solomon Center, My Possibilities, and Life Path), and a book locker partnership with the Recreation Center at Sam Johnson. - A mentorship program is in its second year. Outreach includes monthly visits to 20 retirement homes. - A second book locker is planned for Liberty Recreation Center. A new partnership with City House will begin this summer. - Councilmember Labine praised the library system as a "community builder." Environmental Health & Sustainability Department Overview - Rachel Patterson, Director, celebrated the department's 50th anniversary. - The Environmental Health division inspects 1,800 food establishments and 429 pools. Photos of violations demonstrated the need for routine inspections. - The Environmental Quality division manages stormwater compliance for over 3,000 outfalls, a mosquito control program (19 traps/week), and responds to nuisance complaints. Aerial spraying has been suspended due to ineffectiveness. - The Sustainability division manages volunteer programs (11,000 hours last year), the food scrap composting program (1,000 households), and the Great American Cleanup. - The City achieved LEED Gold certification, falling 11 points short of Platinum in areas including air quality and energy. - Mayor Pro Tem suggested exploring the use of minor infraction inmates to fulfill community service hours through the volunteer program. Staff agreed to evaluate this. - Councilmember Cantanilla asked about the specific categories preventing a LEED Platinum score. Key Outcomes - Council Direction on Outreach: Staff was directed to partner with local ethnic media outlets to promote the Senior Rides program to non-English speaking residents, specifically regarding the VIA app and phone booking system. - Council Inquiry on Volunteering: The Environmental Health department will evaluate the feasibility and safety of integrating court-referred community service individuals into its volunteer workforce. - Program Implementation: The Senior Rides program is on track for a May 4 launch. Staff will continue negotiating fare structures and routes for the Legacy West circulator with the Legacy Transit Management Association. - No formal votes were cast during the presentations. The council recessed to reconvene in regular session at 7:00 PM.