MCDC considers $683,467 grant to expand Hugs Greenhouse; council to take up airport projects
The McKinney Community Development Corporation was set to weigh a $683,467 infrastructure grant for Hugs Greenhouse during its June 25 meeting, the largest agenda item in a week of local government sessions. Minutes for that meeting and other recent boards have not yet been published, leaving formal votes unconfirmed. Meanwhile, the McKinney City Council will hold a regular meeting July 7 with items including an airport master plan update, lift station improvements, and a rezoning request for a community center.
Recent Meetings
McKinney Community Development Corporation (June 25)
The board’s agenda included a grant of $683,467 for the Hugs Greenhouse expansion at 1151 East Cottage Hill Parkway, alongside loan extensions for the Chestnut Elevated Storage Tank, The Farm housing, McKinney HUB 121 LLC, and Throckmorton Villas infrastructure. Members also reviewed over $180,000 in promotional grants for events such as Oktoberfest, the Parade of Lights, and the Asian Festival. An executive session was scheduled to discuss litigation with the North Texas Conservation Association and economic development projects including TUPPS Brewery.
Planning & Zoning Commission (June 23)
The commission considered a specific use permit for an Enterprise auto/truck/boat business near James Pitts Drive, a planned development district north of County Road 124, and rezonings at 8301 W University Dr (agricultural to local commercial), 1710 Couch Drive (light manufacturing to heavy manufacturing), and 4905 County Road 317 (to residential). Minutes are not yet available.
Visit McKinney (June 30)
The Visit McKinney board was expected to act on its fiscal year 2027 budget, receive monthly finance and marketing reports, and approve May 26 meeting minutes. An executive session addressed legal advice and a project code-named Passing Clouds.
Historic Preservation Advisory Board (July 2)
The board reviewed a Level II tax exemption for rehabilitation at 523 W Hunt Street and a certificate of appropriateness for a monument sign at 105 N Benge Street.
Coming Up
July 7 – City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting
Council will begin at 3 p.m. with a work session covering development updates for The Crossing at State Highway 5, downtown Main Street projects, and executive session discussions on litigation involving the City of Melissa, the North Texas Conservation Association, and a development and annexation agreement for Painted Tree. The regular meeting at 6 p.m. includes a vote on an airport master plan update and acceptance of a federal grant, lift station improvements for Rutherford East, West, Sloan Creek, and Creek Hollow, a construction contract for Wattley Park stream bank stabilization, and public hearings for a truck sales specific use permit at 900 N. Central Expressway and a rezoning for a nonprofit/community center near Redbud Boulevard.
July 7 – McKinney Urban Transit District Board
The board will vote on a proposed transit service agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and consider amendments to district bylaws. A closed session will cover attorney consultations.
July 9 – McKinney Community Development Corporation Special Meeting
MCDC will discuss its fiscal year 2027 strategic priorities and review economic development projects including TUPPS Brewery, Craig Ranch Resort Hotel, and others. No binding votes are expected. An executive session will address pending litigation with the North Texas Conservation Association.
July 9 – Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board
The board will consider naming the Oak Hollow clubhouse the John Henry Snapp Clubhouse and recommend a construction contract with A&C Construction, Inc. for the Bob & Barbara Tomes Dog Park and Play Zone at Towne Lake Park.
Other meetings: the McKinney Armed Services Memorial Board (July 8) plans the 2026 Veterans Day Ceremony, and the McKinney Main Street Board (July 9) will review MPAC construction and Highway 5 improvements.
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