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Public hearing: special permit for event center at 1801 N. Plano Road
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What this is
The council will hold a public hearing on Zoning File 23-08, a request to allow an approximately 5,900-square-foot event center inside an existing roughly 9,300-square-foot building on a 1.96-acre lot at 1801 N. Plano Road, near the corner of Plano Road and Digital Drive. The property is currently zoned Collins/Arapaho TOD & Innovation District PD Planned Development (Employment Sub-District).
Why it matters
Approving this special permit would allow a new event venue to operate in a transit-oriented development zone near Plano Road, potentially affecting traffic, parking, and neighborhood character in that area.
Council action
Motion to approve the request as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — September 25, 2023 meeting
- September 25, 2023 Vote taken — September 25, 2023 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — September 25, 2023
Hold public hearing; council action on permit may follow
Official agenda language
PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING FILE 23-08, A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 5,900-SQUARE FOOT EVENT CENTER LOCATED WITHIN AN APPROXIMATELY 9,300-SQUARE FOOT EXISTING BUILDING ON A 1.96-ACRE LOT CURRENTLY ZONED COLLINS/ARAPAHO TOD & INNOVATION DISTRICT PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (EMPLOYMENT SUB-DISTRICT), LOCATED AT 1801 N. PLANO ROAD, AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PLANO ROAD AND DIGITAL DRIVE.
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