Zoning change approval would allow mixed-use development on Haggard-owned farmland in Plano

A representation of the mixed-use development proposal presented at the Plano Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on November 15th. (Courtesy Stillwater Capital)

The planning and zoning commission approved a zone change that would bring upscale, mixed-use development on a plot of land owned by the Haggard family in Plano.

The commissioners voted 5 to 3 in favor of zoning at the November 15th meeting. Commissioners Michael Bronsky, Gary Cary and Arthur Stone voted against the proposal.

Next, the development plan and the development plan must be submitted to the Plano city council for final approval.

Stillwater Capital is developing the project in partnership with Haggard Enterprises Limited.

The over 2 million square feet proposed development area is located near the Dallas North Tollway between Spring Creek Parkway and Parkwood Boulevard.

According to a city report, it is one of the largest vacant lots in Plano and the last large piece of unused land owned by the Haggard family. The family has owned land in Collin County since the mid-19th century.

Rutledge Haggard, owner of Haggard Enterprises, spoke to the commission in support of the proposed development.

“This land was settled by my great-great-grandfather in 1856,” said Haggard. “We have waited a long time to build a development there that the city of Plano and its residents are satisfied with. We’re here to please everyone we can. “

The development would have a rustic farm theme and a restaurant called The Almanac, which serves local food, according to a presentation by Stillwater Capital. It would also include multiple outdoor event space, a park, offices, high-end apartments, a boutique hotel, space for various retail stores, townhomes, parking garages, and a large pond.

The project has been proposed since September 20, but was presented by the commission during two previous meetings to give developers time to address local residents’ concerns about the development.

Residents of the Avignon Windhaven Homeowners Association, a neighborhood adjacent to the proposed site, offered assistance after meeting Stillwater officials several times to discuss issues with the project.

“The Stillwater people were more than flexible and accommodated our needs and wishes,” said Steve Lavine, a resident of the neighborhood. “We support the proposed development with enthusiasm.”

Resident David Barch attended the meeting to ask the commission to decline the zoning request.

“We don’t want to live in Chicago or San Francisco, that’s why we’re here in Plano,” said Barch. “We no longer need high-density apartments – it will not improve the quality of life in Plano.”

Clay Roby, managing director of Stillwater Capital, said the project won’t be like other mixed-use developments in Plano or north Texas.

“Legacy West is a great shopping area,” said Roby. “But with little green space. It will be a completely different project. “

Roby said development should focus on outdoor areas with hiking trails, trees and man-made streams. He said the company wanted the various restaurants and retail stores to be sourced from local businesses.

Stillwater Capital is also developing The Link in Frisco, a $ 1 billion mixed use facility in partnership with the PGA.

A presentation on the planned development can be found here.

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