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The McKinney City Council will hold a public hearing on a specific use permit for a 7-Eleven fuel station at the northeast corner of Wilmeth Road and Taylor-Burk Drive. The council has requested to table the matter pending further discussion.
Cody Esparza· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
September 12, 20261 min read
The McKinney City Council is reviewing a specific use permit application to allow fuel sales and passenger vehicle services at the northeast corner of Wilmeth Road and Taylor-Burk Drive. The proposal involves a 7-Eleven location.
A public hearing will be conducted to consider, discuss, and act on the request. An accompanying ordinance will address the regulatory framework for the proposed use.
The council has placed a request to table the item during the regular meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026. Further action on the permit and associated ordinance will be deferred until a future session.
City Council Regular Meeting (2026-09-15). Retrieved from https://mckinney.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=30815
Cody Esparza· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.
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