Town Of Addison Weekly Update - February 17, 2023

Government and Politics

February 19, 2023

From: Town Of Addison

Council Updates

Addison Hosts Community Meeting to Discuss Housing and Redevelopment in Addison

On Wednesday, February 15 at the Addison Conference Centre, residents were invited to attend a community meeting to discuss housing and redevelopment in Addison. Town Staff was available to answer questions, followed by a formal presentation and an opportunity for community input. If you missed the meeting, you can watch it here or read the presentation on the Town's website. We apologize for the audio issues during the first part of the event streaming. We were able to record the entire presentation.

Final Conceptual Design of Beltway Drive Trail and Greenspace Presented to Council

Assistant Parks Director Joe Pack presented the final conceptual design for the Beltway Drive Trail and Greenspace project at the February 13 City Council meeting. This project was identified as a Phase 1 priority in the City-Wide Trails Master Plan (CWTMP) that was adopted by Council in May 2021.

Council approved a professional services agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) for the conceptual design in December 2021. Town staff presented the results of public input gathered by MIG as well as recommendations for moving forward with the conceptual design in August 2022. The final plan shared on February 13 included the development of Trail Signage and Wayfinding Standards, which was also recommended in the CWTMP.

The next step is to develop construction documents for the project. Council approved a contract with MIG at the February 13 meeting to complete this scope of work.

You can watch the Council's Beltway Drive Trail discussion here and read the presentation here.

First Quarter Addison Airport Revenues Set Record

Addison Airport Director Joel Jenkinson provided an overview of key Airport performance measures for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), which ended on December 31, 2022, at the February 13 City Council Meeting. The report presents data on revenue, fuel flowage, and aircraft operations (take-offs and landings), including international operations.

Highlights for the first quarter include:

- Airport revenues in the first quarter of FY23 were the highest ever ($1,722,757) for the first quarter of any fiscal year, up 11.5% compared to the first quarter of FY22 and 26.8% compared to the first quarter of FY21. The increase is attributable to the strong performance of the airport's real estate portfolio, which has generated additional revenue from new ground leases such as the Galaxy FBO lease.
- Galaxy FBO formally began operations on November 1, 2022. They are off to a very good start, moving more than 120,000 gallons of fuel in each of their first two months (November and December).
- Galaxy FBO hosted the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour aircraft and event on November 6, 2022. Addison was one of only three U.S. stops on the World Cup Trophy Tour; the other two stops were Los Angeles and New York / New Jersey (Newark Liberty International Airport).
- Million Air sold more than 6,000,000 gallons of Jet-A in calendar year 2022, passing the milestone on the afternoon of December 27, 2022 and setting an all-time record for them (or any other FBO at Addison, for that matter).
- Operations and fuel flowage, while generally lower than the first quarter of FY22 (which set records), were strong for the first quarter of FY23.

You can watch the Council's Airport update here and read the presentation here.

Council Accepts Fiscal Year 2022 ACFR Report

The Addison Town Charter requires that Town staff prepare an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) which shows the status of the Town’s finances. The Charter also requires that the Town’s financial statements be audited annually by an independent external auditing firm. The results of the independent external audit are included in the Fiscal Year 2022 ACFR. On February 13, Addison's FORVIS, LLP, an independent firm of licensed certified public accountants, shared with Council that it issued an unmodified opinion, which means that the financial statements are presented, in all material respects, in accordance with applicable financial reporting framework. Simply stated, an unmodified opinion is a clean opinion.

You can watch the Council's ACFR discussion here and read the presentation here.

Addison Circle Station Transit Oriented Development Approved by Council

At its February 13 meeting, the City Council approved an Ordinance rezoning 13.7 acres adjacent to the DART Transit Center and the new Silver Line Rail Station to allow for a three-phase mixed-use development with an estimated investment of $472 million. In April 2022, Addison signed a memorandum of understanding with a team comprised of AMLI Residential/Stream Realty Partners to leverage the benefits of the Silver Line which will begin revenue service in 2026. This unique development will attract jobs, corporations, restaurants, shops, and new residents to Addison.

The project is the culmination of the Town’s years of preparation to expand the urban neighborhood and amenities of Addison Circle and Addison Circle Park through strategic acquisition of land around the DART station and planning efforts such as the Addison 2020 Vision Study and most recently, Addison Circle Special Area Study, adopted in 2018. Both studies included public participation and input. The approved concept plan includes:

- Office & Parking Structure - 6 story office building with 160K SF of office space and 3.5K SF of retail space; 5 level parking structure with 623 spaces; Outparcel with fitness programming
- Retail/Restaurant/Entertainment Node - 5 – 7 single story buildings with 25K SF of retail space and programmed open space
- Multifamily Residential Tower - 13 story tower with 270 dwelling units and 10K SF of retail space; 400+ space podium parking structure
- Multifamily Residential Midrise - 7 story midrise building with 412 dwelling units and 15K SF of retail space; 600 space podium parking structure; Re-aligned Spectrum Drive and 0.4 acre park

Construction is slated to being in the fall of 2023.

You can watch Council's Addison Circle Station rezoning discussion here and read the presentation here.

Upcoming Public Hearings

The following Public Hearings will take place at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, February 21 at the Addison TreeHouse. The meeting begins at 6pm The agenda will be posted on the Town's website three days prior to the meeting.

Case 1865-Z/Addison Grove, Block C. Hold a Public Hearing, Present, Discuss, and Consider Action on a Recommendation regarding an Ordinance Adopting a Development Plan for Block C of the Addison Grove Addition, including a Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Facade and Floor Plans for 34 townhomes and one open space lot in an existing Planned Development District (PD), through Ordinance O16-003, on 1.8± acres generally located at the Southeast Corner of Oak Street and Runyon Road, approximately 500 feet south of Belt Line Road.

Case 1871-Z/3820 Belt Line Road (Frost Bank). Hold a Public Hearing, Present, Discuss, and Consider Action on a Recommendation regarding an Ordinance Amending the Development Plans for Planned Development (PD) District Ordinance No. O22-27 for a 1.47± Acre Property located at 3820 Belt Line Road, to Allow for the Construction of a proposed Bank with a Drive-Through and associated Site Improvements.

Case 1878-SUP/15175 Quorum Drive (St. Martin’s). Hold a Public Hearing, Present, Discuss, and Consider Action on a Recommendation regarding an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit (SUP) for Property Located at 15175 Quorum Drive, that is currently zoned Planned Development (PD), through Ordinance Nos. O92-020 and O92-066, to allow a Restaurant with the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premises Consumption.

Case 1880-SUP/4951 Airport Parkway, Suite #590 (Careers Institute of America). Hold a Public Hearing, Present, Discuss, and Consider Action on a Recommendation regarding an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit (SUP) for Property Located at 4951 Airport Parkway, Suite #590, that is currently zoned Commerical-1 (C-1), to allow an educational institution.

Around Town

ED Team Pays Visit to Catapult Health

On Monday, February 13, Deputy City Manager Ashley Shroyer, Economic Development Manager Lauren Williams, and Economic Development & Tourism Director Orlando Campos paid a visit to Catapult Health and met with David Michel, CEO. The company is a preventative healthcare company working with large employers and municipalities throughout the country. They are able to do remote annual check-ups for their customers’ employees right from Addison. The company relocated their headquarters to Addison 18 months ago, and employ over 100 people. A large majority of their employees are nurse practitioners, IT professionals, and lab technicians. They love their location in Addison within walking distance to a diverse number of quality restaurants in Prestonwood Place shopping center. We are certainly proud to have them in the community.

Addison Hosts Metrocrest Chamber Leadership Class

On Friday, February 10, the Addison Economic Development & Tourism Department hosted the Leadership Metrocrest class on their session focused on Economic Development. Participants got an economic overview of Addison, learned more about the Addison Airport, and had an exercise where they prepared and presented a proposal for a corporate company looking to relocated to the Metrocrest region. Leadership Metrocrest is a year-long program that meets once a month. It is administered by the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce to provide leadership training and insight into the different facets of the area. More information on the program can be found on the Chamber's website.

Registration Now Open for the Club's Spring Break Camp

Spring Break is just around the corner and the Addison Athletic Club has just the thing to keep Addison residents ages 6 - 12 busy! The week of March 13 - 17, kids will enjoy gym time, craft activities, and time at the park, along with a special Chefsville Cooking Camp. Registration is $125 and the deadline to sign up is March 5. Stop by the front desk at the club to reserve your space!

Registration for Citizens Academy Closes February 20

Every 18 months, Addison offers a Citizens Academy that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Town’s operations. Participants will learn what makes Addison great through tours, activities, and face-to-face interaction with Town leaders and staff. The next session kicks off Thursday, March 16 and applications are now available.

The Citizens Academy consists of a Kick-off Dinner, four Saturday sessions, and a graduation ceremony. The all-day Saturday sessions kick off on March 18 and run through April 18. To learn more about the program and register for the new session, visit the Town’s website here.

How to Stay Informed

Addison shares information with the community in a number of different ways. Here are some ways you can stay updated on the latest news:

Website:

- www.addisontexas.net: Find alerts and updates on the homepage and department-specific updates on department pages.
- www.addisontexas.net/Midway: Find information on the Midway Road Revitalization Project and subscribe for project email and text updates.
- www.addisonalert.com: Get alerts about severe weather and other emergencies in the Town of Addison, as well as register to receive updates on Town programs.

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Important Numbers and Websites

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972-450-7000