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Richardson Edition VOLUME 6, ISSUE 12 AUG. 24 SEPT. 26, 2024
Developers for Richardson’s mixed-use development CityLine are hopeful more apartments will bring more customers to existing businesses there.
CONNOR PITTMAN COMMUNITY IMPACT More apartments expected to boost CityLine retail
support local businesses in the area. “This more-reliable foot tra c is essential for retail owners and operators, as it can cater to the working population during the day and the residen- tial population at night,” Gibbs said.
CityLine, have planned for additional apartments amid uncertainty in the o ce real estate market with the expectation that more foot tra c will boost local restaurants and retail. Cody Gibbs, director of Market Analytics at CoStar, a real estate information company, said a mix of uses, including a supply of residences, helps
BY CONNOR PITTMAN
More than 10 years after the initial vision for Richardson’s mixed-use development CityLine was developed, city o cials have said it’s time to update the plan. Developers with KDC, the master developer of
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4 Imperial Biryani & Cafe The restaurant specializes in authentic South Indian cuisine, including biryanis similar to those found in Hyderabad and osmania biscuits, staff said. • Opened July 26 • 400 N. Greenville Ave., Ste. 23, Richardson • 214-251-1346 5 Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken The restaurant serves double fried chicken tenders and wings, tacos, chicken katsu, fried rice and more. • Opened July 25 • 904 Audelia Road, Ste. 300, Richardson • www.bonchon.com 6 High Flow Barber Shop The business provides hair services for men, including beard trimming, men’s haircuts and shampoos. • Opened in mid-June
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7 Einstein Bros. Bagels Along with serving individual bagels in various flavors, the cafe serves breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches. • Opened in June • 2191 Buckingham Road, Richardson • www.einsteinbros.com 8 Alamo Drafthouse In addition to the Richardson location, other Alamo Drafthouse North Texas that will reopen include two theaters in Dallas, one in Irving and another in Denton as well as a location in Woodbury, Minnesota. • Reopened Aug. 9 • 100 S. Central Expressway, Ste. 14, Richardson • www.drafthouse.com
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Customers can make an appointment, which requires a deposit to secure a time slot. • Opened in mid-July • 300 N. Coit Road, Ste. 265, Richardson • www.bombhairstudio.com 3 A2Z Primary Care and Med Spa The facility is planning to offer several services including primary care, preventative care and treatment for acute illnesses and injuries. It also offers weight loss and medical spa services. • Opening in mid-August • 850 S. Sherman St., Richardson • www.a2zclinic.com/primary-care-richardson
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1 Mr Max The restaurant includes an authentic Japanese atmosphere and menu, including noodles, sashimi options, oysters and more. The Richardson restaurant is the second Mr Max in North Texas with the other located in Irving. • Opened July 25 • 800 N. Coit Road, Ste. 2550B, Richardson • www.mrmaxtx.com 2 Bomb Hair Salon The business offers several services, including microloc extensions and hair braiding, according to its website.
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12 Clay Cooley Volkswagen The Richardson City Plan Commission voted to recommend approval of special permits for a vehicle storage lot and service shop at Clay Cooley Volkswagen of Richardson during the July 16 meeting. City Council is
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10 CityVet The business provides a wide range of pet care services, including veterinary services, boarding, bathing and grooming, and pet food and supplies, according to its website. The new location will be the company’s first in Richardson. • Opening in late August • 2050 E. President George Bush Highway, Richardson • www.cityvet.com
13 Dog Haus Biergarten In a social media post, the company said it is “working hard” to reopen the location. Dog Haus Biergarten served gourmet hot dogs, sandwiches and burgers, according to its website. • 744 S. Central Expressway, Ste. 210, Richardson • www.doghaus.com
15 Tacos y Mas The restaurant’s menu includes authentic street tacos, micheladas, a salsa bar and more, according to its website. • Opened Aug. 7 • 1000 N. Central Expressway, Richardson • www.tacosymas.com
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11 Goldenrod Companies The company is planning to spend around $2 million to update several spaces within the 11-story Collins Crossing office tower this fall, said John Zogg, president of the Southwest Region for Goldenrod Companies. The office tower is located within Richardson’s technology and entrepreneurial hub, the Innovation Quarter. • 1500 N. Greenville Ave., Richardson • www.goldenrodcompanies.com
14 Ice House Beverages The business was located within the Promenade North Shopping Center and sold a selection of beers and wine. • Closed in July • 970 N. Coit Road, Ste. 3090, Richardson
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Richardson council to consider chicken limit To enhance Richardson’s animal regulations and make staff enforcement more straightforward, city staff proposed several new sections and updates. City officials presented the changes, which will be voted on at a future meeting, to Richardson City Council during the July 22 meeting. What you need to know According to city documents, there was a need to improve staff’s legal authority, better serve the community and address animal-related issues, and clarify the city’s ordinance. One of the new regulations proposed is a maximum number of chickens, eight, that can be kept by property owners and banning roosters. Council members directed city staff to increase the limit from six after several residents claimed the cap was too restrictive.
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The costs for golf cart rentals and playing a round at Sherrill Park Golf Course in
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Richardson City Council as part of a plan to decrease the reliance on general fund dollars being allocated to support the golf course’s operations during the July 22 meeting. The specifics The increases would include a new golf cart rate of $18 per 18-hole round, com- pared to $16.24. The rate for a nine-hole round would be $14, an increase from $11.91. The new base weekday rate on Course No. 1 would be $36, compared to $32.48. The weekend base rate would be $50, compared to $45.47 previously.
SOURCE: CITY OF RICHARDSON
Digging deeper City Manager Don Magner said state law requires that cities allow at least six chickens to be kept by property owners, but maximums can be implemented by individual municipalities. The new regulations are meant to bring the city into compliance with state law. Jammal added that the new regulations will help maintain the integrity of neighborhoods by establishing requirements for coops and creating basic sanitary requirements for areas where the animals are kept.
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City staff projects water and trash rate increases As part of the proposed budget, Magner said city staff project a 3% merit-based pay raise for all employees, including public safety personnel. Some police and fire employees within the five- year step plan are also expected to receive a raise. Revenues for the city’s general fund are estimated at $180.7 million for the 2024-25 fiscal year, per the presentation, while expenditures are $180.3 million. Digging deeper As part of the proposed budget, residents can also expect increases to their utility bills. Budget Officer Bob Clymire said there are planned 3% increases for water and sewer service because of increasing cost from the city’s utility providers, including the North Texas Municipal Water District. Residential drainage fees are expected to increase by $1 to $5.25 per month. Trash service fees will increase by $2 per month and $1.47 per month for
Crosswalks, school zone signs redone To address changing school attendance boundaries and maintain existing infrastruc- ture, the city of Richardson has replaced and updated crosswalks and school zone markings. The overview The changes to school zone boundaries are necessary in part because of Project RightSize, which included the consolida- tion of four elementary school campuses. Because of new school attendance bound- aries, the city needed to place new school zone signage and paint crosswalks. As part of the city’s infrastructure mainte- nance program, school district signage and crosswalks are part of an ongoing two-year update and replacement cycle, according to a staff presentation.
Description FY 2023- 2024 cost
FY 2024-25 proposed cost
Annual dollar change
Property tax (city portion)
$1,970 $2,102
+$132
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customers age 65 and older. Magner also presented a proposed tax rate of $0.54218 per $100 of assessed value for the 2024- 25 fiscal year. The maintenance and operations component—which covers most city operating expenses—would be $0.32439 and the interest and sinking component—used to pay off debt—is estimated to be $0.21779.
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Education
BY CONNOR PITTMAN
Richardson ISD welcomes students back for 2024-25 school year
1 Parents took photos and said goodbyes to their students at Lake Highlands Elementary School on the first day Aug. 13. 2 Parents had the chance to walk students to the door where campus staff were there to greet them on the first day of school at Lake Highlands Elementary School. 3 Campus staff were ready to greet returning stu- dents at Richardson Heights Elementary School on the first day of school Aug. 13. Students in Richardson ISD returned to class- rooms across the district Aug. 13. Parents and students alike headed to campuses across the district, including Lake Highlands Elementary School and Richardson Heights Elementary School, to say goodbyes ahead of the first day of the 2024-25 school year. The specifics The district currently operates 51 schools, including 37 elementary schools. The 2024-25 school year is the first after the district’s board of trustees voted to consolidate four elementary school campuses last March. As of October 2023, the district’s attendance was 37,085 students. District estimates project the population within the boundaries—which include Richardson and parts of Dallas and Garland—at 125,000 as of October 2023.
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BY COLBY FARR CONTRIBUTIONS BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY
Five DART member cities call for reduced tax contributions
Five North Texas cities served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit are challenging the agency’s sales tax collection rate that’s been in place for more than 40 years. Plano was the first city to pass a resolution in June calling for a reduction of its sales and use tax contribution to DART by a quarter-cent. Since then, Rowlett, Irving, Carrollton and Farmers Branch have passed similar resolutions. Officials have cited a need for greater financial transparency from the transit agency and requested DART work to recruit other cities. Despite action by the cities, only DART’s board of directors can vote to reduce the sales tax contribution. “No one city can unilaterally decide to reduce the sales tax,” DART’s Chief Communications Officer Jeamy Molina said. Richardson City Manager Don Magner said Richardson officials will not call for a reduced contribution to DART. “We share some of the same interests—we want to ensure that the city is receiving service proportional to our contribution,” he said. “We don’t agree that the way to do that is to reduce the contribution.” The setup DART’s largest source of revenue comes from sales tax contributions from its member cities. The agency is forecast to collect $24.9 billion in sales tax revenue over the next 20 years. For comparison, the agency expects to spend $35.1 billion over the next 20 years on a combina- tion of operating expenses and debt service pay- ments, according to its fiscal year 2024-25 budget. A quarter-cent reduction would cut that figure by about $6 billion, Molina said. That would cause reductions in service across the DART system and cause an economic ripple across the area, she said. “We would be looking at service reductions across the entire system,” she said. “We’d be looking at our frequencies going to possibly 30 minutes. So for a train, for a bus route, you have to be sitting outside waiting for possibly 30 minutes, if not more.” DART trains operate on 30-minute frequencies during late-night service hours but operate on 15-minute and 20-minute frequencies during rush hours and weekends. Bus frequencies vary by route. As DART officials have met with member cities, they’ve learned that each city has expressed dif- ferent concerns and priorities that they’re trying to address, Molina said. “We know that there’s a huge burden on all of our cities,” she said. “But this would be such a huge impact to the communities that we service.”
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Zooming in Magner said that while Richardson will not be looking to decrease its contribution to DART, it will continue looking for ways to maximize use of the transit service. Magner added that he feels the city has done a good job of utilizing DART in current develop- ments such as CityLine. “The way for us to best partner with DART going forward is to find the highest and best use for Arapaho Station and Northside,” Magner said. Plano’s resolution is a proposed phase-in pro- cess that would reduce the sales tax contribution over time, Plano’s Government Relations Director Andrew Fortune said. The resolution proposes capping DART’s annual sales tax collection at about $870.8 million, the agency’s projected collection total during FY 2023-24, and phasing in a reduction over time, according to the resolution. A quarter-cent reduction would enable the city to redirect about $30 million per year annually to something else, such as infrastructure improve- ments or economic development, Fortune said. “It’s not a reduction—it’s a redirection,” Plano City Manager Mark Israelson said. “It would still require the city going back to the citizens to ask, ‘Where would you like to apply these dollars?’” Each city would have to call its own election for citizens to redirect the 1% sales tax contribu- tion. Voters in each city can elect to redirect the contribution or continue sending the 1% sales tax contribution back to DART. “[The board] would tell the comptroller to reduce our sales tax by whatever percentage they
decide and then the cities themselves would have to go to an election,” Molina said. What’s next? The DART board administration committee met July 8. Multiple committee members expressed a need for the agency to work with its member cities. “We need to work with the cities and with those communities to do what we need to do,” board of directors Chair Gary Slagel said during the meet- ing. “We need to define programs, not reductions.” For the past year, DART officials have met with each member city to develop what they call an area plan, Molina said. Those meetings revolved around how DART can better serve its member cities and how it can be a more valuable asset in each city. Officials are in the process of developing plans for each city that aim to address each city’s issues long-term, she said. A vote by the board to reduce the contribution is not currently being considered, Molina said. “We know how important our service area mem- ber cities are to DART and making sure they’re a part of the process is the only way that we’re going to continue to move forward,” Molina said. "We know that there’s a huge burden on all of our cities, but this would be such a huge impact to the communities that we service." JEAMY MOLINA, DART’S CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
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More apartments expected to boost CityLine retail From the cover
BY CONNOR PITTMAN CONTRIBUTIONS BY DUSTIN BUTLER
Digging deeper
The takeaway
Two-minute impact
CityLine Districts and Allowed Uses
Mountford said the developers at KDC and 3Edgewood are hopeful additional residences will help ll vacant retail and restaurant areas, while supporting existing businesses. Bhatt would prefer to see a mix of corporate and residential tenants added. “Consistency will come if they bring corporate o ces there,” Bhatt said.
Not everyone is on the same page about the future build-out plan for CityLine. Former mayor Paul Voelker said he does not think building more apartment buildings allows for reuse of land because it is di cult to convert old apartments into anything else. He added that he would like to see city sta consider attracting entertainment options, such as a bowling alley or music venue, that could help provide more consistent foot tra c for local shops. Ridham Bhatt, owner of The Brass Tap in CityLine, said he would prefer more corporate tenants with a workforce occupying the o ce buildings regularly. “It becomes evening and weekend business with residential,” Bhatt said. “With corporate, you have a good lunch rush hour and happy hour, and after work, people hang out late.” Despite an allowance for more apartments, Magner said the city remains committed to nding corporate tenants in CityLine, adding that the
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Walt Mountford, executive vice president of development at KDC, said at the July 8 council meeting the initial plan to build out CityLine’s eastern portions was similar to that of the western areas, which include large corporate o ce buildings, ground-level retail and apartments. An uptick in hybrid work schedules has made nancing future o ce projects—similar to the core of what is built at CityLine—di cult. “We don’t know when the new o ce market will come back,” Mountford said. “If we continue to [go for] o ce, it almost makes us appear that we don’t know what the market can bear.” Additionally, City Manager Don Magner said the updated vision with more residences could help the city recruit additional employers to CityLine with a supply of nearby housing for employees. “They want their employees to be able to live, work and be able to play all on the same campus, and right now that’s a concern,” Magner said.
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CityLine development
2013: Zoning for CityLine initially established 2015: State Farm announces its move to Richardson Late 2023: 3Edgewood completes purchase of four State Farm o ce buildings and retail along State Street July 2024: Maximum number of multifamily units increased to 5,100 Early 2030s: Projected completion of all apartment buildings
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additional housing could bolster recruitment e orts. “I’m certain that if we’re successful, and we have a viable project, that we can work with KDC to have that o ce constructed instead of an apart- ment building,” Magner said. “If that opportunity presents itself, working with KDC, we’ll be in a good position to execute on it.”
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Real estate
Approximately 70 homes sold, and 150 new listings were added to the Richardson real estate market this July. Residential market data
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Texas Gospel Music Festival This three day event features uplifting music from some of the leading artists in Southern Gospel Music from artists Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Mark Lowry, The Martins and more. • Aug. 30, 7 p.m. • $30-$38 • Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson • www.eisemanncenter.com ‘Nobody’s Perfect’ This play tells the story of Harriet and Leonard and how their lives become intertwined through a series of comic encounters and misunderstandings. • Aug. 30-Sept. 15, times vary • $22-$24 • Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Road, Suite 113, Richardson • www.richardsontheatrecentre.net Jazz Trio with Doc Gibbs Enjoy an afternoon jazz performance with Doc Gibbs and his Trio, as they perform a variety of classic jazz tunes and stylings with vocals and instrumentals. • Aug. 31, 1-2 p.m.
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‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ Mystery is acute in this presentation of the Sherlock Holmes story. The world’s most famous literary detective arrives at Repertory Company Theatre in the thriller “The Hound of the Baskervilles.” • Sept. 6-15, times vary • $20-$36 • 770 N. Coit Road, Richardson • www.rcttheatre.com/shows.html The Brit Pack The Brit Pack offers a chance to experience the music from the British Invasion, providing a journey through the music of the U.K. • Sept. 21, 8 p.m. • $30-$46 • Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson • www.eisemanncenter.com
Sixtiesmania: A Journey Through the Sixties Tribute band Sixtiesmania will perform at the Charles W. Eisemann Center. The show celebrates the top hits music of the decade. Audiences will experience classic songs from The Beach Boys to The Beatles. • Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m. • $55-$90 • 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson • www.eisemanncenter.com
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Alamo Drafthouse reopens one month after sudden closure
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema reopened Aug. 9 after closing temporarily in June. Field Marketing Manager Taylor Smith said the closure was “relatively short,” adding there was a lot of work behind the scenes to get the theater up and running again. “It’s been a chaotic time, but amazing to see how many people have been involved,” Smith said. What you need to know Along with the Richardson location, four other locations in North Texas will reopen by the end of August. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, which was recently purchased by Sony, acquired the shuttered theater after the former franchisee’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy ling. “Our No. 1 goal throughout this di cult period has been to do right by the former teammates and get back to providing the exceptional cinema experience our guests deserve,” Alamo Drafthouse CEO Michael Kustermann said in the release. “We’re thrilled to say that goal is in sight and that we’ll have teammates and guests back in those theaters very soon.” Why it matters The city of Richardson had previously provided Alamo Drafthouse with $200,000 of a planned $400,000 economic incentive for renovations that included new recliner seating, new carpets and wallpaper. At the time, City Manager Don Magner said the incentive was meant to revitalize Richardson Heights, the city’s rst shopping center. Part of the agreement included a provision that Alamo Drafthouse would remain in the Richard- son Heights Shopping Center for 10 years.
Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson reopened Aug. 9, according to a news release from the company.
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The backstory All ve North Texas Alamo Drafthouse loca- tions abruptly closed last month when the fran- chisee led Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In January, the city partnered with Alamo Drafthouse, providing $400,000 for renovations. At the time the theater closed, the city had only provided $200,000 of the economic incentive. In late June, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema announced it acquired the theaters and planned to reopen them. Per the release, employees who lost their jobs when the locations closed will be paid wages that were due when the theaters closed, and members of Alamo Drafthouse’s Season Pass subscription service will receive two free months of service when their accounts are reactivated.
The opening date of each North Texas theater is as follows: Alamo Drafthouse Richardson • reopened August 9 Alamo Drafthouse Lake Highlands • reopened August 13 Alamo Drafthouse Cedars • reopened August 16 Alamo Drafthouse Denton • scheduled reopening August 20
Alamo Drafthouse Las Colinas • scheduled reopening August 23
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Arapaho Flowers o ers ower arrangements and bouquets for a number of occasions.
Co-partner and creative director Kent Smith said he can create an arrangement to match any situation.
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Arapaho Flowers aims to bring joy to Richardson The mission statement of Arapaho Flowers is simple, “change the world one ower at a time,” co-partner and creative director Kent Smith said. With a strong sense of community, Smith said he uses his background and experience to give back to the city wherever he can, whether it be supporting the Chamber of Commerce, support- ing rst responders or volunteering with charita-
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Florist in 2016. Smith relocated the shop across Jupiter Road in Richardson and opened the shop in Oct. 2017. Prior to opening the Arapaho Flowers, Smith said he was a therapist, adding that he worked as a orist while going to graduate school. What they o er Smith said he has an eye for design, a skill he learned in college, and can create an arrangement based on keywords and descriptions given by the customer. “I can create any vibe,” Smith said. “I’m really good at asking questions.” Smith said he also prides himself on providing impeccable customer service.
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The Texas pecan praline roll ($7.25) features cream cheese frosting, pecan praline, cinnamon sugar and caramel sauce.
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Cinnaholic o ers vegan bakery options in Richardson
Rachel and Kristine Baugh took over ownership of the Richardson Cinnaholic location in February 2022.
“I just wanted to recreate that experience,” Kris- tine said. “That fond memory I have of my dad.” What they o er Cinnaholic o ers hand-crafted, customizable cinnamon rolls, Kristine said, adding that every- thing on the menu is vegan and made in house. For new customers, Kristine recommends the classic roll, which is a cinnamon roll with vanilla frosting. The most popular item, however, is the Texas pecan praline roll, which features a warm roll with cream cheese frosting, house made pecan praline, warm caramel and cinnamon sugar. The store also sells banana bread, brownies, cookies and seasonal items such as lemonberry co ee cake and pumpkin bread.
Cinnaholic o ers a vegan menu that is fully customizable, said the mother and daughter team that own the business. The store originally opened under di erent ownership in 2017, co-owner Rachel Baugh said, adding that she was one of the store’s rst employ- ees. Ownership changed and soon after, the store shut down and Rachel and her mother Kristine Baugh took over the business. What’s special about it? Kristine said she wanted to open the bakery to create memories for families similar to ones she had with her father when she was young. She said she grew up in a small town and can still smell the bakery she frequented with her dad.
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