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Plano North Edition VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2 OCT. 21NOV. 16, 2023

$683M Collin County bond could address growth

INSIDE

The largest allocation of funding as part of the Nov. 7 Collin County bond election would go towards improving roads to help manage the county’s growing population.

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Also in this issue

Impacts: Darna Mediterranean expands menu (Pages 69)

Government: Short-term rental discussion continues (Pages 1213)

Education: Plano ISD to consider closing schools (Page 16)

Business: Texas Toee serves up family recipe (Page 18)

IMPROVING PLANO

Construction can be disruptive, but the end result is a better Plano. Below are major projects underway in the City of Plano over the next six months. (Start and completion dates are estimates.)

INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

MEDIAN RENOVATION

Park Blvd – Country Place to Ohio Start 1/24 | Completion 4/24

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ROAD WIDENING

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Shiloh Rd – 14th St to Park Blvd Start 5/22 | Completion 3/24 Emerson Dr – Preston Meadow to Virginia Start 10/23 | Completion 6/24

Collin Creek Mall Culvert & Waste Water Improvements Start 8/21 | Completion 8/24 Plano Event Center Street & Waste Water Improvements Start 12/23 | Completion 12/24

WINDHAVEN PKWY

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STREET RECONSTRUCTION Commerce St – 15th St to Plano Pkwy 11

NEW CONSTRUCTION/EXPANSION

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Start 9/21 | Completion 11/23 10th St – N Ave to Jupiter Start 5/23 | Completion 5/24

Carports – Rushin Police Substation & Emergency Operations Center Start 11/23 | Completion 5/24 Fire Station 5 Start 1/24 | Completion 3/25

ASPHALT OVERLAYS

PARK BLVD

Hedgcoxe Rd – Custer to Coit Start 8/22 | Completion 11/23 Plano Pkwy – E City Limits to Los Rios Start 8/23 | Completion 5/24 Los Rios Blvd – 14th Street to Merriman Start 8/23 | Completion 11/23 Parker Rd – Spring Creek to E City Limits Start 8/23 | Completion 5/24 Parker Rd – W City Limits to Parkwood Start 7/23 | Completion 11/23 Parkwood Blvd – Windhaven to Plano Pkwy Start 7/23 | Completion 11/23

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5 Sewell INEOS Grenadier A new Sewell INEOS Grenadier dealership is opening soon in Plano, according to a news release. Sewell was selected as a charter dealer for INEOS Grenadier and is one of only 19 dealerships in the U.S. INEOS Grenadier is a new automotive brand and a subsidiary of U.K.-based INEOS, a global petrochemical company. A temporary building is in operation on site with demos available, and the new building is set to be completed later this year. • Opened week of Oct. 9 • 5709 Spring Creek Parkway, Plano • www.sewell.com/sewellineosgrenadier

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6 Kroger Marketplace Construction officially began on a new Kroger Marketplace store in north Plano. The 124,000-square- foot store at the southwest corner of SH 121 and Coit Road broke ground on Sept. 20. The store is scheduled to open in late 2024 and is expected to create 100-150 jobs in the area, according to a press release from Kroger Co. The new Kroger Marketplace will be replacing the existing store across the street, located at 9700 Coit Road. Along with a full-service grocery, the new location will feature a Starbucks kiosk, Murray’s Cheese counter, 18 fueling stations, a pharmacy and more. New Marketplace stores are also planned in Fort Worth and Melissa. • Opening in late 2024 • Southwest corner of SH 121 and Coit Road • www.kroger.com

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3 Hideaway Pizza Hideaway Pizza was set to open a new location in Plano Oct. 17, as of this publication’s press time. The restaurant offers different signature pizzas, including a build-your-own pizza with dozens of topping combinations. Hideaway Pizza also has pastas and sandwiches on the menu. The new Plano location will be the largest of the chain, with two full bars and a rooftop patio, according to a company social media post. • Opened Oct. 17 • 5410 SH 121, Plano • www.hideawaypizza.com 4 The Dream Taco s by Chetra The Dream Tacos by Chetra opened a new restaurant in Plano, a company spokesperson said. The Dream Tacos by Chetra offers a variety of tacos, including a choice of chicken, beef, pork, seafood and vegan options. It also offers an assortment of pastas, burgers and signature margaritas. • Opened Sept. 11 15TH ST. 1 4 T H ST. PGBT TOLL 75

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1 Discovery Montessori Academy The school opened in the first week of October, office manager Maggie Carson said. Discovery Montessori will serve students up to age 6, with an after-school program for students from kindergarten to fifth grade. The school also offers weekend Chinese classes. The north Plano location will be Discovery Montessori’s third. There are also locations on Park Boulevard in P L A N O P K W Y . PARK BLVD. DNT TOLL

Plano and another in Allen. • Opened in early October • 9105 Custer Road, Plano • www.tydiscoverymontessori.com

Relocations

7 Chick-fil-A The Chick-fil-A on the corner of SH 121 and Preston Road in Plano is set to move just down the road, a company representative said. The restaurant is set to move south from 8724 Preston Road to 8501 Preston Road Oct. 26. Chick-fil-A is known for its original chicken sandwich and waffle fries. The chain also serves chicken nuggets, lemonade, milkshakes, salads and more.

2 Nest Burger Nest Burger is now open in Plano. The restaurant offers a variety of specialty burgers, chicken sandwiches, veggie burgers and kids meals. Nest Burger hosted a grand opening Sept. 1, a company spokesperson said. • Opened Sept. 1 • 8300 Preston Road, Plano • www.nestburgers.com

• Relocated in mid-October • 8501 Preston Road, Plano • www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/tx/ preston-road-hwy-121

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8 The Collin County Association of Realtors

The Collin County Association of Realtors has been renamed Collin County Area Realtors as part of a rebranding effort, according to a Sept. 13 news release. The rebrand is an effort to reflect the association’s diverse membership that spans beyond Collin County. By rebranding, the association aims to ensure all members are reflected in its brand and voice, according to the news release. • 6821 Coit Road, Plano • www.ccar.net

Closings

9 Beerhead Bar & Eatery Beerhead Bar & Eatery in Plano is temporarily closed, according to a Facebook post from the company. The restaurant, which serves over 50 beers on tap and has large menu featuring pizza, salads and more, does not have a current date for reopening. • Closed Sept. 15 • 5805 Preston Road, Ste. G594 • www.beerheadbar.com

10 Darna Mediterranean Eatery and Bar Darna Mediterranean Eatery and Bar, Legacy West’s Euro-Mediterranean bazaar and restaurant, unveiled a new name, menu features and happy hour offerings in Plano, according to a company news release. The restaurant was formerly named Darna Mediterranean

Eatery and Market. Some of the menu additions include Tunisian beet salad, Moroccan rainbow carrots, Sicilian square pizzas, Seafood paella. • 7700 Windrose Ave., Ste., G-170, Plano • www.darnaeatery.com

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5 Medical City Healthcare Medical City Healthcare announced a new chief medical ocer has joined its Collin County executive team, according to a hospital news release. Dr. Jonathan Clarke will take over as chief medical ocer for Medical City Plano and Medical City Frisco hospitals, eective Oct. 2. • 3901 W. 15th St., Plano • www.medicalcityhealthcare.com/locations/ medical-city-plano 6 Pickleball Kingdom A permit was led Sept. 26 to renovate a former grocery store into a Pickleball Kingdom location. The Arizona- based company features pickleball courts for members oered through reservations and drop-in play, as well as lessons. The project was registered was an estimated cost of $350,000 for 44,000 square feet and had an estimated completion date of Jan. 1, 2024. • 1301 Custer Road, Plano • www.pickleballkingdom.com 7 Whistle Britches Whistle Britches, a fried-chicken restaurant from chef Omar Flores, marked its fth anniversary for its location at The Shops at Willow Bend, in Plano. The restaurant features a bar and indoor seating with a temperature- controlled patio. Dishes include chicken and waes, chicken biscuits and a number of other menu items.

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1 Omega Martial Arts Omega Martial Arts opened in a permanent location in Plano in July, co-owner Tom Stapleton said. The business, located at the corner of Parker Road and Premier Drive, oers training for multiple styles of martial arts with a focus on self-defense. Omega specializes in Tex Kwon Do, Kobudo and Yoso Te. Omega oers training for students starting at age 4 and focuses on families who train together, Stapleton said. • Opened July 5 • 3209 Premier Drive, Ste. 109, Plano • www.omegaplano.com 2 Sizzling Spices Indian ne dining restaurant Sizzling Spices is open in Plano, according to the company’s social media. The menu is complete with breakfast, lunch and dinner options, such as Lasooni Gobi, crispy cauliower tossed in tangy garlic and spicy sauce. • Opened Sept. 15 • 1017 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 250, Plano • www.sizzlingspicestx.com

3 Chip Cookies A new gourmet cookie store is expected to open in Plano later this year. Chip Cookies will bring its base menu including sugar, chocolate chip and cookies and cream, according to its website. There will also be a rotating weekly cookie along with a cookie bar where patrons can customize one of the base menu items. • Opening Nov. 4 • 2401 Preston Road, Ste. E, Plano • www.chipcookies.co

• 2405 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 4, Plano • www.whistlebritcheschicken.com

Closings

Expansions

8 Mr. Wok Asian Bistro Mr. Wok Asian Bistro has closed its doors permanently, according to a Facebook post from the company. The restaurant was open for 30 years before a re in February 2019 caused it to close temporarily. It was announced on Sept. 18 that it would not be reopening. Mr. Wok was known for its peking duck and more. • Closed Sept. 18 • 2600 14th St., Plano • www.mr-wok.com

4 Plano Animal Shelter Ocials with the Plano Animal Shelter led a permit Oct. 2 with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to complete renovations to the shelter. The scope of work was listed as kennel replacements and modications. • Estimated completion date: June 30, 2024

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9 The Storehouse of Collin County Plano-based nonprot organization The Storehouse of Collin County launched a job partnership program earlier this year, according to a news release from the organization. The Storehouse’s new program will help provide job opportunities to Storehouse clients. Lux Ice, a Flower Mound-based craft ice company, is the program’s rst partner.

10 Petco Petco opened a new location in the Preston Park Village shopping center in South Plano. The store opened in early August and oers a variety of food, supplies and services for pets. The new Petco is part of a $30 million redevelopment of the shopping center.

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Asphalt improvement continues in Plano Work to improve the asphalt on sections of Los Rios Boulevard, Parker Road and Hedgcoxe Road has begun, Plano Public Works Construction Superintendent Chris Best said. The timeline Construction on Parker Road and Hedgecoxe Road is set to nish this month, while construction on Los Rios Boulevard will extend into November.

Work on Shiloh road will include adding lanes, bike lines, replacing sidewalks and more.

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Shiloh Road expansion nearing nish line Construction on the expansion of Shiloh Road in Plano is over 50% complete with work expected to be nished by the end of 2023. According to a city news release, the expansion of Shiloh Road between 14th Street and Park Boulevard to a four-lane divided roadway includes several other improvements.

The details Crews are widening the two-lane road along with the following improvements: • Dedicated bike lanes • Sidewalk replacement • Improvements to the storm sewer system • Water line replacement • Trac signal improvements • Street lights along the corridor • Flood plain mitigation • Construction of a bridge along the stream’s bank

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Real estate

Number of homes sold

August 2022

August 2023

Residential market data

46 37 34 27 50 44

36 39 61 46 41 33

-19.5%

75023

The only Plano ZIP code to see a year-over-year increase in the number of homes sold this August was 75075. The 75093 ZIP code saw the biggest increase in home prices, up 13% from last year.

-19.5%

75074

-20.5%

75024

+8.3%

75075

-12%

75025

-24.5%

75093

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Median home sales price

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2022

2023

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2023

75023

-10.9%

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$399,500

$448,750

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75024 75093

75025

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$395,000

$399,000

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75075

+8.5%

+7.5%

$700,000

$484,000

$645,000

$450,000

Homes sold in Plano area by price point

75025

75093

-1.7%

+13%

$574,508

$711,963

$585,000

$630,000

August 2023

$1 million+

$700,000-$999,999

Average days on market

$300,000-$699,999

171

+17.6%

+20%

-22.7%

+52.6%

-26.9%

+27.7%

$100,000-$299,999

<$100,000

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75024

75025

75074

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75093

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Government

BY CONNOR PITTMAN

Rental task force presents rst ndings The rst phase of a Plano short-term rental study is wrapping up with ndings reports before the planning and zoning commission and council. Three major ndings denoting a mainly negative opinion, acceptable short-term rentals in certain circumstances and a desire for more strict regula- tion were presented before the commission during its Oct. 2 meeting. A study of short-term rentals was agreed to after council approved a one-year interim short-term rental ban in May. Quote of note “It seems to us, as your facilitators, that (the task force) been a very positive experience,” Gap Strategies Principal Je Barton said. “I know there are some people that still have a lot of concerns about what that end product will be and some of the ner points, but we have reached some consensus on key ndings.”

Council OKs weather shelter exemptions The Plano Planning and Zoning Com- mission has approved proposed changes to temporarily expand weather shelter capacity and waive operating day limits. Commissioners approved the amendment to provide exemptions from the 14-person capacity and 30 calendar day annual oper- ating limit for temporary accessory housing structures within the city during the Oct. 2 meeting. Two-minute impact City Planner Conor Campbell said emer- gency shelters operated by the Salvation Army were at risk of having to turn away individuals because of the capacity limit. The changes would only apply in the event of a disaster declaration, Campbell said.

Pedestrian bridge, sidewalk funds OK’d A pedestrian bridge over Pittman Creek is one of a few pedestrian projects to receive over $1.5 million in funding during the Sept. 26 Plano City Council meeting. Funding was awarded to Ratli Hardscape to perform construction on sidewalks, waterlines and replace a pedestrian bridge across Pittman Creek on Lakeview Trail. Two-minute impact Most of the construction will take place near East Park Boulevard, with the exception of the pedestrian bridge along Lakeview trail. The following streets will be impacted by the construc- tion, according to a council memo. • East Park Boulevard

Ordinance adopted to restrict some parking Four ordinances that will restrict stop- ping, standing and parking on separate roadways were recently adopted by Plano City Council.

3 major ndings The short-term rental task force was appointed in April, and will be providing feedback to city sta as it looks to regulate short-term rentals in Plano.

Short-term rentals aect quality of life in Plano in a mostly negative way

A pedestrian bridge over Pittman Creek will be replaced.

There could be an appropriate place for short-term rentals in Plano under certain circumstances

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Water lines will also be replaced. Barrier-free ramps and other accessible connections for the sidewalks and pedestrian bridge are included in the contracted work. The memo states that without update the bridges would be non-compliant with the Ameri- cans with Disabilities Act. The projects are funded as part of the streets capital improvement program, per the memo. The total cost for the projects is estimated to be around $1,515,471.

The changes were approved during the Sept. 26 meeting for four streets throughout the city. They are: 1. Rigsbee Drive along its east, west and south sides 2. Talbert Drive along its east and west sides 3. Grafton Lane along its north and south sides 4. Puma Road up to Felix Drive along its west side

The city should develop comprehensive, permanent regulations to govern short-term rentals in Plano

What's next? The task force will also begin meeting again this fall to discuss solutions with an estimated second phase report next spring.

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From the cover

$683M Collin County bond could address growth

Diving deeper

The overview

As Collin County’s population grows, so does the number of animals and pets housed at its animal shelter, county officials said. The shelter expansion is desperately needed, said Joanie Brown, a Collin County Animal Shelter animal control officer. The shelter was built in 2006 and has not been expanded in that time. “[The shelter hasn’t] grown so we’re just extra full with having to house all the extra animals,” Brown said. Collin County cities, such as Frisco, McKinney, Prosper and Celina, contribute animals to the shelter through their individual animal control departments, Development Services Manager Misty Brown said via email. Other entities, such as Plano, have their own shelters available. County population growth also has led to a need for more outdoor spaces, officials said. Some bond funds from Proposition D are earmarked to improve Plano parks. Three Plano parks are recommended to receive funding to cover portions of three outdoor space projects. The funding for the projects was requested by city officials.

allocate funds to expand the county’s animal shelter. Proposition C would replace the existing medical examiner’s office, and Proposition D would direct funds to a number of parks. Proposition E, the largest funding sum, will go toward various road projects. County officials said the road projects are expected to include: • Rebuilding county roads that are projected to be overloaded • Developing regional corridor roadways • Improving city thoroughfares Some roadways within the county see 10,000 cars a day, Public Works Director Jon Kleinheksel said. Beyond traffic numbers, large trucks used for development construction are causing wear and tear on existing roads, so upgrading those roads and creating new ones is essential, he said.

Collin County officials point to the county’s continual population growth as the main reason behind the $683.4 million bond package voters will consider as part of the Nov. 7 ballot. County officials are looking to make infrastructure and facility improvements due to their increased use by the growing population. “Growth is the big issue,” county Engineering Director Clarence Daugherty said. “Collin County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the country, and that just puts a strain on all the services in the county.” Daugherty worked with the county planning board, which organized the bond package for the commissioners’ approval. Proposition A would include an expansion of the justice facilities. Proposition B would

Collin County bond Collin County residents will see a $683 million bond on the Nov. 7 ballot. The bond is broken into five propositions that will address county growth.

Proposition A: $261.86M justice facility projects Proposition B: $5.7M county’s animal shelter Proposition C: $13.36M medical examiner’s office

Proposition D: $22.45M parks and open spaces Proposition E: $380M various road projects

Legacy Trail • $1.34 million project cost • $500,000 recommended funding Preston Ridge trail connector • $549,637 project cost • $200,000 recommended funding Los Rios Park Trail • $2.56 million project cost • $250,681 recommended funding

Bond total $683M

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Collin County juvenile arrests The number of law enforcement arrests for juveniles is projected to rise, which will require additional capacity.

2016, though there was a dip in 2020-21 because of COVID-19, according to county data. Juvenile arrests are projected to grow by nearly 47% from 2022 to 2028. As the population increases in the county, it also means more cases the medical examiner will need to process, Daugherty said. Proposition C looks to replace the existing medical examiner’s office with a new one that will be larger and better equipped, Daugherty said. • The project would be partially funded for nearly $4 million by the American Rescue Plan Act. • The original building was built in the 1980s.

Justice facility projects to be funded by Proposi- tion A include: • Completion of the Adult Detention Center infir- mary expansion and the jail kitchen renovation • Expansion of the Russell A. Steindam Courts Building to add 12 courtrooms and office suites as well as a garage for 400-plus vehicles • Construction of an additional housing cluster for the Juvenile Justice Department as well as the relocation and expansion of the Plano Juvenile Probation Office ”More population means unfortunately more people need to be jailed,” Daugherty said. The county’s juvenile center has seen an increase in the number of juvenile arrests since

1,403

1,298

1,201

1,145

874 824

2019

2020 2021 2022 2023* 2024*

*PROJECTED SOURCE: COLLIN COUNTY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

The cost

The takeaway

County’s debt tax rate The debt portion of the county’s tax rate has been decreasing over the past few years.

The bond, if passed, will not increase the county’s debt tax rate, Daugherty said. Though the tax rate is almost 6% lower than previous years, 2023 average home values are nearly 14% higher than 2022, according to a county presentation. “The law limits the increase of taxable value to 10% per year if you have a homestead exemp- tion,” Daugherty said. Roughly, the debt tax rate will be about the same rate residents saw last year, he said. The average Collin County homeowner will see a $7 increase in their tax bill that will go to debt service, Daugherty said.

The planning board narrowed the bond scope for commissioners. “We really do feel like we’re kind of behind a little bit on where the growth is,” board Chair Rusty Glover said at an Aug. 7 commissioners meeting. Collin County’s population is set to nearly triple to 3.4 million people near 2070, Daughtery said. “This growth is not something new,” he said. “It’s not just a flash in the pan.”

Fiscal year 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24*

Debt tax rate | per $100 valuation $0.052

$0.05203 $0.051251 $0.044271 $0.04185

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