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LEWISVILLE COPPELL EDITION

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 7 MAY 18JUNE 18, 2023

COMPARING THE MARKETS Coppell has fewer restaurants per residents than other cities, such as Flower Mound and Southlake. Coppell 1 restaurant for every 514 residents

New Salad and Go opens in Lewisville

Flower Mound 1 restaurant for every 429 residents Grapevine 1 restaurant for every 254 residents Southlake 1 restaurant for every 239 residents Lewisville 1 restaurant for every 564 residents

Concert series begins June 6 in Lewisville

Get to know the Lewisville Chamber CEO

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Brenton Hogan prepares food at J. Macklin’s Grill in Coppell. (Destine Gibson/Community Impact)

Coppell looks to attract more restaurants to city A city survey found Coppell resi- dents want more restaurant options, and city ocials want to oblige. communities, according to feed- back from the 2022 Citizen Satis- faction Survey. populations to help ensure enough people are dining there throughout the day, she said. BY DESTINE GIBSON

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Cities nationwide encounter chal- lenges with attracting restaurants, but it’s especially challenging for places like Coppell, partly due to its size, said Mindi Hurley, the city’s community development director. Restaurant operators desire large

“Coppell is blessed that we have a ton of people that come into the community to work during the day, and so that helps us tremendously,” she said. “We’ve got a good num- ber of residents in the evening, but CONTINUED ON 12

There are 82 restaurants in Cop- pell, according to the city’s data- base. Most are fast casual or fast food—therefore, residents desiring a ine dining or full-service expe- rience often go to surrounding

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FROM TIM: In this month’s edition, reporter Destine Gibson takes a look at Coppell’s lack of sit-down and ne-dining restaurants compared to surrounding cities of similar populations. Also, Destine sits down for a one-on-one with Lori Fickling, the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. Fickling has lived in the area for 44 years. Check it out! As always, email us at lconews@communityimpact.com. Happy May! Tim Glaze, EDITOR

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NOW OPEN 1 Salad and Go opened in Lewisville on April 1. The restaurant is located at 1102 W. Main St. The drive-thru restau- rant chain oers a variety of salads along with wraps, soup and breakfast items. 480-400-0634. www.saladandgo.com 2 Johnson Fitness & Wellness ocials announced the opening of a Lewisville location in March. The store occupies the former MyFitnessStore.com retail loca- tion at 2406-A S. Stemmons Freeway. Johnson Fitness & Wellness is the world’s largest specialty tness retailer, accord- ing to a press release. The retailer oers personal tness and wellness equipment,

including treadmills, ellipticals, station- ary bikes, home gyms and accessories. 214-488-0717. www.johnsontness.com 3 LiquorLand held a grand opening cel- ebration for its Lewisville store March 4. It is located at 1288 W. Main St., Ste. 233. LiquorLand sells a variety of beer, wine and spirits. The store also has locations in Highland Village, Argyle, Fort Worth and Hurst. 940-567-8169. www.liquorlandlewisville.com 4 D’Nonna opened in Old Town Lew- isville on April 15 at 233. W. Church St. D’Nonna oers homemade Italian wood- red food as well as signature pasta dishes, burgers, steak and salads. 469-240-0088. https://dnonna.com

5 Firehouse Subs opened in Coppell on April 17. The restaurant is located at 150 S. Denton Tap Road, Ste. 111. Firehouse Subs oers a variety of sandwiches and salads. The franchise has over 1,200 restaurants, including one in Lewisville. Firehouse Subs is also committed to giving back to the community, particularly local re and police departments, franchisee Ryan Franklin said. 469-464-3908. www.rehousesubs.com COMING SOON 6 Sushi Sakana is expected to open in Coppell. It will be located at 171 N. Denton Tap Road, Ste. 100. Sushi Sakana oers Japanese cuisine. Its

menu includes salads, a variety of sushi rolls, rice bowls and appetizers. An opening date has not been announced. www.sushisakanatx.com 7 Taqueria La Ventana is expected to open in Old Town Coppell. The restau- rant will be located at 505 Houston St. Taqueria La Ventana oers Mexican street food. Its menu features over 10 meat and veggie options for tacos, burritos, bowls and salads. An opening date has not been announced. www.taquerialaventana.com 8 Blank Slate Therapy is expected to open in Lewisville by mid-June. It will be located in The Realm at Castle Hills at 4400 SH 121, Ste. 208. The practice’s ser- vices include counseling, couples therapy

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FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON Bright Realty ocials held a groundbreaking ceremony for Crown Centre II on April 20. The development will be located within Castle Hills at 1921 SH 121. Crown Centre II is part of the real estate company’s long-term plan to invest in Lewisville and continue to elevate the region’s economic development eorts, according to a press release. The $50 million investment will bring a four-story, 147,000-square-foot oce building to the area. Crown Centre II will neighbor Crown Centre I, which was completed in 2020 and is 89% leased. and group therapy. https://blankslatetherapy.com/index.html 9 San Daniele Italian Eatery is expected to open in Coppell this summer. It will be located at 110 W. Sandy Lake Road. San Daniele will be a full-service restaurant of- fering Italian cuisine. The restaurant owner, Todd Kerr, also owns nearby J. Macklin’s Grill. A phone number and website for San Daniele is not yet available. RELOCATIONS 10 McAdams ocials announced plans to relocate the Lewisville oce to The Realm at Castle Hills this fall. The rm is located at 111 Hillside Drive. The new 30,000-square-foot oce at 4400 SH 121 will allow McAdams to nearly double the size of its team, according to a press re- lease. The updated space will be reective of the company’s transformative growth into a leading regional brand. McAdams is a multidisciplinary civil engineering rm specializing in site and civil design, planning and design, transportation, water resources and geomatics. 972- 436-9712. www.mcadamsco.com

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ANNIVERSARIES 11 Lewisville High School’s 125th anniversary was recognized in February. The school is located at 1098 W. Main St. It was one of the rst dedicated high school programs in North Texas when it was established in 1897, according to city ocials. Lewisville High School’s mascot, the Fighting Farmers, reects the commu- nity’s agricultural roots. Its rst grad- uating class consisted of ve students. 469-713-5190. www.lisd.net/lhs

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05 THROUGH AUG. 04 CREATE ART AT CAMP The Coppell Arts Center will host an art camp for kids ages 6-12 this summer. All art materials will be included with a ticket purchase. Parents are encouraged to dress their children in paint-friendly clothes. All experience levels are welcomed. Classes are limited in size. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35 per child, per day. Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St., Coppell. 972-304-7047. www.coppellartscenter.org/events/detail/ kids-summer-art-classes 17 GO TO A GALA Journey to Dream’s gala is the nonprot’s largest fundraising event. This year’s Flappers and Dappers gala will take a trip to the Roaring ‘20s. The event will feature jazz and a VIP reception where community leaders, donors and volunteers can mix and mingle, according to the event description. The event will benet the nonprot’s school programs and Kyle’s Place, which is a residential campus for teens experiencing homelessness. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and donations are welcomed. 6-10 p.m. $175 per person. Hilton Garden Inn, 785 SH 121, Lewisville. 469-470-2382. www.journeytodream.com/gala

MAY 28 ENJOY A FIESTA Fiesta Charra returns to Lewisville, featuring several activities of a traditional Charreada—a rodeo practiced in Mexico, according to the event description. Visitors can park on-site, at Lewisville City Hall or at North Point Christian Church. Shuttle services will be available. 3-9:30 p.m. Free; on-site parking is $10. Bill Weaver Arena, 101 Parkway Dr., Lewisville. 972-219-3401. https://bit.ly/3V68Qxf JUNE 05 THROUGH 23 ATTEND A SUMMER CAMP Kids are invited to Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area’s active outdoor summer camp, Wild About LLELA. Activities include hiking, shing and kayaking, weather permitting. LLELA will host three weeklong camps, and registration ends May 31. Camp times are 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; campers can stay until 3 p.m. for an additional fee. $120 per camper. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville. 972-219-3550. https://bit.ly/40H6ciN

The Sounds of Lewisville concert series begins June 6. (Courtesy City of Lewisville)

FEATURED EVENT LISTEN TO LIVE MUSIC Lewisville’s annual Sounds of Lewisville concert series will return to Old Town. The concerts will be held on Tuesday nights with two bands performing every week. Featured artists include Ashmore, American Divas and The Elton Johns. There will be a special Juneteenth Celebration concert, which will include the return of the Don Diego Band, a local jazz and R&B cover band. Smooth jazz and soul group Fingerprints will also perform at the Juneteenth concert.

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3 LISD schools A school zone extension along FM 544 near Windhaven Parkway will be enforced after Lewisville City Council approved an ordinance April 3. The original limits for the school zone on FM 544 were from 400 feet east of Windhaven Parkway to 2,414 feet east of Windhaven Parkway. The school zone of 35 mph has been extended to include the intersection of FM 544 and Windhaven Parkway. Many residents and students cross the intersection to access Killian Mid- dle School; Independence Elemen- tary School; and the Lewisville ISD Technology, Exploration and Career Center East campus, according to the agenda item. City sta proposed the change to improve the safety of students walking to and from the residential neighborhoods south of FM 544 to

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Sandy Lake Road improvements Road panel replacement is underway along Sandy Lake Road in Coppell. The maintenance project began March 27, according to city docu- ments. The project’s scope includes replacing broken or damaged panels along the portion of Sandy Lake Road between MacArthur Boulevard and Denton Tap Road. The project will require portions of various lanes to be closed periodically, according to the city. Timeline: March 2023-May 2023 Cost: $2.29 million Funding source: Quarter-cent Interna- tional Monetary Fund (IMF) balance

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the school. The road is hilly with lim- ited sight distance, is 110 feet wide, and has a high trac volume and a 50-mph speed limit, which makes the crosswalk unsafe for students, according to the agenda item. The original school zone was established when Killian Middle School was constructed and before Windhaven Parkway was extended north of FM 544.

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EDUCATION BRIEFS CISD takes steps to address fentanyl

News from Lewisville & Coppell ISDs

HIGHLIGHTS LEWISVILLE ISD The board of trustees approved the hiring of five new campus principals at its April meeting: LaShundra Wilson, Jennifer Driver, Matt Rainey, Tabitha Richardson and Jacob Garlinger. Wilson was named principal of Degan Elementary School; Driver of Indian Creek Elementary School; Rainey of Liberty Elementary School; Richardson of Morningside Elementary School; and Garlinger of Griffin Middle School. COPPELL ISD As part of the district’s “Grow Your Own” Program, 10 Coppell ISD seniors that completed Coppell High School’s Education and Training Endorsement received letters from the district on April 28, which guaranteed them job interviews upon completion of a traditional or non-traditional education degree program. Lewisville ISD board of trustees will meet at 6 p.m. June 12 at 1565 W. Main St., Lewisville. www.lisd.net Coppell ISD board of trustees will meet at 6 p.m. May 22 at 200 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell. www.coppellisd.com MEETINGS WE COVER

The vote for Coppell ISD’s proposed $321.5 million bond passed and trustees were decided in the May 6 election. ELECTION RESULTS

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“This is a heavy topic and one that needs all of us working together to help address,” Hunt said. “In the following months, you can expect more information from CISD on fentanyl and other dangerous drug trends.”

COPPELL ISD Superintendent Brad Hunt announced in April that the Coppell ISD School Health Advisory Council has partnered with district staff in “collab- orating, giving feedback and approving [the] district plan for moving forward with specific drug awareness opportunities for learn- ers”—specifically addressing the outbreak of fentanyl in schools. Students at the middle and high school levels will watch a video about fentanyl. Students and par- ents will also be receiving general information about it, Hunt said.

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PEOPLE Lori Fickling Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO

BY DESTINE GIBSON

Community Impact interviewed Lori Fickling, the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, ahead of the chamber’s 60th gala on May 19. Fickling has served in this role since 2018. She is also a social media marketing strategist and has worked in a variety of elds. She previously served as the director of economic development for Denton County and as the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce president. Fickling also owned and managed a community newspaper, The Messenger , for many years and served as chief development ocer for Communities In Schools of North Texas. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

Lori Fickling has served as the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO since 2018. (Courtesy Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce) SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES The Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to champion business growth through advocacy, connection, education and innovation. Here are some of the programs and events the organization oers:

WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE AS CHAMBER PRESIDENT ENTAIL? It’s all about people really. Every day is dierent. I know people say that all the time, but it really is. Our goal really is to make sure the business community is successful. Our members have an extra leg up because they’re here and we help market them. We provide network- ing opportunities; we provide learn- ing opportunities. We partner with the city on a lot of things. Every- thing I do is about relationships. WHAT MOTIVATED OR INSPIRED YOU TO TAKE ON THIS ROLE? I really never thought I’d be back in the chamber world. [Denton County Commissioner] Bobbie Mitchell said, “You should really come and apply because I think you’d be perfect for it.” She kind of convinced me to do it. It made sense because I have so much history with Lewisville. In the time I wasn’t the chamber president I volunteered here; I was on some committees and things like that.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR ROLE? The relationships. I love connecting people with each other. People call me all the time and say, “Here’s what I’m doing,” or, “Who should I call; where should I go?” I’ve been in this com- munity for 44 years. You get to know a lot of people in that time, and you know a lot of history. You know who’s connected to who. I like to be able to use that to help people. It’s such a great community and such great partnerships. I really do want to help people be successful. HOW HAS THE CHAMBER EVOLVED OVER THE LAST 60 YEARS? I got involved in the chamber early on in the ‘80s. Watching how [the chamber] has evolved is just so impressive. The impact [the chamber’s founders] have had over the years and the way they’ve helped shape the growth of the community, it’s been phenomenal. I love that I’m part of history. I love that when I’m gone, it’ll still be here, evolving and doing great things. I love how work has become so ecient [due to technology]. We do

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ANY FUTURE PLANS OR GOALS FOR THE CHAMBER? We call ourselves the best chamber in Texas. There’s a lot of great chambers, but I want us to be one of the top ones when you think about a chamber and who you should join. [Chamber dues are] just barely over $1 a day. You get instant friends; it’s a love fest if you come here. We’re an extra marketing arm.

1,000 times more things today than we did even 30 years ago. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE CHAMBER PROGRAM? I like politics, so I’m kind of fond of the government aairs stu we do. I like the people things, when we gather in large groups. I like the joint events. I like our luncheons and our networking, because they’re so fun and energetic. Everybody feeds o each other, and everybody leaves in a good mood.

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News from Coppell & Lewisville

Zoning change to bring projects to Main Street

Short-term rentals to require permits

BY DESTINE GIBSON

COPPELL The Main Street Old Town project in Coppell will move forward after surviving a new zoning change request. The project includes the construc- tion of six new mixed-use buildings and a parking lot at the southwest corner of West Bethel Road and Main Street, according to the April 11 agenda item. The development necessitates removal of the existing buildings at the site, which included the former Coppell Baptist Church. The buildings are noted in the Historic Resource Survey but are not listed on the state or federal registries for historic buildings. The zone change request was approved in a 4-3 vote, with council members John Jun, Biju Mathew and Brianna Hinojosa-Smith voting against. Site plans for the project were previously denied at council’s Dec. 13 meeting. Three of the proposed lots were to be mixed-use office and

BY DESTINE GIBSON

COPPELL The latest change to Coppell’s short-term rental require- ments features a new process for those using their homes as short- term rental properties. Council approved a proposal to amend an ordinance that will estab- lish special-use permit requirements for properties defined as lodging houses, which includes short-term rentals, bed and breakfasts, board- ing homes, hostels, vacation homes and corporate housing, according to the May 9 agenda item. Property owners must fill out an application, and courtesy notices will be sent to neighbors. A public hearing will then be held at Planning and Zoning Commission and council meetings.

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residential, two for mixed-use retail and residential, one retail building, and one parking lot, according to the Dec. 13 agenda item. The main change from the previous submittal is the pro- posed uses for the buildings, with restaurant uses being added to four buildings, and the addition of a medical office and retail to one of the buildings, according to the April 11 agenda item. During the public hearing, residents in favor said the project aligns with the Old Coppell Plan, and

Council Member Don Carroll said the development is consistent with what’s already in Old Town Coppell. “Developers over time have created an environment that has brought more activity down there,” Carroll said. “This would be a contin- uation of that type of development.” Residents in opposition cited a desire to save the church and other buildings from demolition because of its historical significance, while Hinojosa-Smith expressed concerns about density.

HIGHLIGHTS LEWISVILLE Council approved a new facility use agreement which will give Span Inc. a dedicated space to serve meals to Lewisville residents. The nonprofit is a member of the Meals on Wheels program for the Denton County area and has provided meal services for Lewisville seniors since 2003 by using the city’s previous senior center, according to council’s April 17 agenda item. Span will have a dedicated meal preparation area as well as office space, according to the agenda item. The kitchen area will be used to prepare meals for home delivery. Meals for seniors will also be served at the office, according to the agenda item. Residents or visitors under age 60 can receive a meal for $6. Lewisville City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. June 5 at 151 W. Church St., Lewisville. www.cityoflewisville.com Coppell City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. May 23 at 255 Parkway Blvd., Coppell. www.coppelltx.gov MEETINGS WE COVER

Incumbent Ronni Cade wins re-election bid to Lewisville City Council Place 3 seat

Jim Walker elected to Place 1 in Coppell

BY DESTINE GIBSON

“I’m absolutely ecstatic that I get to serve Lewisville for three more years,” she said. Cade has been a Lewisville resident for 52 years, and gradu- ated from Lewisville High School in 1980. She was appointed to the Denton County Homelessness Leadership Team in 2021. She was also the Mayor Pro-Tem and Dep- uty Mayor Pro-Tem for Lewisville between 1994 and 1998. Results for all Denton County elections are unofficial until canvassed.

COPPELL Jim Walker is the city’s newest council member. Results showed Walker defeating Ramesh Premkumar in the Coppell City Council Place 1 race with 61.67% of the votes. In all, Walker received 3,340 votes to Premku- mar’s 2,076. Incumbents Don Carroll, John Jun and Mark Hill ran unopposed for places 3, 5 and 7, respectively. COPPELL RESULTS Voters elected Jim Walker to the Place 1 seat. COPPELL CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 1

LEWISVILLE Incumbent Ronni Cade won her bid for re-election to City Council Place 3 on May 6. Cade defeated Wilfred Ignace Jr., a Lewisville insurance agent with 82.94% of the vote, accord- ing to results. She had 2,066 votes while Ignace had 425 votes. Cade said she is looking forward to continuing work on several council priorities, including mall redevelopment and the revitalization of the Business 121 corridor.

LEWISVILLE RESULTS The Lewisville race elected an incumbent to the Place 3 seat. LEWISVILLE CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 3

61.67% Jim Walker

38.33% Ramesh Premkumar

82.94% Ronni Cade 17.06% Wilfred Ignace Jr.

SOURCES: DALLAS COUNTY ELECTIONS, DENTON COUNTY ELECTIONS/COMMUNITY IMPACT

SOURCE: DENTON COUNTY ELECTIONS, DALLAS COUNTY ELECTIONS/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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LEWISVILLE 2416 S Stemmons Fwy (214) 488-0888

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COMING TO COPPELL

There are 82 restaurants in Coppell. Four more are expected to open soon.

said. “We’re not [sure] we necessarily have the total available population.” Some restaurants have relocated to nearby Irving because they can get more exposure there, Braxton said. The city also has specific requirements that may deter prospective restaurants. For example, neon signs are prohibited, and bars are not permitted since Cop- pell restaurants must have a food and beverage license. Restaurants in the Cypress Waters community are the exception to the rules—those establishments may have Coppell addresses, but Cypress Waters is governed by the city of Dallas. Some restaurants have also strug- gled to stay open in recent years, offi- cials said. Like many communities, Coppell lost several eateries due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “[The shutdown] flushed out the operators that weren’t very good, and the ones that were probably burnt out,” J. Macklin’s Grill owner Todd Kerr said. “And unfortunately, it just flushed out good businesses that couldn’t recover.” One of the primary reasons why restaurants in Coppell have struggled is due to low patronage, Braxton said. “There’s a few here that have their loyal groups,” she said. “We’ve had a lot come in and out, and they always say that they just don’t get enough business.” Residents would particularly like to see more restaurants in Old Town Coppell, according to survey feed- back. Past restaurants in the area struggled partially due to low traffic volume, Mays said. “Old Town has about 6,000 to 8,000 vehicles a day,” he said. “[His- toric Downtown McKinney] has over 20,000 vehicles pass by, and the McKinney area is very successful. [Vehicle count] is probably one of the things that the Old Town area has going against it the most.” Braxton said demand is key for

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unfortunately, most of the time when restaurants are evaluating loca- tions, they’re looking for even larger numbers.” Residents would like to see more restaurants and retail options within Coppell, according to survey feedback. Attracting new restaurants ranked as one of the most important issues for citizen satisfaction. Survey participants’ open-ended responses indicated they are drawn to nearby communities such as Grape- vine, Southlake and Flower Mound for restaurant visits. Grapevine has more than 200 restaurants, according to its convention and visitors bureau. There are over 130 in Southlake and over 180 in Flower Mound, according to respec- tive restaurant directories. Grapevine and Flower Mound have larger popu- lations than Coppell with 50,872 and 77,243, respectively, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. But Coppell still falls behind in its number of restau- rants compared to Southlake, which has a population of 31,105 compared to Coppell’s population of 42,221. “It’s not that we have a lack of restaurants,” Hurley said. “People want variety.” Market challenges There are multiple variables that factor into a restaurant’s success, offi- cials said. “Restaurants don’t just open their doors and hope people show up,” Cop- pell Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ellie Braxton said. “They do a lot of market research to determine if there is a market for their particular restaurants.” Some factors that influence a restau- rant’s success include traffic count, population size and income, Coppell Mayor Wes Mays said. “[Coppell] has the income level,” he

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San Daniele Italian Eatery

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San Daniele Italian Eatery San Daniele will be a full-service restaurant offering Italian cuisine. When: Summer 2023 Where: 110 W. Sandy Lake Road, Ste. 150 Shipley Do-Nuts Shipley Do-Nuts’ menu includes handcrafted doughnuts, kolaches and other breakfast items. When: TBD Where: 760 N. Denton Tap Road, Ste. 100 Sushi Sakana Sushi Sakana will offer a variety of sushi rolls, salads, rice bowls and appetizers. When: June 2023 Where: 171 N. Denton Tap Road, Ste. 100 Taqueria La Ventana The fast-casual taqueria offers Mexican street food. When: TBD Where: 505 Houston St.

Shipley Do-Nuts

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Sushi Sakana

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Taqueria La Ventana

SOURCES: CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION/ COMMUNITY IMPACT

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A DESIRE FOR MORE RESTAURANTS

Results from a recent community survey indicated attracting more restaurants is one of the most important quality of life issues.

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of those respondents said city’s efforts to attract restaurants has been “poor/very poor” 80%

17% said attracting restaurants is most important factor for quality of life

24% said public infrastructure is most important

22% said parks/open spaces is most important 20% said minimizing traffic congestion/other is most important 17% said city preparedness/response to emergencies is most important

SOURCE: 2022 COPPELL CITIZEN SATISFACTION SURVEY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

attracting and keeping restaurants. “[People] can want more restau- rants, but unless they’re willing to patronize them, they’re not going to come,” she said. ‘Fabric of a community’ There are several benefits to hav- ing a restaurant within city limits, officials said. Having a restaurant nearby is con- venient for residents. Restaurants also contribute to a city’s sales tax revenue and provide employment opportuni- ties, Hurley said. “Restaurants are at the fabric of a community,” she said. Firehouse Subs is one of Coppell’s newest dining options. Franchisee Ryan Franklin said he was drawn to Coppell because of its perception as a close-knit community. “It just seemed like a great place that has a nice balance of residential and daytime workforce population, which essentially is what we need to be suc- cessful in the suburbs,” he said. Loyal clientele has proven to be essential for Coppell’s restaurants, city officials said. J. Macklin’s Grill is one that has a strong following. “When [residents] like some- thing, they like it, and they will rotate between places,” Kerr said. “Because of our long standing here, we’ve become that community [restaurant].” Providing a good experience is also necessary for a restaurant in Coppell to succeed, Kerr said. “You have to give [people] a great product at a great value,” he said. Meeting the community’s need Coppell plans to grow its restau- rant inventory by gathering commu- nity input. Hurley said the city plans to launch a retail and restaurant survey later this year to find out what residents

specifically desire. “Hopefully, it will produce some conclusive results that help us then to go out and really try to get the types of food and the types of restaurants that our community wants,” she said. Hurley said the city is also constantly trying to meet with restaurant opera- tors to convince them to consider Cop- pell as a place to set up their business. If approved by council, a consultant will be tasked with assisting officials in their efforts. Keeping dining options in Coppell is also a priority, city officials said. The city has offered grants to support busi- nesses, and there are programs and promotions intended to attract patrons. For instance, the chamber is spearheading the Discover Coppell campaign. Part of its mission is to drive visitors and residents to local restaurants. More restaurants are planned for Coppell, according to the city. Four are set to open soon. There are also spaces throughout the city intended for restaurant use. For instance, coun- cil recently approved a zoning change request for a new Old Town develop- ment that is expected to bring more restaurants to the area. Kerr plans to open his newest concept, San Daniele Italian Eatery, this summer. He said he hopes the full-service restaurant will draw vis- itors who will then frequent other Coppell restaurants. While bringing restaurants in is one of city officials’ goals, Hurley said it’s important for the community to sup- port existing businesses. “We will constantly try to do better to support our restaurants in any way we can,” she said.

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BUSINESS FEATURE CATI Striping & Coating Veteran-owned Coppell business oers pressure washing, parking lot upgrades, asphalt coating T he culture Dan Bradley

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company has been asked to stripe temporary lots on grass and gravel for festivals or church events, and they’ve also done grati removal. Bradley also said a large convenience store chain once asked them to create a lime-green “work of art” for their drive-thru. “At AT&T Stadium ... we’re redoing nearly 900 parking space stencils with a specic gray color number,” Bradley said. “We try to be agile enough to nd creative solutions to make individual customers happy, knowing they all have dierent expectations.” As CEO, Bradley spends time developing relationships with clients, including the facility manager of the aforementioned AT&T Stadium. During their rst meeting, which lasted three hours, they never discussed prices. “He called the next day and said, ‘I’d like you to take care of this lot.’ That was our rst major sale,” Bradley said. “It wasn’t based on our pricing because he never saw our pricing. It wasn’t based on really anything other than we’d established a relationship— you trust me; I trust you; let’s build that relationship further.” The acronym “Come and Take It” is an expression developed by Texan defenders during the Battle of Gonzalez in 1835, Bradley said. “It’s exactly what we say our culture is—doing the right thing for the right reasons, regardless of who’s with you or against you,” he said.

experienced while serving in the military with the Air Force Special Warfare branch for over ve years set the bar high for his career expectations—and ultimately led to his forming of CATI Striping & Coating in Coppell. “What separates Air Force Special Warfare from other branches of military is not that they are bigger, faster, stronger or smarter; it’s how we held each other accountable, how we competed with each other and put each other rst, and how we held each other to a high standard,” Bradley said. “But, at the same time, [we also] took care of each other and looked out for each other.” In 2020, when he took his rst post-military job in the construction industry, he found himself in what he called a “subpar culture” and knew he had to make a change. Eventually, he met “like-minded individuals,” he said, who wanted to start a business where people and culture came rst. In April 2022, Bradley co-founded CATI—or, “Come and Take It.” The business provides pavement marking, sign installation, wheel stop installation, pressure washing and sandblasting, he said. “The easiest way we like to explain it is, if you can stand in the center of a parking lot and point at something, we can x it,” Bradley said. They’ve also received some unusual requests on occasion; the

Dan Bradley, co-owner and CEO of CATI Striping & Coating, said the business has a “far-reaching impact.”

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REAL ESTATE

Snapshot of the market

MARKET DATA FOR MARCH

HOMES SOLDAVERAGE DAYS ON THE MARKET

HOMES ON THE MARKET BY CITY

75019

75056

75057

75067

75077

LEWISVILLE LAKE

$900,000+

5/38

75077

75056

2022

2023

$800,000-$899,999

1/14

2/4

3/0

35E

$700,000-$799,999

2/79

6/125

75057

34 69

Lewisville

$600,000-$699,999

4/61

2/53

SRT TOLL

75067

$500,000-$599,999

7/28

2/109

1/14

4/86

24 41

$400,000-$499,999

5/15

2/32

2/13

11/46

13/68

Coppell

$300,000-$399,999

1/35

2/35

11/67

4/66

75019

$200,000-$299,999

2/47

1/0

3/38

$199,999 or less

635

MEDIAN PRICE OF HOMES SOLD WITH YEAROVERYEAR PERCENTAGE CHANGE

NUMBER OF HOMES ON THE MARKET

AVERAGE DAYS ON THE MARKET

2022 2023

75019

75056

75057

75067

75077

2022

2023

2022

2023

$950,000 $850,000 $750,000 $650,000 $550,000 $450,000 $350,000 $250,000 $150,000 $50,000 $0

91 213 49 97 2 8 34 34 41 50

6 29 25 54 22 65 15 19 16 35

75019

75056

16.65%

7.22%

9.32%

75057

7.59%

75067

12.5%

75077

NUMBER OF HOMES UNDER CONTRACT

NUMBER OF NEW LISTINGS

PERCENT OF ORIGINAL PRICE RECEIVED WITH YEAROVERYEAR PERCENTAGE POINT CHANGE

2022 2023

2022

2023

2022

2023

75019

75056

75057

75067

75077

34 18 65 73 45 48 5 5 45 48

46 36 84 68 59 53 4 6 59 34

112% 108% 104% 100%

75019

75056

96% 92%

75057

7.9%

10.5%

6.7%

12.1%

7.7%

75067

75077

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