It's official!
Argyle will receive the prestigious Tree City USA designation for 2023. This is the 5th consecutive year in which Argyle has been recognized!
Tract Development Around Town
Community Development Staff have been continuing conversations with the developers and Town leadership for the Heath tract, Heritage Tract, and Waterbrook Commercial portion in order to formulate a plan for these important pieces of land to bring in uses and businesses that can best serve the interests of Argyle's residents.
New Restaurants
Construction activity has been going on the three exciting commercial projects in Town – Cactus Canyon restaurant, Little Joe’s restaurant, and Slate mixed-use development. Cactus Canyon is forecasting an October, 2024, opening!
Argyle Landing Construction
Construction activity has also been ongoing for Argyle Landing development, mostly for site grading. Concerns were received from the Settlement about the worsening the drainage issue. Staff worked with Freese and Nichols to conduct an analysis on the drainage and flooding situation in the Settlement neighborhood. The findings show that the issues are not related to construction activities in Argyle Landing, however, per Council instruction, Staff is working with the Argyle Landing developer to increase their drainage capacity and the developer has been agreeable to that.
Survey Requirements for Trees
Several ordinance amendments were approved by Town Council, including one that strengthens the tree survey requirements and one that clarifies the requirements of street trees versus buffer yard trees.
Tree Rebate Program
The tree rebate program for 2023-24 fiscal year ended on March 1. Seventeen (17) property owners and one (1) HOA received rebates through this program. Staff has noted that for the next fiscal year, outreach will need to be increased to encourage HOAs to participate more. The process of issuance of rebate has been ironed out with the finance department this year, so it is anticipated to run in a smooth manner in the future.
Comprehensive Plan
Staff have been working regularly with the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) in drafting the plan update. Meetings have been held on a regular basis and the draft is now being fine-tuned – soon to be released for public review.
Argyle ISD
A specific use permit has been issued for a middle school and an elementary school on a 50-acre tract along FM 407. Access has been a challenging topic on this case and after conversations and considerations, Town Council has granted a public safety emergency-only access through Postmaster Lane for this site. The site plan has recently been considered by Planning and Zoning Commission and received recommendation of approval, awaiting final Council approval.
New Residential Development Denial
A residential project for 1-acre lots along FM 1830 named Woodbine Oaks was denied by Town Council in January.
Building Permits
Development projects are being received on a regular basis and processed in a consistent manner. The plat process has now been made administrative, which helps expedite the process. 25 building permits have been issued during the first quarter of the calendar year.
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