The expansion of State Highway 183 offers a unique opportunity for the community to be actively involved in improving standards for development and redevelopment along a major thoroughfare.
To date, 18 meetings have been held to develop, discuss and seek input on the proposed State Highway 183 Zoning Overlay District. In addition, another 25-50 meetings will be held for public input prior to consideration by the City Council.
The highway expansion will include two- to three-lane frontage roads, four non-toll main lanes and two managed toll lanes in each direction. The zoning overlay proposes new requirements for:
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Landscaping
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Parking
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Lighting
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Underground utilities
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Building materials and design
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Site design for new development and redevelopment
Existing developments also will be required to meet higher standards over time to maintain a consistent appearance of the corridor. Proposed requirements would include:
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Façade improvements, screening or other improvements required in accordance with current ordinances; expansion or remodeling that exceeds minimum thresholds.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Irving have spent more than $48 million on the first phase of development for this project, including the purchase of 165 parcels of land. To date, 21 demolitions have occurred, improving the overall corridor appearance. Construction on the sound walls is set to begin in August.
Funding for the project stems from a compilation of sources including TxDOT, Federal Highway Administration, public/private partnerships and anticipated toll revenue.
To date, 18 meetings have been held to develop, discuss and review the draft State Highway 183 Overlay ordinance. These meetings include:
- 14 public or community meetings
- Five presentations to City Council/Planning and Development Committee
- One presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Five public presentations (stakeholder meetings and Chamber-facilitated meeting)
- Three public discussions
- Four individual property owner meetings
Going forward, the city expects to host 26-50 additional meetings prior to the City Council’s adoption of an ordinance. These future meetings will include:
- 15-25 individual and group property/business owner meetings (9 requests currently)
- Four Planning and Development presentations
- One after completing initial feedback, one to review revised draft ordinance, one to review public input on revised draft ordinance, one to review final draft prior to public hearings
- Five City Council presentations
- One after completing initial feedback, one to review revised draft ordinance, one to review public input on revised draft ordinance, one to review final draft prior to public hearings, one for public hearing at time of adoption
- Two Planning and Zoning Commission presentations
