The City of Highland Village News

Recap of City Issues 1-28-11

TXDOT FM 2499 section 4 project is still an active construction zone. The outer driving lane is closed to traffic; delays and detouring during working hours are to be expected. The posted speed limit is 40 miles per hour and will be enforced.  No parking is allowed in the construction… Read More »

Council Approves Application Policies for Veterans Memorial

At the January 25 meeting, Council approved a resolution for the Veterans Memorial policy. The Highland Village Veterans Memorial was funded and built by the City adjacent to the existing Veterans Monument and designed to recognize individual Veterans. The approved policy designates the Memorial… Read More »

Recap of City Issues 1-21-11

Update on FM 407 Reconstruction - Tiseo Paving began the TxDOT project to widen FM 407 from Briarhill Boulevard to west of Chinn Chapel Road in September. TxDOT has suspended all work by Tiseo Paving due to utility conflicts that have not been resolved. Currently TxDOT and our Denton County… Read More »

Recap of City Issues 1-14-11

On Thursday Matthew Kite and I attended TXDOT's IH 35E Aesthetics Master Plan meeting held at the City of Lewisville.  Stakeholders included Denton County officials, City of Lewisville and the Corps of Engineers.  This was the first of four different meetings that will be conducted by… Read More »

Developer Withdraws Request for Multi-Family Units and Item Dies due to Lack of Motion

At the January 11 meeting, an ordinance considering an amendment to the District of Highland Village planned development died due to lack of motion. The developer of the District of Highland Village proposed an amendment to approximately 5.274 acres of the existing concept plan to allow 140… Read More »

Recap of City Issues 1-7-11

TXDOT FM 2499 section 4 project is still an active construction zone. The outer driving lane is closed to traffic; delays and detouring during working hours are to be expected. The posted speed limit is 40 miles per hour and will be enforced.  No parking is allowed in the construction… Read More »

Geophysical Survey Underway in Highland Village

TimeSlice Technology, Inc. is currently conducting a Geophysical Survey in Highland Village for a gas well permitted and located in Lewisville.  All Geophysical Surveying is primarily being conducted in the Southeast quadrant of Highland Village.  All testing is taking place on private… Read More »

City Connections - January Edition

Christmas Tree RecyclingDecember 26 to January 10Copperas Branch Park 100 Copperas Branch Park Dr.  Drop trees off in designated area in front parking lotPlease remove all decorationsFall/Winter Photo Contest - Give Us Your Best Shot!We’ve begun our Fall/Winter Photo Contest,… Read More »

Developer Withdraws Request for Multi-Family Units

The developer of the District of Highland Village, Mike Silvaggio, has submitted a letter of withdrawal for Ordinance 07-1023. The proposal included an amendment to approximately 5.274 acres of the existing concept plan to allow 140 multi-family units. The Planning & Zoning Commission considered… Read More »