New Council Members Sworn in at May 12 Council Meeting

At its May 12 meeting, the Addison City Council officially canvassed the results of the May 2 elections, which saw record voter turnout. Voters approved the $55 million bond proposition to fund new police facilities, with 55.82% voting in favor. Residents also voted for Addison to remain a member of DART, with 70.03% supporting continued participation.

Following certification of the results, Schnell Blanton was sworn in for a first term on the Council, Chris DeFrancisco began a second term, and Darren Gardner began a third and final term.

Also during the meeting, the Council selected Chris DeFrancisco to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore and Darren Gardner as Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore.

Trinity Christian Academy Amends Master Plan

The Addison City Council approved a Planned Development amendment for Trinity Christian Academy (TCA), located at 17001 Addison Road, during its April 28 meeting. The amendment allows updates to the campus master plan and development standards to support new and enhanced outdoor athletic facilities, including improvements to baseball and softball areas, a west grandstand, and a stadium press box, as well as related access, parking, and landscaping enhancements.

The project reflects continued investment in modernizing the campus while improving functionality and supporting student activities. The plans generally meet Town development standards, with enhancements such as additional landscaping and site improvements incorporated in response to neighborhood input. The Council did request that additional trees be added to meet current landscape requirements.

Mary Kay Site Redevelopment Impact Study Approved

At the April 28 meeting, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $164,075 to complete an impact study for the Mary Kay campus and the surrounding 33-acre redevelopment area.

It was announced in March that Mary Kay was “exploring the sale” of its Addison headquarters and that Cushman & Wakefield had been retained to market the property for large-scale redevelopment. This impact study will provide a clear, consistent understanding of existing infrastructure, including stormwater, water, wastewater, franchise utilities, and traffic, as well as future needs based on the Advance Addison 2050 Comprehensive Plan. It will serve as a resource for Town staff and prospective developers as plans for the property take shape.