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Volume 17, May, 2020
Welcome to your look into all the exciting things happening at the City of Corinth. Each month updates on development and construction, news moments, and special events will be delivered directly to your email box.
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May 4:
Economic Development Corporation Regular Session, 6:00pm
Planning & Zoning Commission Special Session, 6:30pm
May 7:
City Council Workshop and Regular Session, 5:45pm
May 18:
Planning & Zoning Commission Special Session, 6:30pm
May 19:
Keep Corinth Beautiful Regular Session, 6:00pm
May 21:
Finance Audit Committee Regular Session, 4:30pm
City Council Workshop and Regular Session, 5:45pm
May 28:
City Council Workshop and Special Session, 5:45pm
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For agendas and minutes to the City Council, Board, and Commissions meetings please visit the Agenda Center on the City's Website.
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE- PHASE 1 REOPENING
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The City of Corinth is currently operating at Level Red in our COVID-19 Readiness System. City Facilities are closed except for essential personnel. Members of the public are to conduct business with city staff online and through phone calls and emails. City Council and Board meetings are currently being
conducted digitally.
According to new State orders issued by Gov. Abbott, some businesses may reopen under Phase I with limited capacity and minimum health protocols effective Friday, May 1. Establishments are limited to 25% of total permitted occupancy.
Occupancy is stated on the posted Certificate of Occupancy for each business and includes indoor/outdoor seating and employees. Questions regarding occupancy levels can be directed to the Building Official: 940-882-1493
We encourage all businesses and residents to continue complying with the Social Distancing Guidelines set forth by the CDC and Governor’s Report to Open Texas dated April 27, 2020. (
www.gov.texas.gov/opentexas
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Due to increased risk and uncertainties related to COVID-19, the City of Corinth has made the decision to cancel Summer Camp 2020. With complications in staffing, limited field trip venues, and above all the safety of our campers and employees, we feel this was the best course of action.
We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause, and hope the advance notice provides families time to find alternate childcare options. We look forward to our community getting through this crisis, and can't wait to be back next year!
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CORINTH POWER SWITCH SUMMER AUCTION
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The Corinth Power Switch is back! Register now to participate in the bulk auction for a potentially lower electric bill.
Residents who switched in the last program saved an average of $425 per year! There is no cost or obligation associated with the program, but the more people participate, the lower the rate will be!
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PARK RESTRICTIONS REMINDER
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We know it's hard to stay at home all day, but it's on all of us to stay safe and get through this! Here are some friendly reminders about Park Restrictions in place until further notice.
- Parks are open for you to enjoy walking paths and greenspaces
- Sports field and courts are closed
- Playgrounds are closed
- Six feet social distancing is highly encouraged
Let's stay home and get through this Corinth!
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The 2020 Census is here! By now, you have hopefully received your Census questionnaire in the mail. This year you have the ability to fill out via mail, over the phone or online! An important rule of thumb is to remember that if someone lives in your house- they count! Corinth is doing great as far as response rates, with over 60% completion! The Texas average is around 45% completion! If you haven't submitted yours, there's still time! Everyone's response matters when it comes to decisions about funding programs and resources that benefit our whole community for years to come. For more information, check out the website below!
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BEAUTIFY YOUR YARD- WHILE SAVING WATER!
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There are a number of techniques you can use that will beautify your yard while still conserving water. You may have heard the term 'xeriscaping' (pronounced zeer-i-skey-ping) before. This is the use of native and adaptive plants that can take the summer heat without requiring large amounts of water that will strain your pocketbook or the region's water supply.
There are numerous ways to incorporate xeriscaping into your yard:
- Water your plants and turf deeply and less frequently. Frequent, shallow watering keeps plant roots too close to the surface of your yard. Using less frequent watering trains roots to go deeper into the ground, where they are better protected from the Texas heat and better prepared to grow strong, resulting in bigger and healthier plants.
- Use an automated sprinkler system to maintain your yard. Incorporate a rain sensor to ensure that your system does not run during rain events.
- Audit your sprinkler system by observing where and how long your watering zones need to run. Reposition sprinkler heads so that you're not sprinkling the sidewalk or street. Using empty tuna or cat food cans, run zones for as long as it takes for the cans to fill with one inch of water and then program your sprinkler system accordingly.
- When planning your landscaping, take note of what side of the house you're planting on and where and much sun there is in these areas.
- When planning the layout of your garden or yard, make sure plants that are next to each other require the same amount of water. This makes watering much easier.
- Use native and adaptive plants that can take hot Texas summers without requiring copious amounts of water or care. These plants also require fewer pesticides and fertilizers to thrive in the north Texas environment.
For more tips and suggestions, stay connected to the Keep Corinth Beautiful Facebook page!
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN & MASTER PARKS AND TRAILS PLAN UPDATE
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The City is currently updating its Comprehensive Plan and Master Parks and Trails Plan. The Comprehensive Plan sets the foundation for the future development including, the zoning or rezoning of properties in the community, as well as addressing the City’s future roadway needs. The Master Parks and Trails Plan is analyzing what improvements are needed to the City’s park and trails systems and will ensure that the City has adequate park land in the future.
A preliminary draft of the Comprehensive Plan is available for view on the City’s Planning and Development webpage at
https://www.cityofcorinth.com/planning-development
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Any comments or questions that you may have regarding the Comprehensive Plan can be sent to
Planning@cityofcorinth.com
. The Comprehensive Plan will be brought before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council following the public gathering restrictions being lifted due to the City’s COVID-19 code red status.
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The Magnolia Center Project has completed their civil construction plan review and is approved to begin construction. This project will be located at the southwest corner of IH 35E and Lake Sharon Drive. The development will consist of two proposed commercial buildings providing space for retail, restaurant and office users. We are so excited to see the continued progress on this development!
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MILLENNIUM PLACE DEVELOPMENT
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The Millennium Place Development has really started to take form. Following the opening of the apartments last August they have been hard at work bringing a new retail/commercial building to Corinth, a new event center, as well as breaking ground on a new hotel with conference center. Below are all of the onsite projects currently in progress!
- Doggies Wonderland, will provide bathing, boarding and day care services for the furry, four legged members of our families.
- Epic Nail Bar, will be a new nail salon that will also serve wine and mixed drinks while they are hard at work making your nails look amazing!
- Lakeview Manor is a wedding/event center currently under construction within the Millennium Place Development. The project is expected to be completed later this fall.
- Fairfield Inn will be an 87-room hotel with a conference center large enough to seat 80 attendees. The development will provide Corinth with much needed meeting space, and will be available to rent for banquets, company meetings, or local conferences. Fairfield Inn is expected to open in late Spring 2021.
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Children’s Lighthouse is a new daycare/early childhood education facility for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. The facility is located at the northwest corner of Post Oak Drive and Robinson Drive. Construction on the facility is nearly completed and it is slated to be opening this fall. They are currently accepting enrollment applications for their initial class of students. You can find more information on Children’s Lighthouse at
www.Childrenslighthouse.com/Corinth
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The Crosspointe subdivision is located at the southwest corner of Lake Sharon Drive and Tower Ridge Drive. The subdivision is comprised of 37 lots with each lot being approximately 40 feet in width. The reduced size of the lots results in less maintenance needs for homeowners and are ideal for empty nesters, young families or anyone who lacks a green thumb. The homes are being constructed by M/I Homes and are priced from $259,000 and up. There are currently 17 homes either permitted for construction, currently under construction or completed. Lots are going quick so act fast!
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Lake Sharon Phase 3 is located at the southeast corner of the Future Lake Sharon Extension and FM 2499. The development is 56 acres in size and is comprised of 79 residential lots. The lakefront development will include 37 acres of open space including a densely wooded area, shade structures and seating areas, with a waterfront trail that connects to the City’s larger park and trail network. Development is currently underway and home construction is anticipated to begin in late summer/early fall of this year.
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HARLEY DAVIDSON/TWISTED FORK RESTAURANT
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In January a zoning change request was approved for a new addition to the existing Harley Davidson dealership located at Corinth Parkway and IH 35E. The new addition will add a covered pavilion for events such as farmers markets, festivals, and live music. In conjunction with the covered pavilion a new restaurant named Twisted Fork is being developed. Twisted Fork will be an “Americana” scratch kitchen where you will be able to grab a burger, while listening to music under the covered pavilion.
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A zoning change request was approved in April for a new Enterprise Car & Truck Rental establishment. Unlike typical rental car locations, the Corinth location will also sell previously rented vehicles to the public. Enterprise will be developing new facilities at the former Huffines Kia/Subaru dealership location along IH 35E south of Post Oak Drive following the demolition and clearing of the existing buildings.
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SPEED LIMIT CHANGE ON FM 2499 "BARREL STRAP RD
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Following months of coordination with TxDOT, and the Cities of Denton, Highland Village, and Flower Mound the final speed limit for FM 2499 has been established. On April 16
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the Corinth City Council passed an ordinance which increases the speed limit along FM 2499 from 45 MPH to 50 MPH through Corinth. The speed limit within the Denton portion of FM 2499 (north of the future Lake Sharon Drive Extension) will remain unchanged at 45 MPH. The speed limit for the portions in green on the map below will be increased to 50 MPH. The Portions in red within the City of Denton will remain at 45 MPH.
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3300 Corinth Parkway
940-498-3200
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