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Staff outlines plan to consider pulling northern area out of Heritage Crossing district; community meeting set for April 15

Irving Planning and Zoning Commission · April 7, 2026
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Planning staff explained why the Heritage Crossing district originally included land north of the rail line and said staff will hold a community meeting April 15 to present a proposed rezoning that would remove the northern area bounded by West Pioneer Drive, North Bridal Road and the railroads from the Heritage Crossing district. Staff seeks public input before returning recommendations to P&Z and council.

Abraham Surilla of the planning department presented background on the 2004 ULI study and the rationale for including land north of the rail line in the Heritage Crossing district. Surilla said the intent of the original inclusion was to provide sufficient land to achieve critical mass near the rail station and to avoid creating an isolated railroad…

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