texa-tonka shopping center rendering

Latest updates

A grand re-opening of the shopping center was held in July 2020.

More information on current and future tenants can be found at www.texa-tonka.com

Project background

The 51,500-square-foot shopping center was constructed in 1951 with approximately 180 parking spaces and has operated as a successful retail center.

In 2018, the city approved applications for the site, including:

  • A variance to reduce the required parking from 250 spaces to 160 spaces
  • A variance to reduce the required separation for restaurants selling intoxicating liquor from residential properties; applicant is requested a variance of 88 feet, reducing the requirement from 100 feet to 12 feet
  • An easement vacation to vacate an unused 10-foot utility easement that runs through the site

Public meetings

  • Nov. 15, 2018 — neighborhood meeting was held to learn about the proposed reinvestment in the Texa-Tonka Shopping Center
  • Nov. 27, 2018 — board of zoning appeals approved the two variance applications
  • Dec. 3, 2018 — public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to vacate the utility easement was held by city council
  • Dec. 17, 2018 — second reading of an ordinance to vacate the utility easement was held by city council; city council approved the utility easement vacation

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