Development services flags major thoroughfare petition, developers eye battery storage site

Sep 28, 2026

County development staff reported discussions with a property owner seeking a major thoroughfare plan amendment (NTTA alignment) and initial outreach from developers proposing a standalone battery storage facility near Encore on County Road 1217; no formal application has been filed.

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Jennifer Vanderlyn, director of Development Services, told the court Sept. 28 her office is in discussions with a property owner who intends to petition the county to amend the major thoroughfare plan to change an NTTA alignment. Vanderlyn said staff is awaiting feedback from NTTA and TxDOT on the request and is monitoring follow‑up with the property owner.

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