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Developers pitch regional retail center at NW corner of Kirby and Highway 6; utilities and incentives are key issues
Summary
Developers with BCS asked Manville council to explore annexation, interlocal utility agreements and incentive options for a proposed regional retail center at the northwest corner of Kirby Drive and Highway 6; the site lacks utilities and sits in the city’s ETJ.
Developers with BCS told the Manville City Council on July 21 they have strong market interest in a large mixed‑use retail development at the northwest corner of Kirby Drive and Highway 6, immediately west of Manville Town Center. The property is currently in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), and developers asked council for direction on annexation, interlocal utility agreements and possible incentives.
What was presented: Ryan Sweeney and Jack Berger of BCS said the site has attracted interest from national anchors and regional users including home improvement, general retail and restaurant chains and medical users. They described an opportunity to build pads for anchors and many smaller tenants; some users were identified as “in discussion” but…
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