Developer updates council on Manvel Crossing project; annexation and PUD reviews to continue
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Summary
BCS Capital Group briefed council on Manvel Crossing, a proposed 47.3156‑acre commercial annexation at Highway 6 and Kirby Drive; developers reiterated restrictions (no residential, warehouses, car washes or gas stations), and staff and PD&Z requested more time to review annexation, PUD and 380 agreement materials.
Manvel — Developers for Manvel Crossing presented updated drafts of a PUD, annexation documents and a proposed Chapter 380 economic-development agreement and answered council questions about uses, term options and timing.
Brian of BCS Capital Group told council the team prepared options showing 15-, 20- and 30‑year financial structures for the 380 reimbursement agreement and said the city preferred a 15‑year deal. He highlighted a set of use restrictions the developer will include in the draft PUD: no residential, no warehouses, no car dealerships, and specifically “taking out gas station and car wash” to align with council preferences.
Planning staff reminded council that PD&Z reviewed the PUD and asked for more time; the planning commission did not issue a recommendation. Staff said the annexation (approximate 47.3156 acres at the northwest corner of State Highway 6 and Kirby Drive, described in the public record) and PUD are interdependent with the service agreement and that final action would likely be taken when PD&Z can forward a clear recommendation. The council opened the public hearing and then voted to continue it to the next meeting to allow additional public-review time.
BCS said that, if utility capacity, permitting and permitting scheduling proceed as expected, site delivery and tenant openings could start mid–late 2027. The developer also said it will restrict restaurants that have existing locations within two miles to reduce displacement of local businesses.
What happens next: Staff and the applicant will continue editing the PUD and 380 drafts, PD&Z will re-review the materials and council will revisit annexation, PUD and 380 agreement items at a future meeting after PD&Z recommendation and a finalized service agreement.