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Developers pitch "The Grove" on East FM 150: 1,050 units, 350 affordable homes and a 15,000 sq. ft. grocer in preliminary plan
Summary
Developers presented 'Project Sahara/The Grove,' a proposed 100-acre mixed-use development on the city—s ETJ that would add roughly 1,050 homes (including 350 affordable multifamily units) plus 11.5 acres of commercial space anchored by a 15,000-square-foot Marigold Market. Council and staff raised traffic, phasing, PID financing and guarantees for infrastructure as key concerns.
Developers presented a preliminary plan on Oct. 2 for a roughly 100-acre mixed-use project in the City of Kyle—s extraterritorial jurisdiction on East FM 150 known in staff materials as Project Sahara or "The Grove." Melissa McCollum, the city—s chief development officer, introduced the concept and consultant Abby Gilfillan (Lionheart Places) walked the council through land uses, phasing, community benefits and affordability commitments.
The concept includes about 1,050 total residential units (roughly 400 single-family/townhome units and 650 multifamily units), of which the developer proposes 350 affordable multifamily units and 300 market-rate multifamily units. The developer told council that the 350 affordable units would be supported by a 30-year affordability commitment and that the project team will…
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