A new development proposal for property near I-35 and Yarrington Road is expected to be released by March.[/caption]

Note: on Jan. 18, after the print issue had gone to press, the Yarrington proposal plan was announced. This story has been updated to reflect recent developments.

What we reported In the spring, the cities of Kyle and San Marcos, as well as Hays County and a private developer, began collaborating on a plan to replace a controversial proposal to build a truck stop at the northwest corner of Yarrington Road and I-35 on Kyle’s border with San Marcos.

The new proposal is running behind schedule, Kyle officials said. A complete plan for the property was to be released in May, but gathering the necessary information took longer than expected, said Diana Blank-Torres, director of economic development for the city of Kyle.

The latest The new conceptual proposal was released by the city of Kyle Jan. 18. The latest iteration shows space for an anchor retail store, restaurant pads, two hotels, a convenience store with eight gas pumps and several other smaller retail and restaurant spaces.

“This conceptual plan is the starting point for recruiting businesses to that location,” Kyle City Manager Scott Sellers said in a release. The plan is nearly complete, a release stated, except for a few modifications that could still be made, such as changes to roadway access and addressing heritage oak trees on the lot.

What’s next The I-35 and Yarrington Road site is currently zoned for agriculture use. A public hearing on rezoning will take place at the Feb. 7 Kyle City Council meeting. According to a city release, Mayor Todd Webster said the council will consider rezoning the property to the ‘retail services’ zoning category.

If City Council votes to grant the rezoning request, PGI will not only develop the property, but also own and operate a convenience store at the site. This story is one update from The January Issue. View the full list of 5 things to look for in 2017  here.