Leander approves commercial development off Hero Way West

Leander City Council approved a zoning change to allow commercial development southeast of the intersection at Hero Way West and North Lakeline Boulevard at its Nov. 21 meeting.

The roughly 5-acre property was previously zoned for single-family suburban use, and council approved amending the zoning to be general commercial. The zoning change will allow for commercial and retail centers, gas stations, car washes, office space or restaurants, according to agenda documents.

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Jennifer Jensen of Pohl Jensen applied for the change on behalf of John and Nancy Gilpin, the owners of the property. In a letter of intent, Jensen said a proposed development for the land would include retail stores, office spaces, dining establishments and entertainment venues.

This was the second time council considered the zoning change, the first being at its Nov. 7 meeting.

According to Community Impact reporting from that meeting, Jensen told council the development would bring 8,500-9,000 square feet of single-story retail and a 4,500-6,000-square-foot convenience store to the site.

She also said the development should bring about 60 jobs to the area.