Kingsland ‘town square’ development on track
The sign for Kingsland Commons at its future site: the northeast corner of RR 1431 and FM 2342 in Kingsland. Staff photo by Maci Cottingham
Construction of Kingsland Commons is set to begin within “weeks,” according to the project’s developer. Ground could be broken by December on the multi-use subdivision’s utilities and its first occupant: Chicken Express.
Kingsland Commons made its public debut in July, promising new housing, restaurants, retail spaces, parks, a boutique hotel, and communal areas. It is intended to fill the void of a discernible town square within the unincorporated community of Kingsland.
The development site is on 50 acres of relatively raw land near the northeast corner of the RR 1431-FM 2342 intersection on the Burnet County side of Kingsland.
The project recently cleared a major hurdle after receiving a “willingness to serve” letter from the Kingsland Municipal Utility District. The letter indicates that KMUD is willing to provide wastewater services to the subdivision, allowing construction to move forward.
Infrastructure contracts for necessary utilities are now out for bid and expected to be awarded within the next two months, according to development partner Gregg Miller.
“We’ve had a lot of outside interest in our available lots since releasing site information publicly just a few months ago,” Miller told DailyTrib.com. “It’s rewarding to see the community’s enthusiasm as this project starts to come to life.”
As of now, Chicken Express is the only occupant that is completely locked in. Current Kingsland Commons plans show sites for 60 single-family homes, 160 apartment units, 60 townhomes, 14 commercial and retail structures, and four restaurants.
Most lots are expected to sell within the next year, and full buildout is likely within three years, Miller said. Per developer stipulations, lots cannot be purchased solely for investment purposes or left undeveloped, and construction must begin within a year of purchase.
Pending Texas Department of Transportation approval, the first visible site work will include entrance roads, turn lanes, and other improvements along RR 1431 and FM 2342 to accommodate an expected increase in traffic.
“After more than three years of careful planning and preparation, we’re finally at the stage where the Kingsland community can begin to see visible progress,” Miller said. “Our goal is to create a development that the community can truly enjoy and take pride in.”
Other plans for the “town square” development include a public park with a splash pad and playground, an amphitheater, walking trails, and a water feature. A boutique hotel is also planned, though the development team is still searching for the “perfect” fit, Miller said.
“Kingsland Commons is intentionally designed to be self-promoting and community-driven, where each property owner contributes to the overall health, character, and success of the development,” he said.
