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Impact Pflugerville - July 2007

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Saturday, 07 July 2007

1. One-million sq. ft. of shopping

New Quest Properties began work on the site for the Stone Hill Town Center in June, marking the beginning of construction of a one-million sq. ft. retail project on a 196-acre plot. The first store, Home Depot, also broke ground and should open by mid-2008. The entire development will be completed by Spring 2009. For more information, visit www.newquestproperties.com.

2. Mexican food

Named after its local owner, Chucho’s Mexican Restaurant opened at 1615 Grand Avenue Parkway, Ste. 208. The business offers authentic Mexican dishes including a broad selection of breakfast tacos offered between 6:30 to 11 a.m. For information, call 252-0708.

3. Rezoning approved

The ordinance to proactively rezone the Blackhawk Golf Course form Single-Family Residential to Agriculture/Conservation passed June 26 at the Pflugerville City Council meeting. If an owner wishes to develop a property, they must now submit an application, hold a public hearing, and that portion of the land will need to be approved for use and zoned/rezoned appropriately.

4. Banking for business

The city’s first free-standing Chase bank held its ribbon cutting June 7 at 1714 Pfennig Lane next to the Super Wal-Mart on FM 685. For more information, call 251-1714 or visit www.chase.com.

5. Mature living

Pflugerville’s second senior apartment development, Cambridge Villas, has begun leasing and will open its first homes Aug. 1. Located at 15711 Dessau Road, the one-story units are available for residents 55 and older. Amenities include a swimming pool, gardens and arbors, on-site laundry facilities, a library, beauty salon, physical fitness facilities and computer labs. For more information, call 233-0369.

6. More space for emergency staff

Travis County’s Emergency Service District No. 2 will celebrate its ribbon cutting July 19 for the new administration building at 201 E. Pecan St. at the corner of Railroad Avenue. The ESD provides fire services and first response emergency care for around 100 sq. miles in the City of Pflugerville and outlying areas. For more information, visit www.pflugervillefire.com.

7. Insurance office

A Farmers Insurance Group began offering auto, home, life and commercial insurance in June at 15328 FM 1825 in the Salcon Motors dealership. Agents Crystal Smith and Nicole Johnston have more than 18 years of combined experience in the industry. For more information, call 939-4383.

8. Industrial business

McClure Partners is selling individual lots in the planned Picadilly Business Park. Zoned for light industrial use, the complex will provide space for businesses such as auto mechanics, plumbing and electricity. Lots are available for lease or sale from 1,400 to 60,000 sq. ft. For more information, call 214-384-9261.