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BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN
Another storage facility is headed to Cibolo In a 5-2 decision, Cibolo City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit, or CUP, for a 129,600-square-foot self-storage facility Feb. 11. Council members Je McGlothin and Randy Roberts were the two dissenting votes. How we got here Council had tabled the item Oct. 15 to give the applicant the opportunity to provide architec- tural renderings of the facility and clarify details regarding a detention pond, emergency access and property lighting, according to agenda documents. About the project The property is owned by Cibolo native David Marbach. In a letter of support to the city, Marbach said the storage facility will allow the remainder of his property to be developed into commercial that pay both property and sales taxes—which is some- thing Cibolo residents are looking and asking for. The 3-story storage facility will be located at 21105 Old Wiederstein Road, Cibolo and will be a part of a Cibolo OK’s contract for downtown plan Cibolo City Council approved a $160,000 professional services agreement with Lionheart Places on Feb. 25 to update its downtown revitalization plan—also referred to as Old Town/Downtown Master Plan and the Downtown CORE Plan. The Cibolo Downtown Revitalization Plan was adopted in August 2014, accord- ing to agenda documents. The details Lionheart Places will collaborate with the community and city sta to establish goals focusing on parking, land use, economic development and urban design in Old Town Cibolo, according to agenda documents. The contract will be funded through the city’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget’s Eco- nomic Development Corporation funds.
Schertz to launch new farmer’s market The city of Schertz is launching a new farmer’s market April 5. Hometown Har- vest will be held at 703 Oak St., Schertz. What you need to know The farmer’s market will be a recurring, monthly event, according to an email from Director of Public A airs Linda Klepper. Hometown Harvest will feature fresh and locally grown produce and handmade goods and give priority to farmers and ranchers.
The 3-story self-storage facility brand is undetermined, Je Eckols, president of Intergold Investments said.
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larger mixed use development featuring restaurant, retail, professional and medical o ce space. The storage facility is slated to have 850-900 storage units, according to agenda documents. Looking ahead Je Eckols, president of Intergold Investments told Community Impact that their goal was to build a quality development across the whole 14-acre property. Eckols said they hope to break ground in Q1 of 2026.
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Selma’s re station remodel to accommodate growth
Selma’s Fire Station No. 1, located at 9375 Corporate Drive, will be undergoing a remodel to increase operational e ciency and accommodate the department’s recent addition of re battalion chiefs, according to a news release. What you need to know Selma City Council selected a contractor for design build services for the remodel of Fire Station No. 1, authorizing the city administrator to sign an AIA DesignBuild Agreement on Feb. 13. Funding for the project—which costs $200,000 — was approved as part of the city’s 2024-25 re department operating budget. The remodel will consist of a Battalion Chief’s Quarters with an additional bunk room, new bathroom and shower facilities, according to a news release. The expansion ensures that battalion chiefs have the necessary accommodations to support 24/7 emergency response operations. The remod- eling of the station will also improve the depart- ment’s real-time emergency response, the news release states.
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What the re chief is saying Fire Chief Kyle McAfee said the project is a direct re ection of their commitment to providing top-tier public safety services to Selma residents and business owners. Looking ahead The remodel is slated to be completed by the end of June, according to the news release.
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