Giddings 290 Business Park Now Under Development
Located at the intersection of Hwy 290 and Hwy 226
We are happy to announce that the Giddings Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) recently purchased the 165+ acre tract of property previously known as the Mittasch Estate, along with 3.4 acres of Union Pacific property fronting Highway 290. Together these tracts comprise what is now the Giddings 290 Business Park, currently under development.
This purchase will strengthen the organization’s ties to the region’s industrial community and facilitate the creation of primary jobs by providing the City of Giddings with a platform to provide customized, build-ready sites, cost-effective land, financial incentives, and other assistance to companies seeking to expand or locate into the area.
The Giddings 290 Business Park is situated along the north side of Highway 290 with direct access to the Highway. The park is within two miles of Highway 77. Companies residing within this park will have access to City water, sewer and fire services, Bluebonnet Electric, Centerpoint Energy, and high speed internet.
This property is wholly owned by the Giddings Economic Development Corporation. The GEDC will work in partnership with the City of Giddings to fast-track permits, develop and approve incentive packages, and faciliate timely, effecient and cost-effective sale of land to the right company. For information on financial incentives, including tax abatements, 380/281 agreements and workforce development assistance, contact the GEDC at 979.542.0267, edcdirector@giddings.net.
| SITE DESCRIPTION | ||
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| Owner: Giddings EDC | County: Lee County | Type: Light Industrial/ Heavy Industrial |
| Site Name: Giddings 290 Business Park | Area Code: 979 | Zoning: General Commercial/ Industrial |
| City, State: Giddings, TX | Number of Acres for Purchase: 165+ | Prior Use: Agricultural/ Residential (AR) |
| Zip: 77520 | Size: 10 to 100 acres | Land Characteristics: flat |
| Surrounding land uses: Commercial/ Ranch/ Rural Homes | ||
Drainage/Flood Control/Environment: |
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| Some acreage lies within the 100 year flood plain. | No obvious or known wetlands, endangered species or historic sites | |
TERMS
Sale or lease: Sale
Price: Negotiable
All terms of purchase or lease of land are fully negotiable
Incentives may be available (property tax abatements, and 380 Agreements for infrastructure development, job training, etc. )
JURISDICTION & ZONING
Approximately 100 acres of land within the park is currently undergoing annexation into the city limits. Public hearings scheduled for July 13, 205.
Lee County Water Supply has signed an MOU to release to the City of Giddings its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for that portion of property located in the LCWS service area. Approval from TCEQ and Public Utilities is pending with expected release of the CCN to the City of Giddings in Summer 2015.
| RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS | |
|---|---|
| General: Contact the GEDC for information | No height limit |
| Zoning allows metal buildings | No common area maintenance fees |
| Zoning does not require landscaping | Covenants permit metal buildings |
After Engineering drawings are approved, barring complications, expect a general turnaround for permits to be within 10 days |
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| ENCROACHMENTS | |
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| Public roads on and/ or adjacent to the site | |
| Pipeline easement | |
| Standard utility easements | |
| No cemeteries or gravesites | |
SITE UTILITIES
Electricity
- LCRA is distributor; Bluebonnet Electric Coop is the provider (3 phase)
- Distribution feeder available at site property line
- Cost of Extension to be determined
Natural Gas
- Centerpoint Energy is the provider
- Cost of Extension to be determined
Water
- Service provided by the City of Giddings
- Available at site property line
- Main Size:
- Connection fees negotiable
Sanitary Sewer
- Service provided by the City of Giddings
- To be available at site property line
- On site lift station will service park (under development)
- Connection fees negotiable
Telecommunications
- Services provided by Verizon and GVEC.net
SITE TRANSPORTATION
Site Access
- Access into the park from Highway 290 and County Road 133
- Distance to State Highway 77: <2 miles
- Access for trucks: Excellent road surface; Signal light and deceleration lane into the park (under development)
- Weight limit:
Railroads nearby: No Rail Spurs
Air Transportation
- Local airports: Lee County Airport located 3 nautical miles west of Giddings
- Nearest commercial airport: Austin
- Distance to commercial airport: 90 miles
- Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:
3T5- Fayette Regional Air Center Airport (16 nm S)
KRWV- Caldwell Municipal Airport (25 nm NE)
11R- Brenham Municipal Airport (32 nm E)
KEDC- Austin Executive Airport (33 nm NW)
WEATHER
- Lee County Airport 3 Day Historical Weather
- Zip Code “78942” 7 Day Forecast
SERVICES
- Fire Providers
- Fire Protection provided by Giddings Volunteer Fire Department
- Distance: <2 miles to station
- ISO Rating:
- Police Providers
- Police Protection provided by Giddings Police Department
- Distance: 1.5 miles to station