The Corpus Christi City Council will consider an ordinance on Tuesday that could bring another convenience store to the rapidly expanding London ISD area, marking the second such development along State Highway 286 in recent months.
The Proposal
Item 33 on Tuesday’s council agenda involves the annexation of 5.240 acres at the northeast corner of FM 2444 (Staples Street) and SH 286, petitioned by landowner Broadwalk Investments, LLC. The comprehensive ordinance would:
- Annex the tract into the city limits
- Add the area to City Council District 5
- Rezone the land from “FR” Farm Rural District to “CG-2” General Commercial District
- Approve a related municipal service plan
- Seek removal of the territory from Emergency Services District jurisdiction
The proposed Stripes convenience store would feature approximately 4,800 square feet of retail space, including a small to-go restaurant, and six fuel pumps providing 12 fueling positions total. The development would also include dumpster facilities, on-site detention, and approximately 55 parking spaces.
Based on comparable developments, the property value after completion is estimated at around $1.5 million.
Meeting Growing Demand
This development represents a significant milestone for the London area, which has experienced explosive growth but limited convenient retail options. The new Stripes would join a CheckOut gas station that is nearing completion at SH 286 and Weber Road, providing much-needed fuel and convenience services to a community that now includes approximately 2,000 homes, with hundreds more under construction.
Residents have highlighted these developments as addressing daily needs that previously required longer drives to access basic services.
Infrastructure and Services
The city already provides services to nearby annexed areas, and the petitioning landowner has agreed to a Municipal Service Plan for the proposed development. The location falls within Corpus Christi’s Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for water service and will connect to existing city water lines…