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Council Approves Major Development Projects

VictoriaFeb 9, 20262 min read

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Victoria approved agreements and final plats advancing Downtown West, Victoria Gateway East, Victoria Condos, and a residential subdivision at 8675 County Road 43. The council also authorized up to $202,003 for Water Tower No. 1 rehabilitation services and approved the Downtown West development agreements.

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Council Approves Major Development Victoria Gateway Commercial Development Victoria Condos Mixed-Use Development

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The approvals move forward several housing, commercial, and mixed-use projects, including a 10-unit condominium development with two ground-floor commercial units and a 12.55-acre Downtown West project with commercial, residential, mixed-use, and public-plaza components. Construction for Victoria Condos is expected to begin in May and take about 14 months, with possible temporary road closures during crane work. The council also approved rezoning the 8675 County Road 43 property from Agricultural to R-1 Low Density Residential and authorized engineering services for rehabilitating Water Tower No. 1.

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Approved the Purchase Agreement, Options Agreement, and Development Agreement between the City of Victoria and VDW Land, LLC for Downtown West.
Approved the final plat for Downtown West Third Addition, a 12.55-acre project planned to include four commercial buildings, two condo or townhome buildings, a mixed-use building, and a public plaza; the first phase is expected to be completed in summer 2027.
Adopted Ordinance 487 ZC rezoning 23.03 acres at 8675 County Road 43 from Agricultural to R-1 Low Density Residential and authorized submission of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment; both actions passed 5-0.
Approved the final plat for Victoria Gateway East, a 4.13-acre commercial development along Highway 5.
Approved the final plat and Reciprocal Easement Agreement for Victoria Condos, consisting of 10 condominium units, two ground-floor commercial units, and one showroom; both actions passed 5-0.
Authorized Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide Water Tower No. 1 rehabilitation services for up to $202,003.
Approved the 2026 Toro Workman HDX purchase for the Public Works Department for $34,248.87.
Received a 2025 SouthWest Transit review reporting 613,840 passengers, a 14% ridership increase, and 96–98% customer satisfaction; Victoria-specific Prime service data included 1,992 rides originating in the city, 60 within the city, and 1,682 going to Victoria.
Directed staff to schedule a workshop on downtown parking. The council noted that a parking ramp could raise property-tax concerns and emphasized maintaining the City's AAA bond rating.

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