Plans for a proposed development called Roanoke Ranch were tabled after lengthy discussion at the Roanoke City Council meeting Oct. 27.

What’s happening? This is the third concept plan Roanoke City Council has reviewed the property, which is being spearheaded by development company Pelican Industrial.

The latest proposal includes a town center-style retail development with seven connected retail or junior-box spaces ranging from 5,000 to 37,200 square feet. Two additional buildings, measuring 14,500 square feet and 6,500 square feet, are also planned within the retail area.

Mayor Carl E. “Scooter” Gierisch Jr. said he was pleased that the previously proposed multifamily development portion had been removed from the plans following feedback from council and members of the Briarwyck Homeowners Association.

“The last several plans had lots of multifamily in them, and I can tell you right now the resounding feedback I've gotten is multifamily needs to stop in North Texas and it did on this project,” Gierisch said. “They did not put any multifamily in, and I'm super happy about that.”

Gyrova Mediterranean Grill opened two locations this fall to bring fresh Greek food to Fort Worth, according to its website.

The details: The North Beach Street location opened in mid-October and moved into a space formerly occupied by Spice Wing. 

The restaurant serves customizable bowls, wraps and pita pockets with different proteins and offers tzatziki, hummus, falafel and gyro meat shaved fresh in-store. 

• Opened Oct. 16 

A 111,923-square-foot Class A industrial development called Signature 35 is underway in the Alliance area of Fort Worth.

The gist: Frisco-based Peinado Construction posted aerial photo updates of the project at 14345 N. Freeway, along I-35W and south of North Beach Street. When completed, the building will feature 158 parking spaces, 36 dock doors, a 122-foot truck court depth and two oversized ramp doors.

What else? Dallas-based Stream Realty Partners, a commercial real estate company, is handling the management and leasing for the project. According to plans, there are four office spaces in the building.

JLL Capital Markets, which lined up the construction financing, stated work started on the project April 20. The building will be completed in the first quarter of 2027.

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