Old HEB parking lot:

FreebyrdII :
Just wondering how you know it's HEB that has the area closed off rather than whoever owns that front strip where James Avery is?

Because HEB owns that parcel of land.

It wouldn't hurt to post on HEB's FB page how what they are doing is making you not want support them. For some reason public posts when a business is being a **** often get a rapid reponse. It sure can't hurt. But lot of people need to post, maybe more than once.

GiggleMugs :
Exactly

Theoldman : Exactly! The shopping center owner should just buy that corner property from HEB and the problem would be solved. I can't imagine that HEB is keen on holding a piece of property that they'll never use again. Although, I did notice that they had a big trailer parked in that corner lot during the July 4th parade. I had to kind of smile, because I probably would have done the same thing.

FreebyrdII : What if you did curbside dog food pick up.. Would you then be able to have the signs??? That is crappy of the property management especially with how long you have been there. I am guessing you have been there the longest, right? Heck I remember driving to your location when I was working for your parents.. Seemed link Kingwood Drive was dang near a dirt road at the time...

WWdiver : HEB isn't doing this out of spite or with ill intent.It's a liability issue.If HEB were to sell the land they or the new owner would have to excavate and remediate the soil before anything could be built on it.People want to attack HEB without understanding the situation.

LittleTexas :
Happy KDC birthday!

CaffeineFree : If they could ensure that the area would remain parking lot only, they could possibly sell it. But once someone breaks ground to build anything in that area, cleaning that soil from where the old gas station used to be could cost $$$$$.

Not to beat a dead horse, but people are so fast to start throwing hate .Here is a short summary of what would be required. IIR Exxon did not remove the storage tanks when they razed the gas station. Regulations have changed a lot from then until now."Building on a former gas station site requires rigorous environmental remediation and strict adherence to local zoning codes to clear "brownfield" status. You must conduct a Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), securely remove Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) and contaminated soil, and obtain regulatory closure letters.Key RequirementsEnvironmental Assessments: A Phase I ESA will check historical records for tank leaks. If identified, a Phase II ESA requires drilling and soil/groundwater sampling.UST Removal & Remediation: All remaining underground tanks must be pulled by certified contractors. Any petroleum-impacted soil must be remediated or hauled to approved facilities.Vapor Mitigation: Because petroleum hydrocarbons and solvents can off-gas into structures, new buildings often require vapor barrier systems or sub-slab depressurization systems.Structural Considerations: The soil at former pump and tank islands is highly disturbed and prone to settling. You will need deep foundation piers or extensive soil compaction to support a new building.Regulatory Closure: You must submit your cleanup data to your state's environmental authority (e.g., the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in the Richardson area) to get a "No Further Action" (NFA) letter."It's much more complicated than it would seem. That location is a prime spot for another business. If HEB could sell it or transfer it I imagine they would in a heartbeat.If they left it open for vehicles to park or traverse it. That would eventually weaken and wear down the concrete, exposing the substrate to the environment. Forcing the remediation process. You see how the large trucks beat up the curbs and create potholes along Kingwood Drive. They are essentially having to treat it like a capped oil well.I apologize for being long winded. Just sharing some information.

PlaneCrazy :
Source?

FreebyrdII :
Someone attached to HEB.I've been involved with 3 projects very similar to what I described and am familiar with what is involved and the expenses/red tape involved.You can Google "Brownfield Remediation " to get a more comprehensive explanation.

PlaneCrazy :
Thank you, will do