Residents of Keller and those interested in the development of its ever-evolving landscape, take notice. The Planning & Zoning Commission has lined up three public hearings for its upcoming meeting on July 9. On the docket are two Specific Use Permit requests and consideration for a final plat that rivals, with variances included. The meeting, promising to provide a platform for public opinion and bureaucratic decision-making, will address these submissions in what is anticipated to be a thorough examination of the proposals and their potential impact on the city’s zoning regulations.
First up is the application by Max Draper, who seeks permission to build a rather sizable 1,200-square-foot detached garage at 1141 Blackwood Drive. Tucked away on a 1.15-acre lot, this planned structure isn't only about adding parking space. It boasts an average height of 19.5 feet, demanding attention and perhaps a second glance from passersby according to the City of Keller. The request if granted, could set a new standard bearing the aesthetics and utility of accessory structures within the Single-Family 36,000 minimum square-foot lots (SF-36) zone.
Similarly, the second hearing will deliberate over Christian Lundgren's proposal for a 2,400-square-foot accessory structure at 1265 Bourland Road. Slated to be built on a parcel just shy of an acre, the structure will sit east of Bourland Road, a roundabout 385 feet southeast of the intersection of Mount Gilead Road. As projected, the outcome of this meeting, punctuated by the voice of the community, could significantly shape the architectural character of the neighborhood within the SF-36 zoning classification as per the City of Keller.
The third item for consideration brings to the forefront a final plat with variances for a replat of the Allied Bank Addition. The site in question spans approximately 3.34 acres, strategically located on the south side of Keller Parkway. This precariously placed multipurpose venture seeks to blend the current Lot 1, Block 1 of the Allied Bank Addition and Tract A, Block 2, Indian Meadows Section 1 into a single, more comprehensive retail space. Presented by Office Equity Solutions, with the Bank of the Ozarks and TOC Keller named as owners, the implications of this replat for local retail zoning are noteworthy and underscore an ongoing redefinition of the area’s commerce footprint.
The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on July 9 represents a pivotal point for these applicants and the citizens of Keller. With these hearings set, the community's engagement with the proposed changes is as crucial as the commission's decisions, in shaping the landscape of Keller's residential and retail expanses.
