The City of Keller has announced a public hearing to consider a new venture for the green-thumbed residents and landscaping enthusiasts. Fossil Creek Tree Farm is seeking to lay down roots at 600 North Main Street, where they aim to establish a commercial retail nursery complete with outside storage. This plan has been laid out in a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP), necessary for the business to operate on the 2.43-acre segment of a more sizable 6.875-acre plot, according to the City of Keller.
Laying at the heart of this enterprise is the intersection of Johnson Road and North Main Street, a location that's to potentially blossom into a hub for plant lovers. The property in question, part of the L.L. McDonnell Addition and zoned Commercial (C), is currently owned by Mark Keel. JT Richards LLC is stepping into the sunlight as the applicant for the SUP, endeavoring to bring their vision of a tree farm to the Keller community.
Interested residents or opposition may want to mark their calendars; the hearing is slated for 7 p.m. on July 23. It will be held within the Council Chambers of Keller Town Hall, located at 1100 Bear Creek Parkway. Full details of the meeting's agenda are to be posted on July 18, for all to review.
The process for applying for an SUP is typically rigorous, requiring applicants to thoroughly demonstrate how they intend to ensure their operations are in harmony with the surrounding neighborhood. Those in favor or against the tree nursery's establishment will have an opportunity to voice their opinions at the scheduled public hearing. The Community Development department is available for inquiries at 817-743-4130, ready to field any questions or concerns the public may have in the lead-up to the decision day.
