Keller's Planning & Zoning Commission is gearing up for a busy session on April 8 as they prepare to hold three public hearings that could reshape some local properties. On the docket is a proposal by Gary Grundman for a generously sized 3,000-square-foot garage on Mount Gilead Road. This would necessitate a variance to encroach the rear setback on his 4.54-acre tract, a leap towards convenience for the owner but a source of interest or concern for neighbors depending on their views on development and land use.
The potential comes alive at the corner of Keller Parkway and Bourland Road, where The Back Nine is seeking approval to enliven an existing lease space within a retail plaza, the vision of an Indoor Entertainment Facility sparking images of community gathering and local amusement Evergreen Fern LTD holds ownership of the property. At the same time, Melanie Bagley stands as the applicant, aiming to inject a fresh spurt of energy into the Stone Glen subdivision area. You can download maps and dive into the specifics of both requests on the Keller City website, which details the locations and legal descriptions.
Not trailing far behind in the realm of city enhancements, Texana Bank has laid out plans to nestle into an existing edifice on Keller Parkway, with their sights set on a 4,900 square-foot space that beckons the promise of financial services to the locale, and though banks are common, the inception of a new one is always a harbinger of change, be it in economic activity or urban development. David Hicks, representing Texana Bank, seeks the Specific Use Permit to push ahead with business ambitions within the Bloomfield Addition, a minute yet strategic addition to an Office–Planned Development-tagged landscape.
The Keller Town Hall will host these discussions on April 8, with the Council Chambers opening its doors for public input at 7 p.m. The full agenda will be available just days before, on April 3. Whether you're a detailed planner, an interested citizen, or someone with a stake in the proposed developments, contacting the Community Development Department at 817-743-4130 could help guide your next steps, as information is key to active participation in civic matters.
