On July 8, Keller's Planning & Zoning Commission is set to host three public hearings, each addressing a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request for various local businesses, a process integral to appropriate city development that involves the community’s voice. The hearings are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. inside the Council Chambers at Keller Town Hall, according to an announcement from the City of Keller.
The first hearing will deliberate on the request by Hillside Assisted Living at 553 Big Bend Drive to permit expansion of its facility to accommodate two more residents, bringing the total to eight within their 3,733 square-foot building. The foreseen development requires careful review, residents in the vicinity question the impact of such an expansion on their daily lives, whereas the facility argues the need for growth in services in an ever-aging population.
The second hearing will focus on a request from George Haddad, the applicant for Wholesale Plus, who plans to establish a retail store specializing in used goods and merchandise sales at 432 N. Main Street, within an existing multi-tenant building, details of which are comprehensively outlined on the City of Keller's official portal.
Lastly, The Ship Shop has applied for an SUP to operate a packing and shipping retail store that will also offer truck and trailer rentals from a 2,600 square foot building at 712 N. Main Street, this proposal has sparked a conversation amongst the local business community about how this development will align with Keller's aesthetic and cultural landscape while simultaneously addressing the practical needs of the city's residents – a multifaceted decision the commission is no stranger to.
