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Key outcomes

- Consent: The council approved F.1 (approval of minutes for Jan. 21, 2025) and F.2 (resolution approving the purchase of two police motorcycles, equipped with public‑safety equipment from Longhorn Harley Davidson, purchased through the BuyBoard cooperative). The consent motion passed.

- Elections (G.1): Council approved a resolution ordering the general election for City Council Place 3 and Place 4 to be held May 3, 2025. (Mover: Councilmember Lee; second: Council Wally; motion carried.)

- H.3 — Special use permit: The council approved a special use permit for a proposed detached horse barn at 1753 Florence Road. Staff said the barn would be approximately 2,668 square feet with an average height of 16 feet, would sit behind the house, and would include stable stalls and a wash bay. Planning & Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval and staff received no letters of opposition. (Motion to approve by council; vote carried.)

- H.4 — Site plan amendment / variances for restaurant at 541 and 605 Keller Parkway: The council approved a site plan amendment and granted two variances tied to parking and a reduced landscape buffer along Keller Parkway. Staff explained the restaurant parking requirement is 1 space per 150 square feet (37 spaces required) and that additional parking on the adjacent lot would result in an over‑parking scenario; P&Z recommended approval. Council members voiced support for the aesthetic improvements to the site, and the measure passed.

- H.5 — Special exception for Heatherwood Estates entry sign: The council approved a special exception to allow a subdivision entry sign of approximately 72 square feet (UDC limit is 32 square feet). Planning & Zoning recommended approval 6–1 and staff provided a rendering; council approved the request.

Notes on voting records and thresholds: Some items required supermajority thresholds when specific public opposition levels were met (see rezoning coverage). For most site‑plan and SUP votes the council used regular majority procedure; the meeting transcript did not include a roll‑call tally for every action.

Actions recorded (summary)

• F.1 — Approval of minutes (Jan. 21, 2025): outcome — approved (consent).
• F.2 — Resolution to purchase two motorcycles for Police (Longhorn Harley Davidson via BuyBoard): outcome — approved (consent).
• G.1 — Resolution ordering general election for City Council Place 3 and Place 4 (05/03/2025): outcome — approved.
• H.3 — SUP for horse barn at 1753 Florence Road (approx. 2,668 sq ft, avg height 16 ft): outcome — approved.
• H.4 — Site plan amendment and variances for restaurant at 541 & 605 Keller Parkway: outcome — approved.
• H.5 — Special exception to allow 72 sq ft subdivision entry sign (Heatherwood Estates): outcome — approved.

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The rezoning and plat would have allowed Pentavia Custom Homes to subdivide the 2.54‑acre site (formerly Roanoke Christian Center / River of Grace Church) into four single‑family lots; the applicant presented plans for lots ranging roughly from 0.52 to 0.83 acres and homes with living area in the 5,500–5,800 square‑foot range. Planning and Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval of the rezoning; staff said the property was annexed in the late 1980s and automatically zoned SF‑36 and that utilities (sewer on Florence Road and Judge Bland) are now available.

Why it mattered: speakers for and against framed the choice as one between removing a long‑standing eyesore and preserving the low‑density character of North Keller. Supporters told the council redevelopment would remove derelict structures and improve drainage; opponents said down‑zoning near the Southlake border could set a precedent and cited concerns about infrastructure, traffic and population pressures.

Applicant Kurt Devos of Pentavia Custom Homes described the proposal as “fit for the product” in that part of the city and said the development would include a 20‑foot trail easement near the school and engineered drainage improvements. Resident Jim Mammon, who lives on Florence Road, said the parcel had been on the market for years and argued the four‑lot plan was the only financially feasible redevelopment; Joan Boyle, representing a group calling itself Citizens to Protect Keller’s Small Town Feel, urged council to deny the rezoning and said the request appeared motivated by financial gain.

Staff and engineers addressed technical questions during the hearing. City staff noted the city mailed 18 notifications within 300 feet; staff reported two emails of support, five signatures on a petition of opposition from property owners within the 200‑foot buffer (47% of that buffer), and additional opposition emails from outside the buffer. The 47% figure, staff said, triggered a super‑majority requirement for approval.

Council deliberations referenced the UDC and recent on‑the‑ground changes in the neighborhood. Several council members said they favored quality development but differed on whether four lots would be appropriate for the site. Council members asked about drainage; city staff and a longtime city engineer said the planned subdivision would include a civil drainage plan and is likely to reduce stormwater issues compared with the existing paved parking lot and impervious surfaces.

Outcome and next steps: On the motions taken Feb. 4 the council denied the rezoning request as presented and later denied the final plat with four variances. Staff explained the owner can pursue a three‑lot configuration under the existing SF‑36 square‑footage rules but would still need to submit a plat with variances for review; the council discussion closed with direction that the applicant may return with a revised plat consistent with that approach.

Votes at the meeting on this item included a motion to approve as presented that failed (rezoning for four lots denied) and a later council motion to deny the four‑lot final plat, which passed. The Planning & Zoning Commission’s unanimous recommendation in favor and the public comment record will accompany any future submittal.

The council’s denials leave the property’s current SF‑36 zoning in place; the applicant and staff said they would pursue (or permit) options consistent with SF‑36 lot yield and the city’s platting process.

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The staff report said six new businesses were recorded in January, including Masters of Barbering (Keller Hicks Road), Grizzly Brothers Gutters (Whitley), a pediatric eye specialist near Cook Children’s, WellMed at 110 Keller Parkway and others; 13 certificates of occupancy (COs) were issued year‑to‑date, six of them for new businesses. Penguin Patch and Houghton Horns — both incentive projects — reached substantial completion and staff will work on incentive reimbursement and grand opening details.

Staff also reported on marketing efforts at a recent International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) event. Properties highlighted to potential users included the former Big Lots site on Keller Parkway (current lease running through 2028; liquidation sale process via Gordon Brothers), the Edge Realty‑listed “F and G Eats” site (Keller Art House property), a Petco‑sized site in Town Center/Regency Center, the foreclosed Shannon Arbors property (list price about $4.5 million) and the former McDonald hardware site. Staff said bids for the Big Lots lease sale were due Feb. 10 and that several entertainment and family‑oriented users showed interest in the Big Lots parcel.

Other items: the city will present BlueDot’s Open Rewards program at a future work session to explain a possible 5% cashback/rewards promotional program and CRM features; staff launched a “Keller foodie” video series to highlight local restaurants and reported 544 responses to an ongoing restaurant/retail survey. Staff will send council dates for grand openings and expects the City Sports Campus site plan to come to council at the next meeting.

Staff also noted training and board schedule items: Economic Development Specialist Melanie Boykins will attend a basic economic development course and the Economic Development Board next meets Feb. 24 to review an incentive request and the ED strategic plan.

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