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Staff said the applicant, Runtime Centers LLC, seeks relief from the I‑35 East Quarter Overlay District standards because the site’s irregular geometry and right-of-way acquisitions leave a small, constrained parcel. Proposed alternatives include reducing required parking from 42 spaces to 24; reducing the I‑35 frontage landscape buffer from 20 feet to 5 feet; waiving a secondary walkway requirement between entrances; allowing live (vegetative) screening in lieu of a masonry wall along a boundary where an underground sanitary sewer easement prevents building a wall; and reducing required glass storefront percentage on the I‑35 frontage from 40% to 0% because these structures are commercial kitchens with limited windowing.

Why it matters: Staff noted the development is intended for delivery-only kitchens (no customer dining), so on-site parking demand and pedestrian circulation expectations differ from conventional restaurants. \"None of these 3 buildings will allow any customers or any access from the public. They are all kitchens with just drive through access for the intended food delivery platforms,\" a planning staff member said. The proposed layout also anticipates limited future redevelopment because of the parcel’s geometry.

Details and constraints: Staff and the applicant explained a 6–8 inch sanitary sewer with an associated 20-foot maintenance buffer runs adjacent to the property; Public Services will not allow a masonry wall within that buffer, which is why live screening is proposed. Staff said photometric and civil review will later verify lighting and spillover limits for adjacent residential areas; the site plan will need to meet ADA requirements and lighting standards during civil review. The applicant described the circulation strategy: small internal queuing spaces near each building with gate-arm-style order boards so vehicles can wait without blocking frontage roads.

Commission discussion and vote: Commissioners raised questions about potential lighting, noise, and whether the approvals would create a competitive preference for one operator. Staff said a drafted ordinance is being prepared to be equitable across operators and that similar alternative standards have been granted elsewhere. Commissioner Jack moved to recommend approval; a second was recorded and the motion passed 4-1.

Next steps: The recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for final consideration in March 2025.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-2-18 (Planning & Zoning)","oneSentenceSummary","The Lewisville City Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 18 voted 4-1 to recommend five alternative standards for a proposed cluster of delivery-focused quick-serve kitchens at the I‑35 East Frontage Road and Fox Avenue intersection.","taxTitle","Lewisville, Denton County, Texas","taxId",2789,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6297601,"Commission recommends approval for Wing drone site standards at West Main Walmart",216,49000,265000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2509620-49683d77fdd70073626c92e3e206f26b&start=49&end=265","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2509620-49683d77fdd70073626c92e3e206f26b/thumbnail_49000.jpg","/articles/6297601/Lewisville/Denton-County/Texas/Commission-recommends-approval-for-Wing-drone-site-standards-at-West-Main-Walmart","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297601-e7bf3af0a79477172d9685f8d43d7e85/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203563&Signature=JpTCmGgDSQklcn3F1outfDGrIilzK4QfZGtjQayjmzi31rwTbQB3RyLjmQJ4Xn0zMCSTjsAgKS1Xzjr-73lD5~4RKBk4o3r2K04xtnzc~BOkie9fQSNDoaMHx0BC~gk4Cm41Tg7j7j8oVYAajPJmAa8fxp4ZYpThnSUde1cwlz2wGciB5xSPNlVGrXHPEALGLOm7WLtJI9Gt5fNv~euMU3J3VVK8l54~efyj3hkaJNt1o9U2rUhmqxQvkSFl0F9Tgb98OeJeHHhJsZtyQ8HDl6r8CK7IV~tMWIYTGvp0ATuFNgvyl-ZEMlFDMUXd4FX~J6nAmmWXvnb5hFQeP8DW9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lewisville City Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 18 recommended approval of two alternative standards to allow continued drone operations at the Walmart located at 801 West Main Street.

Staff said the request would permit outside storage and landing pads for Wing Aviation’s drone-delivery operation to be placed in front of the principal building and would allow use of a black galvanized metal panel fence in lieu of the city’s usual masonry wall or tubular steel fence. \"The staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval for the alternative standards as listed,\" a planning staff member said.

Why it matters: Wing Aviation operates a drone “nest” at the site to provide last-mile deliveries for Walmart. The company and staff said the landing pads and docking stations are operationally distinct from ordinary outside storage because drones require unobstructed sightlines to land and take off; staff said a forthcoming city drone ordinance would formally exempt landing pads from outside-storage rules. \"They only weigh about 12 pounds...we can carry just under 3 pounds right now,\" said Josh Bucci, a Wing Aviation representative, describing the drones and operation.

Details: Wing’s representative said the site has been operating for about a year and currently uses a simple fenced area in the Walmart parking lot, powered by a generator pending permanent power installation. The company also proposed cosmetic upgrades for a storage container to better match district visual standards. Bucci said Wing works closely with the Federal Aviation Administration on approvals and that most deliveries occur well within a 3-mile radius of the site.

Commission discussion and vote: Commissioners asked whether the temporary approvals would set a precedent; planning staff said similar alternative standards were previously granted at another Walmart and that the drafted ordinance is intended to apply equally to multiple drone operators. Commissioner Francesca moved to recommend approval; Commissioner Jack seconded. The motion carried, 5-0.

Next steps: The item will go to the City Council for final consideration in March 2025.","The Lewisville Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend two alternative standards for Wing Aviation's drone operation at the Walmart on West Main Street, allowing outdoor landing/storage in front of the building and use of metal panel fencing instead of masonry.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6297591,"Commission recommends special use permit for outdoor pickleball courts at Feather Smash site after air-quality and noise review",311,1087000,1398000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2509620-49683d77fdd70073626c92e3e206f26b&start=1087&end=1398","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2509620-49683d77fdd70073626c92e3e206f26b/thumbnail_1087000.jpg","/articles/6297591/Lewisville/Denton-County/Texas/Commission-recommends-special-use-permit-for-outdoor-pickleball-courts-at-Feather-Smash-site-after-air-quality-and-noise-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297591-bbad8edac8cbec8bc9c3434c26c1d2bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203563&Signature=IVQNYvxzMjw~26Zu3QJXOmIm-u2IMESGrdFMLbC0oLjjeU2U07Aj6DoapqBK~~j15AY~R32SSPv90qnCwxx4TNezwAy04RKQ0GD6-duOGPPv2AQwRHwlaFtLhGnHMmJrzxuceLnlP5Fjf9fH5QUAkSXN5roh34XMFvraaYGCWnZp070~kP~NhcZlXZluD-dIcFjCMlkexdAWWgVF5V8Evwl2vAPJfHRonN2XFsl5Agac7UegNMYv29UGYKMjgxfPu7w~xtZRqtkCBe3BMqWNt7UAPOQXp6FRtEM0eRgfxF0Of8QkHinQYvOBjgLN0H0d8MuI-5UEhf2NiLqpZDS~tQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lewisville City Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 18 recommended approval, 5-0, of a special use permit to allow outdoor commercial-amusement (pickleball) courts on a 1.1-acre tract south of East Vista Ridge Mall Drive adjacent to the existing Feather Smash indoor badminton facility.

Staff said the two lots will operate jointly under a shared-parking agreement so the indoor badminton facility and the proposed outdoor pickleball courts will function as one site. The applicant filed an air-quality report after staff raised concerns about a nearby concrete batch plant; the report, prepared by Whitehead Iraq Environmental Services, found no evidence of environmental risk at the proposed courts site, staff said. \"They provided studies with 80, 90, 100 and 110 decibels and how that would impact the neighboring residential developments,\" a planning staff member said when describing the noise analysis.

Why it matters: Neighbors and the adjacent city of Coppell raised concerns about noise and lighting. A representative of the Coppell Greens homeowners association said a combination of an 8-foot fence on a stone base, board-on-board construction and additional shrubs would be necessary to reduce sound transmission toward the subdivision to the east. The HOA also asked the commission to consider the noise study results in its decision; Coppell staff submitted a letter asking the commission to consider HOA concerns.

Details and conditions: The applicant said the proposed courts would be about 3 feet lower in elevation than existing grade, and staff noted the proposal includes more landscaping than required by code and a larger-than-required amount of stone veneer on the small clubhouse. Lighting limits and photometric plans will be reviewed during civil plan review; staff cited city standards limiting light spillover into residential areas (no more than 0.2 foot-candles at property lines) and an overall 20-foot-candle maximum for court lighting. The applicant confirmed the proposed rear fence will be built board-on-board as requested by a neighbor.

Commission discussion and vote: Commissioners heard public comment from the Coppell Greens HOA vice president, who urged a solid board-on-board fence and noted concerns about the batch plant’s future. The applicant confirmed the fence will be board-on-board. Commissioner Aaron moved to recommend approval; Commissioner Francesca seconded. The motion carried, 5-0. Staff noted the item will proceed to City Council with a second public hearing and final decision in March 2025.

Next steps: Civil review will determine final lighting design, photometric compliance, and enforceable fencing/landscaping details.","The commission voted 5-0 to recommend a special use permit allowing outdoor pickleball courts adjacent to the Feather Smash indoor facility, following reviews of air quality and noise and with conditions noted for fencing, landscaping and lighting to be enforced at civil review.","actionData","errors"]

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