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The applicant, builder/developer Terry Holmes, and the project engineer described a design driven by steep topography and tree stands, saying the layout preserves significant trees, places homes to fit existing grades and concentrates open space along a creek called Thompson's Trail. The preliminary plan calls for a single gated access from northbound Davis Boulevard, a detention pond, 16% open space and homes with minimum square footage the applicant said would start at roughly 3,000 square feet and price points at about $1.7 million and up.

Planning staff outlined exceptions requested in the PD compared with base SF-25 zoning: a minimum lot size proposed as low as about 20,000 square feet for some lots (13 lots fall between 20k and 25k), a proposal for a straight 10-foot side-yard setback regardless of lot width, reduced front setback requirements for limited garage-door exposure, and a request to allow masonry/privacy screening in limited places adjacent to shared open space rather than the UDC's required open-style fencing. Staff also provided a table showing the distribution of lot sizes in the proposal and reminded council of UDC standards for residential PDs.

Neighbors whose properties are downstream or adjacent to the site raised traffic and drainage concerns. Residents said the Davis Boulevard corridor already experiences heavy volumes and some nearby intersections have safety issues; staff and the applicant pointed to a traffic-impact analysis and offered to add a right-turn deceleration lane for northbound traffic entering the development. The applicant's engineer said post-development discharges at the site's outfalls are designed to be lower than undeveloped, pre-development flows by detaining runoff on site, and that the plans comply with Keller's drainage design standards. Several residents asked the city to work with TxDOT on longer-term traffic management for the Davis corridor.

Councilmembers expressed differing views. Some praised the tree-preserving, site-driven design and the relatively low overall density (roughly one home per acre on the 49-acre site). Others said the application includes a high proportion of lots smaller than the SF-25 standard and that advertised base-zoning language can confuse residents; several councilmembers requested a clearer public presentation and additional outreach to neighbors. Councilmember Green moved to table the item to April 15 to permit further work with nearby residents; the motion was seconded and approved. The companion future-land-use amendment was likewise tabled to allow parallel review of land-use and PD standards.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Keller City Council Meeting - April 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council tabled action on the Armstrong Hills plan-development zoning request for about 49 acres at 8740 Davis Boulevard to April 15 after extended debate about lot sizes, drainage and traffic.","taxTitle","Keller, Tarrant County, Texas","taxId",54069,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6094288,"Council denies Claire Lane rezoning request after neighbor opposition",6400,4328000,10728000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2844462-5eff58613b7c65ea9595d124d87d0872&start=4328&end=10728","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2844462-5eff58613b7c65ea9595d124d87d0872/thumbnail_4328000.jpg","/articles/6094288/Keller/Tarrant-County/Texas/Council-denies-Claire-Lane-rezoning-request-after-neighbor-opposition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6094288-22aa960474568cc94265fcfbbddbf310/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175516&Signature=dhKlsn3RE2xu1fq56O-H9TtqtwXnGkAO0cE5TG04YQBKTB95Qqsx-2uxnGGfJFG9X~Y3UbrjeVkey-ZBjN0wXRULcq8V4DvolxJeKU8OxqRK6l8Of2OsAPyE8XheWMVU6QK1zcIt5Fb3E20GF-5QI1Y09xIPEud3sxsOFPrVaZzYLroMlB93gp0x7KyutAPkXka0sXa4iqFgXg0uxn9QhMmzrX7Zv85LC4~ZPEuFBXJePaqHh4IJxZYlOEHr897x0TW2g~9f9bkPA6eKRa75TuKzdquaegwWv7EPxnVpWck7F7bmWrudOStzaJghV39VcFPSDkH8D-0ddn4j7BBPnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Keller City Council denied a request to rezone a 7.2-acre property at 8660 Claire Lane from single-family residential (36,000-square-foot minimum lots) to a district allowing 30,000-square-foot minimum lots. The applicant proposed an eight-lot subdivision with a single access off Indian Knoll. Planning & Zoning had recommended approval, 4-3, but council members voted 7-0 to deny the rezoning.

City staff told council the application was a straight rezoning (not a planned development) and that the applicant's concept plan shows eight lots, a brick screening wall, sidewalk along Indian Knoll and a detention pond. The staff report noted notification mailings and that opposition within the 200-foot notification buffer failed to trigger a super-majority; P&Z recommended approval by a 4-3 vote.

Several nearby residents spoke during the public hearing. Ashley Wallace and Jim Connell told council a gated enclave would not match the existing street-facing homes of Indian Knoll and Claire Lane and urged either a smaller number of reconfigured lots or homes that face the existing streets. Other neighbors, including Connie Coleman, supported the applicant's gated plan, saying it would increase values and provide privacy and security.

The applicant, representing Sumanda Capital Partners, said the proposal was for custom homes in the $2 million-plus range, that the property had already been purchased with the intent to build eight lots, and that the company had drafted HOA covenants committing to lot size and minimum floor area. Council discussion focused on whether a straight rezoning provides sufficient guarantees about design and future ownership; several members said a planned-development (PD) approach would be preferable if the applicant wanted legally enforceable, site-specific standards.

Motion to deny was made by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Bridal; vote 7-0 to deny the rezoning. Council explained that applicants who want site-specific guarantees should pursue a PD approval to bind development standards to the ordinance.","The council denied a straight rezoning request for a 7.2-acre Claire Lane parcel that sought to change zoning from SF-36 to SF-30 for an eight-lot subdivision. Planning and zoning had recommended approval 4-3; the council vote to deny was unanimous, 7-0.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6094293,"Keller Council approves Blue Dot customer-rewards platform using hotel-occupancy tax funds",8379,443000,8822000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2844462-5eff58613b7c65ea9595d124d87d0872&start=443&end=8822","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2844462-5eff58613b7c65ea9595d124d87d0872/thumbnail_443000.jpg","/articles/6094293/Keller/Tarrant-County/Texas/Keller-Council-approves-Blue-Dot-customer-rewards-platform-using-hotel-occupancy-tax-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6094293-ad663a160e8dc8a14fd0d41172047e54/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175516&Signature=euylug21SmxKL7oDBkkCdiHTqVQN5A8ncELQe~8dzYrVF0LISByeroePHAcCmIvGs0L23AF~bwj2Rk0jpNe1ggk4f9xmlTiVxmw-7DbTRZehhgHYEzV0-DZcOntWpclvEJ--kFvlqgycvsDSyFk0ddDgW5HRwLRV-rYAjE8NhRPt4gnISSYc9q-Gmpxl0ZjOeBMZQlhZBfjH5uCYdHiUwqhDQQvsTJhrS1mdVTZvpnHgMUehtFQRpNrK~y1kC49NvInGmjgBF52Z0lzY3jgLutcnJOzKJLna9zAn3g5BLkCqSgRMbs-lQGmqW4is7dJryH8UxkC~NJc1wUdxBCC5vA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Keller City Council voted to approve a contract with Blue Dot, a Mountain View, California firm, to supply a customer-relationship and citywide rewards platform paid from hotel occupancy tax revenue. Councilmember Lee moved approval and Councilmember Brennan seconded; the motion passed 6-1.

Councilmembers and staff said the program is intended to promote tourism and encourage spending in Keller businesses. City staff described the hotel-occupancy tax (\"hot tax\") as a restricted fund with a limited list of allowed uses under state law, including advertising and promotional programs to attract tourists; staff said the rewards program fits that category.

During discussion Councilmember Green asked whether the payment/rewards portion could include cash-back or other reward options; a Blue Dot representative on the line said that rewards and cash-back options are on the company's roadmap and could be integrated on the proposed schedule. Councilmember Green asked staff to pay attention to the user experience and to report problems back to council.

Councilmembers said the contract will be monitored and that the economic development team will finalize promotional details. The council directed staff to ensure the program is implemented within the hot-tax allowable uses and to report any significant implementation problems back to the council.

The vote authorizes staff to finalize and execute the agreement with Blue Dot and to use up to the identified portion of hotel-occupancy tax funds for the program. Councilmembers asked staff to provide periodic updates on adoption and any technical or user-experience issues that emerge.","The council voted to authorize a contract with Blue Dot to provide a customer relationship and rewards platform funded from the city's hotel occupancy tax, 6-1. Councilmembers discussed allowable uses of the \"hot tax\" and asked staff to monitor implementation and user experience.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6094274,"Council approves SUP for dental office in Town Center multi-tenant building",552,9088000,9640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2844462-5eff58613b7c65ea9595d124d87d0872&start=9088&end=9640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2844462-5eff58613b7c65ea9595d124d87d0872/thumbnail_9088000.jpg","/articles/6094274/Keller/Tarrant-County/Texas/Council-approves-SUP-for-dental-office-in-Town-Center-multi-tenant-building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6094274-ae89eeb4cfc6a6e173bcef33c786c9aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175516&Signature=o8bG8UAIR-Fzu1RIBSejxPpNw2sD87HpNLwACyKQNw1w~r-v3LBZlRihQaQ--OmMzaRzbARb8mUULS918xG1DDP8agNYI9SyMbgGq4Ul3qiLcPfm14FJytEksHsEOdBb-mQqHOvZ06wxSxz0wi7iI0TaM0cB4PIXG7QRX87TgUDrArUtuZ8nrB1zZ-vI4BUPDFdCBS6DxJj~vzQJuvjXc1UCmCrOBX5gn~kMpWsH6zsZYB8m3g768CJWR4lZKNazxDRCkPwcBzW6XX6GJ~d5HYQqNO4LG3wCV8hZM31Yacd6tIQAHzm56kViBM1SFuf1rWYAKQYzorDMYfoNFSnqNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Keller City Council approved a specific-use permit allowing a dental office to lease space in a proposed one-story, 11,000-square-foot multi-tenant building at 1241 Keller Parkway in the Town Center. Planning & Zoning had unanimously recommended approval, and no written opposition was reported.

Staff noted that the applicant's project fills a middle lease space between two approved restaurants (Mobetas and First Watch). The SUP is required under the Town Center zoning district for medical or dental clinics; the applicant said lease agreements are in place or nearing signature for several of the building's spaces, including Pacific Dental and other tenants.

Council moved and voted to approve the SUP unanimously. Staff said additional site-plan and elevation details will return to council in a later agenda packet as the civil plan is finalized and site requirements are addressed.

The approval allows the dental clinic to occupy the identified lease space subject to the SUP conditions and the usual site-plan review and permit process.","Council approved a specific-use permit allowing a dental office to occupy one lease space in a new 11,000-square-foot, one-story building at 1241 Keller Parkway in the Town Center; Planning & Zoning had unanimously recommended approval.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6094278,"Council supports trial reciprocal pickleball play and tweaks to senior-center hours",570,3917000,4487000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2844462-5eff58613b7c65ea9595d124d87d0872&start=3917&end=4487","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2844462-5eff58613b7c65ea9595d124d87d0872/thumbnail_3917000.jpg","/articles/6094278/Keller/Tarrant-County/Texas/Council-supports-trial-reciprocal-pickleball-play-and-tweaks-to-senior-center-hours","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6094278-8bc8ce170fd5c73ca1b44a9aefb4fb81/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175516&Signature=fqMyDu91oqoFRQ-2Jj~eyBEr8vZPQrGnsBbbNQXUD6jZY995AT6O0AzeN7~PKzvtC9cacRHJ894dXu1QeMvn6lioI~~nU8ImHdyxDKzXsYojFe3cKBlx1xkNIDGa2yEvUxyUkCcrHllzRRqYL44CUbw7VAyILVhaGGuG3frATjeF0H7-Wptqb5vjqZRqqnSZQHj9d38SVAAbZpuJMP9zSWsux3GP40wE76iUN0AhuwVUK6J8AaWPhge7~DRWkE~hAo8Ow646Bu9KUInzqdedLRl~MqaG224Zul47FnY2KG5hysequhY8xtuEFnk7K8hcu0Vo7ktjWlfEE8fyV2kKdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks and Recreation staff proposed allowing Keller Senior Activity Center members to use the Keller Pointe gym for open-play pickleball during times the Pointe is not programmed, and to adjust senior-center operating hours on several days to better match participation.

Staff recommended a reciprocal trial beginning as soon as possible at the Pointe (Wednesday mornings, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) for Keller Senior Activity Center members using their membership card, at no extra charge. The proposed long-term rollout would begin July 1 to allow marketing and brochure production, with a trial period to assess take-up. Staff noted the Pointe will retain scheduling priority for youth programs and camps during the summer, and the arrangement would stop during those periods.

For the senior center schedule, staff proposed moving Tuesday closing from 8 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., extending Thursday hours to 6:30 p.m., and increasing Monday/Wednesday/Friday closing times from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. Together the changes raise the facility's weekly open hours from 41.5 to about 44 and add two hours of programming at the Pointe for pickleball. Staff said the changes could be implemented with a compressed workweek schedule for employees, avoiding the need for new hires.

Councilmembers supported the trial and asked staff to publicize the change through email, social media and signage, to coordinate surveys of members, and to return with usage data after the trial. Staff said it would begin marketing and would aim to start the July program period on July 1; the reciprocal play at the Pointe could begin as an immediate trial if council desired.","City staff proposed reciprocal weekday pickleball play at the Keller Pointe for senior-center members and modest adjustments to Keller Senior Activity Center hours. Council agreed to a trial and asked staff to monitor usage and report back.","actionData","errors"]

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