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Commission approves Walmart site plan change to allow Zipline drone delivery; adds masonry-fence design condition
Summary
The commission recommended approval of a zoning/site-plan change to allow an accessory drone-delivery use at the Walmart at 100 Ryan Drive, with a condition that the fence treatment match existing masonry elements on the building.
The Red Oak Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 3 voted to recommend approval of a site-plan/zoning amendment to allow an accessory drone-delivery facility at the Walmart at 100 Ryan Drive.
City staff said the request would convert the store’s current PD designation (PD-41R4) to a revised PD (PD-41R5) to add an accessory drone-delivery use not currently defined in the city code. Ben, the city’s director of development services, explained the proposal covers a fenced, landscaped area on the grassy area adjacent to the store where Zipline towers and charging stations would be installed rather than occupying regular customer parking spaces.
Representatives from Walmart and Zipline described the proposed operation: Ryan Trimble, representing Walmart, said Red Oak was selected as part of a regional DFW rollout and framed the service as an on-demand convenience for customers. Juan…
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