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Commission backs Wholesale Plus’ bid to sell used goods in Old Towne, neighbors urge drainage fixes
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a specific‑use permit for Wholesale Plus to sell used goods at 432 North Main Street and forwarded the item to City Council on Aug. 5; neighbors who spoke supported the business but asked that the city address ongoing drainage and erosion issues tied to nearby developments.
The Keller Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday unanimously recommended approval of a specific‑use permit allowing Wholesale Plus to sell used goods at 432 North Main Street in Old Towne Keller.
Applicant George Haddad, a tenant of the suite, told commissioners his shop stocks “vintage, rare collectibles” and that he had reopened the business after renovating the space. Staff said the tenant already holds a certificate of occupancy issued in April 2024 for the sale of new goods; code compliance received June complaints that used goods were being sold and staff informed the applicant that an SUP is required for used‑goods sales in Old Towne.
The commission heard two neighbors raise a separate concern: erosion and chronic drainage problems behind properties along Charles Street that homeowners said have worsened as nearby commercial sites were redeveloped. Lyndon Wilson and Lisa Mead asked the city to require an independent drainage study and to withhold further site approvals in that drainage area until existing problems are remediated. Public works staff and representatives told the commission they are engaged with the residents and reviewing the drainage concerns; staff noted the SUP for Wholesale Plus does not include any exterior alterations or construction on the site.
Staff said the property is zoned Old Towne Keller, that the Old Towne retail space has at least 13 parking spaces adjacent to Suite 400 (the use would require six spaces plus an accessible space), and that staff mailed 39 notices within 300 feet and received two letters of opposition. The applicant told commissioners the space’s merchandise tends to be higher‑end vintage items rather than typical thrift‑store donations and noted that he is a tenant and not the property owner.
Commissioner Elias moved to recommend approval; Commissioner Farner seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The commission’s recommendation will go to City Council on Aug. 5. Staff and several commissioners encouraged neighbors to continue working with Public Works and code compliance to document and pursue remedies for the drainage and erosion issues they described.
