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Council denies request for fuel-pump SUP at Centerville Road after neighborhood concerns
Summary
Council unanimously denied a specific-use provision for fuel pumps and a concept plan (proposed Casey’s) at 2000 E. Centerville Road, citing planning staff and neighborhood concerns and the opportunity for a larger coordinated center.
The Garland City Council unanimously denied a specific-use provision (SUP) for fuel pumps and a concept plan for a convenience store with fuel at 2000 East Centerville Road.
City planning staff recommended denial, saying that although the site is zoned community retail and surrounded by homes and new multifamily development, the proposed convenience-store-with-fuel configuration does not meet the comprehensive-plan vision for a neighborhood center. Staff urged that the site — part of a larger 10-acre parcel — represents an opportunity for coordinated development that could better serve new and existing residents.
Marcy Silver, representing the applicant, said the proposed operator, Casey’s, aims to provide neighborhood-oriented services (including made-to-order pizza and other freshly prepared food) and to be part of the local community. Supporters pointed to convenience for nearby residents and the presence of rooftops that would supply customers; opponents said the site should be held for a larger mixed-use or neighborhood-center development and noted multiple nearby gas stations.
Councilmember Beard moved to deny; Councilmember Williams seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Council discussion referenced prior plan-commission review, neighborhood notification results and staff counsel that the full 10-acre parcel could attract more diverse retail and gathering-oriented development than a single convenience store with fuel pumps.
Why it matters: The decision preserves the potential for a larger coordinated neighborhood center on the 10-acre parcel rather than allocating a portion to an auto-oriented use; it also reflects council and staff concern about gateway corridors and clustering of auto uses.
Clarifying details: Staff sent 109 notification letters and reported 12 responses overall, with the record indicating neighbors opposed the proposed fuel use. The SUP guidelines recommended a 20–25 year term; the applicant requested 25 years. There is an existing smaller gas station catty-corner to the site.
