Council approves two fuel-station projects, denies Firewheel self‑storage; approves townhomes, distillery and ADA update

The Garland City Council on July 8 voted on several land‑use items and confirmed a package of appointments, approving two fuel‑retail requests, unanimously adopting the city’s ADA transition plan and approving a downtown distillery and a 45‑unit townhome development while voting to deny a proposed large self‑storage facility near Firewheel Parkway.

Why it matters: The votes reshape development along two busy corridors (Shiloh Road and Castle Drive), maintain the city’s planning preference that gateway sites avoid storage or low‑intensity uses, and advance the council’s ongoing downtown activation goals by approving a restaurant/distillery expected to draw pedestrian traffic.

Most important votes and next steps

- Kroger fuel pumps (6850 N. Shiloh Road): Council approved a specific‑use permit (SUP) to add a fuel center tied to the existing Kroger store. The project proposes a five‑in‑line dispenser template (10 fueling positions) that would occupy an estimated 63 parking spaces; the station would operate 24/7 with a kiosk attendant 6 a.m.–10 a.m. and a 25‑gallon per‑transaction limit after 10 p.m. City and applicant agreed a new traffic signal will be installed at the nearby intersection; Kroger will share in the signal cost. Underground storage tanks must receive Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approvals before installation. The planning commission and staff recommended approval; the council approved the SUP for 20 years (motion passed unanimously).

- Casey’s convenience store and fuel pumps (3241 Castle Drive): Council approved a Casey’s retail and fuel site that includes a roughly 4,319‑square‑foot convenience store and a 5‑dispenser/10‑pump canopy (applicant clarified the layout in presentation). Staff…