To: Mark Hafner, City Manager
From: Sarah Hensley, Director of Community Development
Subject:
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider an ordinance approving a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a drive-thru for Te’Jun, a proposed 6,697 square-foot two-story restaurant, for the property legally described as Lot 3A, Block 1 of Foote’s Addition (recently replatted as Lot 1, Block A, TEJUN Addition), being 1.208 acres, approximately 300 feet west of the intersection of Keller Parkway and Bourland Road, zoned Planned Development 1323-Retail (R-PD-1323), and addressed as 541 Keller Parkway. City of Keller, Owner/TeJun, Applicant. (SUP-23-0021)
Background:
On March 21, 2023, City Council approved the bid from Te’Jun, a proposed 6,697 square-foot two-story restaurant with a drive thru, for the purchase of city-owned property at 541 Keller Parkway. The Applicant currently operates Te’Jun restaurants in Robinson and Red Oak that draw more than 20% of their business from drive-thru service, thus they have identified the drive-thru component as essential to their overall success.
A Specific Use Permit (SUP) is required to operate a restaurant with a drive-thru in the Retail Zoning District.
Site Design:
The proposed drive-thru and stacking lane will be located on the west side of the building. The Applicant is requesting 6 variances with their site plan application, related to parking, landscaping/buffers, cross access, screening, and the rear setback where they intend to eventually install a dock. The Site Plan with Variances application is on this agenda as a separate item.
Elevations:
The proposed two-story structure exterior will be comprised of approximately 39% natural stone, with the rest of the façade being Cementous siding/trim and metal roofing. The concept is intended to be reminiscent of a large Louisiana-style home that includes a porch and balcony overlooking the drainage easement directly north of the property.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Summary:
Section 8.02 (F)(2) of the UDC states that when considering an SUP request, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider the following factors:
1) The use is harmonious and compatible with surrounding existing uses or proposed uses;
2) The activities requested by the applicant are normally associated with the permitted uses in the base district;
3) The nature of the use is reasonable and appropriate in the immediate area;
4) Any negative impact on the surrounding area has been mitigated; and
5) That any additional conditions specified ensure that the intent of the district purposes are being upheld.
Citizen Input:
On July 27, 2023, the City mailed out 11 Letters of Notification for this Public Hearing to all property owners within three-hundred feet (300’) of the subject site. A public hearing notice sign was posted on the site.
Staff has not received any response from the public regarding this request.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
At the August 8, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Commissioners unanimously recommended approval of the SUP as presented.
Alternatives:
The City Council has the following options when considering a Specific Use Permit:
§ Approve as submitted.
§ Approve with modified or additional condition(s).
§ Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
§ Deny.