To: Aaron Rector, City Manager
From: Ethan Flanders, Planner I
Subject:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider an ordinance approving a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow office space in excess of 1,200 square feet on the first floor in Old Town Keller, on approximately .15 acres, located approximately 135 feet northwest of the intersection of Olive Street and South Main Street, legally described as Block 5, Lot 3, of the Keller City Addition, zoned Old Town Keller, and addressed 118 West Olive St. James Henderson, Applicant. Bluegrass Legacy Holdings LLC, Owner. (SUP-2605-0015)
Background:
Bluegrass Legacy currently operates at 118 W Olive and has since 2021. The business offers financial planning, wealth management, retirement planning, investment management, and insurance services. The business currently has 4-5 employees and anticipates continued growth.
The following timeline provides a brief history of previous tenants for the lease space:
2005: The Funkey Monkey
2007: Amy’s Attic
2010: Clean and Show
2010: Create Joy Workshops
2017: Stewarding Life Wellness
2018: Renewed Strength Chiropractic
2021: Bluegrass Legacy
The existing size of the building is approximately 1,045 square feet. They are expanding and requesting to add approximately 1,059 square feet of additional space to the property. The subject property is located in the Neighborhood Subdistrict of the Old Town Keller (OTK) Zoning District, where a Specific Use Permit (SUP) is required for administrative, professional or corporate offices exceeding 1,200 square-feet on the first floor of a building, and for any medical uses. Y
Site Details:
The additional space will consist of 3 offices, a storage room, restroom, and a covered porch. The proposed addition will provide needed room for staff, improve operational efficiency, enhance accessibility for clients, and better accommodate the growing client base. The Applicant also intends to enhance the exterior as part of the City of Keller Façade Improvement Grant which is scheduled for City Council on July 7, 2026. The applicant will be required to submit a Site Plan for the property.
The Unified Development Code (UDC) parking requirement for office is one space per 350 square-feet of gross floor area, bringing the total requirement for this applicant to 7 spaces. There are 9 parking spaces adjacent to the property, with additional public parking across the street on Olive Street and to the west along Lamar Street.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Land Use:
North: Mixed Use (MU)
East: Mixed Use (MU)
South: Mixed Use (MU)
West: Mixed Use (MU)
The subject property is zoned Old Town Keller (OTK) and designated Mixed Use (MU) on the city’s Future Land Use Plan (FLUP).
Citizen Input:
On May 28, 2026, the City mailed out 16 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 public feedback regarding the SUP request.
Planning and Zoning Recommendation:
At the June 9, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Commissioners unanimously recommended approval of the SUP request as presented.
SUP Request:
1. To allow office space in excess of 1,200 square feet on the first floor in Old Town Keller.
Summary:
Section 8.02 (F)(2) of the UDC states that when considering a SUP request, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council 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.
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.