To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Kalvin Eddleman, Planner I
Subject:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for an automobile electric charging station, on approximately 11.96 acres, located on the southeastern corner of the intersection of Keller Parkway and Rufe Snow Drive, legally described as Lot 1R, Block A of the Keller Town Center Addition, zoned Town Center (TC) and addressed 1000 Keller Parkway. Meghan Youngbar, Applicant. Regency Centers LP, Owner. (SUP-2505-0019)
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Background:
The Applicant is requesting an SUP to install a charging station for electric vehicles in the existing parking area of the property located at 1000 Keller Parkway.
In the Town Center (TC) Zoning District, an SUP is required for automobile electric charging stations.
Charging Station Details:
The charging station will be comprised of 9 standard charging stalls and 1 accessible charging stall serviced by 5 Alpitronic HYC400 dual port dispensers. The installation will also include 6 smart poles, 1 electrical switchboard, 1 utility transformer, and 2 trash cans.
The charging station will be located adjacent to Rufe Snow Drive on the southwestern side of the property.
Surrounding Land Use Designations:
The property is zoned Town Center and designated Mixed Use (MU), as are all surrounding properties.
SUP Requests:
1. An SUP for an automobile electric charging station in the Town Center (TC) zoning district.
Summary:
Section 8.02 (F)(2) of the UDC states that when considering a 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 June 12, 2025, the City mailed out 12 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 received 1 letter of opposition in response to this request.
Alternatives:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has the following options when considering a Specific Use Permit:
§ Recommend approval as submitted.
§ Recommend approval with modified or additional condition(s).
§ Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
§ Recommend denial.
City Council Action:
If the Planning and Zoning Commission takes action and makes a recommendation on this agenda item, then this Specific Use Permit application will be scheduled for City Council action on July 15, 2025.