To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Amber Washington, Planner I
Subject:
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Main-tenance Plus +, an “automobile repair, sales, and service” facility on approximately 1.37 acres located on the east side of South Main Street, at the intersection of Calverley Place and South Main Street, legally described as Lot 5R of the South Meadow Industrial Park Addition, zoned Commercial (C) and addressed 1661 S. Main Street. Magic Petroleum, LLC, Owner/Applicant. (SUP-23-0015)
Background:
The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council earlier this year considered a zoning change request at this location from Commercial (C) to Light Industrial (LI) for a Minor Automobile Repair facility to operate with a Specific Use Permit.
Because the zoning change was not approved, the Applicant now requests an SUP to open an “automobile repair, sales, and service” facility, which is permitted with an SUP in the existing zoning district.
Per the Keller Unified Development Code Section 3.01, Definitions, “Automobile Repair, Sales and Service” is defined as the following: Automobile repair uses that include light servicing or repair of automobiles, boats, motorcycles, and light load vehicles that does not generate noise or excess vapors and where services could be performed within a completely enclosed structure. These uses may incorporate retail sales. Examples include technology upgrades, windshield repairs and replacement, radio and electronic repairs and replacement, some customization or adding or accessories, battery replacement, spark plug replacement, some diagnostic services, and adding of fluids.
Site Design:
The existing building at 1661 S. Main will not be structurally changed for the proposed use. The Applicant intends to bring the site up to code with the addition of landscaping and new signage. The existing parking (33 spaces) exceeds the UDC parking requirement of 1 space per 500 square-feet of floor area (15 spaces required for 7,236 square-feet).
Services Offered:
Proposed services and sales include accessory and battery sales and installation, windshield repair and installation, wiper blades, spark plug replacement, fluid flush and change, car diagnostics and inspections.
All services will be done with the bay doors closed and performed the same day as drop-off. The Applicant does not expect to keep vehicles overnight but noted that if an overnight stay is needed or requested, vehicles will be parked inside the building rather than in the parking lot.
Employees:
There will be 5 full-time employees initially, with the expectation to later add 2 or 3 part-time employees.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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 April 27, 2023 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 not received any public feedback.
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 June 6, 2023.
Supporting Documents:
§ Aerial and Zoning Maps
§ Staff Attachment - Application and Supporting Documents