Title
HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by Westwood Professional Services, on behalf of McClean Commercial, LTD (Case #Z23-11) to rezone approximately 21.16 acres out of the William H. Cole Survey, Abstract No. 200 from "A" (Agricultural District) to "B-2" (Local Retail District) with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a battery storage site as a permitted use. This property is locally addressed as 8390 Featherline Road, Killeen, Texas.
Summary
DATE: May 2, 2023.
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Zoning Case #23-11: "A" (Agricultural District) to "B-2" (Local Retail District) with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Property Information:
Property Owner: McClean Commercial, LTD
Agent: Westwood Professional Services
Current Zoning: "A" (Agricultural District)
Proposed Zoning: "B-2" (Local Retail District) with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a battery storage site as a permitted use
Current FLUM Designation: 'Residential Mix'
Summary of Request:
Westwood Professional Services, on behalf of McClean Commercial, LTD, has submitted a request to rezone approximately 21.16 acres out of the William H. Cole Survey, Abstract No. 200, from "A" (Agricultural District) to "B-2" (Local Retail District) with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a battery storage site as a permitted use.
If approved, the applicant intends to develop a battery storage site on the property. The applicant states that the proposed battery storage will create better power reliability for the residents of the City of Killeen during times of power instability by preventing brownout and blackout events and providing general stability to the local grid. The battery energy storage facility will also provide support to the neighboring Oncor substation to limit transmission congestion and increase operating reliability.
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