Keller officials approved a patio expansion for Summer Moon Coffee at Keller Town Center during their regular meeting Aug. 19.

The details

The request was approved unanimously and will require three parking spots on the west side of the building to be filled in with new pavement. Planter boxes, lights and other public amenities will be added to the patio space, according to city documents.

“I like this idea. I think it fits in well with what we want with town hall with people outside, walking around, communicating with each other, out and about,” council member Shannon Dubberly said. “I know parking comes at a premium.”

The parking spaces to be filled in for the patio are located in front of Summer Moon and are currently used by customers who briefly stay at the coffee shop, according to a representative from Summer Moon Coffee.

“Like most of Keller, I’m excited to see more patio space. Because it’s Texas, I would prefer that it’s covered somehow,” council member Tag Green said.

The Summer Moon representative thanked Green for his suggestions. The patio as presented will have concrete planter boxes with built-on bench seating and 30-inch metal fencing between the planter boxes, according to city documents. There will also be overhead strung lights 10 feet to 12 feet above the patio attached to steel poles.

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Also of note

Keller officials tabled proposed EV-charging stations for a third time at Keller Town Center until Sept. 16 in a 5-2 vote to allow applicant Regency Centers LP more time to consider a new location at the center.

“I hear the opposition to tabling, but I think that opposition is also in relation to the parking spots being where they’re currently situated on the plans for the most part,” Mayor Pro Tem Ross McMullin said.

McMullin added the additional month will help with government efficiency so the applicant and city workers do not have to start the process over with a new proposal.

Local business owners who are located on the southwestern side of the property along Rufe Snow Drive expressed concerns about how the stations could affect parking availability, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

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