Chris Whatley
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- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 2:13:39
- Avg per meeting
- 7:26
- Segments
- 3763
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Top issues during term (20)
Westlake Data Center Legal Challenge
Settlement terms and costs were not disclosed in open session.
Automatic License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras)
Ongoing annual subscription costs of approximately $3,000 per camera.
Samantha Springs Mixed-Use Development Proposal
Applicant projected roughly $700,000 in additional annual revenue had it been approved; the site remains under existing light industrial zoning.
Proposed Keller Sports Authority Board
Council noted the recent budget added staffing support for oversight of the sports park amenity.
Providence Residential Subdivision Development
Estimated $44 million+ in new tax base, over $100,000/year to the city and about $450,000/year to Keller ISD at current rates.
Hometown Heroes veterans recognition
Families would cover banner costs of roughly $75 to $105 each.
OTK Water Tower rehabilitation
Contract cost not stated on the recording; repainting preserves the landmark and extends its life.
Preserve at Willow Creek Zoning Change
Property tax revenue will increase as 13.65 acres of vacant land are developed into 26 single-family homes.
Old Town Keller / Keller Depot Restroom and Economic Development
Cost to the city of $7,302 funded from the economic development incentive budget.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Proposed annual permit fees would be set to cover inspections and software that scrapes Airbnb and VRBO listings, so the program should pay for itself.
Kroger Relocation and Traffic Impacts
Substantial private investment by Kroger and potential TIF utilization.
Accessory Dwelling Unit and Medical Land Use Approvals
The facility loses roughly $134,000 in annual revenue per added resident, per the applicant's own estimate cited by a neighbor.
Creation of Community Facilities Zoning District
Minimal financial impact, primarily administrative and regulatory alignment.
FY 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate and Budget
Total citywide budget of $112.5 million with a proposed tax rate structured around the no-new-revenue threshold.
Accessory Structure Setback Encroachments and Size Limits
Property investments of $120,000 or more are at stake for homeowners constructing custom workshops.
Old Town Keller Parking and Salon Concentration
Private investment in building renovations was proposed, but the project was halted by the commission's recommendation for denial.
TRIDENT Center Regional Police Partnership
Involves reallocating one existing detective position from the Keller Police Department.
Impacts of Surpassing 50,000 Population Milestone
An estimated $450,000–$500,000 in added annual costs once the threshold is crossed.
Garages of America on a difficult Town Center tract
Roughly $27 million in total development value and new ad valorem tax base for the city.
Tri-County Electric Reliability Program
Millions in preventive maintenance spending with no rate increase for 2027.
Decisions during term (266)
Recorded while Whatley was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda F.1–F.5
Preserve at Willow Creek rezoning (ZONE-2608-0004)
The UPS Store seasonal storage SUP (SUP-2609-0027)
207 South Elm Street spa/salon suites SUP (SUP-2609-0026)
Water tower repainting contract (H.4)
A&B Construction settlement approval
Consider approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
Approval of October 13, 2026 meeting minutes (Consent Item D.1)
Luna Loco mural at 228 South Main Street (MURAL-2609-0001)
6,620 sq ft accessory building SUP at 1432 Mount Gilead Road (SUP-2609-0029)
Elite Care Assisted Living expansion SUP at 553 Big Bend Drive (SUP-2609-0028)
Signature Barber SUP at 241 South Main Street Unit C (SUP-2610-0033)
Persimmon Club indoor entertainment SUP at 8835 Davis Boulevard (SUP-2609-0031)
Garages of America planned development zoning change (ZONE-2608-0005)
Consent Agenda (Items F1-F8)
Samantha Springs Commerce Planned Development (800 N. Main St.)
Samantha Springs FLUP Amendment (800 N. Main St.)
Providence Planned Development (901 Johnson Rd.)
Providence FLUP Amendment (901 Johnson Rd.)
7 Brew Coffee Drive-Thru SUP (901 Keller Pkwy)
Voting record (23)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
approve Ordinance No. 2304 approving a Planned Development Zoning Change from Single-Family Residential 36,000 square-foot lots (SF-36) to Planned Development - Single-Family Residential 25,000 square
deny the request for a Planned Development Zoning Change from Commercial (C) and Light Industrial to Planned Development - Mixed Use for Samantha Springs Commerce, a proposed Planned Development on 15
approve Resolution No. 5115 approving a Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) amendment from Semi-Public (SP) and Low-Density Single Family (LD-SF) to Medium-Density Single Family (MD-SF) for 20.93 acres, legal
Samantha Springs Commerce Planned Development (800 N. Main St.)
Cited independent commercial developers' feedback that the commercial element had little chance of succeeding as proposed.
Providence Planned Development (901 Johnson Rd.)
Believed the development should meet SF-36 zoning, noting variance for lot depth would suffice.
Providence FLUP Amendment (901 Johnson Rd.)
Opposed on consistency with underlying SF-36 zoning.