The bug infestation shows no sign of being exterminated. In fact, the big
bug is being catered to. In 2013, it was AutoNation VW asking for a zoning
change to allow them to expand their auto dealership in Richardson's
Interurban District ("Lemon"). The City
Council complied. For some reason, AutoNation didn't go through with their
plans, but in 2022, the dealership, now Clay Cooley VW, was back again, asking
for approval to expand the car dealership. Again the City Council complied.
Now in 2024, Clay Cooley VW is back yet again, this time with two different
requests. On August 12, the City Council will hear a request for Clay Cooley
VW to add a repair shop, a body shop, and a vehicle storage lot on the
property. Separately, they are asking for a variance on the height of their
business sign, wanting to erect a 39 foot pole sign, despite an ordinance
limiting pole signs to 20 feet.