CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance approving a bypass lane variance for 3320 S. IL Route 59 (Chick-fil-a) - PZC 24-1-077
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Sara Kopinski, AICP
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered PZC 24-1-077 on October 16, 2024, and voted to recommend approval of the petitioner's requests (approved 7-0). Staff concurs with the PZC's recommendation.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property consists of approximately 1.42 acres located at 3320 S. IL Route 59. It is zoned B2 (Community Shopping Center District) and is improved with a vacant, one-story building that was previously occupied by Taps N Tenders restaurant. At this time, the Petitioner seeks to demolish the building and redevelop the site with a drive-through only Chick-fil-a. To do so, the petitioner requests approval of a bypass lane variance.
Drive-through only businesses are permitted in the B2 zoning district. The City's Land Use Master Plan (LUMP) designates the future place type of the property as Urban Center, which accommodates fast food restaurants and drive-through facilities. Staff finds the proposed use compatible with the goals of the LUMP.
DISCUSSION:
The petitioner intends to demolish the existing building on the subject property and construct a drive-through only Chick-fil-a. The site will include a 2,936 square foot restaurant with a walk-up window, outdoor patio space, a two-lane drive-through facility, and 50 parking spaces. Primary access to the site will be provided from Lacrosse Lane.
Chick-fil-a anticipates approximately 15 employees to be working at the restaurant during a normal shift, though this number could increase up to 35 at peak times. The petitioner has provided a Peak Parking Demand Worksheet that demonstrates how parking will be allocated on the site and supports the number of parking spaces proposed.
Chick-fil-a has 66 drive-throug...
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