Placement: Resolutions / Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 25-R26, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, A Resolution Granting a Special Exception Use to Allow a Drive-Through in the General Commercial (CG) Zoning District Per Section 158.124(C)(13) of the Code of Ordinances for a Project Known as Harbor Village (fka Gatlin Pointe) (P24-152).
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Submitted By: Bethany Grubbs, AICP, Senior Planner/Public Art Program
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a diverse local economy and employment opportunities.
Executive Summary (General Business): The applicant is seeking to modify a condition placed on the previously approved SEU (P21-237), for drive-through service, which prohibited menu boards for two (2) restaurants with drive-through service lanes in the General Commercial (CG) zoning district. The original SEU approval included a condition that drive-through windows operate only for pick-up or mobile orders, without menu boards. This current request is to modify that condition to allow the installation of one (1) menu board for ordering at one of the two approved drive-throughs. The second drive-through will continue to operate without a menu board. This amendment remains consistent with Section 158.124(C)(13) of the Code of Ordinances.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the resolution subject to the following condition of approval: 1.) A menu board is permitted only in the westernmost drive-through lane. Any proposal to add a menu board to the easternmost lane shall require City Council review and approval through an amendment to the special exception use, including evaluation of traffic impacts.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the resolution.
2. Move that the Council deny the resolution and provide staff direction.
Background: On May 6, 2025 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council with the condition as recommended by staff.
The Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) recommended approval of the request at their October 23, 2024 meeting.
On December 5, 2022, the applicant was approved for a special exception use (P21-237) to allow two (2) restaurants with drive-through service in the General Commercial (CG) zoning district subject to the condition of approval that the drive-thru windows only operate for pick-up or mobile ordering and have no menu boards, otherwise the applicant will have to come back before Council for approval.
Issues/Analysis: A stacking analysis was provided that shows that the proposed two drive-through lanes and installation of one menu board are of sufficient length to not interfere with traffic circulation and parking. The queuing analysis determined that a seven (7) car queue length from the pickup window would be appropriate. This development proposes a 160-foot drive thru lane at each restaurant, sufficient to accommodate a minimum of eight (8) vehicles at each lane. Traffic should not adversely affect the transportation level of service for adjacent roads.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: The site is located at the southwest of the intersection of SW Gatlin Boulevard and SW East Calabria Circle.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit “A” Site Plan
3. Staff Report
4. SEU Responses
5. Cover Letter and Background Materials
6. Public Works Traffic Memo
7. Queuing Analysis
8. Agent Authorization Form
9. Warranty Deed
10. Staff Presentation
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 25119-07
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Russell Ward, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.