Title
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request for a Specific Use Permit for an Eating Place with Drive-Through Service on Approximately 1.921 Acres out of the James Grimsley Survey, Abstract No. 578, Tarrant County, TX, Including all of Lot 4, Block 2, Weatherford Addition, Located at 1570 E. Debbie Ln.; Priya Acharya of Wier & Associates, Inc. (Engineer) and Getra Sanders of Chick-fil-A, Inc. (Developer) on Behalf of Edgar Guevara of BDR Realty LLC and Morreta A. & James A. Weatherford of Deblock, Ltd. (Owners) (SUP#21-007)
Requested Action
To consider the subject specific use permit request.
Recommendation
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on December 6, 2021 and voted 6-0-1 (Weydeck left early) to recommend approval. There was discussion regarding traffic circulation, vehicular and pedestrian access, drive-through stacking, potential safety improvements such as signage and striping, building size and orientation, signage, curbside to-go service, indoor dining, and whether there would be an indoor playground. The applicant has not made any changes to the plans.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval.
Description/History
Existing Use: Vacant land
Existing Zoning: C-2, Community Business District
Land Use Plan: Sub-Area 5
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
North - Debbie Lane; fitness center, PD, Planned Development District (across the street)
South - Vacant land, C-2, Community Business District
East - Vacant land, C-2, Community Business District
West - Shopping center, C-2, Community Business District
Thoroughfare Plan Specification:
Debbie Lane - principal arterial (six-lane divided)
Synopsis
The requested Specific Use Permit is for a use that may “require special consideration in certain settings or are of a public or semi-public character often essential or desirable for the general convenience and welfare of the community, which without specific consideration...
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