To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Katasha Smithers, Planner II
Subject:
Title
Consider a request for a Site Plan Amendment for Chick-Fil-A, a 4,779 square-foot restaurant with drive-thru on an approximately 11.960-acre tract of land, located on the south side of Keller Parkway (FM 1709), situated at the intersection of Rufe Snow Drive and Keller Parkway (FM 1709), being Lot 1R, Block A, Keller Town Center, at 1002 Keller Parkway, and zoned Town Center (TC). Regency Centers, LP, Owner. Interplan, LLC, Applicant/Developer. (SP-21-0019)Body
Request:
The Applicant is requesting to modify the drive-thru lane by adding a second pick-up lane on the south side of the lot by removing nine parking spaces. The drive-thru would begin with two order lanes, transition into one lane and then reopen into two lanes for food pick-up.
Why Action is Required:
Section 4.15 (D)(2) of the UDC states that site plans within the Town Center (TC) Zoning District shall be considered for approval by City Council after a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Background:
On June 24, 2019, Chick-Fil-A received approval from City Council to add an additional 1,411 square-feet of canopy improvements that extend over the drive-thru lanes. In September 2021, Chick-Fil-A applied for a site plan amendment to expand the drive-thru lane into two pick-up lanes on the south side of the property.
Parking:
Requires 22 spaces: One space per 100 SF of seating and waiting area
The proposed parking is as follows: 32 regular spaces, 6 curbside spaces (interior), 3 handicap spaces, totaling 41 spaces. The parking meets UDC requirements.
Alternatives:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has the following options when considering a Site Plan Amendment request:
§ Recommend approval as submitted
§ Recommend approval with modifications and condition(s)
City Council Action:
If the Planning and Zoning Commission takes action and makes a recommendation on this agenda item, then this Site Plan application will be scheduled for City Council action on November 2, 2021.
Attachments:
Exhibit A - Site Plan documents