of the building to accommodate a drive-thru pick-up window and two parking spaces dedicated to pick-up customers. A new is also 2’ awning overhang proposed to provide shelter for the newly proposed pick-up window. MODIFICATIONS: When reviewed for the requirements of a drive-thru restaurant, the following items require either a modification or variance if the request is to be approved as submitted. It is worth noting that while a drive-thru restaurant requires a queue lane of 160 linear feet, banks and dry-cleaners with pick-up functions are only required 60 linear feet of queuing area. Topic Required Provided Difference Lot Size 1 acre 0.6 acres 0.4 acres Parking 53 spaces 36 spaces 17 spaces Queue Lane Drive-thru plus 2 160’ (60’) 45’ 115’ (15’) (Pick-up)* spaces South Structure Existing past existing 2’ 2’ Setback The petitioner has not provided new justification for modifications to the above mentioned items; however, the previous application that was approved in 2017 included multiple items that went above and beyond landscaping and lighting requirements. The modification that was approved with the 2017 approval was for the structure setback of the building additions. Since their application was approved, the Zoning Code was revised so that the building additions would now meet the required setback without the need for a modification. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, LAND USE AND ZONING: The site is designated for Transition Mix Use on the EnVision Kirkwood 2035 Future Land Use map. The proposed development is commercial in nature and is consistent with the policies presented by the Comprehensive Plan. The subject property is zoned B-3 Highway Business District is occupied by a restaurant. Restaurants with drive-thru are a Special Use in the B-3 Highway Business District. Surrounding land uses and zoning include the following: To the north: Various Commercial businesses zoned B-3 Highway Business District. To the south: Across Big Bend Boulevard are office and commercial businesses zoned B-5 Planned Commercial Development District. To the east: Across Kirkwood Road is a motorcycle dealership zoned B-3 Highway Business District. To the west: Various Commercial businesses zoned B-3 Highway Business District.
of the building to accommodate a drive-thru pick-up window and two parking spaces dedicated to pick-up customers. A new 2’ awning overhang is also proposed to provide shelter for the newly proposed pick-up window. MODIFICATIONS: When reviewed for the requirements of a drive-thru restaurant, the following items require either a modification or variance if the request is to be approved as submitted. It is worth noting that while a drive-thru restaurant requires a queue lane of 160 linear feet, banks and dry-cleaners with pick-up functions are only required 60 linear feet of queuing area. Topic Required Provided Difference Lot Size 1 acre 0.6 acres 0.4 acres Parking 53 spaces 36 spaces 17 spaces Queue Lane Drive-thru (Pick-up)* 160’ (60’) 45’ plus 2 spaces 115’ (15’) South Structure Setback Existing 2’ past existing 2’ The petitioner has not provided new justification for modifications to the above mentioned items; however, the previous application that was approved in 2017 included multiple items that went above and beyond landscaping and lighting requirements. The modification that was approved with the 2017 approval was for the structure setback of the building additions. Since their application was approved, the Zoning Code was revised so that the building additions would now meet the required setback without the need for a modification. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, LAND USE AND ZONING: The site is designated for Transition Mix Use on the EnVision Kirkwood 2035 Future Land Use map. The proposed development is commercial in nature and is consistent with the policies presented by the Comprehensive Plan. The subject property is zoned B-3 Highway Business District is occupied by a restaurant. Restaurants with drive-thru are a Special Use in the B-3 Highway Business District. Surrounding land uses and zoning include the following: To the north: Various Commercial businesses zoned B-3 Highway Business District. To the south: Across Big Bend Boulevard are office and commercial businesses zoned B-5 Planned Commercial Development District. To the east: Across Kirkwood Road is a motorcycle dealership zoned B-3 Highway Business District. To the west: Various Commercial businesses zoned B-3 Highway Business District.
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