TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
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Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 2211 Jefferson Street
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BACKGROUND:
On January 22, 2024, the Department of Public Works received a formal request for a drive thru facility for a proposed Starbucks Restaurant to be located at 2211 W. Jefferson Street. The proposed development involves the demolition of the former Bakers Square building and the construction of a new 2,200-square-foot building, complete with a drive-thru. In addition to the new structure, the project includes enhanced landscaping, more efficient site lighting, and improved pedestrian routing to ensure safer on-site access and usage. The City’s Planning Division has reviewed the preliminary site plan and has no remaining outstanding items. The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
The applicant has submitted a site plan to the Department of Public Works showing the operation of the proposed drive thru. The applicant has provided signage and pavement markings for adequate traffic flow into the drive thru while maintaining sufficient drive thru storage capacity to meet the requirements of the Department of Public Works.
As required by the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances, the Department of Public Works has reviewed the drive thru facility site plan (see attachment). Access to the site will be available from one existing full access driveway on Jefferson Street. Upon final investigation, the Department of Public Works has determined that there is sufficient storage on the site, and therefore recommends approval of the drive thru permit subject to approval of the final engineering plans.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 2211 W. Jefferson Street subject to the approval of the final engineering plans.
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