TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
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Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Chick Fil A Restaurant at 201 S. Larkin Avenue
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BACKGROUND:
On July 29, 2024, the Department of Public Works received a formal request for a drive thru facility for a proposed Chick Fil A Restaurant to be located at 201 S. Larkin Avenue. The proposed development involves the demolition of the former Steak n Shake building and the construction of a new 5,000 square foot building with dual drive thru lanes. 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 three driveways off of a private access drive. One full access driveway services only the parking lot, one entrance-only driveway services the drive thru, and one exit-only driveway services the drive thru and parking lot. The development also has an agreement to use parking in the adjacent Harvest Bible Chapel of Joliet parking lot. 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 Chick Fil A Restaurant at 201 S. Larkin Avenue.
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