TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Zaxby’s Restaurant at 110 S. Larkin Avenue
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BACKGROUND:
On April 27, 2026, the Department of Public Works received a formal request for a drive thru facility for a proposed Zaxby’s Restaurant to be located at 110 S. Larkin Avenue. The restaurant will be located on the site of the former Wendy’s Restaurant. The building will be remodeled along with other site improvements. 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 two existing driveways on Larkin Avenue. The existing driveway on Emery Street will remain but will be gated and only used for food delivery trucks to exit the site after making deliveries. 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 Zaxby’s Restaurant at 110 S. Larkin Avenue.
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