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 Culver’s Restaurant at 1301 Shale Road
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BACKGROUND:
On February 12, 2026, the Department of Public Works received a formal request for a drive thru facility for a proposed Culver’s Restaurant to be located at 1301 Shale Road. The restaurant will be located on a new lot adjacent to the existing Chipotle Restaurant within the Rock Run Collection Development. The City’s Planning Division has reviewed the preliminary site plan and has no remaining concerns.
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 a new full access driveway on Shale Road as well as an existing shared full access driveway between the proposed Culver’s and existing Chipotle restaurants. 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 Culver’s Restaurant at 1301 Shale Road.
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