TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: James V. Capparelli, City Manager
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Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Portillo’s Restaurant at 1444 N. Larkin Avenue
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BACKGROUND:
On July 11, 2021, the Department of Public Works received a formal request for a drive thru facility for a proposed Portillo’s Restaurant to be located at 1444 N. Larkin Avenue. The restaurant will be constructed on the former IHOP site as part of a newly constructed building. The proposed restaurant will be the first of its kind that will offer only drive thru and pick up services. There will be no dine in service at this location. 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 main drive aisle located within the Northridge Plaza Subdivision. 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 the 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 Portillo’s Restaurant at 1444 N. Larkin Avenue subject to the approval of the final engineering plans.
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