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Planning commission recommends approval of Dave’s Hot Chicken site plan amendment at 119 East Crossroads

5829754 · September 26, 2025
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Summary

The Saratoga Springs Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a site plan amendment for Dave’s Hot Chicken at 119 East Crossroads Boulevard; staff noted signage will require a separate sign permit and the site is outside the city’s gateway overlay.

The Saratoga Springs Planning Commission on Sept. 25 recommended approval of a major site plan amendment for Dave’s Hot Chicken at 119 East Crossroads Boulevard.

City planning staff presented the amendment, noting the applicant will still need a separate sign permit. "They're gonna have to do a sign permit," the staff presenter said, adding staff marked the site plan with "shall comply" for signage because a separate permit will determine final compliance.

The commission also confirmed the property is not within the city’s gateway overlay district, and staff said the elevations meet code and will be brought forward to both the commission and City Council for final review.

Commissioner Jack Mangum moved the recommendation of approval, and the motion passed with all members present voting in favor.

Why it matters: approving the site-plan amendment clears the way for the restaurant to move forward with construction steps, but the separate sign permit and the upcoming elevation reviews mean some design details will be decided later.

The commission’s action was procedural — a recommendation to City Council — and did not finalize construction permits. The staff presenter repeatedly emphasized that signage will be reviewed through the separate sign-permit process and that final elevations will be submitted to the commission and council for approval.