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Planning commission approves Dunkin' drive‑through at Levitt Road with conditions to address traffic flow
Summary
The commission granted a conditional use permit for a Dunkin' Donuts drive‑through at 5494 Levitt Road on June 4, 2025, approving the site plan with conditions addressing circulation, signage and stacking but noting remaining issues (stacking, fire lanes, parking) that may require variances or design tweaks.
On June 4, 2025 the City of Lorain Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a Dunkin' Donuts drive‑through at 5494 Levitt Road, subject to conditions meant to reduce site congestion and improve circulation.
The commission’s approval included requirements such as right‑turn‑only control at the Levitt Road exit, directional signage and pavement markings, and consideration of an island to deter vehicles from re‑entering the site from Levitt. Staff also flagged that the site is a legal nonconforming lot in some respects and that specific variances may still be required for stacking and parking changes.
Commissioners raised traffic and circulation…
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