Board approves variances and conditional use for drive‑through at 6493 East Main Street with conditions

The Reynoldsburg Planning and Zoning Board on April 3 approved a set of variances and a conditional‑use permit allowing Coughlin Investments Limited to convert the vacant former Crown Sports Pub at 6493 East Main Street into a quick‑service food service use with a drive‑through, subject to conditions recommended by staff.

Planning staff said the subject parcel is 0.94 acres with a 3,536‑square‑foot building; the proposed project would increase the building by 120 square feet. Because the building predates current code, the applicant requested variances to multiple Bridal Main Street District development standards, including maximum front setback (amended by the applicant to 97 feet), minimum open space, minimum building height, parking location and perimeter landscaping requirements. Staff recommended approval of the variances as necessary for adaptive reuse, noting prior variances…