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Zoning committee recommends approval for Mexican-American ice cream shop at 1702 Western Ave.
Summary
The Zoning & Annexation Committee voted to send a favorable recommendation to the Committee of the Whole for a special exception that would allow a restaurant (proposed Mexican-American ice cream shop) at 1702 Western Avenue; the Board of Zoning Appeals recommended the use with a condition that exterior and landscaping improvements be completed w
The Zoning & Annexation Committee recommended forwarding a special-exception petition to allow a restaurant use at 1702 Western Avenue, proposed to be occupied by an ice cream vendor featuring Mexican-American flavors.
Tim Staub, zoning specialist, summarized the petition and explained the Board of Zoning Appeals recommended approval with the condition that "all improvements to bring the building and the site up to zoning compliance are completed within 6 months of approval," specifically noting landscaping and street-tree requirements.
Attorney Bob Masters, representing A & M Wireless (the building owner and Boost Mobile franchisee), told the committee the property previously housed retail uses and that the proposed tenant would be an ice cream shop; he said some non–ice-cream items would be brought in prepared off-site. Masters said the Board of Zoning Appeals granted a favorable recommendation on May 5 by unanimous vote.
Committee members asked about neighboring residential properties and enforcement of the six-month exterior compliance condition. Staff said zoning staff would inspect sites to verify the required exterior work is completed; the interior tenant fit-out follows building and zoning codes as separate processes.
No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition during the public hearing. Committee members moved the petition to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation; the roll call recorded four ayes. The matter proceeds to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
