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La Porte City board approves drive-through restaurant at 416 J Street
Summary
The La Porte City Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception June 10 to allow a drive-through restaurant at 416 J Street in a property zoned B2 General Commercial District; staff said conditions on stacking, landscaping and access would be met.
The La Porte City Board of Zoning Appeals on June 10 approved a special exception to allow a drive‑through restaurant at 416 J Street, a property zoned B2 General Commercial District.
City staff told the board the proposal meets the additional‑use criteria for drive‑throughs, including required stacking spaces, parking and frontage landscaping; staff recommended approval. Matthew Kirkwood, the petitioner, said he has worked with staff on the site plan and, once civil work is finished, is ready to begin construction.
David, a staff member who presented the item to the board, said the petition is filed as Special Exception Use 25‑02 and that…
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