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DRB approves remodel for new restaurant at 4242 N. Scottsdale Road after design change to patio
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Summary
The Development Review Board approved case 37DR2024, a remodel and patio conversion for a new restaurant at 4242 N. Scottsdale Road, after the applicant revised patio massing to create a recessed corner addressing concerns from the adjacent restaurant; the board approved the case 6‑1.
The Development Review Board approved case 37DR2024, a remodel and patio conversion for a new restaurant at 4242 N. Scottsdale Road, after the applicant revised the patio massing to address concerns raised by the adjacent restaurant and its patrons.
Greg, current planning principal planner, summarized the site and the history: the application repurposes existing buildings for restaurant use and was continued at the May 15 hearing so the applicant could respond to concerns from the neighboring property to the south. Staff said multiple emails were included in the staff report and that the primary objection had been the scale and proximity of the patio enclosure to the neighbor’s outdoor seating.
Architect Artie Vigil described the solution reached with the neighbor: a “recess at the southeast corner of the patio that basically creates a notch that allows for the people, the patrons on the patio for an Olga Patron just to not feel like they're so close to that wall.” (Transcript used the neighbor restaurant name variably; staff repeatedly referenced the southern neighbor as the adjacent restaurant and its patrons.) The applicant also said the patio will have assembly occupancy for restaurant use and multiple exits complying with fire egress; table counts will be determined during interior design. The applicant said it does not plan amplified live music on the patio and expects only ambient background music.
Staff also addressed parking: the project met overall parking requirements subject to a minor adjustment. Staff said an original overage of bike parking credits was adjusted, resulting in a “1.6 base deficit” that the applicant must resolve before construction plan submittal; staff described that as a minor fix they will require as a stipulation. During voting, Commissioner Gonzales voted no; the motion carried 6‑1: Vice Mayor DeBoschis — yes; Vice Chair Brand — yes; Commissioner Gonzales — no; Board member Peazer — yes; Board member Fekih — yes; Board member Mason — yes; Board member Robinson — yes.
Ending: Staff recorded that the bike‑parking/parking credit adjustment must be resolved prior to construction plan submittal; final occupancy, table counts and signage will be handled in subsequent submittals or deferred submittals as required by code.
