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Commission approves final plat to create outlot for Waffle House on U.S. 23
Summary
The planning commission approved a final subdivision plat to split an existing commercial parcel on U.S. 23, creating a 0.4-acre buildable lot for a proposed Waffle House; the replat will also make the Taco Bell parcel conforming under the updated code.
The City of Delaware Planning Commission approved a final subdivision plat (S 25-12) to split a commercial parcel in the Delaware Square development on U.S. 23 to create a 0.4-acre lot for a proposed Waffle House.
Staff said the original Delaware Square subdivision dates to 1985 and was replatted in 1986; under the city’s previous zoning code the Taco Bell parcel north of the proposed Waffle House site would have been nonconforming because of minimum-lot-size rules. The current zoning-code update reduced the minimum lot requirement for commercial outlots, and staff said the proposed replat will make both the new Waffle House lot and the Taco Bell lot conforming under the updated code.
The parcel to be developed is the southern half of the parent parcel and will allow the applicant to construct the restaurant; staff recommended approval because the proposed lot can meet setbacks, parking, circulation, open-space and landscape requirements. Staff also said the replat is likely the last planning-commission review required because the site is straight-zoned and further review will be administrative if code requirements are met.
Commission discussion included site maintenance and lighting on the broader Delaware Square property; staff reported the city had recently contacted the property owner about lighting and that the owner had stated he was addressing the issue. Staff also said additional landscaping and a building on the vacant area would improve circulation and the condition of the former parking lot.
Motion and vote: Commissioner Prowl moved to approve S 25-12 with staff recommendations; Commissioner Nana seconded. The vote recorded Feller — yes; Prowl — yes; Nana — yes; Vice Chair Hoffman — yes; Chairman Simpson — yes. Motion carried.
