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Hawaiian Brothers restaurant, drive-through and variances recommended by staff for Walmart-anchored site
Summary
Staff presented a site plan and SUP for a Hawaiian Brothers restaurant at the Walmart/Arkansas site (near Wendy's) with a drive-through, noting DRC recommended approval and three variances for parking and window glazing requirements.
Planning staff briefed the commission on May 12 about a specific use permit and site plan for a Hawaiian Brothers restaurant proposed at a vacant end-cap near Walmart and Wendy’s on Arkansas (item SUP 2052011).
Staff described a sit-down/quick-service restaurant offering Hawaiian-style plates, with indoor and outdoor seating and two drive-through lanes. The site plan meets or exceeds many dimensional and parking requirements but requests three variances: allow 15 parking spaces where a maximum of 12 is typically required for this project type; reduce the required 30% soft facade glazing to 16% while providing compensatory architectural elements; and an alternative compliance for overall window-area requirements (staff said the proposal provides about 38% of the overall window area while the soft-facade glazing is below the 30% target). Staff said the applicant provided compensatory measures—canopies and decorative elements referencing Hawaiian themes—and DRC recommended approval.
Commissioners asked a few lighthearted questions about menu and profitability; staff reiterated that technical compliance and any conditions would be reviewed through the applicable site plan and building-permit processes. Staff said the applicant would be present for the regular proceeding. No formal decision was made at the briefing.
