Planning commission approves accessory drive‑through at 2400 N/SR‑36

The Tooele City Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit on Nov. 12 to allow an accessory drive‑through facility on a 1.23‑acre parcel at approximately 2400 North and State Route 36. The application was submitted by Kimberly Horn (application 2025091) and represented at the hearing by Joanna Graham of Kimley‑Horn.

Andrew Agard, planning staff, told commissioners the property sits within the Peak at Compass Point development and is zoned General Commercial. "This application for the conditional use permit affects the property highlighted in red on the aerial photograph," Agard said, describing internal access, circulation, and the location of queuing lanes. He added that staff reviewed potential impacts to adjacent properties and recommended approval with standard conditions because no unusual impacts were identified.

Joanna Graham, the applicant's representative, introduced herself and offered to answer questions but did not add substantive changes to the staff presentation: "I'm Joanna Graham with Kimley Horn." Commissioners focused discussion on vehicle stacking and orientation, noting existing nearby drive‑through operations. Agard said he expected most queuing would face west into the Smith's parking lot and that landscaping or screening is typically required where stacking is visible from adjacent properties.

Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the conditional use permit based on the findings and conditions in the staff report dated Nov. 6, 2025; Commissioner Hamilton seconded. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote, 7–0.

The planning staff said the site's technical site plan application remains under review and that the CUP approval permits the use but does not substitute for final site plan approval. The commission closed the public hearing and will incorporate the standard conditions listed in staff's report into the approval.