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Chick-fil-A paint and elevation approved after commission review; members urge stronger UDO enforcement
Summary
Commissioners approved Chick-fil-A at 1222 Highway 74 South to retain recently applied neutral/creamy-white paint, noting the color aligns with Wilshire Pavilion guidelines; commissioners expressed concern multiple properties have repainted without prior approval and asked staff to consider enforcement language in the UDO.
The Planning Commission approved a request by Chick-fil-A to retain recently applied exterior colors at its Highway 74 South restaurant after staff concluded the paint falls within the neutral tones allowed in the Wilshire Pavilion design-guideline overlay.
Andrew Moffa, who identified himself as the Chick-fil-A facilities representative, said the color reflects Chick-fil-A's updated design specification for buildings with stucco: "This is our new design spec ... this is gonna be the new color that you'll be seeing at the Chick-fil-A's" and he apologized for not obtaining prior approval before repainting.
Staff told the commission the property previously underwent renovation and that colors used historically were within the Wilshire Pavilion palette; staff concluded the current creamy off-white is neutral and similar to colors approved recently for nearby properties. Commissioners praised the reinvestment and the color choice but raised concerns that several recent properties have been repainted without seeking prior approval. One commissioner urged that the forthcoming UDO work include clear consequences or more robust administrative remedies to discourage future unauthorized changes.
A motion to approve the building as painted was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. The approval was accompanied by a request that staff consider adding clearer consequences or procedural language to the unified development ordinance to address future instances where property owners repaint without prior review.
