Council directs development agreement for Dave’s Hot Chicken at Prairie Village; staff to address traffic and separation from vet clinic

Council on Jan. 6 directed staff to prepare a development agreement for Dave’s Hot Chicken to occupy the west half of an existing building in the Prairie Village shopping center. Applicant representatives said the building would be subdivided internally so the restaurant would occupy roughly 2,560 square feet, including a 505–550 square‑foot three‑season patio that would extend into three existing parking stalls.

Connor McCoy of Kimley Horn presented the site plan and described traffic analysis and mitigation measures. The consultant said a traffic study showed capacity in the area but that how vehicles enter and exit the site mattered; proposed mitigations included converting the first drive aisle to exit‑only, adding signage to prevent stacking and, if needed, increasing northbound left green time at the adjacent intersection.

Councillors asked practical questions about ventilation and odor control for the wall shared with the adjacent veterinary clinic and requested staff follow up about construction and separation details. Council member(s) also asked why the patio was proposed as a three‑season structure rather than four‑season; the applicant said it was related to the windows and the intent to keep flexibility in winter months.

Council moved to direct staff to prepare a development agreement incorporating staff and commission recommendations and council conditions; the motion passed by voice vote. Staff said the site will still meet the city’s parking code despite the three‑stall patio and that the proposed lot‑line adjustment (increase of about 0.13 acres) complies with previously approved variances.

Next steps: Staff will prepare the draft development agreement and return it to council; follow‑up information on wall construction and odor/ventilation will be provided to council.