Planning commission approves Acoma property plan change to allow drive-through, with conditions

Lake Havasu City’s Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 21 approved a parking-and-common amendment that clears the way for a roughly 3,000-square-foot restaurant with a drive-through at 1060 Acoma Boulevard South.

The commission voted 7-0 to adopt Resolution No. 26-01, which amends Tracks 2287 and 2289 of the city’s parking-and-common master plan. The approval requires the development to "substantially match" the site plan in Exhibit A and to undergo design review to ensure compliance with city codes on driveway locations and parking, according to staff conditions presented at the meeting.

Neighbors and nearby business owners raised several concerns during a public hearing. Brian and Darlene Doherty, who own the house directly south of the parcel, said they largely support the project but urged the applicant to relocate or secure the dumpster and ensure trash containers are sealed so refuse and rodents do not affect adjacent yards. "We just would really…