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Former Bennigan—ootprint eyed for restaurant-with-bar; parking variances remain contentious

Planning and Zoning Commission · October 6, 2025
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Summary

Planners proposed reallocating PUD acreage at 660 Walnut Ridge Drive to permit a restaurant with on-site alcohol sales (RAB) in a footprint once occupied by Bennigan's. Staff recommended SP-1 RAB approval but opposed related parking variances; applicant may seek a compromise on seating ratios.

Gina Costanza Grant, a planner with the City of Irving, presented a paired set of cases for 660 Walnut Ridge Drive on Oct. 6. The owner seeks to reallocate PUD-2 acreage to permit an SP-1 RAB (a detailed site plan for a restaurant with on-premises alcohol sales). Grant noted the parcel previously held RAB zoning for a Bennigan's restaurant; the site was later reverted to Community Commercial in…

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