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Council denies drive‑through Daiquiri Island SUP after debate over operation and location

Grand Prairie City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Council voted 7–1 to deny a specific use permit for a drive‑through Daiquiri Island at 901 E. Main, after questioning over hours, whether the operation would be fully drive‑through or include a lobby pick‑up, and neighborhood fit for the site, which councilmembers called an 'eyesore' in need of redevelopment.

The council on Jan. 6 denied a specific use permit (SUP) for a drive‑through Daiquiri Island at 901 E. Main Street, voting 7–1 after extended questions about how the business would operate and whether the location was an appropriate redevelopment for the site.

Applicant Arslan Ali told the council the business planned to operate under a wine‑based,…

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