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Council denies drive‑through Daiquiri Island SUP after debate over operation and location
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, off‑premises license similar to a gas‑station permit and that customers could place and pick up orders in a lobby but not consume drinks on site. Deputy City Attorney Julie Dozier confirmed the license requires a lobby area; the applicant later said the operation would not be 100% drive‑through as the operational plan indicated.
Council members questioned whether the use (with its late hours and drive‑through format) fit the busy corner and whether the city should prioritize other commercial uses there. One councilmember described the current property as an eyesore and said he hoped for a different redevelopment, then moved to deny the SUP. The motion to deny received a second and passed 7–1.
Why it matters: The denial preserves current zoning controls over drive‑through alcohol sales at this corner and reflects council concerns about compatibility and the applicant's operational plan.
What’s next: The denial closes this SUP request; the property owner or applicant may return with a revised proposal or pursue other redevelopment options compliant with city codes.
