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Plan and Zoning recommends Dunkin'‑anchored drive‑through at 159th & Farrell to City Council
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Summary
The City of Lockport Plan and Zoning Commission voted to recommend City Council approve a final development plan and special‑use permit for a 1.63‑acre multi‑tenant drive‑through at the southwest corner of 159th Street and Farrell Road, including a Dunkin' and a second tenant; staff said traffic studies support the shared access plan.
The City of Lockport Plan and Zoning Commission voted to recommend City Council approve a final development plan and a special‑use permit for a multi‑tenant drive‑through development at the southwest corner of 159th Street and Farrell Road.
Staff planner Alyssa summarized the application from Noor, saying, “Noor has submitted a final development plan and application for a special use permit for a multi tenant drive through development at the Southwest Corner Of 159th And Ferrell.” She said the parcel is approximately 1.63 acres, zoned C‑2 Community Commercial, and currently carries a lingering permit for a gas station that was never built. The proposed two‑tenant building would total about 3,000 square feet and is expected to include a Dunkin' and a second tenant (Jimmy John's or another operator not yet identified). The plan calls for 32 parking spaces (including two accessible stalls), an 11‑vehicle stacking lane for the Dunkin' drive‑through and 15 spaces for the other drive‑through, with bypass lanes for each facility.
Alyssa told commissioners the traffic study supports a right‑in/right‑out arrangement on Farrell Road with cross‑access to adjacent properties, including shared access with the nearby Culver's and Panda Express. She also described a landscaping plan with 36 trees, 220 shrubs and foundation plantings around both buildings. Architectural elevations shown to the commission use neutral gray face brick, fiber cement panels and accent beams; staff said tenant signage and final finish details will return for permit and building‑department review.
Commissioners asked about potential development of neighboring Silver Cross parcels to the west. Lance, a staff member, said two of those parcels are currently for sale and the city has had conversations with the owner but there is no committed buyer. Lance added that any access changes onto 159th would require IDOT approval.
With no public comment, the commission closed the hearing and Garland moved to recommend approval to City Council; Peters seconded. Staff conducted a roll call and commissioners voted in favor; the chair confirmed the motion passed. The commission noted the matter will be considered by the Committee of the Whole and City Council on April 1.
The commission's recommendation forwards design and operational details to council review; final conditions relating to signage, any tenant‑specific alterations and building permits will be addressed during permit review.
