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Inglewood planning panel continues Chick‑fil‑A special‑use permit to May 6 after design, traffic and labor concerns
Summary
The Inglewood Planning Commission continued a proposal for a 5,031 sq ft Chick‑fil‑A at 3003 W. Manchester Blvd to May 6, 2026, citing community concerns about design, traffic and labor standards and to allow the applicant time for corporate approvals and revised elevations.
The Inglewood Planning Commission voted on March 17 to continue consideration of Special Use Permit SUP25‑00024, a proposal by Travis Albini on behalf of Chick‑fil‑A to build an approximately 5,031‑square‑foot restaurant with a drive‑through and outdoor dining at 3003 West Manchester Boulevard.
Assistant Planner Faith Smith told commissioners the site, formerly occupied by Big Lots, is zoned C‑2 and that the applicant proposes 67 parking spaces (the code minimum cited in staff materials is 18). Staff said hours would be 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with the restaurant closed Sundays, and described proposed circulation measures including two drive‑through entrances and double queuing that the applicant says can accommodate up to 31 vehicles. Smith also said the plan includes exterior and interior security cameras, with final locations to be confirmed during site plan review and CPTED review with police.
Commissioners focused on the building’s appearance and circulation. Commissioner Trejo said the current elevations were “a little plain looking” and urged a more…
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