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Commission approves conditional use for drive‑thru pickup at former bank on Lakeshore Boulevard
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The commission approved a conditional‑use permit allowing Express Mart to repurpose an existing teller window as a drive‑thru pickup at 26410 Lakeshore Boulevard; commissioners pressed applicants on stacking capacity, lighting, landscaping and trash enclosures before approving.
Euclid’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted to grant conditional‑use approval for a drive‑thru pickup window at 26410 Lakeshore Boulevard, where a former bank building is being converted into a neighborhood convenience store.
Staff’s report for case 2026CUA‑02 described the 0.66‑acre parcel and the 2,880‑square‑foot structure that housed a US bank branch and has been vacant since at least 2015. The structure was rezoned to a U4 local retail district in 2021; staff said the existing teller window can be repurposed as a drive‑thru pickup window and that the proposed stacking and parking configuration meet the code conditions. Staff recommended conditional‑use approval.
Applicants Leon Sampat and Sanjay Patel, who were sworn and identified their addresses, said the window will serve pick‑up of convenience items (drinks, packaged food and retail items) rather than a full food‑preparation service. Sampat said the design retains walk‑in access and provides an escape/passing lane so vehicles can bypass the queuing lane.
Commissioners questioned operational details including how many cars can safely queue (applicants said seven, possibly eight), whether cameras would monitor activity (applicants said yes), and whether the south property line would be buffered with trees and plantings to reduce headlight impact on neighboring houses. Commissioners also asked about trash enclosure materials and nighttime lighting. Staff clarified masonry enclosures are required only in the Downtown Overlay District; applicants offered to submit a photometric plan and replace faded exterior fixtures with LED lighting to reduce spillover.
Commissioner Weymouth moved to grant the conditional‑use approval for the drive‑thru window; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Laird and passed by roll call. Applicants said they expected to begin work as soon as permitting is completed.
