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Plan Commission approves Steak and Shake façade and signage at 312 N. US 41; cones must not reappear
Summary
Schererville commissioners approved a façade and signage package for Steak and Shake at 312 N. US 41, accepting the petitioner’s rebranding plan and recording a 7-0 vote; the commission explicitly required that safety cones removed from the drive‑thru not be reinstalled.
The Schererville Plan Commission granted primary approval on April 6 for exterior façade and signage changes at 312 N. U.S. 41 proposed by Steak and Shake, represented in the record by David Michael and Nick McCurley. The motion passed by recorded roll-call vote, 7-0.
David Michael, who identified himself on the record, described the rebranding and explained signage placement intended to improve visibility from the roadway while keeping customer circulation to the rear: “We plan on not putting [the cones] back,” he said, noting the cones around the drive‑thru had been removed. He reviewed elevations and a freestanding monument sign design and said the bottom cabinet of the monument sign would be used for menu/seasonal messaging but not for electronic branding.
Commissioners discussed dimensions and whether the signage required a BZA review; the commission ultimately approved the presented signage and indicated the cones should not reappear. Commissioner Jarvis moved to approve the proposal “pursuant to all state, local, federal regulations and that the signage be exactly what was presented and that the cones do not reappear.” The motion passed with Jarvis, Miles Long, Tom Curus, Chris Rack, Bob Kan, Gary Emig and Tom Anderson voting yes.
The approval authorizes the rebranding and signage as presented, subject to standard regulatory compliance and any outstanding permitting requirements.
