Mishawaka council unanimously approves four-tenant project with two drive-throughs at 4840 North Main Street

The Mishawaka Common Council on June 1 approved a use variance for a four-tenant building with two drive-throughs at 4840 North Main Street, voting unanimously 9–0 after the applicant and project engineers presented a site plan to the council.

Bill Terrarian of Y Engineers said the team worked with city staff to finalize a site plan and apologized for earlier technical issues that delayed the applicant's appearance. "We're here for the variances to allow the four-tenant with the two drive-thrus at the property at 4840 North Main Street," Terrarian said.

Developer Justin Reets said the ownership group intends for the project to bridge two commercial trade areas on Main Street and has one tenant commitment: a Smalls Sliders burger franchise. "We own a burger franchise called Smalls Sliders ... we have an 18-unit development agreement. Miss Walka will be one of our first locations for that," Reets said, and added the group had preliminary interest from other national quick-service brands. Reets said the target opening is third quarter of next year.

Council members asked about lease commitments, potential other tenants and project timing. The developer said aside from Smalls Sliders there were preliminary discussions with several concepts but no further signed leases to report.

After questions and answers, the council voted to approve Resolution 2026-20 by a 9–0 tally.

The approval authorizes the requested variances to proceed to the administrative and permitting steps required to implement the site plan.