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Eaton board approves Waffle House site plan, requires sidewalk after neighbors raise traffic concerns
Summary
The Eaton Planning, Zoning and Building Board on May 12 approved a major site plan for a new Waffle House at 1751 North Barron Street, 6–1, and required sidewalk along the right-of-way after neighbors voiced traffic concerns; staff said no new curb cuts are planned.
The Eaton Planning, Zoning and Building Board approved Application MJSP-26-01 on May 12, 2026, clearing the way for a new Waffle House restaurant at 1751 North Barron Street.
Drew Schuler, Waffle House real estate director, told the board the company plans to tear down the existing structure and construct a new restaurant. Schuler said the project will include perimeter fencing, building- and pole-mounted cut-off lighting in the parking area, signage that meets zoning requirements and drainage adequate for the lot. He indicated the developer will install sidewalk along the right-of-way if the board requires it.
Neighbors John Carver, Michelle Powers and Mike Lewis spoke during the public hearing and expressed concern about increased traffic in the area. Board members and the applicant discussed access and circulation; Schuler and staff said no new curb cuts are proposed for the site, so turn lanes would not be required for the lot entrance.
City staff recommended approval, asking the board to include the sidewalk requirement. John Ott moved to approve MJSP-26-01 as meeting Section 1115.08 of the UDO and to require sidewalk construction; Dave Daily seconded. The motion passed 6–1 (Ayes: Daily, Kirsch, Lane, Ott, Schaeffer, Treitmaier; Nays: Wagner).
The approval authorizes construction contingent on the project meeting the conditions cited in the UDO and the board’s motion. The hearing record reflects that drainage, lighting, fencing and signage plans were accepted by staff as adequate; no additional right-of-way access modifications were required by the board.
