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Commission approves drive‑through SUP at 8360 West University Drive, forwarding to City Council
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a specific‑use permit for a multi‑tenant building with a drive‑through at 8360 West University Drive, finding proposed masonry columns, wrought‑iron fence and evergreen screening provide required buffering; the vote was unanimous and the item will go to City Council on April 7, 2026.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7–0 to close the public hearing and approve a specific‑use permit for a drive‑through component at 8360 West University Drive, forwarding the case to City Council for final action on April 7, 2026.
Planner Jake Bennett told the commission the drive‑through is within 200 feet of a residential property line and that staff recommends approval because the layout includes buffering: two one‑story office buildings between the drive‑through and the residence, a six‑foot‑plus wrought‑iron fence with masonry columns every 20 feet, and tall evergreen shrubs expected to reach roughly six feet within two to three years. Applicant Alex Trimble of Quiddity Engineering said the design makes the northern parking employee‑only to reduce foot traffic near nearby residences and that soil grading and a retaining wall are part of the buffer strategy.
"We've worked pretty closely with Jake... the biggest thing is I do think we have a pretty good buffer here," said Alex Trimble, describing office‑building placement, trees and shrubs intended to shield neighbors.
Commissioners asked about building heights (applicants said about 25–30 feet, essentially one story with internal mezzanines) and confirming notice to adjacent properties; Bennett said properties inside the city limits were noticed and the adjacent ETJ residence was not part of city notice requirements. The motion to close the hearing and approve the SUP passed 7–0 and will be presented to City Council at its April 7 meeting.
