Council approves two drive‑through use permits along Matlock/Broad corridors

Council considered two related specific use permits (SUP) for drive‑through food and beverage establishments in a planned development district along the Matlock/Broad corridor and approved both applications by recorded vote.

The first (351 Matlock Road) was presented as a 1,700 sq ft drive‑through beverage shop proposed by Blazing Hospitality/HTO with applicant Pam Hudson stressing the family‑run nature of the business. Staff recommended conditions including additional landscaping along Matlock Road and revised elevations and signage; the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Development Review Committee recommended approval with those conditions. After discussion council moved to approve the SUP and the detailed site plan (motion carried 7–0).

The second case (approx. 2431 East Broad Street) was presented for a Shake Shack drive‑through; Brian Boro described a roughly 3,100 sq ft building with shared access to adjacent properties and a patio facing Broad Street. Staff recommendations included masonry bases for monument signage and several façade adjustments; council approved the specific use permit and site plan and recorded a 7–0 vote. Applicants said construction would move to building permit once approvals were final and anticipated openings in the coming year.