26-2551: Public Hearing on a Request Submitted by Blazing Hospitality, LLC for a Specific Use Permit for an Eating Establishment with Drive-Through Service on 0.97-acre described as Lot 4, Block 1, Reserve North Addition, and located at 2431 E. Broad St. (SUP26-004)

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Existing Use : vacant Existing Zoning : PD, Planned Development District (The Reserve) Surrounding Land Use & Zoning : North – Vacant, PD, Planned Development District South – Vacant, PD, Planned Development District East – 7-Eleven Convenience Store, PD, Planned Development District West – Multi-Tenant Retail Center, PD, Planned Development District Thoroughfare Plan Specification : East Broad Street – 4-lane divided major arterial Mansfield 2040 Plan Mansfield 2040 Land Use Designation : Urban Neighborhood The Urban Neighborhood category serves as a transition between suburban development and Mansfield’s historic downtown. It allows a mix of residential and nonresidential uses, with development intensity based on the property and surrounding area. Infill and redevelopment are expected as properties age, with an emphasis on preserving historic character, compatibility with nearby properties, and providing housing and services near higher-density residential areas. Overall Concept Plan An overall concept plan (attached) has been provided to illustrate the proposed development of the commonly controlled lots within this development area. This concept plan allows a better understanding of future development adjacent to the residential and how circulation will work between the remaining sites. Site Plan Shake Shack proposes constructing a new 3,152-square-foot commercial building adjacent to East Broad Street. The development provides limited outdoor seating along the front of the building adjacent to Broad Street. The applicant provides a total of 39 off-street parking spaces to accommodate customers and employees, meeting the minimum parking required for the restaurant use. Additionally, the site meets the minimum drive-through lane stacking capacity of nine (9) vehicles. Building Elevations The applicant has submitted building elevations depicting a predominantly masonry structure with metal awnings incorporated on all four elevation sides. The primary customer entr

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