Planning Commission approves conditional use for drive‑through restaurant at 908 N. Split Rock Blvd., with setback condition

The City of Brandon Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve a conditional use permit for a proposed quick‑service restaurant at 908 North Split Rock Boulevard, with a condition that any drive‑through lanes not fall within the 25‑foot setback required by the zoning code. The motion to approve, moved by a commissioner and seconded by Bassett, passed by voice vote during the meeting.

Applicant Chad Pearson, who identified himself as a real estate investor, told commissioners his team has corporate approval for the site layout and expects to close on the property by the end of the year. Pearson described a double drive‑through layout and said the project team is working with an architect and civil engineer to finalize dimensions and make any necessary adjustments to meet city standards.

Staff introduced the item and cited the municipal code requirement (Chapter 15.15.18) that drive‑through facilities in the GB zoning district require conditional‑use approval. Commissioners focused questions on the layout of the pickup/exit areas, the number of queued vehicles the design would accommodate, and whether any drive lanes would fall inside the 25‑foot setback. The applicant said the architect is preparing precise measurements and that site modifications can be made to keep drive lanes outside the setback if required.

Commissioners also confirmed the parcel has been replatted so the restaurant lot will be a separate parcel from the adjoining church; staff explained the church currently owns the land and the purchase would transfer ownership to another party. Commissioners discussed parking configuration and whether larger vehicle stalls (for RVs or buses) were necessary; the applicant said those spaces are optional and may be removed.

The commission voted by voice to approve the conditional use; there was no recorded roll‑call tally in the meeting transcript. Applicants and commissioners exchanged brief thanks after the vote. The commission’s action was procedural: the approval was conditional on compliance with the 25‑foot setback and any resulting site plan revisions necessary to meet code.