Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Design Exception to a Site Plan for a Proposed Dine-In Restaurant (Chuy's Fine Tex Mex), Located at 8405 West University Drive
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1C: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential, and open space)
MEETING DATE: April 28, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Jake Bennett, Planner II
Caitlyn Strickland, AICP, Planning Manager
Lucas Raley, AICP, CNU-A, CFM, Director of Planning
APPROVAL PROCESS: The action of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the proposed site plan may be appealed to the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan with the following condition:
1. The applicant receive approval of a Design Exception to Section 206A.5.c.A to reduce the street landscape buffer from 25' wide to 20' wide.
Prior to issuance of a building permit:
1. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.
2. The applicant provide a mutual access easement to the eastern boundary of the subject property.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: October 27, 2025 (Original Application)
December 26, 2025 (Revised Submittal)
January 15, 2026 (Revised Submittal)
January 27, 2026 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct a 6,555 square foot restaurant at 8405 West University Drive.
Typically, site plans can be approved at the staff level; however, the applicant has requested a Design Exception, which requires consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval.
Specifically, the applicant requests a Design Exception to reduce the street landscape buffer from 25' wide to 20' wide.
PLATTING STATUS: A replat of the subject property must be approved prior to the commencement of any development activity ...
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