Hutto City Council approved a special-use permit Oct. 19 for El Pollo Rico, allowing for a drive-through facility at 901 Ed Schmidt Boulevard.
What happened?
The permit required two council meetings before approval, as council members and residents voiced concerns about the amount of smoke the intended restaurant would produce in the area as a result of operations. Provisions were included for the restaurant to include an instrument that reduced smoke emissions by 95%.
“I just want to thank you. From [city council’s] concerns last week, you guys responded. You guys have a plan for 95% reduction. That’s a great plan. This is ideally how governments and businesses work together,” Place 4 Council Member Peter Gordon said.
