What’s happening?
The proposed development is located in the Scenic Interstate Corridor Overlay District, which establishes design and development standards for the area. The permit would allow for an accessory drive-thru for Scooter’s Coffee.
City staff said that with the location of the development and neighboring businesses having drive-thrus, the recommendation to Planning and Zoning was to approve the permit.
Commissioner Lucas Hiler raised concerns regarding the traffic coming off I-10 near Cascade Caverns Road.
Director of Engineering and Mobility Jeff Carroll said there is a plan to improve Cascade Caverns Road, but the project is still several years out.
Carroll said city staff have been working with other developers to see what mitigation efforts can be implemented in the area.
Scooter’s Coffee is the second drive-thru coffee shop to receive P&Z approval, with Starbucks being granted a SUP for a Herff Road location over the summer.
Final approval of the SUP will be considered by City Council.
