A Conditional Use Permit application filed as CUP‑44581‑2025 seeks permission to add a new drive‑through to a planned restaurant located at 2506 W. 20th St., within the B‑1/AO zoning district. The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposal Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, and the public may submit online comments until 12:00 p.m. on the same day. For additional information, residents are directed to contact planner Guillermo Moreno‑Nunez.

The application places a commercial alteration squarely into ongoing conversations about development patterns along 20th Street. Drive‑throughs can support business viability and convenience for customers, but they also raise neighborhood concerns commonly tied to vehicle circulation, queuing impacts, noise and pedestrian safety near busy corridors. Because the property is in the B‑1/AO district, planners and commissioners will review the request against zoning regulations and the conditional use permit criteria that guide whether and on what terms such a use may be allowed.

The Planning & Zoning Commission hearing provides the principal forum for formal consideration. Under the notice, members of the public may attend the in‑person meeting in Council Chambers or submit written comments online before the noon deadline on Nov. 24. The commission’s review will evaluate site design, traffic mitigation measures and any conditions recommended by staff to address neighborhood impacts. Outcomes of the hearing may include approval with conditions, denial, or a request for modifications; subsequent steps, including any appeals or final approvals, will follow local permitting procedures.

For local residents, the permit request is significant on practical and civic levels. If approved, a drive‑through could change peak traffic flows on W. 20th St., affect nearby businesses that rely on pedestrian customers, and alter parking and curbside activity in the immediate block. For civic engagement, the process underscores how planning decisions are made: through public notice, an evidentiary hearing, and staff review. Citizens concerned about traffic, safety or neighborhood character should consider reviewing the application materials and submitting comments in advance of the hearing.

Community members seeking more details or wishing to submit comments before the posted deadline should contact planner Guillermo Moreno‑Nunez for guidance on materials, procedures and where to send written input. The commission’s consideration on Nov. 24 will determine whether the proposed drive‑through moves forward under the conditional use framework.