Legislation Details

File #: PC26-299    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Planning Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/5/2026 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 5/13/2026 Final action:
Title: Recommendation to Board of Zoning Appeals for a Conditional Use Permit for Modifications to an Existing Drive-Through Facility for the McDonald's Restaurant Located at 544 Maple Avenue West, in the AW Avenue West zone.
Attachments: 1. 01 - Staff Report - 544 Maple Ave W - CUP Drive Thru, 2. 02 - McDonalds - 544 Maple Ave W - Application and Authorization, 3. 03 - McDonalds - 544 Maple Ave W - Applicant CUP Narrative, 4. 04 - McDonalds - CUP Site Plan, 5. 05 - 544 Maple Ave, W - CO - 8.2011, 6. 06 - McDonalds - 544 Maple Ave W - Site Photos, 7. 07 - Relevant Regulations, 8. 08 - Public Notification Affidavit - 544 Maple Ave W, 9. 09 - Staff Presentation - 544 Maple Ave W - McDonalds
Subject:
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Recommendation to Board of Zoning Appeals for a Conditional Use Permit for Modifications to an Existing Drive-Through Facility for the McDonald's Restaurant Located at 544 Maple Avenue West, in the AW Avenue West zone.
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The applicant, Evan Pritchard of Wire Gill LLP, on behalf of McDonald's USA, LLC, has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) pursuant to Sections 18-304 (Accessory Uses Table) and 18-323 (Drive-Through Facilities) of the Town of Vienna Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to modify the existing drive-through facility at 544 Maple Avenue West.

The proposed modification includes the addition of a second drive-through ordering lane. Customers would place orders at one of two menu boards before merging into a single lane for payment and pickup. The modification is intended to improve on-site circulation and reduce vehicle stacking.

The second drive-through lane would be located approximately 65 feet from the nearest residentially zoned property. In accordance with Section 18-323(9)(A), the second lane and associated speaker would not be utilized after 10:00 p.m., and the menu board would be turned off during those hours.

Attachment 1 is the Staff Memorandum, which provides details on the application, operational characteristics, and proposed conditions. Additional attachments, as described in Attachment 1, provide supporting materials for the request.

The Planning Commission's role is to make a recommendation to the Board of Zoning Appeals regarding the proposed Conditional Use Permit.

PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to recommend approval to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a conditional use permit for a drive-through facility as an accessory use at 544 Maple Ave W, in the AW Avenue West zoning district, described as tax map parcel 0383 02 0152."
OR
"I move to recommend approval to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a conditional use permit for a drive-through facility as an accessory use at...

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