While no changes are proposed to the Longhorn Steakhouse portion of an application before the Danbury Planning Commission, it is tied to a restaurant that's requested approval of site plan changes.  The previously approved Shake Shack wants to be allowed to incorporate a drive thru pick up window. 

With the addition of the pick up lane, Shake Shack qualifies as a fast food restaurant under City statute and requires a special exception approval from the Commission.  Attorney Tom Beecher says minor other changes are being made.  Seating has been increased by 4 while 9 parking spots were eliminated.  15 parking spaces in main parking field between the two restaurants will be eliminated, but there will still be over 100 spaces available.  The dumpsters are also being moved to create a travel lane for the window. 

The "Shack Tracks" mobile app pick up lane is only for customers who have placed an order and received a notification that it's ready. 

The Commission left the public hearing open as they are waiting on the traffic division report.  At a virtual meeting this week, the Commission then closed the hearing and asked staff to prepare a Draft Resolution of Approval for the next meeting.