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SUP-25-001673 — Quick-service restaurant with drive-thru component in Little Elm, TX
McDonald's is seeking approval for a 4,269-square-foot drive-thru quick-service restaurant on a 24-hour operating basis at a Light Commercial-zoned location adjacent to residential areas. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-2 to deny the request due to concerns about proximity to residences, noise from drive-thru operations and vehicle traffic, 24-hour operations, and inadequate masonry screening, with opponents citing potential impacts on home values and quality of life.
| Case number | SUP-25-001673 |
|---|---|
| Type | Specific Use Permit |
| Location | Northeast corner of Eldorado Parkway and Hillside Beach Road |
| County | Denton County |
| Current zoning | LC |
| Proposed use | Quick-service restaurant with drive-thru component |
| Petitioner | McDonald's |
| Hearing | 2026-03-05 |
| Hearing body | Little Elm Planning & Zoning Commission |
| Staff recommendation | none stated |
| Status | new |
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