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Zoning Variance Request for Big Bend Road and Simmons Loop

Original title: Application Number: VAR 26-0414 Applicant: JACOB T. CREMER- BARBAS CREMER, PLLC Location: SW Corner of Big Bend Rd & Simmons Loop intersection. Folio Number: 77730.0100 Acreage (+/-): 0.81 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: UMU-20 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: CG (17-0939) Request: Variance to Eating Establishment Drive-Through Service Requirements, Variance to Landscaping and Buffering Requirements

Record date · March 9, 2026

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What This Bill Does

An application has been filed to request zoning s for a 0.81-acre property located at the southwest corner of Big Bend Road and Simmons Loop. The applicant is seeking relief from specific requirements regarding drive-through service and landscaping/buffering standards.

Why it matters

The outcome of this request will determine whether a future business at this location is permitted to operate a drive-through and follow modified landscaping requirements instead of standard zoning codes.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Nearby property owners

Residents and business owners in the immediate vicinity may be affected by changes to traffic flow or visual buffering at the intersection.

Directly affected

Jacob T. Cremer

The applicant is seeking specific regulatory relief to develop the property according to their proposed plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a zoning variance?
A is a request to deviate from current zoning requirements, such as building setbacks, landscaping, or operational rules, for a specific piece of property.
Who decides if this request is approved?
The Land Use Hearing Officer is the body responsible for reviewing and deciding on this application.

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Connected Entities

Land Use Hearing Officer, Big Bend Rd & Simmons Loop, Jacob T. Cremer and 1 more

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