Texas Roadhouse moves forward with plans to open restaurant in Zanesville
The proposed site plan for Texas Roadhouse submitted to the City of Zanesville.
October 11, 2019
Plans for a Texas Roadhouse in Zanesville are alive, after all.
On Thursday night, a representative from GreenbergFarrow, an architectural firm contracted by the restaurant chain, presented her case for a special use permit before the City’s Board of Zoning Appeals.
The permit allows for the steak restaurant to serve alcohol on the property.
During her presentation, Jillian Janovsky told the board that Texas Roadhouse will be located at the same Zane Street location where a previous developer working with the franchise had asked City Council to create a Tax Increment Financing District.
That request was met with a unanimous vote of opposition.
Following the meeting in late February, Matt Daniels of Meridian Realty Capital, LLC, said that vote essentially killed the chances of Texas Roadhouse coming to Zanesville through his company.
A little more than six months later, Texas Roadhouse’s plans to open in Zanesville are still moving forward.
Janovsky said the restaurant will employ around 20 workers during each shift.
Board members voted Thursday night to approve the company’s special use permit request.
Y-City News reached out to a corporate representative requesting more information about the restaurant’s plans for Zanesville but has not received a response at this time.
Keith • Oct 24, 2019 at 10:18 am
Definitely need this , especially in South Zanesville area
Mary • Oct 23, 2019 at 10:00 pm
I would love to have a Texas Roadhouse in our community, but at what costs. I do have concerns. Last proposal was a 30 year tax exempt. That is unacceptable for any business. This business proposal also states 20 employees per shift. That would equal maybe 40 employees. That certainly doesn’t warrant 30years tax exemption from the city or county.
Frannie • Oct 13, 2019 at 4:27 pm
Awesome to hear!! Where can u put an application in at?
Diana • Oct 12, 2019 at 10:30 am
I hope Texas Roadhouse will be gone to be in the south end. We need a good steak house somewhere in that Area.
Kayla • Oct 12, 2019 at 9:10 am
So excited! It’ll be great and won’t have to drive too far to go to Texas Roadhouse!
Kim • Oct 11, 2019 at 7:44 pm
I am very excited to hear that Texas Roadhouse will be opening. This will be great. We need other restraints besides fast food restaurant s
Janice Harlan • Oct 11, 2019 at 6:43 pm
Can’t wait!