Redevelopment of Vacant Bank into Dunkin' Drive-Through
Summary
Developers are proposing a new 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop in Palm Lakes Plaza along West Atlantic Boulevard. The Development Review Committee will evaluate the site layout and special exception requirements for this commercial project.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Private commercial investment that eliminates urban blight and generates local tax revenue.
Local coffee consumers and the property owner through commercial revitalization of Palm Lakes Plaza.
Drivers experiencing potential peak-hour traffic backups near the site.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Development Review Committee — October 27, 2026
Developers are proposing a new 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop in Palm Lakes Plaza along West Atlantic Boulevard. The Development Review Committee will evaluate the site layout and special exception requirements for this commercial project.
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Regular City Commission Meeting — May 6, 2026
A long-vacant bank branch at 5300 Coconut Creek Parkway will become a Dunkin' restaurant with a drive-thru after receiving a special exception approval from the city commission.
Planning and Zoning Board — April 7, 2026
A long-vacant former drive-through bank at 5300 Coconut Creek Parkway will be brought back to life as a Dunkin' restaurant. Residents and board members discussed traffic flow, queuing safety, and reducing neighborhood blight.
Development Review Committee — February 24, 2026
A former drive-through bank is being converted into a Dunkin' restaurant with a drive-through. City staff and the applicant worked through technical requirements for traffic queuing, landscaping, and signage.
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Related development
7 Brew Coffee - Palm Lakes Plaza
Adds a drive-through coffee business to an existing plaza; traffic concerns eased by removing the east access point.
7 Brew Drive-Through Coffee Shop — Special Exception Use
Allows the drive-through use in the B-2 district; the applicant's written commitments become enforceable conditions of approval.
Dunkin' Drive-Through (5300 Coconut Creek Parkway)
Eliminates a long-vacant commercial property, improves landscaping and sanitation facilities, and utilizes traffic management measures during peak hours.
Dunkin' Restaurant Drive-Thru
Establishes necessary land use approvals for drive-through operations at the commercial site.
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