Pollo Tropical drive-through at Darwin Square
Summary
A vacant bank outparcel on Port St. Lucie Boulevard becomes a 2,841-square-foot Pollo Tropical with a 12-car drive-through queue, backed by a Kimley-Horn queuing study.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Diners near Darwin Square get a new fast-casual option with drive-through convenience.
The applicant faces delay until the traffic analysis is submitted.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Site Plan Review Committee — August 26, 2026
The Southern Grove Taco Bell was tabled because it lacks a stacking and queuing analysis for its drive-through — a traffic-safety concern worth watching.
Planning and Zoning Board — July 7, 2026
A vacant bank outparcel on Port St. Lucie Boulevard becomes a 2,841-square-foot Pollo Tropical with a 12-car drive-through queue, backed by a Kimley-Horn queuing study.
Planning and Zoning Board — June 2, 2026
A new Pollo Tropical with a drive-through is replacing the old PNC bank building at Darwin Square. The board cut the required parking from 38 spaces to 20, betting on the drive-through business model and overflow from the shopping center.
Related development
Darwin Square Pollo Tropical parking variance
Less parking on site, but overflow from the adjoining shopping center covers demand; a future special exception will handle the drive-through itself.
P26-025 Darwin Square Pollo Tropical Special Exception Use
Adds drive-through fast-casual dining near the hospital and McDonald's on a busy commercial corridor.
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