Dunkin’ Donuts Plan for a Second Lakewood Location Gets OK’d

The plans to build a Dunkin’ Donuts on W. 117^th Street took another step forward at the city’s architectural board of review meeting on Thursday.

is eyeing a second location in the city — this one at 1528 W. 117^th Street, near the intersection of Franklin Boulevard.

Bruce Sekanick, the architect representing the national doughnut chain, presented initial plans to the board, which were tentatively approved. 

“The Dunkin’ Donuts we have on Detroit Avenue is very successful,” said Sekanick. It’s one of the nicest Dunkin’ Donuts that we have in the corporate portfolio. The one we’re proposing in 117ht is a little but different. It’s geared toward a standard drive-thru around the building.”

The property sits just north of the gas station, where two homes were recently demolished. While a purchase agreement is in the works, the property is owned by Berea-based Self Service Mini Storage.

would employee at least six people, according to the plans.

The proposal shows a 2,200-square-foot brick building — with a 25-foot front yard setback — that would feature a dine-in area as well as a drive-thru, according to the plans submitted to the ABR.

The drive-thru would consist of one lane toward the back of the property with the ability to “stack” 10 cars; the plans also show a bypass lane around the entire site perimeter to allow traffic flow. 

Plans also show 15 parking spaces on the property — six of which would be for employees. 

If approved, construction could begin this spring.

While the board OK’d the building plans, board members agreed that they want to see more of the details before giving the final approval. 

“You’ve got some work to do on the site,” said board chairman Jeffrey Foster.

Among the details that need ironed out, Sekanick said plans are in the works for a fence that would “continue the streetscape” along W. 117^th Street. Also, the company hasn’t yet decided whether to use a canvas or a hard canopy.

The board is expected to hear more at its meeting next month.

Eileen Gibson, whose Coutant Avenue home is directly behind the proposed quick-service restaurant, said she approves of the plans. 

“We’re glad they’re going in there,” she said. “Who wouldn’t be happy with a Dunkin’ Donuts?”