The City of Mount Pearl is hosting a public briefing on April 15, 2026, to discuss a proposal for a new restaurant and drive-through at 629 Kenmount Road. The session will take place at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Mount Pearl City Hall, located at 3 Centennial Street.
The application, filed as DA26-0030, seeks permission to build a second structure on the lot, which currently houses a gas bar. Because this plan involves multiple buildings on a single property, it is classified as a planned development under the city’s development regulations. The site is situated within the commercial-highway zone, where these types of businesses are permitted.
The city’s planning department notes that any proposed drive-through must meet specific requirements. These rules include minimum lengths for vehicle stacking lanes to manage traffic and standards for noise mitigation if the property is near residential areas.
Residents who registered to speak or submit comments by the noon deadline on April 13, 2026, can participate in the briefing. For further information regarding the process, residents can contact Senior Planner Alanna Felt at [email protected] or by calling 709-748-1151. If no registrations were received by the deadline, the session will not proceed.
This proposal is part of ongoing development activity along Kenmount Road, which serves as a major commercial corridor in the region. The final decision on the application will be determined by the Mount Pearl City Council, which includes Mayor Dave Aker, Deputy Mayor Nicole Kieley, and Councillors Bill Antle, Isabelle Fry, Chelsea Lane, Jim Locke, and Mark Rice.
