ADRIAN — Plans for a drivethrough coffee stand in the southeast corner of the Meijer parking lot were approved at the May 5 Adrian City Planning Commission meeting.

7Brew is a chain of drivethrough coffee stands with more than 600 locations in 38 states. According to the site plan submitted to the planning commission, it would serve beverages such as coffee, smoothies, energy drinks, sparkling waters, and shakes, but would not serve any food. The applicant has an agreement to lease the space from Meijer.

Most of the discussion involved making sure there was enough space to avoid customers’ vehicles stopping along U.S. 223 while lining up. Garrett Small, the civil engineer for the project, said there will be room for 17 cars, more than enough to handle the traffic volume at even the chain’s busiest locations. Lori Morgan, senior planner with McKenna, the consultant engaged by the city to work on site plan reviews, said her firm’s review found no concerns with the amount of space for cars.

The planning commission voted unanimously to approve the site plan.