Chipotle parking lot variance approved by Bemidji Planning Board

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-10T20:43:50+00:00

The Bemidji Planning Board approved a variance for a new Chipotle at 1718 Paul Bunyan Drive NW, enabling extra off-street parking. Construction may start in spring, with an opening planned by late 2026, accommodating traffic changes from MnDOT's Highway 197 project.

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2026-03-10 20:43:50

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The Bemidji Planning Board has approved a variance for a new Chipotle Mexican Grill location at 1718 Paul Bunyan Drive NW, allowing for additional off-street parking. This approval means construction could begin in the spring, with the restaurant potentially opening by the end of 2026. The variance helps accommodate traffic changes due to MnDOT’s upcoming Highway 197 project and will provide 68 parking spaces and a pickup window.

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