ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg City Council approved a zoning appeal for the Chick-fil-A on Fourth Street last Thursday, clearing one step in the restaurant’s plan to expand its parking lot and drive-thru area.
The expansion is needed because the drive-thru line often backs up onto busy Fourth Street, creating a safety concern, according to owner David Neely.
Nearby small-business owners and apartment renters said the project will force them to move…