Dickey’s Barbeque Pit coming to Kingman

KINGMAN – Desert de Oro Foods is working to place an eatery inside the old Bank of America building at 2307 Stockton Hill Road in Kingman. City staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission are recommending City Council approval of rezoning for the Dickey’s Barbeque Pit project planned on the one-acre parcel situated between Davis and Club Avenue.

City planner Gary Leikness told commissioners at their May 9 meeting that a change from C-1 to C-2 zoning is required because the plan involves use of the former bank’s drive thru bays for employees to bring food from the restaurant out to customers in vehicles. He said alcohol would be offered for sale inside the establishment.

“The zone change will allow for the adaptive reuse of an existing bank as a restaurant with a bar,” Leikness said.

The company website noted the first Dickey’s opened more than 80 years ago in Dallas, Texas and that more than 650 stores operate in 44 states.

“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit still slowly smokes all meats on-site just the same way they did in 1941,” the website said.​ “The menu features beef brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis style ribs, polish sausage, spicy cheddar sausage, smoked turkey and marinated chicken, with an extensive array of homestyle sides from jalapeno beans to macaroni and cheese. Buttery rolls are served with every meal along with complementary ice cream.”

Leikness said Desert de Oro Foods complied with the city requirement to conduct two neighborhood meetings regarding the Dickey’s project. He said one person attended each meeting and that the city has received no expression of opposition.

In answer to Commission questions, it was noted that filter and exhaust systems minimize any barbecue or other odors emanating from the restaurant and that music is played inside but not outside. Vice Chairman Mike Blair expressed concern about the proximity of the drive thru bays to Stockton Hill Road and possible congestion where vehicles would access the site on Davis and exit on Club.

“It’s a little tight right there,” Blair said. “If you have a restaurant there, traffic’s going to be even worse.”

Community Development Manager Sean Osterman said that traffic analysis will come once project plans are submitted with the City. The Commission voted in unanimous support of recommending Council approval for the rezone.

Dave Hawkins