Troy

The Capital Region's second Sonic Drive-In appears headed to Hoosick Street as the city Planning Commission reviews the site plan Tuesday night.

The 2,6000-square-foot restaurant would be built on the east side of the Hudson River Commons, formerly known as Troy Plaza, at 120 Hoosick St.

The final contracts have not yet been signed yet for the site, said Kurt Doolittle, who is in charge of the local Sonic operations, confirming the discussions.

City officials familiar with the project, but who could not speak about it, said they were told the Capital Region's second Sonic is to go there.

The site plan was submitted by Bohler Engineering, which handled the Sonic project in Latham.

The proposal calls for a $750,000 investment in a new building to the east of the Starbucks site at Hudson River Commons. The site plan shows a new entrance that would permit eastbound traffic from Hoosick Street to access the restaurant.

This would be the latest addition to Hudson River Commons, which has been rebuilt and seen such tenants as Peebles move in, restoring vitality to the shopping plaza.

Sonic's local franchise group plans to open restaurants in Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs and Clifton Park.