Plans have been submitted to the city of Ann Arbor to build a Tim Hortons restaurant at the site of the former Enzo’s Sports Bar on South State Street.

Tim Hortons, whose standard store is seen above, submitted plans to build a new store near the corner of State and Ellsworth road on the southern edge of the city of Ann Arbor. Photo courtesy of Tim Hortons

The company recently signed deals to build stores at this site, which is owned by, and a space in Maple Village on the site of the former Golden Chef Restaurant, which was destroyed by fire in 2006.

A site plan submitted to the city calls to build a 1,950-square-foot Tim Hortons drive-through, with both interior and exterior seating for dining. The location is steps north of the corner of State and Ellsworth at the southern edge of the city. It's located a few hundred feet east of the site of a forthcoming Costco store.

If approved, Tim Hortons hopes to begin construction in spring 2012 and open for business in summer 2012, according to the plans.

Although plans were previously approved to convert the former Enzo’s property into an 8,500-square-foot retail development, the deal with Tim Hortons means First Martin will steer away from those plans, said Mike Martin.

Along with the Tim Hortons, First Martin will have space — after Enzo's is demolished — to build a second retail building.

The company is choosing from franchisee applicants to operate the stores. Both locations will have about 20 employees, Eric Ramsey, real estate manager for Tim Hortons, said in a previous report.

The Oakville, Ontario-based chain has more than 3,800 stores, including stores on Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti Township and Michigan Avenue in Saline.

Lizzy Alfs is a business reporter for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at 734-623-2584 or email her at lizzyalfs@annarbor.com. Follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lizzyalfs.