08-16-18 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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because of proximity away from residential areas, highway 146 (quality for guests), and the stop light at the entrance. Public Comments: For- Anita Desai: Explains her relation (sister) to the applicant, came in front of the commission to give history into the family's previous business developments within the area. Question and Answer: Commissioner Follis asks staff if the purchasing of parking lot space from the adjacent post office would render the post office unable to meet parking requirements. Mr. Clowes wasn't entirely sure on the answer, but was confident that it would still be within code requirements. Commissioner Tschappatt questions what will happen to the already established hotel owned by Mr. Patel, his response is that it's likely to be rebranded to a Best Western. Commissioner Follis asks City's Legal Counsel about if the name brand for the hotel is to be revoked, can the SCUP be revoked as well? It appeared that could potentially be the case. Commissioner Smith asks about a potential decrease in Hotel/Motel tax funds from previous budget meetings. Assistant City Manager Jason Weeks points to the high number of extended stay hotels in the City that sidestep the hotel/motel tax from less than 30 day occupancy. Mr. Weeks also divulged the commission with a preliminary breakdown of our budget in relation to Hotel/Motel tax projections. Commissioner Smith asked what deterrents can be done by staff to prevent commercial truck parking. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:25pm Motion by Commissioner Follis to deny the SCUP for a hotel/motel use Second by Commissioner Smith Motion to deny carried. Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, Follis, Smith, Warren, and Chairman Lawler Nays: Commissioner Tschappatt Motion to deny passes 5-1 Public Hearing (7:26pm): Open Public Hearing to receive input on an application for Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #18-91000011, a request by Michael Gartner, applicant; on behalf of Sailesh & Paresh Gandhi, owner; to allow for a Hotel/Motel Use, to locate on a 2.39 acre tract of land legally described as Reserve A, Block 1, Home Porte. Staff Presentation: Mr. Ian Clowes, City Planner, presented staff's report on a request of a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP)to allow for a hotel/motel use,to locate on a 2.39 acre tract of land legally described as Reserve A, Block 1, Home Porte. Mr. Clowes disclosed to the commission that there would have to be significant improvement of infrastructure(extension