11-15-18 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting November 15, 2018 SCUP 18-91000014 Notification Requirements: Staff finds that the public hearing notification requirements outlined in Section 106-171 were performed in accordance with code provisions, including the following: notice in a newspaper of general circulation at least 15 days prior to the hearing; written notice mailed to owners of real property within 200 feet of the site within 10 days of the hearing and in this case notice was sent to all property owners and residents within the rezoning area; 4 signs were posted in the area of the rezoning within 15 days of the hearing. In accordance with state law, notice of the public hearing was also posted at City Hall Analysis: There are a number of different considerations staff evaluated during the review of this 1.Land Use. The proposed hotel use is not an ideal use for this section of the city. The site is located within 1500 feet of at least 6 exiting hotel/motel uses, and within 2200 feet of 10 exiting or approved hotel/motels. thth 2.Access. There is sufficient existing right-of-way access along 7 and 8 St. 3.Utilities. Water services is available along Fairmont Pkwy. Sewer service is th available along 6 St. considered prior to making land use decisions. The following table breaks down each Criterion: Staff Findings: Ability of infrastructure to support the Existing infrastructure in the area is sufficient to support the permitted use. proposed use. Impact on the value and practicality of Proposed use would add to a glut of existing hotel/motel uses the surrounding land uses. already operating in the immediate area and potential hurt the existing operations. Conformance of a zoning request with The proposed use will be in conformance with the future land the land use plan. use plan as the property is currently zoned for commercial uses. Character of the surrounding and The proposed use would not be in conflict with other uses in adjacent areas. the area. There are existing Hotels/Motels in the area but most are located along SH 146. Suitability of the property for the uses The site is an ideal candidate for commercial uses due to its which would be permissible, existing zoning and location along Fairmont Pkwy. However, considering density, access and the proposed hotel use would not fit in with the adjacent circulation, and adequacy of public commercial uses. facilities and services. The extent to which the proposed use The proposed use would not have a major negative impact to designation would adversely affect the the existing road infrastructure. 2