09-20-18 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting September 20, 2018 SCUP 18-91000013 hearing. In accordance with state law, notice of the public hearing was also posted at 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 1000 feet of at least 4 exiting or proposed hotel/motel uses, and within 2800 feet of 11 exiting or proposed hotel/motels. th 2.Access. The site will have access off of the existing S 13 St. and will construct a portion of W. L St. th 3.Utilities. Sewer services are available along S. 13. Water is available across the existing property. 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 would be able to support permitted use. the 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. 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 but could add to the increasing glut of hotel rooms on the eastern edge of the city limits. 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. However, the proposed hotel considering density, access and use would add to an ever increasing supply of hotel rooms in circulation, and adequacy of public the immediate vicinity which may lead to decreased facilities and services. commercial diversity in the area. 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. capacity or safety of that portion of the road. The extent to which the proposed use The proposed use will not create any additional excessive air designation would create excessive air pollution or other negative environmental issues. pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm to adjacent properties. 2