TO: Mayor Collins and Town Council Members
FROM: Kevin Burke, Town Manager
Eva Cutro, Community Development Director
George Burton, Planner
DATE: April 12, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
Staff Contact George Burton, 480-348-3525
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AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion of Intermediate Special Use Permit Amendment - Statement of Direction (SUP-18-03). 5700 E. McDonald Drive
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Town Value(s):
? Primarily one-acre, residential community
? Limited government
? Creating a sense of community
? Partnerships with existing schools and resorts to enhance recreational opportunities
? Improving aesthetics/creating a brand
? Preserving natural open space
The proposed improvements are consistent with Section 1.3 of the Town's General Plan which encourages the continued revitalization and improvement of the Town's resorts while protecting the adjacent residential neighborhoods.
Background
BACKGROUND:
History and Lot Conditions
The Town annexed the subject property in 1961. The original Special Use Permit (SUP) was issued on September 14, 1967 and has been amended several times. The most recent amendment was approved in 2017 for additions to the existing casitas, two new casita buildings, a new pool, a new snack bar, modified parking, additions to the ballroom building, and the addition of a storage building. The resort property is approximately 17 acres in size and located at the southwest corner of McDonald Drive and Superstition Lane. This memo is intended for staff to receive input and direction from the Council on the draft Statement of Direction (SOD).
REQUEST:
Sanctuary Resort and Spa is requesting an amendment to their Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for the improvements at Casa 3 in order to create more keys and accommodate additional guests. The applicant is proposing to remodel and expand the existing house (which is commonly referred to as the Gallery House), add a new guest room building, relocate the pool, and add new lan...
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