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File #: 20-327    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Special Use Permit Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/25/2020 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 9/1/2020 Final action: 9/1/2020
Title: Continued Discussion of a Major Special Use Permit Amendment (SUP-18-05) - 7101 E Lincoln Drive - Smoke Tree Resort
Attachments: 1. A - Application, 2. B - Vicinity Map Related Maps, 3. C.1 - Narrative and Plans (July 7, 2020 Submittal), 4. C.2 Parking Studies and Associated Documents (Revised 08-04-20), 5. C.3 - Traffic Impact Analysis, 6. C.4 - Preliminary Drainage Report, 7. C.5 - Wastewater Capacity Study, 8. C.6 - Water Service Impact Study, 9. D - SUP Guidelines, 10. E - General Plan Policies, 11. F - General & SUP History, 12. G.1 - Public Comments (Revised 09-01-20), 13. G.2 - Notifications, 14. H - Statement of Direction (June 2020), 15. I - Tentative Timeline (Revised 09-01-20), 16. J - Sample Use Parameters, 17. K- Landscape Plan (Revised 08-04-20), 18. L - Right-of-Way, 19. M - Floor Plans (Revised 08-04-20), 20. N - Site Elevation Grades (Revised 08-04-20), 21. O - Site Plan (Revised 08-04-20), 22. P - Elevations (Revised 08-04-20), 23. Q - Draft Ordinance (08-13-20), 24. R - Quail Run Road Illustration (09-01-20), 25. S - Lighting Plans (Revised 09-01-20)
TO: Chair and Planning Commission Members

FROM: Paul Michaud, Planning Manager
George Burton, Senior Planner

DATE: September 1, 2020

DEPARTMENT: Community Development

Staff Contact Paul Michaud, Planning Manager, 480-348-3574
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AGENDA TITLE:
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Continued Discussion of a Major Special Use Permit Amendment (SUP-18-05) - 7101 E Lincoln Drive - Smoke Tree Resort
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
REQUEST:
Gentree LLC, the property owner of the Smoke Tree Resort, is seeking redevelopment of the property located at 7101 East Lincoln Drive (APN 174-64-003A) via a major amendment to the site's existing Special Use Permit - Resort zoning. The application is attached as Attachment A. The proposed redevelopment of this property will be a complete demolition of all existing structures and construction of a resort.

MEETING PURPOSE:
Hold the Citizen Review Session pursuant to the Statement of Direction (SOD) and focus the review on the updated lighting and other items.

UPDATE FROM PRIOR MEEETING:
The Planning Commission last discussed the amended application at its August 18, 2020 work session. In summary, this discussion focused on the following:

* Lot Coverage/Floor Area Ratio. Town staff noted that the proposed lot coverage exceeds the Special Use Permit Guideline calculating all structures at not more than 25%. There are no specific Town Code or guideline provisions on floor area ratio. The proposed lot coverage is 29.3% (net) and 27.0% (gross), with a floor area ratio of 64.0% (net) and 59.0% (gross).

The proposed project also does not meet the guideline that all impervious surfaces, including building footprints are not more than 60% and open space is at least 40%. The proposed impervious areas are 85% (net) and 78% (gross). The open space is 15% (net) and 12% (gross).

It was noted that the Special Use Permit Guidelines state that "the nature of the request, the architecture of the development, the unique characteristics of the site, among oth...

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