TO: Chair and Planning Commission
FROM: Eva Cutro, Community Development Director
Paul Michaud, Senior Planner
DATE: April 18, 2017
CONTACT:
Staff Contact
Paul Michaud, 480-348-3574
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AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion of a Minor Amendment to the El Chorro Lodge Special Use Permit
5550 E Lincoln Drive - Office/Kitchen Renovation and Monument Entry Sign
Request
REQUEST
Doug Jorden of Jorden Hiser & Joy, P.L.C. on behalf of Santor Ventures, L.L.C. is requesting a Minor Special Use Permit amendment for El Chorro Lodge located at 5550 E Lincoln Drive (Assessor Parcels 169-28-004D & 169-31-019G) for renovation of office space used by their human resource and sales personnel, along with additional kitchen/storage space. The request also includes replacement of the entry monument sign along Lincoln Drive with a new monument sign.
Background
BACKGROUND
History:
El Chorro Lodge was annexed into the Town in 1991. Prior to this date, El Chorro Lodge was comprised of a 1.61-acre parcel within the Town and a 9.36-acre parcel within unincorporated Maricopa County. The Town entered into an agreement with the then owners of El Chorro Lodge to annex the entire site and to designate the lodge as a non-conforming use. The original Special Use Permit (SUP) was granted on April 30, 1992 for a guest ranch (resort). Since 1992, only minor or managerial amendments have been processed at this site. The use has historically been primarily a dining establishment with a couple guest rooms. Attached is a summary of many of the most recent amendments.
Enforcement:
As of the date of this report, there are no outstanding code violations on this SUP property.
General Plan/Zoning:
The subject property has a General Plan designation of "Resort/Country Club" according to the Town's General Plan Land Use Map. The zoning on the subject property is "Special Use Permit - Resort." The proposed renovations and signage are in conformance with this designation and zoning.
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