TO: Chair and Planning Commission
FROM: Jeremy Knapp, Community Development Director
DATE: November 7, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
Staff Contact Jeremy Knapp, 480-348-3522
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AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion of Major Special Use Permit Amendment (SUP-18-05)
7101 E Lincoln Drive - Smoke Tree Resort
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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, below. The proposed redevelopment of this property will be a complete demolition of all existing structures and construction of a resort.
MEETING PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of this study session is to introduce the application and Statement of Direction issued by the Town Council at their October 25th, 2018 Town Council Meeting, describe additional material still needed, and begin review by the Planning Commission.
BACKGROUND:
Council Statement of Direction
The Town Council issued a Statement of Direction (SOD) on October 25th, 2018. Height, use, landscaping, traffic, parking, and circulation were areas identified for review. Attachment G is the approved SOD.
History and Conditions
Use of the property for guest services began prior to its annexation into the Town in 1961. At annexation, the property operated as a resort and restaurant in much the same configuration as it presently exists. The original Special Use Permit (SUP) was issued on March 13, 1969. There is limited information on past approvals and stipulations for this property. Historically, the property has not had many building permits issued or amendments to its Special Use Permit zoning. The latest activity included renovations to the restaurant in 2007 that never opened. Attached is a SUP History of the property.
General Plan/ Zoning
The subject property has a General Plan desi...
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