TO: Mayor Bien-Willner and Town Council Members
FROM: Brian Dalke, Interim Town Manager
Dawn-Marie Buckland, Deputy Town Manager
Jeremy Knapp, Community Development Director
DATE: February 14, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
Staff Contact Jeremy Knapp, Community Development Director, 480-348-3522
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AGENDA TITLE:
Title
Sanctuary Resort - Discussion of an Intermediate Special Use Permit Amendment - Statement of Direction (SUP-18-03). 5700 E McDonald Dr -2nd Review
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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 General Plan encourages upgrading existing structures and properties to improve their physical condition to acceptable Town standards.
RECOMMENDATION:
Hear details regarding the above-mentioned proposal, review the draft Statement of Direction, and provide feedback.
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 18 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 to create more keys and accommodate additional guests. The applicant is proposing to remodel and expand the existing hou...
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